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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AR39 Publication ID: Spring 2004 
Title: Regulations Implementing the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan 
Abstract: This action implements the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan, which includes measures to reduce incidental mortality and serious injury of Western North Atlantic coastal bottlenose dolphins in Atlantic fisheries. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory    09/00/2003 
Final  Statutory    01/00/2004 

Overall Description of Deadline: There is a deadline under the MMPA, but noting that we cannot meet this deadline because of requirements related to compliance with other laws, such as NEPA and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2004    
NPRM Comment Period End  08/00/2004    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Dr. Michael Payne
Fishery Biologist
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
P.O. Box 21668,
Juneau, AK 99802
Phone:907 586-7235
Fax:301 713-2521
Email: michael.payne@noaa.gov