95-17920. Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Trawl Fishery for Shallow-water Species  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 140 (Friday, July 21, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 37599-37600]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-17920]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
    
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    
    50 CFR Part 672
    
    [Docket No. 950209041-5041-01; I.D. 071795B]
    
    
    Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Trawl Fishery for Shallow-water 
    Species
    
    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 species that comprise 
    the shallow-water species fishery by vessels using trawl gear in the 
    Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the third 
    seasonal bycatch allowance of Pacific halibut apportioned to the 
    shallow-water species fishery in the GOA has been caught.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 17, 1995, 
    until 12 noon, A.l.t., October 1, 1995.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew N. 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.
        In accordance with Sec. 672.20(f)(1)(i), the shallow-water species 
    fishery, which is defined at Sec. 672.20(f)(1)(i)(B)(1), was 
    apportioned 200 metric tons of Pacific halibut prohibited species catch 
    (PSC) for the third season, the period July 1, 1995, through September 
    30, 1995 (60 FR 8470, February 14, 1995).
        The Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined, in accordance 
    with Sec. 672.20(f)(3)(i), that vessels participating in the trawl 
    shallow-water species fishery in the GOA have caught the third seasonal 
    allowance of Pacific halibut PSC apportioned to that fishery. 
    Therefore, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for each species and 
    species group that comprise the shallow-water species fishery by 
    vessels using trawl gear in the GOA, except directed fishing for 
    pollock by vessels using pelagic trawl gear in those portions of the 
    GOA that remain open to directed fishing for pollock. The species and 
    species groups that comprise the shallow-water species fishery are 
    pollock, Pacific cod, shallow-water flatfish, flathead sole, Atka 
    mackerel, and ``other species.''
    
    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: July 17, 1995.
    Richard W. Surdi,
    Acting Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management, 
    National Marine Fisheries Service.
    [FR Doc. 95-17920 Filed 7-17-95; 4:31 pm]
    BILLING CODE 3510-22-F
    
    

Document Information

Published:
07/21/1995
Department:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Closure.
Document Number:
95-17920
Dates:
12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 17, 1995, until 12 noon, A.l.t., October 1, 1995.
Pages:
37599-37600 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 950209041-5041-01, I.D. 071795B
PDF File:
95-17920.pdf
CFR: (1)
50 CFR 672