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35 / Wednesday, February 23, 2005 / Rules and Regulations

n7. Amend § 194.109 by revising approved means, the necessary Issued in Washington, DC, on February 14,
paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows: personnel and equipment to respond, to 2005.
the maximum extent practicable, to a Samuel G. Bonasso,
§ 194.109 Submission of State response worst case discharge or a substantial Deputy Administrator.
plans.
threat of such a discharge. The [FR Doc. 05–3257 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am]
* * * * * certificate must be signed by the BILLING CODE 4910–60–P
(b) * * * qualified individual or an appropriate
(2) List the names or titles and 24- corporate officer.
hour telephone numbers of the qualified
(f) If OPS receives a request from a DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
individual(s) and at least one alternate
FOSC to review a response plan, OPS
qualified individual(s); and Fish and Wildlife Service
may require an operator to give a copy
* * * * * of the response plan to the FOSC. OPS
n 8. Amend § 194.111 by revising may consider FOSC comments on 50 CFR Part 32
paragraph (a) to read as follows: response techniques, protecting fish,
wildlife and sensitive environments, Hunting and Fishing
§ 194.111 Response plan retention.
and on consistency with the ACP. OPS CFR Correction
(a) Each operator shall maintain remains the approving authority for the
relevant portions of its response plan at response plan. n In Title 50 of the Code of Federal
the operator’s headquarters and at other Regulations, parts 18 to 199, revised as
locations from which response activities n11. Amend § 194.121 by revising of October 1, 2004, in part 32, make the
may be conducted, for example, in field paragraph (a) to read as follows: following corrections:
offices, supervisors’ vehicles, or spill § 194.121 Response plan review and n 1. In § 32.24, on page 211, remove the
response trailers. update procedures. first heading for ‘‘San Pablo Bay National
* * * * * Wildlife Refuge’’.
(a) Each operator shall update its n 2. In § 32.28, on page 219, under ‘‘St.
n 9. Amend § 194.113 by revising response plan to address new or
paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows: Vincent National Wildlife Refuge’’, the
different operating conditions or first paragraph ‘‘C. Big Game Hunting’’ is
information. In addition, each operator removed.
§ 194.113 Information summary.
shall review its response plan in full at n 3. In § 32.29, on page 222, under
* * * * * least every 5 years from the date of the
(b) * * * ‘‘Blackbeard Island National Wildlife
last submission or the last approval as Refuge’’ paragraph D is added after
(2) The names or titles and 24-hour follows:
telephone numbers of the qualified paragraph C.17, and on page 226, under
(1) For substantial harm plans, an ‘‘Savannah National Wildlife Refuge’’
individual(s) and at least one alternate
operator shall resubmit its response paragraph D is added after paragraph
qualified individual(s);
plan to OPS every 5 years from the last C.10, to read as follows:
* * * * * submission date.
n 10. Amend § 194.119 by revising (2) For significant and substantial § 32.29 Georgia.
paragraphs (a), (d), (e) and (f) to read as harm plans, an operator shall resubmit * * * * *
follows: every 5 years from the last approval Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
§ 194.119 Submission and approval date.
* * * * *
procedures. * * * * * D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on
(a) Each operator shall submit two n 12. Amend Appendix A to Part 194 by designated areas of the refuge subject to the
copies of the response plan required by revising the introductory paragraph to following conditions:
this part. Copies of the response plan 1. Anglers may fish in freshwater year-
read as follows: round from sunrise to sunset, except during
shall be submitted to: Pipeline Response
Appendix A to Part 194—Guidelines for managed deer hunts.
Plans Officer, Pipeline and Hazadous 2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with
Material Safety Administraion, the Preparation of Response Plans
electric motors are permitted.
Department of Transportation, 400 This appendix provides a recommended 3. The use of live minnows as bait is not
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC format for the preparation and submission of permitted.
20590–0001. Note: Submission of plans the response plans required by 49 CFR Part 4. Boats may not be left on the refuge
in electronic format is preferred. 194. Operators are referenced to the most overnight.
current version of the guidance documents 5. Anglers may bank fish into estuarine
* * * * * listed below. Although these documents waters daily from sunrise to sunset only.
(d) For response zones of pipelines contain guidance to assist in preparing
described in § 194.103(c) OPS will * * * * *
response plans, their use is not mandatory:
approve the response plan if OPS (1) The ‘‘National Preparedness for Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
determines that the response plan meets Response Exercise Program (PREP) * * * * *
all requirements of this part. OPS may Guidelines’’ (PREP), which can be found D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on
consult with the U.S. Environmental using the search function on the USCG’s designated areas of the refuge subject to the
Protection Agency (EPA) or the U.S. PREP Web page, http://www.uscg.mil; following conditions:
(2) The National Response Team’s 1. Anglers may fish in refuge
Coast Guard (USCG) if a Federal on-
‘‘Integrated Contingency Plan Guidance,’’ impoundments and canals from March 1
scene coordinator (FOSC) has concerns which can be found using the search function
about the operator’s ability to respond to through November 30 annually.
at the National Response Center’s Web site, 2. Anglers may fish in Kingfisher Pond
a worst case discharge. http://www.nrt.org and; year round.
(e) If OPS has not approved a (3) 33 CFR Part 154, Appendix C, 3. We allow fishing from sunrise to sunset.
response plan for a pipeline described ‘‘Guidelines for Determining and Evaluating 4. Anglers may bank fish year round in the
in § 194.103(c), the operator may submit Required Response Resources for Facility canals adjacent to the wildlife drive.
a certification to OPS that the operator Response Plans.’’ 5. Boats may not be left on the refuge
has obtained, through contract or other * * * * * overnight.

