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Title 50
Wildlife and Fisheries
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Table of Contents
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Explanation................................................. v
Title 50:
Chapter VI--Fishery Conservation and Management,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Department of Commerce (Continued) 3
Finding Aids:
Table of CFR Titles and Chapters........................ 1029
Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR...... 1049
List of CFR Sections Affected........................... 1059
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THIS TITLE
Title 50--Fish and Wildlife is composed of eleven volumes. The parts
in these volumes are arranged in the following order: Parts 1-16; part
17 (17.1 to 17.95(a)), part 17 (17.95(b)), part 17 (17.95(c) to end of
17.95), part 17 (17.96 to 17.98), part 17 (17.99(a) to 17.99(h)), part
17 (17.99(i) to end of part 17), parts 18-199, parts 200-599, parts 600-
659, and part 660 to end. The first eight volumes consist of parts 1-16,
part 17 (17.1 to 17.95(a)), part 17 (17.95(b)), part 17 (17.95(c) to end
of 17.95), part 17 (17.96 to 17.98), part 17 (17.99(a) to 17.99(h), part
17 (17.99(i) to end of part 17), and parts 18-199 and contain the
current regulations issued under chapter I--United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. The ninth volume (parts
200-599) contains the current regulations issued under chapter II--
National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Department of Commerce; chapter III--International
Fishing and Related Activities, chapter IV--Joint Regulations (United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior and
National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Department of Commerce); Endangered Species Committee
regulations; and chapter V--Marine Mammal Commission. The tenth and
eleventh volumes (parts 600-659 and part 660 to end) contain the current
regulations issued under chapter VI--Fishery Conservation and
Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department
of Commerce. The contents of these volumes represent all current
regulations codified under this title of the CFR as of October 1, 2011.
Alphabetical listings of endangered and threatened wildlife and
plants appear in Sec. Sec. 17.11 and 17.12.
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Administration appear in 15 CFR 902.1.
For this volume, Bonnie Fritts was Chief Editor. The Code of Federal
Regulations publication program is under the direction of Michael L.
White, assisted by Ann Worley.
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TITLE 50--WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
(This book contains part 660 to end)
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Part
chapter vi--Fishery Conservation and Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of
Commerce (Continued)...................................... 660
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CHAPTER VI--FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND
ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (CONTINUED)
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Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to Chapter VI appear at 69 FR
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660 Fisheries off West Coast States............. 5
665 Fisheries in the Western Pacific............ 347
679 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off
Alaska.................................. 448
680 Shellfish fisheries of the Exclusive
Economic Zone off Alaska................ 892
697 Atlantic coastal fisheries cooperative
management.............................. 984
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PART 660_FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec.
660.1 Purpose and scope.
660.2 Relation to other laws.
660.3 Reporting and recordkeeping.
Subpart B [Reserved]
Subpart C_West Coast Groundfish Fisheries
660.10 Purpose and scope.
660.11 General definitions.
660.12 General groundfish prohibitions.
660.13 Recordkeeping and reporting.
660.14 Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) requirements.
660.15 Equipment requirements.
660.16 Groundfish observer program.
660.17 Catch monitors and catch monitor providers.
660.18 Certification and decertification procedures for catch monitors
and catch monitor providers.
660.20 Vessel and gear identification.
660.24 Limited entry and open access fisheries
660.25 Permits.
660.30 Compensation with fish for collecting resource information--EFPs.
660.40 Overfished species rebuilding plans.
660.50 Pacific coast treaty Indian fisheries.
660.55 Allocations.
660.60 Specifications and management measures.
660.65 Groundfish harvest specifications.
660.70 Groundfish conservation areas.
660.71 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 10-fm (18-m) through
40-fm (73-m) depth contours.
660.72 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 50 fm (91 m) through
75 fm (137 m) depth contours.
660.73 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 100 fm (183 m)
through 150 fm (274 m) depth contours.
660.74 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 180 fm (329 m)
through 250 fm (457 m) depth contours.
660.75 Essential Fish Habitat (EFH).
660.76 EFH Conservation Areas.
660.77 EFH Conservation Areas off the Coast of Washington.
660.78 EFH Conservation Areas off the Coast of Oregon.
660.79 EFH Conservation Areas off the Coast of California.
Table 1a to Part 660, Subpart C--2011, Specifications of OFL, ABC, ACL,
ACT and Fishery Harvest guidelines (weights in metric tons)
Table 1b to Part 660, Subpart C--2011, Allocations by Species or Species
Group (Weights in Metric Tons)
Table 1c to Part 660, Subpart C--Sablefish North of 36[deg]N. lat.
Allocations, 2011
Table 1d to Part 660, Subpart C--At-Sea Whiting Fishery Annual Set-
Asides, 2011
Table 1e to Part 660, Subpart C--Whiting and non-whiting initial
issuance allocation percentage for IFQ decided through the
harvest specifications, 2011
Table 2a to Part 660, Subpart C--2012, and beyond, Specifications of
OFL, ABC, ACL, ACT and Fishery Harvest guidelines (weights in
metric tons)
Table 2b to Part 660, Subpart C--2012, and beyond, Allocations by
Species or Species Group (final 2012 allocations for assessed
flatfish are contingent upon potential changes to flatfish
status determination criteria and the harvest control rule,
and, for overfished species, potential changes to rebuilding
plans). (Weights in Metric Tons)
Table 2c to Part 660, Subpart C--Sablefish North of 36[deg]N. lat.
Allocations, 2012, and beyond
Table 2d to Part 660, Subpart C--At-Sea Whiting Fishery Annual Set-
Asides, 2012 and beyond
Table 3 to Part 660--Vessel Capacity Ratings for West Coast Groundfish
Limited Entry Permits
Subpart D West Coast Groundfish_Limited Entry Trawl Fisheries
660.100 Purpose and scope.
660.111 Trawl fishery--definitions.
660.112 Trawl fishery--prohibitions.
660.113 Trawl fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
660.114 Trawl fishery--economic data collection program.
660.120 Trawl fishery--crossover provisions.
660.130 Trawl fishery--management measures.
660.131 Pacific whiting fishery management measures.
660.140 Shorebased IFQ Program.
660.150 Mothership (MS) Coop Program.
660.160 Catcher/processor (C/P) Coop Program.
Table 1 (North) to Part 660, Subpart D--Limited Entry Trawl Rockfish
Conservation Areas and Landing Allowances for non-IFQ Species
and Pacific Whiting North of 40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
Table 1 (South) to Part 660, Subpart D--Limited Entry Trawl Rockfish
Conservation Areas and Landing Allowances for non-IFQ Species
and Pacific Whiting South of 40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
Figure 1 to Part 660, Subpart D--Diagram of Selective Flatfish Trawl
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Subpart E_West Coast Groundfish_Limited Entry Fixed Gear Fisheries
