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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BG16 Publication ID: Fall 2016 
Title: ●Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Dealer Reporting Methodology 
Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service announced a change in the dealer landings reporting methodology for Atlantic bluefin tuna from use of handwritten and faxed landings reports to use of an online electronic reporting system via the Internet. An online bluefin tuna dealer report system is now available and the National Marine Fisheries Service determined that expedited transition to use of this online system was in the public interest and necessary to maintain accurate reporting given issues with the software that was previously being used to process faxed reports. This rule specified the effective date for use of the online system and elimination of the fax option, and will make it easier for Atlantic bluefin tuna dealers to report landings data by providing a less burdensome online system in lieu of using paper landings reports and fax machines. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635   
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  06/29/2016  81 FR 42290   
Final Action Effective  07/28/2016 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Alan Risenhoover
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:301 713-2334
Fax:301 713-0596
Email: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov