95-13955. Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pollock in Area 62  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Page 30200]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-13955]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
    50 CFR Part 672
    
    [Docket No. 950206041-5041-01; I.D. 053095B]
    
    
    Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Pollock in Area 62
    
    AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
    Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
    
    ACTION: Closure.
    
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    SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in 
    Statistical Area 62 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is 
    necessary to prevent exceeding the second quarterly allowance for 
    pollock in this area.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), June 5, 1995, 
    until 12 noon, A.l.t, July 1, 1995.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Smoker, 907-586-7228.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The groundfish fishery in the GOA exclusive 
    economic zone is managed by NMFS according to the Fishery Management 
    Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP) prepared by the North 
    Pacific Fishery Management Council under authority of the Magnuson 
    Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Fishing by U.S. vessels is 
    governed by regulations implementing the FMP at 50 CFR parts 620 and 
    672.
        The second quarterly allowance of pollock total allowable catch in 
    Statistical Area 62 was established by the final 1995 harvest 
    specifications of groundfish (60 FR 8470, February 14, 1995) as 3,826 
    metric tons (mt), determined in accordance with 
    Sec. 672.20(c)(1)(ii)(A).
        The Director of the Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Director), has 
    determined, in accordance with Sec. 672.20(c)(2)(ii), that the 1995 
    second quarterly allowance of pollock in Statistical Area 62 soon will 
    be reached. Therefore, the Regional Director has established a directed 
    fishing allowance of 3,443 mt after determining that 383 mt will be 
    taken as incidental catch in directed fishing for other species in 
    Statistical Area 62 in the GOA. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting 
    directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 62.
        Directed fishing standards for applicable gear types may be found 
    in the regulations at Sec. 672.20(g).
    
    Classification
    
        This action is taken under 50 CFR 672.20 and is exempt from review 
    under E.O. 12866.
    
        Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
    
        Dated: June 2, 1995.
    Richard W. Surdi,
    Acting Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management, 
    National Marine Fisheries Service.
    [FR Doc. 95-13955 Filed 6-2-95; 3:04 pm]
    BILLING CODE 3510-22-F
    
    

Document Information

Published:
06/08/1995
Department:
Commerce Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Closure.
Document Number:
95-13955
Dates:
12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), June 5, 1995, until 12 noon, A.l.t, July 1, 1995.
Pages:
30200-30200 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 950206041-5041-01, I.D. 053095B
PDF File:
95-13955.pdf
CFR: (1)
50 CFR 672.20(c)(1)(ii)(A)