660.210 Purpose and scope.
660.211 Fixed gear fishery--definitions.
660.212 Fixed gear fishery--prohibitions.
660.213 Fixed gear fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
660.216 Fixed gear fishery--observer requirements.
660.219 Fixed gear identification and marking.
660.220 Fixed gear fishery--crossover provisions.
660.230 Fixed gear fishery--management measures.
660.231 Limited entry fixed gear sablefish primary fishery.
660.232 Limited entry daily trip limit (DTL) fishery for sablefish
Table 2 (North) to Part 660, Subpart E--Non-Trawl Rockfish Conservation
Areas and Trip Limits for Limited Entry Fixed Gear North of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
Table 2 (South) to Part 660, Subpart E--Non-Trawl Rockfish Conservation
Areas and Trip Limits for Limited Entry Fixed Gear South of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
Subpart F_West Coast Groundfish_Open Access Fisheries
660.310 Purpose and scope.
660.311 Open access fishery--definitions.
660.312 Open access fishery--prohibitions.
660.313 Open access fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
660.316 Open access fishery--observer requirements.
660.319 Open access fishery gear identification and marking.
660.320 Open access fishery--crossover provisions.
660.330 Open access fishery--management measures.
660.332 Open access daily trip limit (DTL) fishery for sablefish.
660.333 Open access non-groundfish trawl fishery--management measures.
Table 3 (North) to Part 660, Subpart F--Non-Trawl Rockfish Conservation
Areas and Trip Limits for Open Access Gears North of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
Table 3 (South) to Part 660, Subpart F--Non-Trawl Rockfish Conservation
Areas and Trip Limits for Open Access Gears South of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
Subpart G_West Coast Groundfish_Recreational Fisheries
660.350 Purpose and scope.
660.351 Recreational fishery--definitions.
660.352 Recreational fishery--prohibitions.
660.353 Recreational fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
660.360 Recreational fishery--management measures.
Subpart H_West Coast Salmon Fisheries
660.401 Purpose and scope.
660.402 Definitions.
660.403 Relation to other laws.
660.404 Recordkeeping and reporting.
660.405 Prohibitions.
660.406 Exempted fishing.
660.407 Treaty Indian fishing.
660.408 Annual actions.
660.409 Inseason actions.
660.410 Conservation objectives.
660.411 Notification and publication procedures.
660.412 EFH identifications and descriptions for Pacific salmon.
Table 1 to Subpart H of Part 660--Pacific Salmon EFH Identified by USGS
Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC)
Subpart I_Coastal Pelagics Fisheries
660.501 Purpose and scope.
660.502 Definitions.
660.503 Management subareas.
660.504 Vessel identification.
660.505 Prohibitions.
660.506 Gear restrictions.
660.507 Closed areas to reduction fishing.
660.508 Annual specifications.
660.509 Closure of directed fishery.
660.510 Fishing seasons.
660.511 Catch restrictions.
660.512 Limited entry fishery.
660.513 Permit conditions.
660.514 Transferability.
660.515 Renewal of limited entry permits.
660.516 Exempted fishing.
660.517 Framework for revising regulations.
660.518 Pacific Coast Treaty Indian Rights.
660.519 Scientific observers.
660.520 Reporting requirements.
Figure 1 to Subpart I--Existing California Area Closures
Subpart J [Reserved]
Subpart K_Highly Migratory Fisheries
660.701 Purpose and scope.
660.702 Definitions.
660.703 Management area.
660.704 Vessel identification.
660.705 Prohibitions.
660.706 Pacific Coast Treaty Indian rights.
660.707 Permits.
660.708 Reporting and recordkeeping.
660.709 Annual specifications.
660.710 Closure of directed fishery.
660.711 General catch restrictions.
660.712 Longline fishery.
660.713 Drift gillnet fishery.
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660.714 Purse seine fishery. [Reserved]
660.715 Harpoon fishery. [Reserved]
660.716 Surface hook-and-line fishery. [Reserved]
660.717 Framework for revising regulations.
660.718 Exempted fishing.
660.719 Scientific observers.
660.720 Interim protection for sea turtles.
660.721 Recreational fishing bag limits.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 773 et seq., and 16
U.S.C. 7001 et seq.
Source: 61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 660 appear at 67 FR
65906, Oct. 29, 2002.
Subpart A_General
Sec. 660.1 Purpose and scope.
(a) The regulations in this part govern fishing for West Coast
fishery management unit species by vessels of the United States that
operate or are based inside the outer boundary of the EEZ off West Coast
States.
(b) General regulations governing fishing by all vessels of the
United States and by fishing vessels other than vessels of the United
States are contained in part 600 of this chapter.
(c) Regulations governing the harvest, possession, landing,
purchase, and sale of shark fins are found at part 600, subpart N, of
this chapter.
[61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, as amended at 67 FR 6201, Feb. 11, 2002; 69
FR 53362, Sept. 1, 2004; 71 FR 17989, Apr. 10, 2006]
Sec. 660.2 Relation to other laws.
(a) NMFS recognizes that any state law pertaining to vessels
registered under the laws of that state while operating in the fisheries
regulated under this part, and that is consistent with this part and the
FMPs implemented by this part, shall continue in effect with respect to
fishing activities regulated under this part.
(b) Fishing activities addressed by this Part may also be subject to
regulation under 15 CFR part 922, subpart G, if conducted in the Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
[72 FR 29235, May 24, 2007]
Sec. 660.3 Reporting and recordkeeping.
Any person who is required to do so by applicable state law or
regulation must make and/or file all reports of management unit species
landings containing all data and in the exact manner required by
applicable state law or regulation.
[71 FR 17989, Apr. 10, 2006]
Subpart B [Reserved]
Subpart C_West Coast Groundfish Fisheries
Source: 75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 660.10 Purpose and scope.
(a) Subparts C through G of this part implement the Pacific Coast
Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (PCGFMP) developed by the Pacific
Fishery Management Council. Subparts C through G govern fishing vessels
of the U.S. in the EEZ off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and
California. All weights are in round weight or round-weight equivalents,
unless specified otherwise.
(b) Any person fishing subject to subparts C through G of this part
is bound by the international boundaries described in this section,
notwithstanding any dispute or negotiation between the U.S. and any
neighboring country regarding their respective jurisdictions, until such
time as new boundaries are established or recognized by the U.S.
Sec. 660.11 General definitions.
These definitions are specific to the fisheries covered in subparts
C through G of this part.
Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) means a harvest specification that
is set below the overfishing limit to account for scientific uncertainty
in the estimate of OFL, and other scientific uncertainty.
Active sampling unit means the portion of the groundfish fleet in
which an observer coverage plan is being applied.
Address of Record means the business address a person has provided
to NMFS for NMFS use in providing notice of agency actions and other
business with that person.
Allocation. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
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Annual Catch Limit (ACL) is a harvest specification set equal to or
below the ABC threshold in consideration of conservation objectives,
socioeconomic concerns, management uncertainty and other factors. The
ACL is a harvest limit that includes all sources of fishing-related
mortality including landings, discard mortality, research catches, and
catches in exempted fishing permit activities. Sector-specific annual
catch limits can be specified, especially in cases where a sector has a
formal, long-term allocation of the harvestable surplus of a stock or
stock complex.
Annual Catch Target (ACT) is a management target set below the
annual catch limit and may be used as an accountability measure in cases
where there is great uncertainty in inseason catch monitoring to ensure
against exceeding an annual catch limit. Since the annual catch target
is a target and not a limit it can be used in lieu of harvest guidelines
or strategically to accomplish other management objectives. Sector-
specific annual catch targets can also be specified to accomplish
management objectives.
Base permit, with respect to a limited entry permit stacking
program, means a limited entry permit described at Sec.
660.25(b)(3)(i), subpart C registered for use with a vessel that meets
the permit length endorsement requirements appropriate to that vessel,
as described at Sec. 660.25(b)(3)(iii), subpart C.
Biennial fishing period means a 24-month period beginning at 0001
local time on January 1 and ending at 2400 local time on December 31 of
the subsequent year.
B MSY means the biomass level that produces maximum sustainable
yield (MSY), as stated in the PCGFMP at Section 4.3.
Calendar day means the day beginning at 0001 hours local time and
continuing for 24 consecutive hours.
Calendar year. (see ``fishing year'')
Catch, take, harvest. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Catch monitor means an individual that is certified by NMFS, is
deployed to a first receiver, and whose primary duties include:
monitoring and verification of the sorting of fish relative to Federal
requirements defined in Sec. 660.60(h)(6); documentation of the
weighing of such fish relative to the requirements of Sec. 660.13(b);
and verification of first receivers' reporting relative to the
requirements defined in Sec. 660.113(b)(4).
Change in partnership or corporation means the addition of a new
shareholder or partner to the corporate or partnership membership. This
definition of a ``change'' will apply to any person added to the
corporate or partnership membership since November 1, 2000, including
any family member of an existing shareholder or partner. A change in
membership is not considered to have occurred if a member dies or
becomes legally incapacitated and a trustee is appointed to act on his
behalf, nor if the ownership of shares among existing members changes,
nor if a member leaves the corporation or partnership and is not
replaced. Changes in the ownership of publicly held stock will not be
deemed changes in ownership of the corporation.
Closure or closed means, when referring to closure of a fishery or a
closed fishery, that taking and retaining, possessing, or landing the
particular species or species group covered by the fishing closure is
prohibited. Unless otherwise announced in the Federal Register or
authorized in this subpart, offloading must begin before the closure
time.
Commercial fishing means:
(1) Fishing by a person who possesses a commercial fishing license
or is required by law to possess such license issued by one of the
states or the Federal Government as a prerequisite to taking, landing
and/or sale of fish; or
(2) Fishing that results in or can be reasonably expected to result
in sale, barter, trade or other disposition of fish for other than
personal consumption.
Commercial harvest guideline means the fishery harvest guideline
minus the estimated recreational catch. Limited entry and open access
allocations are derived from the commercial harvest guideline.
Conservation area(s) means either a Groundfish Conservation Area
(GCA), an Essential Fish Habitat Conservation Area (EFHCA), or both.
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(1) Groundfish Conservation Area or GCA means a geographic area
defined by coordinates expressed in degrees latitude and longitude,
wherein fishing by a particular gear type or types may be prohibited.
GCAs are created and enforced for the purpose of contributing to the
rebuilding of overfished West Coast groundfish species. Regulations at
Sec. 660.70, Subpart C define coordinates for these polygonal GCAs:
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Areas, Cowcod Conservation Areas, waters
encircling the Farallon Islands, and waters encircling the Cordell
Banks. GCAs also include Rockfish Conservation Areas or RCAs, which are
areas closed to fishing by particular gear types, bounded by lines
approximating particular depth contours. RCA boundaries may and do
change seasonally according to the conservation needs of the different
overfished species. Regulations at Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.74,
subpart C define RCA boundary lines with latitude/longitude coordinates;
regulations at Tables 1 (North) and 1 (South) of subpart D, Tables 2
(North) and 2 (South) of subpart E, and Tables 3 (North) and 3 (South)
of subpart F set RCA seasonal boundaries. Fishing prohibitions
associated with GCAs are in addition to those associated with EFH
Conservation Areas.
(2) Essential Fish Habitat Conservation Area or EFHCA means a
geographic area defined by coordinates expressed in degrees latitude and
longitude, wherein fishing by a particular gear type or types may be
prohibited. EFHCAs are created and enforced for the purpose of
contributing to the protection of West Coast groundfish essential fish
habitat. Regulations at Sec. Sec. 660.75, through 660.79, Subpart C
define EFHCA boundary lines with latitude/longitude coordinates. Fishing
prohibitions associated with EFHCAs, which are found at Sec. 660.12,
subpart C, are in addition to those associated with GCAs.
Continuous transiting or transit through means that a fishing vessel
crosses a groundfish conservation area or EFH conservation area on a
constant heading, along a continuous straight line course, while making
way by means of a source of power at all times, other than drifting by
means of the prevailing water current or weather conditions.
Corporation means a legal, business entity, including incorporated
(INC) and limited liability corporations (LLC).
Council means the Pacific Fishery Management Council, including its
Groundfish Management Team (GMT), Scientific and Statistical Committee
(SSC), Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP), and any other advisory body
established by the Council.
Date of landing means the date on which the transfer of fish or
offloading of fish from any vessel to a processor or other first
receiver begins.
Direct financial interest means any source of income to or capital
investment or other interest held by an individual, partnership, or
corporation or an individual's spouse, immediate family member or parent
that could be influenced by performance or non-performance of observer
or catch monitor duties.
Electronic fish ticket means a software program or data files
meeting data export specifications approved by NMFS that is used to send
landing data to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Electronic fish tickets are used to collect information similar to the
information required in state fish receiving tickets or landing
receipts, but do not replace or change any state requirements.
Electronic Monitoring System or EMS means a data collection tool
that uses a software operating system connected to an assortment of
electronic components, including video recorders, to create a collection
of data on vessel activities.
Endorsement means an additional specification affixed to the limited
entry permit that further restricts fishery participation or further
specifies a harvest privilege, and is non-severable from a limited entry
permit.
