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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BA87 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: ●Modification of Swordfish Retention Limits for the West Coast Deep-Set Tuna Longline Fishery Under Authority of the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species 
Abstract: This action would implement the Pacific Fishery Management Council's recommendation to modify HMS FMP regulations pertaining to possession and landing limits for swordfish captured in the deep-set tuna longline fishery, contingent on hook type and observer presence. If using J-hooks (tuna hooks), the trip limit would be ten swordfish. If using circle hooks, the trip limit would be 25 swordfish. If carrying an observer, there would be no limit. Regulations prohibiting shallow-set longline to target swordfish would remain in place. The current trip limit is 10 regardless of hook type or observer presence. 
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 660.712   
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