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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-BF01 | Publication ID: Fall 2015 |
Title: ●Reductions in Fishing Capacity for Lobster Management Areas 2 and 3 | |
Abstract:
This action proposes several reductions in fishing capacity for Lobster Management Areas 2 and 3. The proposed measures include: Caps on the number of traps that can be actively fished; caps on the number of traps associated with a permit (i.e., allowing trap banking); and caps on the number of traps or permits issued to a given owner. This action is intended to assist in rebuilding the Southern New England lobster stock. |
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Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Other Significant |
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 697 | |
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
None |
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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 | |
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 |