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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-BI99 | Publication ID: Fall 2019 |
Title: ●Revisions to the Seabird Avoidance Program for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan | |
Abstract:
In response to a recommendation by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, this proposed rule would require commercial groundfish bottom longline vessels 26 feet length overall (LOA) and longer managed under the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) to deploy streamer lines or to set gear during civil twilight when fishing in Federal waters north of 36 degrees N. latitude. The purpose of this proposed rule is to reduce interactions between seabirds, especially Endangered Species Act listed species, and groundfish longline gear. The action is necessary to fulfill terms and conditions of a 2017 biological opinion published by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize takes of endangered short-tailed albatross by the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. |
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Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Not subject to, not significant | |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 | |
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 | |
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 |