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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-BE06 | Publication ID: Spring 2015 |
Title: Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries off Alaska | |
Abstract:
This rule revised the Atka mackerel, Pacific cod, and pollock fisheries in the Aleutian Islands subarea to ensure that the Alaska groundfish fisheries are not likely to cause jeopardy of extinction or adverse modification or destruction of designated critical habitat for the endangered western distinct population segment of Steller sea lions. This rule revised fishery closures, season dates, and harvest restrictions, and included a 3-nautical mile closure to groundfish fishing around Kanaga Island/Ship Rock rookery. This action is designed to minimize the economic impact of fishery management measures. This rulemaking will increase industry access to the fishery resources from the status quo while continuing to protect the Steller sea lion population. |
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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 679 | |
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Related RINs: Related to 0648-BA31 | |
Agency Contact: James Balsiger Regional Administrator, Alaska Region Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801 Phone:907 586-7221 Email: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov |