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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BF16 Publication ID: Spring 2016 
Title: American Lobster Fishery; Area 4 Seasonal Closure Modification 
Abstract: This action changed the Lobster Conservation Management Area 4 seasonal closure from February and March to only May. This action is intended to better assist in rebuilding the Southern New England lobster stock. 
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. 5101 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/05/2015  80 FR 46533   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/04/2015 
Final Action  11/10/2015  80 FR 69619   
Final Action Effective  12/10/2015 
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