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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BD66 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Modifications to Identification Markings on Fishing Gear Marker Buoys 
Abstract: This rule would eliminate the requirement that buoys marking the location of commercial fishing gear be marked with the vessels name, in addition to a vessel identification number. Current regulations require buoy markings to make it possible to identify the vessel from which the gear was deployed. Experience shows that it is not necessary to mark buoys with both the vessels name and Federal fisheries permit number. While one vessel may share the same name as another vessel, vessel identification numbers are exclusive and unique to the recipient vessel. The purpose of this action is to reduce regulatory burdens by eliminating the requirement to mark buoys with the vessels name, and will reduce costs to vessel owners by reducing the labor and materials needed to mark buoys. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq    16 USC 3631 et seq    16 USC 773 et seq    PL 108-447   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/03/2014  79 FR 381   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/03/2014 
Final Action  04/03/2014  79 FR 18655   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
James Balsiger
Regional Administrator, Alaska Region
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
709 West Ninth Street,
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone:907 586-7221
Email: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov