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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AY27 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Gear Requirements 
Abstract: Through this action, American Samoa Class B, C, and D longline vessels would be required to use 30 m or longer float lines, maintain a minimum of 70 m between float lines and branch lines, use 15 or more branch lines between any two floats, and keep no more than 10 swordfish per fishing trip. This rule is intended to reduce interactions between American Samoa-based longline fishing operations and green sea turtles. 
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 665   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2011    
Notice of Availability  06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Alvin Katekaru
Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1601 Kapiolani Boulevard,
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone:808 944-2207
Fax:808 973-2941
Email: alvin.katekaru@noaa.gov