Entity. (See ``Person'')
Essential Fish Habitat or EFH. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
First Receiver means a person who receives, purchases, or takes
custody, control, or possession of catch onshore directly from a vessel.
Fish. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Fishery (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
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Fishery harvest guideline means the harvest guideline or quota after
subtracting from the ACL or ACT when specified, any allocation for the
Pacific Coast treaty Indian Tribes, projected research catch, deductions
for fishing mortality in non-groundfish fisheries, as necessary, and
set-asides for EFPs.
Fishery management area means the EEZ off the coasts of Washington,
Oregon, and California between 3 and 200 nm offshore, and bounded on the
north by the Provisional International Boundary between the U.S. and
Canada, and bounded on the south by the International Boundary between
the U.S. and Mexico. The inner boundary of the fishery management area
is a line coterminous with the seaward boundaries of the States of
Washington, Oregon, and California (the ``3-mile limit''). The outer
boundary of the fishery management area is a line drawn in such a manner
that each point on it is 200 nm from the baseline from which the
territorial sea is measured, or is a provisional or permanent
international boundary between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico. All
groundfish possessed between 0-200 nm offshore or landed in Washington,
Oregon, or California are presumed to have been taken and retained from
the EEZ, unless otherwise demonstrated by the person in possession of
those fish.
Fishing. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Fishing gear includes the following types of gear and equipment:
(1) Bottom contact gear means fishing gear designed or modified to
make contact with the bottom. This includes, but is not limited to, beam
trawl, bottom trawl, dredge, fixed gear, set net, demersal seine,
dinglebar gear, and other gear (including experimental gear) designed or
modified to make contact with the bottom. Gear used to harvest bottom
dwelling organisms (e.g. by hand, rakes, and knives) are also considered
bottom contact gear for purposes of this subpart.
(2) Demersal seine means a net designed to encircle fish on the
seabed. The demersal seine is characterized by having its net bounded by
lead-weighted ropes that are not encircled with bobbins or rollers.
Demersal seine gear is fished without the use of steel cables or otter
boards (trawl doors). Scottish and Danish Seines are demersal seines.
Purse seines, as defined at Sec. 600.10 of this chapter, are not
demersal seines. Demersal seine gear is included in the definition of
bottom trawl gear in paragraph (11)(i) of this definition.
(3) Dredge gear means a gear consisting of a metal frame attached to
a holding bag constructed of metal rings or mesh. As the metal frame is
dragged upon or above the seabed, fish are pushed up and over the frame,
then into the mouth of the holding bag.
(4) Entangling nets include the following types of net gear:
(i) Gillnet. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
(ii) Set net means a stationary, buoyed, and anchored gillnet or
trammel net.
(iii) Trammel net means a gillnet made with two or more walls joined
to a common float line.
(5) Fixed gear (anchored nontrawl gear) means the following gear
types: longline, trap or pot, set net, and stationary hook-and-line
(including commercial vertical hook-and-line) gears.
(6) Hook-and-line means one or more hooks attached to one or more
lines. It may be stationary (commercial vertical hook-and-line) or
mobile (troll).
(i) Bottom longline means a stationary, buoyed, and anchored
groundline with hooks attached, so as to fish along the seabed. It does
not include pelagic hook-and-line or troll gear.
(ii) Commercial vertical hook-and-line means commercial fishing with
hook-and-line gear that involves a single line anchored at the bottom
and buoyed at the surface so as to fish vertically.
(iii) Dinglebar gear means one or more lines retrieved and set with
a troll gurdy or hand troll gurdy, with a terminally attached weight
from which one or more leaders with one or more lures or baited hooks
are pulled through the water while a vessel is making way.
(iv) Troll gear means a lure or jig towed behind a vessel via a
fishing line. Troll gear is used in commercial and recreational
fisheries.
(7) Mesh size means the opening between opposing knots. Minimum mesh
size means the smallest distance allowed between the inside of one knot
to
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the inside of the opposing knot, regardless of twine size.
(8) Nontrawl gear means all legal commercial groundfish gear other
than trawl gear.
(9) Spear means a sharp, pointed, or barbed instrument on a shaft.
(10) Trap or pot See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter, definition of
``trap''. These terms are used as interchangeable synonyms.
(11) Trawl gear means a cone or funnel-shaped net that is towed
through the water, and can include a pair trawl that towed
simultaneously by two boats. For the purpose of this definition, trawl
gear includes groundfish and non-groundfish trawl. See definitions for
groundfish trawl and non-groundfish trawls (previously called ``exempted
trawl'').
(i) Bottom trawl means a trawl in which the otter boards or the
footrope of the net are in contact with the seabed. It includes demersal
seine gear, and pair trawls fished on the bottom. Any trawl not meeting
the requirements for a midwater trawl in Sec. 660.130(b), subpart D is
a bottom trawl.
(A) Beam trawl gear means a type of trawl gear in which a beam is
used to hold the trawl open during fishing. Otter boards or doors are
not used.
(B) Large footrope trawl gear means a bottom trawl gear with a
footrope diameter larger than 8 inches (20 cm,) and no larger than 19
inches (48 cm) including any rollers, bobbins, or other material
encircling or tied along the length of the footrope.
(C) Small footrope trawl gear means a bottom trawl gear with a
footrope diameter of 8 inches (20 cm) or smaller, including any rollers,
bobbins, or other material encircling or tied along the length of the
footrope. Selective flatfish trawl gear that meets the gear component
requirements in Sec. 660.130(b), subpart D is a type of small footrope
trawl gear.
(ii) Midwater (pelagic or off-bottom) trawl means a trawl in which
the otter boards and footrope of the net remain above the seabed. It
includes pair trawls if fished in midwater. A midwater trawl has no
rollers or bobbins on any part of the net or its component wires, ropes,
and chains. For additional midwater trawl gear requirements and
restrictions, see Sec. 660.130(b), subpart D.
(iii) Trawl gear components include:
(A) Breastline means a rope or cable that connects the end of the
headrope and the end of the trawl fishing line along the edge of the
trawl web closest to the towing point.
(B) Chafing gear means webbing or other material attached to the
codend of a trawl net to protect the codend from wear.
(C) Codend. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
(D) Double-bar mesh means webbing comprised of two lengths of twine
tied into a single knot.
(E) Double-walled codend means a codend constructed of two walls
(layers) of webbing.
(F) Footrope means a chain, rope, or wire attached to the bottom
front end of the trawl webbing forming the leading edge of the bottom
panel of the trawl net, and attached to the fishing line.
(G) Headrope means a chain, rope, or wire attached to the trawl
webbing forming the leading edge of the top panel of the trawl net.
