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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BE56 Publication ID: Fall 2015 
Title: Interim Action to Implement Gulf of Maine Atlantic Cod Spawning Closures and Other Conservation Measures 
Abstract:

In response to a recent update to Gulf of Maine cod abundance estimates, the New England Fishery Management Council requested that the National Marine Fisheries Service take action to protect this stock. This action implemented seasonal groundfish fishery (commercial and recreational) closures in the Gulf of Maine designed to provide protection for the severely depleted cod stock in that area. The closures were designed to provide both protection for likely spawning aggregations and unimpeded access for cod to move to and from traditional peak spawning areas.

 
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 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  11/13/2014  79 FR 67362   
Interim Final Rule Effective  11/13/2014 
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  12/13/2014 
Correction - Extension of Expiration Date  12/29/2014  79 FR 77946   
Final Action Effective  02/26/2015 
Final Action - Correcting Amendment  03/03/2015  80 FR 11331   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
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