RULES: Greenland Turbot in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area,
Published: 2008-07-14
NMFS apportions amounts of the non-specified reserve of
groundfish to the Greenland turbot initial total allowable catch (ITAC)
in the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to allow the fishery
to continue operating. It is intended to promote the goals and
objectives of the
RULES: Allowance of New Gear (Haddock Rope Trawl, Previously Referred to as the Eliminator Trawl) in Specific Special Management Programs,
Published: 2008-07-14
NMFS approves the use of an additional type of trawl gear
known as the ``haddock rope trawl'' (formerly called the ``eliminator
trawl'') in the Regular B DaysatSea (DAS) Program and the Eastern
U.S./Canada Haddock Special Access Program (SAP). Vessels fishing in
the Regular B DAS Program or the Eastern U.S./Canada Haddock SAP must
use approved
NOTICES: Availability of Draft Stock Assessment Reports,
Published: 2008-07-14
NMFS reviewed the Alaska, Atlantic, and Pacific regional
marine mammal stock assessment reports (SARs) in accordance with the
Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). SARs for marine mammals in the
Alaska, Atlantic, and Pacific regions were revised according to new
information. NMFS solicits public comments on draft 2008 SARs.
NOTICES: Engaging Educators, Students and the Public to meet NOAA's Mission Goals; Availability and Request for Comments,
Published: 2008-07-14
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is
revising its Education Strategic Plan (Plan). NOAA recently received
broad legislative authority from Congress through the America COMPETES
Act to develop, support, promote, and coordinate education activities
to enhance public awareness and understanding of the ocean, coastal,
Great
NOTICES: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Caribbean Management Measures,
Published: 2008-07-14
NMFS previously published, on May 27, 2008, a notice of intent
(NOI) to initiate an amendment to the 2006 Consolidated Highly
Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP), including
preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. NMFS now announces
the availability of an issues and options document describing potential
measures for
NOTICES: North Pacific Fishery Management Council,
Published: 2008-07-14
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (NPFMC) will
host a Crab Workshop.