(H) Rollers or bobbins means devices made of wood, steel, rubber,
plastic, or other hard material that encircle the trawl footrope. These
devices are commonly used to either bounce or pivot over seabed
obstructions, in order to prevent the trawl footrope and net from
snagging on the seabed.
(I) Single-walled codend means a codend constructed of a single wall
of webbing knitted with single or double-bar mesh.
(J) Trawl fishing line means a length of chain, rope, or wire rope
in the bottom front end of a trawl net to which the webbing or lead
ropes are attached.
(K) Trawl riblines means a heavy rope or line that runs down the
sides, top, or underside of a trawl net from the mouth of the net to the
terminal end of the codend to strengthen the net during fishing.
Fishing or Calendar year means the year beginning at 0001 local time
on January 1 and ending at 2400 local time on December 31 of the same
year. There are two fishing years in each biennial fishing period.
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Fishing trip means a period of time between landings when fishing is
conducted.
Fishing vessel. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Grandfathered or first generation, when referring to a limited entry
sablefish-endorsed permit owner, means those permit owners who owned a
sablefish-endorsed limited entry permit prior to November 1, 2000, and
are, therefore, exempt from certain requirements of the sablefish permit
stacking program within the parameters of the regulations at Sec.
660.25(b), subpart C and Sec. 660.231, subpart E.
Groundfish means species managed by the PCGFMP, specifically:
(1) Sharks: Leopard shark, Triakis semifasciata; soupfin shark,
Galeorhinus zyopterus; spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias.
(2) Skates: Big skate, Raja binoculata; California skate, R.
inornata; longnose skate, R. rhina.
(3) Ratfish: Ratfish, Hydrolagus colliei.
(4) Morids: Finescale codling, Antimora microlepis.
(5) Grenadiers: Pacific rattail, Coryphaenoides acrolepis.
(6) Roundfish: Cabezon, Scorpaenichthys marmoratus; kelp greenling,
Hexagrammos decagrammus; lingcod, Ophiodon elongatus; Pacific cod, Gadus
macrocephalus; Pacific whiting, Merluccius productus; sablefish,
Anoplopoma fimbria.
(7) Rockfish: In addition to the species below, longspine
thornyhead, S. altivelis, and shortspine thornyhead, S. alascanus,
``rockfish'' managed under the PCGFMP include all genera and species of
the family Scorpaenidae that occur off Washington, Oregon, and
California, even if not listed below. The Scorpaenidae genera are
Sebastes, Scorpaena, Scorpaenodes, and Sebastolobus. Where species below
are listed both in a major category (nearshore, shelf, slope) and as an
area-specific listing (north or south of 40[deg]10' N. lat.) those
species are considered ``minor'' in the geographic area listed.
(i) Nearshore rockfish includes black rockfish, Sebastes melanops
and the following minor nearshore rockfish species:
(A) North of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.: Black and yellow rockfish, S.
chrysomelas; blue rockfish, S. mystinus; brown rockfish, S. auriculatus;
calico rockfish, S. dalli; China rockfish, S. nebulosus; copper
rockfish, S. caurinus; gopher rockfish, S. carnatus; grass rockfish, S.
rastrelliger; kelp rockfish, S. atrovirens; olive rockfish, S.
serranoides; quillback rockfish, S. maliger; treefish,. S. serriceps.
(B) South of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat., nearshore rockfish are divided
into three management categories:
(1) Shallow nearshore rockfish consists of black and yellow
rockfish, S. chrysomelas; China rockfish, S. nebulosus; gopher rockfish,
S. carnatus; grass rockfish, S. rastrelliger; kelp rockfish, S.
atrovirens.
(2) Deeper nearshore rockfish consists of black rockfish, S.
melanops; blue rockfish, S. mystinus; brown rockfish, S. auriculatus;
calico rockfish, S. dalli; copper rockfish, S. caurinus; olive rockfish,
S. serranoides; quillback rockfish, S. maliger; treefish, S. serriceps.
(3) California scorpionfish, Scorpaena guttata.
(ii) Shelf rockfish includes bocaccio, Sebastes paucispinis; canary
rockfish, S. pinniger; chilipepper, S. goodei; cowcod, S. levis;
shortbelly rockfish, S. jordani; widow rockfish, S. entomelas; yelloweye
rockfish, S. ruberrimus; yellowtail rockfish, S. flavidus and the
following minor shelf rockfish species:
(A) North of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.: Bronzespotted rockfish, S.
gilli; bocaccio, S. paucispinis; chameleon rockfish, S. phillipsi;
chilipepper, S. goodei; cowcod, S. levis; dusky rockfish, S. ciliatus;
dwarf-red, S. rufianus; flag rockfish, S. rubrivinctus; freckled, S.
lentiginosus; greenblotched rockfish, S. rosenblatti; greenspotted
rockfish, S. chlorostictus; greenstriped rockfish, S. elongatus;
halfbanded rockfish, S. semicinctus; harlequin rockfish, S. variegatus;
honeycomb rockfish, S. umbrosus; Mexican rockfish, S. macdonaldi; pink
rockfish, S. eos; pinkrose rockfish, S. simulator; pygmy rockfish, S.
wilsoni; redstripe rockfish, S. proriger; rosethorn rockfish, S.
helvomaculatus; rosy rockfish, S. rosaceus; silvergray rockfish, S.
brevispinis; speckled rockfish, S. ovalis; squarespot rockfish, S.
hopkinsi; starry
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rockfish, S. constellatus; stripetail rockfish, S. saxicola; swordspine
rockfish, S. ensifer; tiger rockfish, S. nigrocinctus; vermilion
rockfish, S. miniatus.
(B) South of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.: Bronzespotted rockfish, S.
gilli; chameleon rockfish, S. phillipsi; dusky rockfish, S. ciliatus;
dwarf-red rockfish, S. rufianus; flag rockfish, S. rubrivinctus;
freckled, S. lentiginosus; greenblotched rockfish, S. rosenblatti;
greenspotted rockfish, S. chlorostictus; greenstriped rockfish, S.
elongatus; halfbanded rockfish, S. semicinctus; harlequin rockfish, S.
variegatus; honeycomb rockfish, S. umbrosus; Mexican rockfish, S.
macdonaldi; pink rockfish, S. eos; pinkrose rockfish, S. simulator;
pygmy rockfish, S. wilsoni; redstripe rockfish, S. proriger; rosethorn
rockfish, S. helvomaculatus; rosy rockfish, S. rosaceus; silvergray
rockfish, S. brevispinis; speckled rockfish, S. ovalis; squarespot
rockfish, S. hopkinsi; starry rockfish, S. constellatus; stripetail
rockfish, S. saxicola; swordspine rockfish, S. ensifer; tiger rockfish,
S. nigrocinctus; vermilion rockfish, S. miniatus; yellowtail rockfish,
S. flavidus.
(iii) Slope rockfish includes darkblotched rockfish, S. crameri;
Pacific ocean perch, S. alutus; splitnose rockfish, S. diploproa; and
the following minor slope rockfish species:
(A) North of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.: Aurora rockfish, Sebastes
aurora; bank rockfish, S. rufus; blackgill rockfish, S. melanostomus;
redbanded rockfish, S. babcocki; rougheye rockfish, S. aleutianus;
sharpchin rockfish, S. zacentrus; shortraker rockfish, S. borealis;
splitnose rockfish, S. diploproa; yellowmouth rockfish, S. reedi.
