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by removing Channel 243A at Corydon, FR 17368, March 30, 2001) NMFS the present trip limit allows and
and by adding Lanesville, Channel 243A. implemented a commercial quota of preventing fishermen from reaping the
Federal Communications Commission. 2.25 million lb (1.02 million kg) for the socioeconomic benefits derived from
John A. Karousos,
eastern zone (Florida) of the Gulf this increase in daily catch.
migratory group of king mackerel. That As this actions allows fishermen to
Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media
quota is further divided into separate increase their harvest of king mackerel
Bureau.
quotas for the Florida east coast subzone from 50 fish to 75 fish per day in or
[FR Doc. 05–1604 Filed 1–27–05; 8:45 am]
and the northern and southern Florida from the EEZ of the Florida east coast
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
west coast subzones. The quota subzone, the AA finds it relieves a
implemented for the Florida east coast restriction and may go into effect on its
subzone is 1,040,625 lb (472,020 kg) (50 effective date pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CFR 622.42(c)(1)(i)(A)(1)). 553(d)(1). This action is taken under 50
In accordance with 50 CFR CFR 622.43(a) and is exempt from
National Oceanic and Atmospheric 622.44(a)(2)(i), beginning on February 1, review under Executive Order 12866.
Administration if less than 75 percent of the Florida east Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
coast subzone’s quota has been
50 CFR Part 622 harvested by that date, king mackerel in Dated: January 24, 2005.
or from that subzone’s EEZ may be Alan D. Risenhoover,
[Docket No. 001005281–0369–02; I.D.
012105A] possessed on board or landed from a Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
permitted vessel in amounts not Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of exceeding 75 fish per day. The 75–fish [FR Doc. 05–1610 Filed 1–25–05; 3:08 pm]
Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal daily trip limit will continue until a BILLING CODE 3510–22–S
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the closure of the subzone’s fishery has
Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip been affected or the fishing year ends on
Limit Increase March 31, 2005. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NMFS has determined that 75 percent
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries of the quota for Gulf group king National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and mackerel for vessels using hook-and- Administration
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), line gear in the Florida east coast
Commerce. subzone was not reached before 50 CFR Part 679
ACTION: Inseason action; trip limit February 1, 2005. Accordingly, a 75–fish [Docket No. 041202339–4339–01; I.D.
increase. trip limit applies to vessels in the 012405C]
commercial hook-and-line fishery for
SUMMARY: NMFS increases the trip limit king mackerel in or from the EEZ in the Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
in the commercial hook-and-line fishery Florida east coast subzone effective Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by
for king mackerel in the Florida east 12:01 a.m., local time, February 1, 2005. Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for
coast subzone from 50 to 75 fish per day The 75–fish trip limit will remain in Processing by the Inshore Component
in or from the exclusive economic zone effect until the fishery closes or until the in the Central Regulatory Area of the
(EEZ). This trip limit increase is end of the current fishing season (March Gulf of Alaska
necessary to maximize the 31, 2005) for this subzone. From
socioeconomic benefits of the quota. November 1 through March 31, the AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Florida east coast subzone of the Gulf Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
DATES: This rule is effective 12:01 a.m.,
group king mackerel is that part of the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
local time, February 1, 2005, through
eastern zone north of 25°20.4′ N. lat. (a Commerce.
March 31, 2005.
line directly east from the Miami-Dade ACTION: Closure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Branstetter, telephone: 727–570– County, FL, boundary). SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed
5305, fax: 727–570–5583, e-mail: Classification fishing for Pacific cod by vessels
Steve.Branstetter@noaa.gov. This action responds to the best catching Pacific cod for processing by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The available information recently obtained the inshore component in the Central
fishery for coastal migratory pelagic fish from the fishery. The Assistant Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
(king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cero, Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA, (GOA). This action is necessary to
cobia, little tunny, and, in the Gulf of (AA) finds good cause to waive the prevent exceeding the 2005 interim total
Mexico only, dolphin and bluefish) is requirement to provide prior notice and allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod
managed under the Fishery opportunity for public comment apportioned to vessels catching Pacific
Management Plan for the Coastal pursuant to the authority set forth in 5 cod for processing by the inshore
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as such prior notice component of the Central Regulatory
of Mexico and South Atlantic (FMP). and opportunity for public comment is Area of the GOA.
The FMP was prepared by the Gulf of unnecessary and contrary to the public DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery interest. Such procedures are time (A.l.t.), January 26, 2005, until
Management Councils (Councils) and is unnecessary because the rule itself superseded by the notice of 2005 and
implemented under the authority of the already has been subject to notice and 2006 final harvest specifications of
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery comment, and all that remains is to groundfish of the GOA, which will be
Conservation and Management Act notify the public of the trip limit published in the Federal Register.
(Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations increase. Allowing prior notice and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh
at 50 CFR part 622. opportunity for public comment is Keaton, 907–586–7228.
Based on the Councils’ recommended contrary to the public interest because it SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
total allowable catch and the allocation requires time, thus delaying fishermen’s manages the groundfish fishery in the
ratios in the FMP, on April 30, 2001 (66 ability to catch more king mackerel than GOA exclusive economic zone

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