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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BB29 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: ●Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures  
Abstract: This rulemaking would evaluate the management measures for several shark species based on recent shark stock assessments. The rulemaking could consider, among other things, a range of commercial and recreational management measures in both directed and incidental shark fisheries including, but not limited to: quota levels, regional and seasonal quotas, retention limits, gear modifications, and time/area closures. In addition, this rulemaking would implement a rebuilding plan for scalloped hammerhead sharks, as NMFS recently determined that scalloped hammerhead sharks are overfished with overfishing occurring (April 28, 2011, 76 FR 23794) based on a stock assessment adopted in 2011 for this species. Sandbar, dusky, and blacknose sharks are currently being assessed with the final results expected to be released in mid-2011. Based on the results of these assessments, NMFS may need to re-evaluate current management measures for these species. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq    16 USC 971 et seq   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  Must implement plan to rebuild stocks within 2 years of stock status determination.  04/23/2013 

Overall Description of Deadline: NMFS must implement a plan to rebuild overfished stocks within 2 years of stock status determination in accordance with 16 U.S.C.1854(e)(3)–(4) as implemented by 50 CFR 600.310(j)(2)(ii); scalloped hammerhead sharks were determined to be overfished on 4/28/2011.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/00/2012    
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:
Emily Menashes
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1315 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:301 713-2234
Email: emily.menashes@noaa.gov