(B) South of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.: Aurora rockfish, Sebastes
aurora; bank rockfish, S. rufus; blackgill rockfish, S. melanostomus;
Pacific ocean perch, S. alutus; redbanded rockfish, S. babcocki;
rougheye rockfish, S. aleutianus; sharpchin rockfish, S. zacentrus;
shortraker rockfish, S. borealis; yellowmouth rockfish, S. reedi.
(8) Flatfish: Arrowtooth flounder (arrowtooth turbot), Atheresthes
stomias; butter sole, Isopsetta isolepis; curlfin sole, Pleuronichthys
decurrens; Dover sole, Microstomus pacificus; English sole, Parophrys
vetulus; flathead sole, Hippoglossoides elassodon; Pacific sanddab,
Citharichthys sordidus; petrale sole, Eopsetta jordani; rex sole,
Glyptocephalus zachirus; rock sole, Lepidopsetta bilineata; sand sole,
Psettichthys melanostictus; starry flounder, Platichthys stellatus.
Where regulations of subparts C through G of this part refer to landings
limits for ``other flatfish,'' those limits apply to all flatfish
cumulatively taken except for those flatfish species specifically listed
in Tables 1a and 2a of this subpart. (i.e., ``other flatfish'' includes
butter sole, curlfin sole, flathead sole, Pacific sanddab, rex sole,
rock sole, and sand sole.)
(9) ``Other fish'': Where regulations of subparts C through G of
this part refer to landings limits for ``other fish,'' those limits
apply to all groundfish listed here in paragraphs (1) through (8) of
this definition except for the following: Those groundfish species
specifically listed in Tables 1a and 2a of this subpart with an OFL for
that area (generally north and/or south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.);
spiny dogfish coastwide. ``Other fish'' may include all sharks (except
spiny dogfish), skates (except longnose skate), ratfish, morids,
grenadiers, and kelp greenling listed in this section, as well as
cabezon in waters off Washington.
(10) ``DTS complex'': Where regulations of subparts C through G of
this part refer to ``DTS complex'' species, that group of species
includes Dover sole, shortspine thornyhead, longspine thornyhead, and
sablefish.
Groundfish trawl means trawl gear that is used under the authority
of a valid limited entry permit issued under subparts C and D of this
part endorsed for trawl gear and which meets the gear requirements
specified in subpart D of this part. It does not include any type of
trawl gear listed as non-groundfish trawl gear (previously called
``exempted gear'').
Harvest guideline means a specified numerical harvest objective that
is not a quota. Attainment of a harvest guideline does not require
closure of a fishery.
Incidental catch or incidental species means groundfish species
caught while fishing for the primary purpose of catching a different
species.
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Initial Administrative Determination (IAD) means a formal, written
determination made by NMFS on an application or permit request, that is
subject to an appeal within NMFS.
Land or landing means to begin transfer of fish, offloading fish, or
to offload fish from any vessel. Once transfer of fish begins, all fish
aboard the vessel are counted as part of the landing.
Legal fish means fish legally taken and retained, possessed, or
landed in accordance with the provisions of 50 CFR part 660, subparts C
through G, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, any document issued under part 660,
and any other regulation promulgated or permit issued under the
Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Length overall or LOA (with respect to a vessel) means the length
overall set forth in the Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270) issued
by the USCG for a documented vessel, or in a registration certificate
issued by a state or the USCG for an undocumented vessel; for vessels
that do not have the LOA stated in an official document, the LOA is the
LOA as determined by the USCG or by a marine surveyor in accordance with
the USCG method for measuring LOA.
License owner means a person who is the owner of record with NMFS,
SFD, Permits Office of a License issued under Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
Limited entry fishery means the fishery composed of vessels
registered for use with limited entry permits.
Limited entry gear means longline, trap (or pot), or groundfish
trawl gear used under the authority of a valid limited entry permit
affixed with an endorsement for that gear.
Limited entry permit means:
(1) The Federal permit required to fish in the limited entry ``A''-
endorsed fishery, and includes any gear, size, or species endorsements
affixed to the permit, or
(2) The Federal permit required to receive and process fish as a
mothership processor.
Maximum Sustainable Yield or MSY. (See Sec. 600.310 of this
chapter)
Mobile transceiver unit means a vessel monitoring system or VMS
device, as set forth at Sec. 660.14, subpart C installed on board a
vessel that is used for vessel monitoring and transmitting the vessel's
position as required by subpart C.
Non-groundfish fishery means any fishing using non-groundfish trawl
gear or nontrawl gear when targeting salmon, HMS, CPS, crab, prawn, or
any other species not managed under the PCGFMP. Non-groundfish fishery
is sometimes referred to as the incidental open access fishery in which
groundfish could be encountered with the gear used, regardless of
whether groundfish is retained.
Non-groundfish trawl (previously ``exempted'' trawl) means any trawl
gear other than the Pacific Coast groundfish trawl gear that is
authorized for use with a valid groundfish limited entry permit endorsed
for trawl gear. Non-groundfish trawl gear includes trawl gear used to
fish for pink shrimp, ridgeback prawn, California halibut south of Pt.
Arena, and sea cucumbers south of Pt. Arena.
Nontrawl fishery means
(1) For the purpose of allocations at Sec. 660.55, subpart C,
nontrawl fishery means the limited entry fixed gear fishery, the open
access fishery, and the recreational fishery.
(2) For the purposes of all other management measures in subparts C
through G of this part, nontrawl fishery means fishing with any legal
limited entry fixed gear or open access non-trawl groundfish gear other
than trawl gear (groundfish trawl gear and non-groundfish trawl gear),
but does not include the recreational fishery.
North-South management area means the management areas defined in
paragraph (1) of this definition, or defined and bounded by one or more
or the commonly used geographic coordinates set out in paragraph (2) of
this definition for the purposes of implementing different management
measures in separate geographic areas of the U.S. West Coast.
(1) Management areas.
