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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-BJ09 | Publication ID: Spring 2021 |
Title: Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Modifications to Reduce Serious Injury and Mortality of Large Whales in Commercial Trap/Pot Fisheries Along the U.S. East Coast | |
Abstract:
In response to recent recommendations from the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (TRT) to reduce the risk of North Atlantic right whale entanglement in commercial trap/pot fisheries along the U.S. East Coast, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to propose regulations to amend the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan). |
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Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229 | |
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1387 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Overall Description of Deadline: By court order, the current Biological Opinion providing coverage to the relevant fisheries under the Endangered Species Act will be vacated on this date. NMFS aims to issue a new Biological Opinion by this date, which would consider a final rulemaking action, to provide the fisheries with the appropriate coverage. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Catherine Marzin Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone:301 427-8400 |