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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BA41 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: ●Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution Establishing a Program for Transshipments by Large-Scale Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 
Abstract: The rule would implement Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) Resolution C-08-02 that establishes a program to monitor transshipments of tuna and tuna-like species by large-scale tuna longline fishing vessels and carrier vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This rule would impose the following requirements on large-scale (24 meters in length or greater) longline vessels: (1) Adhere to criteria for transshipping in port; (2) adhere to criteria for transshipping at sea; (3) whether at-sea or in-port, contact an appropriate federal official (probably a NMFS official) and obtain prior approval before any transshipment; and (4) submit a Transshipment Declaration Form after any transshipment. This rule would not be applicable to the transshipment of fresh fish at sea and would not apply to the transshipment activities other than by large longline vessels. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  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:
Craig Heberer
Fisheries Biologist
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
501 West Ocean Boulevard,
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone:760 431-9440
Fax:562 980-4047
Email: craig.heberer@noaa.gov