(i) Vancouver.
(A) The northeastern boundary is that part of a line connecting the
light on Tatoosh Island, WA, with the light on Bonilla Point on
Vancouver Island, British Columbia (at 48[deg]35.73[min] N. lat.,
124[deg]43.00[min] W. long.) south of the International Boundary between
the U.S. and Canada (at 48[deg]29.62[min] N. lat.,
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124[deg]43.55[min] W. long.), and north of the point where that line
intersects with the boundary of the U.S. territorial sea.
(B) The northern and northwestern boundary is a line connecting the
following coordinates in the order listed, which is the provisional
international boundary of the EEZ as shown on NOAA/NOS Charts 18480 and
18007:
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Point N. Lat. W. Long.
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1............................... 48[deg]29.62[min] 124[deg]43.55[min]
2............................... 48[deg]30.18[min] 124[deg]47.22[min]
3............................... 48[deg]30.37[min] 124[deg]50.35[min]
4............................... 48[deg]30.23[min] 124[deg]54.87[min]
5............................... 48[deg]29.95[min] 124[deg]59.23[min]
6............................... 48[deg]29.73[min] 125[deg]00.10[min]
7............................... 48[deg]28.15[min] 125[deg]05.78[min]
8............................... 48[deg]27.17[min] 125[deg]08.42[min]
9............................... 48[deg]26.78[min] 125[deg]09.20[min]
10.............................. 48[deg]20.27[min] 125[deg]22.80[min]
11.............................. 48[deg]18.37[min] 125[deg]29.97[min]
12.............................. 48[deg]11.08[min] 125[deg]53.80[min]
13.............................. 47[deg]49.25[min] 126[deg]40.95[min]
14.............................. 47[deg]36.78[min] 127[deg]11.97[min]
15.............................. 47[deg]22.00[min] 127[deg]41.38[min]
16.............................. 46[deg]42.08[min] 128[deg]51.93[min]
17.............................. 46[deg]31.78[min] 129[deg]07.65[min]
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(C) The southern limit is 47[deg]30[min] N. lat.
(ii) Columbia.
(A) The northern limit is 47[deg]30[min] N. lat.
(B) The southern limit is 43[deg]00[min] N. lat.
(iii) Eureka.
(A) The northern limit is 43[deg]00[min] N. lat.
(B) The southern limit is 40[deg]30[min] N. lat.
(iv) Monterey.
(A) The northern limit is 40[deg]30[min] N. lat.
(B) The southern limit is 36[deg]00[min] N. lat.
(v) Conception.
(A) The northern limit is 36[deg]00[min] N. lat.
(B) The southern limit is the U.S.-Mexico International Boundary,
which is a line connecting the following coordinates in the order
listed:
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Point N. lat. W. long.
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1............................... 32[deg]35.37[min] 117[deg]27.82[min]
2............................... 32[deg]37.62[min] 117[deg]49.52[min]
3............................... 31[deg]07.97[min] 118[deg]36.30[min]
4............................... 30[deg]32.52[min] 121[deg]51.97[min]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) Commonly used geographic coordinates.
(i) Cape Alava, WA--48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat.
(ii) Queets River, WA--47[deg]31.70[min] N. lat.
(iii) Pt. Chehalis, WA--46[deg]53.30[min] N. lat.
(iv) Leadbetter Point, WA--46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat.
(v) Washington/Oregon border--46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat.
(vi) Cape Falcon, OR--45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat.
(vii) Cape Lookout, OR--45[deg]20.25[min] N. lat.
(viii) Cascade Head, OR--45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat.
(ix) Heceta Head, OR--44[deg]08.30[min] N. lat.
(x) Cape Arago, OR--43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat.
(xi) Cape Blanco, OR--42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat.
(xii) Humbug Mountain--42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat.
(xiii) Marck Arch, OR--42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat.
(xiv) Oregon/California border--42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat.
(xv) Cape Mendocino, CA--40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat.
(xvi) North/South management line--40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat.
(xvii) Cape Vizcaino, CA--39[deg]44.00[min] N. lat.
(xviii) Point Arena, CA--38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat.
(xvix) Point San Pedro, CA--37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat.
(xx) Pigeon Point, CA--37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat.
(xxi) Ano Nuevo, CA--37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat.
(xxii) Point Lopez, CA--36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat.
(xxiii) Point Conception, CA--34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat. [Note:
Regulations that apply to waters north of 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat. are
applicable only west of 120[deg]28.00[min] W. long.; regulations that
apply to waters south of 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat. also apply to all
waters both east of 120[deg]28.00[min] W. long. and north of
34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat.]
Observer. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter--U.S. Observer or
Observer)
Observer Program or Observer Program Office means the West Coast
Groundfish Observer Program (WCGOP) Office of the Northwest Fishery
Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, Washington.
Office of Law Enforcement or OLE refers to the National Marine
Fisheries Service, Office of Law Enforcement, Northwest Division.
Open access fishery means the fishery composed of commercial vessels
using open access gear fished pursuant to the harvest guidelines,
quotas, and other management measures governing the harvest of open
access allocations (detailed in Sec. 660.55) or governing the fishing
activities of open access vessels (detailed in subpart F of this part).
Any commercial vessel that is not registered to a limited entry permit
and
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which takes and retains, possesses or lands groundfish is a participant
in the open access groundfish fishery.
Open access gear means all types of fishing gear except:
(1) Longline or trap (or pot) gear fished by a vessel that has a
limited entry permit affixed with a gear endorsement for that gear.
(2) Groundfish trawl.
Operate a vessel means any use of a vessel, including, but not
limited to, fishing or drifting by means of the prevailing water current
or weather conditions.
Operator. (See Sec. 600.10)
Optimum yield or OY means the amount of fish that will provide the
greatest overall benefit to the Nation, particularly with respect to
food production and recreational opportunities, and, taking into account
the protection of marine ecosystems, is prescribed as such on the basis
of the MSY from the fishery, as reduced by any relevant economic,
social, or ecological factor; and, in the case of an overfished fishery,
provides for rebuilding to a level consistent with producing the MSY in
such fishery. OY may be expressed numerically (as a harvest guideline,
quota, or other specification) or non-numerically.
Overage means the amount of fish harvested by a vessel in excess of:
(1) The applicable trip limit for any fishery to which a trip limit
applies;
(2) The amount authorized by the applicable permit for trawl
fisheries at subpart D of this part;
(3) The amount authorized by the applicable sablefish-endorsed
permits for fixed gear sablefish fisheries at subpart E of this part.
Overfishing limit (OFL) is the MSY harvest level or the annual
abundance of exploitable biomass of a stock or stock complex multiplied
by the maximum fishing mortality threshold or proxy thereof and is an
estimate of the catch level above which overfishing is occurring.
