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RIN: 0648-BH74

Publication ID: Fall 2018

Title: Trawl Rationalization Program Trailing Action; Modification and Removal of Trawl Gear Regulations for Vessels Fishing in the Trawl Rationalization Program
Abstract: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has recommended the removal of several trawl gear regulations which were originally implemented 10-20 years ago. These regulations govern the configuration of the trawl gear, as well as specific area requirements for certain gear types. With the implementation of the Trawl Rationalization Program in 2011 and the movement from a trip limit fishery to an individual fishing quota program, these regulations are no longer necessary. It is expected that this action would allow for increased efficiency for the trawl fleet as vessel operators would be allowed more flexibility in the use and configuration of their trawl gear.
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
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	10/00/2018

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: No
Agency Contact: Barry Thom Regional Administrator, West Coast Region Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1201 NE Lloyd Boulevard, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232 Phone:503 231-6266 Email: barry.thom@noaa.gov