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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BD84 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Extension and Expansion of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Closed Areas 
Abstract: This emergency action closed waters to the harvest and possession of gastropods due to the presence of the toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning. In addition, this action also extended paralytic shellfish poisoning closure areas that were initially implemented in 2005 for another year, through December 31, 2014, and may need to be extended in future actions. The closure was initially implemented in response to a request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to the presence of toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. Shellfish contaminated with the toxin, if eaten in large enough quantity, can cause illness or death. 
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 648   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Emergency Rule  12/27/2013  78 FR 78783   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
John K. Bullard
Regional Administrator, Greater Atlantic Region
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
55 Great Republic Drive,
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone:978 281-9287
Email: john.bullard@noaa.gov