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RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Right whale protection and gillnet closure,
Published: 2006-11-15
NMFS is prohibiting gillnet fishing or gillnet possession in
Atlantic Ocean waters west of 80[deg]00' W. long. between 29[deg]00' N.
lat. (just south of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and 32[deg]00' N. lat. (the
approximate state boundary between Georgia and South Carolina) and
within 35 nautical miles of the South Carolina coast. An exemption to
the
RULES: Incidental taking—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-02-13
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen for 15 days in an area
southeast of Portland, ME, totaling approximately 886 nm\2\ to 1,569
nm\2\ (3,039 km\2\
PROPOSED RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan; comment request,
Published: 2006-11-15
NMFS proposes to revise the regulations implementing the
Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) by expanding the
southeast U.S. restricted area and modifying regulations pertaining to
gillnetting within the southeast U.S. restricted area. NMFS proposes to
prohibit gillnet fishing or gillnet possession during annual restricted
periods
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-03-06
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces the extension of temporary restrictions consistent with the
requirements of the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's
(ALWTRP)implementing regulations. These restrictions will continue to
apply to lobster trap and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area
totaling approximately 1,569
RULES: Incidental taking—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-12-04
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces the extension of temporary restrictions consistent with the
requirements of the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's (ALWTRP)
implementing regulations. These restrictions will continue to apply to
lobster trap and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-04-06
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately 1,248 nm\2\ (4,281 km\2\), east of Chatham, MA, for 15
days. The purpose of
RULES: Incidental taking—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-12-04
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces the extension of temporary restrictions consistent with the
requirements of the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's (ALWTRP)
implementing regulations. These restrictions will continue to apply to
lobster trap and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-04-06
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately 1,514 nm\2\ ( 5,193 km\2\), southeast of the Great South
Channel, for 15
PROPOSED RULES: Commercial fisheries authorizations—; Fisheries categorized according to frequency of incidental takes; 2007 list,
Published: 2006-12-04
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is publishing its
proposed List of Fisheries (LOF) for 2007, as required by the Marine
Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The proposed LOF for 2007 reflects new
information on interactions between commercial fisheries and marine
mammals. NMFS must categorize each commercial fishery on the LOF into
one of
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-05-17
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately 1,859 nm\2\ (6,376 km\2\), east of the Great South
Channel, for 15 days. The
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-12-18
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces the extension of temporary restrictions consistent with the
requirements of the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's (ALWTRP)
implementing regulations. These restrictions will continue to apply to
lobster trap and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-11-16
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's (ALWTRP) implementing
regulations. These regulations apply to lobster trap/pot and anchored
gillnet fishermen in an area totaling approximately 1,809 nm\2\ (6,204
km\2\),
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan and sea turtle conservation; fishing activities restrictions; workshops,
Published: 2006-05-16
NMFS published a final rule on April 24, 2006, to implement
the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan (BDTRP) and amend the Mid
Atlantic large mesh gillnet rule. NMFS is announcing workshops on these
new regulations. The purpose of the workshops is to provide
opportunities for commercial fishermen who are affected by the new
regulations to learn
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-12-18
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces the extension of temporary restrictions consistent with the
requirements of the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's (ALWTRP)
implementing regulations. These restrictions will continue to apply to
lobster trap and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-11-16
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the Atlantic large Whale Take Reduction Plan's (ALWTRP) implementing
regulations. These regulations apply to lobster trap/pot and anchored
gillnet fishermen in an area totaling approximately 1,549 nm\2\ (5,312
km\2\), south of
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-05-08
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately 1,615 to 1,881 nm\2\ (5,539 to 6,452 km\2\), east of
Boston, MA, for 15 days.
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Fisheries categorized according to frequency of incidental takes; 2005 list,
Published: 2006-01-04
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is publishing its
final List of Fisheries (LOF) for 2005, as required by the Marine
Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The final LOF for 2005 reflects new
information on interactions between commercial fisheries and marine
mammals. NMFS must categorize each commercial fishery on the LOF into
one of three
PROPOSED RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Fisheries categorized according to frequency of incidental takes; 2006 list,
Published: 2006-04-24
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is publishing the
proposed List of Fisheries (LOF) for 2006, as required by the Marine
Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The proposed LOF for 2006 reflects new
information on interactions between commercial fisheries and marine
mammals. NMFS must categorize each commercial fishery on the LOF into
one of
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations; incidental taking—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-01-12
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately 2,404 nm\2\ (4,452 km\2\), southeast of Portland, ME, for
15 days. The purpose
PROPOSED RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Pelagic Longline Take Reduction Plan; public meeting,
Published: 2006-06-14
NMFS is announcing a public meeting to provide information
about the draft Atlantic Pelagic Longline Take Reduction Plan (PLTRP)
and potential research and monitoring activities that may be initiated
this summer in the MidAtlantic Bight involving the pelagic longline
fishery.
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations; incidental taking—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-02-01
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately 2,404 nm\2\ (8,245 km\2\), southeast of Portland, ME, for
15 days. The purpose
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Fisheries categorized according to frequency of incidental takes; 2006 list,
Published: 2006-08-22
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is publishing its
final List of Fisheries (LOF) for 2006, as required by the Marine
Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The final LOF for 2006 reflects new
information on interactions between commercial fisheries and marine
mammals. NMFS must categorize each commercial fishery on the LOF into
one of three
RULES: Commercial fishing authorizations—; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan,
Published: 2006-02-08
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA), NOAA,
announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of
the ALWTRP's implementing regulations. These regulations apply to
lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen in an area totaling
approximately 1794 nm\2\ (6153 km\2\), northeast of Boston, MA, for 15
days. The purpose of this
