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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-BB29 | Publication ID: 2012 |
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: Previously 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:
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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. |
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Timetable:
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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 |