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DOC/NOAA

RIN: 0648-BB20

Publication ID: Fall 2011

Title: ●North American Right Whales; Continuation of Vessel Speed Restrictions To Reduce Right Whale Deaths From Ship Strikes
Abstract: NMFS proposes to eliminate an expiration requirement currently contained in vessel speed restrictions designed to reduce the likelihood of vessel collisions with North Atlantic right whales. The regulations require speed restrictions of no more than 10 knots applying to all vessels 65 ft (19.8 m) or greater in overall length in certain locations and at certain times of the year along the east coast of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. The rule is currently set to expire December 9, 2013. NMFS seeks public comment on the proposed rule.
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 224
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq    16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  12/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: James H. Lecky Director, Office of Protected Resources Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone:301 713-2332 Fax:301 427-2520 Email: jim.lecky@noaa.gov