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Proposed Rule2022-095882022-05-19

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Fishery Management Plans for Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John

Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Abstract

NMFS proposes to implement management measures in three new fishery management plans (FMPs), as prepared and submitted by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). If finalized, this proposed rule would replace regulations implementing the U.S. Caribbean region-wide FMPs with regulations implementing the approved island- based FMPs. The purpose of the island-based FMPs is to update management of Federal fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean. NMFS expects these management measures would better account for differences among the U.S. Caribbean islands with respect to culture, markets, fishing gear used, seafood preferences, and ecological impacts.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule; request for comments.
Dates
Written comments on the proposed rule must be received by June 21, 2022.

CFR References

Topics

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Public Comment

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2022-06-21

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Parts 600 and 622 [Docket No. 220428-0108] RIN 0648-BD32 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: NMFS proposes to implement management measures in three new fishery management plans (FMPs), as prepared and submitted by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). If finalized, this proposed rule would replace regulations implementing the U.S. Caribbean region-wide FMPs with regulations implementing the approved island-based FMPs. The purpose of the island-based FMPs is to update management of Federal fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean. NMFS expects these management measures would better account for differences among the U.S. Caribbean islands with respect to culture, markets, fishing gear used, seafood preferences, and ecological impacts. DATES: Written comments on the proposed rule must be received by June 21, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this proposed rule, identified by “NOAA-NMFS-2019-0155,” by either of the following methods: Electronic submission: Submit all electronic comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov and enter “NOAA-NMFS-2019-0155” in the Search box. Click on the “Comment” icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. Mail: Submit written c

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Citation: 87 FR 30730