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RIN: 0648-BF88

Publication ID: Fall 2016

Title: 2016-2018 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications
Abstract: This action includes spiny dogfish fishery specifications for the 2016-2018 fishing years, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. In summary, the Councils implemented: spiny dogfish annual catch limits of 51.9 million lb for 2016, 50.7 million lb for 2017, and 49.8 million lb for 2018 (decreases from 62.3 million lb in 2015); coastwide commercial quotas of 40.4 million lb for 2016, 39.1 million lb for 2017, and 38.2 million lb for 2018 (decreases from 50.6 million lb in 2015); and spiny dogfish trip limits of 5,000 lb (status quo).
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)	Priority: Routine and Frequent
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	06/22/2016	81 FR 40650
NPRM Comment Period End	07/07/2016
Final Action	08/15/2016	81 FR 53958
Final Action Effective	08/15/2016

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