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6. Anglers may only use non-motorized 2. From March 15 through June 30, we BSAI according to the Fishery
boats and boats with electric motors within allow fishing from the Wilna Pond pier only Management Plan for Groundfish of the
impounded waters. (no boat or bank fishing). Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
* * * * * 3. During the period when we open the Management Area (FMP) prepared by
Wilna Tract for deer hunting, we will close
n 4. In § 32.34, on page 236, under ‘‘Neal the North Pacific Fishery Management
it to all other uses, including fishing.
Smith National Wildlife Refuge’’ in the 4. We prohibit fishing by any means other Council under authority of the
second column, the second paragraph than by use of one or more attended poles Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
B.1 through 3 and paragraph C is with hook and line attached. Conservation and Management Act.
removed. 5. We prohibit the use of lead fishing Regulations governing fishing by U.S.
n 5. In § 32.40, on page 270, the entry for tackle. vessels in accordance with the FMP
‘‘Great Meadows National Wildlife 6. We require catch and release fishing appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600
Refuge’’ is added after the introductory only for largemouth bass. Anglers may take and 50 CFR part 679.
paragraph, and on page 272, under other finfish species in accordance with State The interim 2005 TAC of Atka
regulations. mackerel in the Central Aleutian District
‘‘Parker River National Wildlife Refuge’’ 7. We prohibit the take of any reptile,
paragraph D is added after paragraph of the BSAI is 13,218 metric tons (mt)
amphibian, or invertebrate species for use as
C.11 to read as follows: bait or for any other purpose.
as established by the interim 2005
8. We prohibit the use of live minnows as harvest specifications for groundfish of
§ 32.40 Massachusetts. the BSAI (69 FR 76780, December 23,
bait.
* * * * * 9. We prohibit use of boats propelled by 2004).
gasoline motors, sail, or mechanically In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i),
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
operated paddle wheel. We only permit car- the Administrator, Alaska Region,
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. top boats; and we prohibit trailers. NMFS (Regional Administrator), has
[Reserved] 10. Prescheduled environmental education determined that the interim 2005 TAC
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] field trips will have priority over other uses,
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
specified for Atka mackerel in the
including sport fishing, on the Wilna Pond Central Aleutian District will be
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted in pier at all times.
designated areas of the refuge subject to the reached. Therefore, the Regional
following condition: [FR Doc. 05–55501 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am] Administrator is establishing a directed
1. Fishing is permitted along the main BILLING CODE 1505–01–D fishing allowance of 13,000 mt, and is
channel of the Sudbury River, Concord River setting aside the remaining 218 mt as
and along designated banks of Heard Pond bycatch to support other anticipated
with the following exception: Fishing is not groundfish fisheries. In accordance with
permitted within refuge impoundments. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
§ 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional
2. Only foot access is permitted. Administrator finds that this directed
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
* * * * * Administration fishing allowance will be reached.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting
* * * * * 50 CFR Part 679 directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the
D. Sport Fishing. Saltwater fishing is Central Aleutian District of the BSAI.
[Docket No. 041202338–4338–01; I.D. After the effective date of this closure
permitted on designated areas of the refuge 021605A]
subject to the following conditions: the maximum retainable amounts at
1. We allow saltwater fishing on the ocean Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic § 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time
beach and the surrounding waters of the
Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the during a trip.
Broad Sound.
2. A permit is required for night fishing Central Aleutian District Classification
and for the use of over-the-sand surf-fishing AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries This action responds to the best
vehicles. available information recently obtained
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
* * * * * Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), from the fishery. The Assistant
n 6. In § 32.46, on page 297, under Commerce. Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA,
‘‘North Platte National Wildlife Refuge’’ ACTION: Closure. (AA), finds good cause to waive the
the second paragraph B.‘‘Upland Game requirement to provide prior notice and
Hunting. [Reserved]’’ is removed. SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed opportunity for public comment
n 7. In § 32.66, on page 362, under fishing for Atka mackerel in the Central pursuant to the authority set forth at 5
‘‘Rappahannock River Valley National Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is
Wildlife Refuge’’ after paragraph C.10 Aleutian Islands management area impracticable and contrary to the public
add text to paragraph D to read as (BSAI). This action is necessary to interest. This requirement is
follows: prevent exceeding the interim 2005 total impracticable and contrary to the public
allowable catch (TAC) of Atka mackerel interest as it would prevent NMFS from
§ 32.66 Virginia. responding to the most recent fisheries
specified for the Central Aleutian
* * * * * District. data in a timely fashion and would
delay the closure of the fisheries under
Rappahannock River Valley National DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
the interim 2005 TAC of Atka mackerel
Wildlife Refuge time (A.l.t.), February 17, 2005, until
specified for the Central Aleutian
* * * * * superseded by the notice of final 2005
District of the BSAI.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on and 2006 harvest specifications of The AA also finds good cause to
designated areas of Wilna Pond in Richmond groundfish for the BSAI, which will be waive the 30–day delay in the effective
County subject to the following conditions: published in the Federal Register.
1. As we implement the new fishing
date of this action under 5 U.S.C.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon
program at Wilna Pond, we intend to be open
on a daily basis, legal sunrise to legal sunset. Keaton, 907–586–7228. the reasons provided above for waiver of
If unexpected law enforcement issues arise, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS prior notice and opportunity for public
we may restrict hours of access for fishing. manages the groundfish fishery in the comment.

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