Ownership interest means participation in ownership of a
corporation, partnership, or other entity:
(1) For sablefish-endorsed permits, ownership interest means
participation in ownership of a corporation, partnership, or other
entity that owns a sablefish-endorsed permit. Ownership interest does
not mean owning stock in a publicly owned corporation.
(2) For the limited entry trawl fishery in subpart D of this part,
ownership interest means participation in ownership of a corporation,
partnership, or other entity that owns a QS permit, vessel account, MS
permit, or an MS/CV-endorsed limited entry permit.
Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan or PCGFMP means the
Fishery Management Plan for the Washington, Oregon, and California
Groundfish Fishery developed by the Council and approved by the
Secretary on January 4, 1982, and as it may be subsequently amended.
Partnership is two or more individuals, partnerships, or
corporations, or combinations thereof, who have ownership interest in a
permit, including married couples and legally recognized trusts and
partnerships, such as limited partnerships (LP), general partnerships
(GP), and limited liability partnerships (LLP).
Permit holder means a vessel owner as identified on the USCG form
1270 or state motor vehicle licensing document and as registered on a
limited entry permit issued under Subparts C through E of this part.
Permit owner means a person who is the owner of record with NMFS,
SFD, Permits Office of a limited entry permit. For first receiver site
licenses, see definition for ``license owner.''
Person, as it applies to limited entry and open access fisheries
conducted under, subparts C through F of this part means any individual,
corporation, partnership, association or other entity (whether or not
organized or existing under the laws of any state), and any Federal,
state, or local government, or any entity of any such government that is
eligible to own a documented vessel under the terms of 46 U.S.C.
12102(a).
Processing or to process means the preparation or packaging of
groundfish to render it suitable for human consumption, retail sale,
industrial uses or long-term storage, including, but not limited to,
cooking, canning, smoking, salting, drying, filleting, freezing, or
rendering into meal or oil, but does not
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mean heading and gutting unless additional preparation is done. (A
vessel that is 75-ft (23-m) or less LOA that harvests whiting and, in
addition to heading and gutting, cuts the tail off and freezes the
whiting, is not considered to be a catcher/processor nor is it
considered to be processing fish (See Sec. 660.112(b)(1)(xii)(A))).
(1) At-sea processing means processing that takes place on a vessel
or other platform that floats and is capable of being moved from one
location to another, whether shore-based or on the water.
(2) Shorebased processing or processing means processing that takes
place at a facility that is permanently fixed to land. (Also see the
definition for shoreside processing at Sec. 660.140, subpart D which
defines shoreside processing for the purposes of qualifying for a
Shorebased IFQ Program QS permit.) For the purposes of economic data
collection in the Shorebased IFQ Program, shorebased processing means
either of the following:
(i) Any activity that takes place shoreside; and that involves:
Cutting groundfish into smaller portions; or freezing, cooking, smoking,
drying groundfish; or packaging that groundfish for resale into 100
pound units or smaller; for sale or distribution into a wholesale or
retail market.
(ii) The purchase and redistribution in to a wholesale or retail
market of live groundfish from a harvesting vessel.
Processor means a person, vessel, or facility that engages in
commercial processing; or receives live groundfish directly from a
fishing vessel for retail sale without further processing. (Also see the
definition for processors at Sec. 660.140, which defines processor for
the purposes of qualifying for initial issuance of QS in the Shorebased
IFQ Program.)
(1) For the purposes of economic data collection or EDC in the
Shorebased IFQ Program, shorebased processor means a person that engages
in commercial processing, that is an operation working on U.S. soil or
permanently fixed to land, that takes delivery of fish that has not been
subject to at-sea processing or shorebased processing; and that
thereafter engages that particular fish in shorebased processing; and
excludes retailers, such as grocery stores and markets, which receive
whole or headed and gutted fish that are then filleted and packaged for
retail sale. At Sec. 660.114(b), trawl fishery--economic data
collection program, the definition of processor is further refined to
describe which shorebased processors are required to submit their
economic data collection forms.
(2) [Reserved]
Prohibited species means those species and species groups whose
retention is prohibited unless authorized by provisions of this section
or other applicable law. The following are prohibited species: Any
species of salmonid, Pacific halibut, Dungeness crab caught seaward of
Washington or Oregon, and groundfish species or species groups under the
PCGFMP for which quotas have been achieved and/or the fishery closed.
Quota means a specified numerical harvest objective, the attainment
(or expected attainment) of which causes closure of the fishery for that
species or species group.
Recreational fishing means fishing with authorized recreational
fishing gear for personal use only, and not for sale or barter.
Regional Administrator means the Administrator, Northwest Region,
NMFS.
Reserve means a portion of the harvest guideline or quota set aside
at the beginning of the fishing year or biennial fishing period to allow
for uncertainties in preseason estimates.
Round weight. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter). Round weight does
not include ice, water, or slime.
Sale or sell. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Scientific research activity. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Secretary. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Specification is a numerical or descriptive designation of a
management objective, including but not limited to: Acceptable
biological catch; optimum yield; harvest guideline; quota; limited entry
or open access allocation; a set-aside or allocation for a recreational
or treaty Indian fishery; an apportionment of the above to an area,
gear, season, fishery, or other subdivision.
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Spouse means a person who is legally married to another person as
recognized by state law (i.e., one's wife or husband).
Stacking is the practice of registering more than one limited entry
permit for use with a single vessel (See Sec. 660.25(b)(4)(iii),
subpart C).
Sustainable Fisheries Division or SFD means the Chief, Sustainable
Fisheries Division, Northwest Regional Office, NMFS, or a designee.
Target fishing means fishing for the primary purpose of catching a
particular species or species group (the target species).
Tax-exempt organization means an organization that received a
determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing tax
exemption under 26 CFR part 1 (Sec. Sec. 1.501 to 1.640).
Totally lost means the vessel being replaced no longer exists in
specie, or is absolutely and irretrievably sunk or otherwise beyond the
possible control of the owner, or the costs of repair (including
recovery) would exceed the value of the vessel after repairs.
Trawl fishery means
(1) For the purpose of allocations at Sec. 660.55, subpart C, trawl
fishery means the groundfish limited entry trawl fishery.
(2) For the purposes of all other management measures in subparts C
through G of this part, trawl fishery means any fishery using trawl gear
as defined under the definition of fishing gear in this section.
Trip. (See Sec. 600.10 of this chapter)
Trip limits. Trip limits are used in the commercial fishery to
specify the maximum amount of a fish species or species group that may
legally be taken and retained, possessed, or landed, per vessel, per
fishing trip, or cumulatively per unit of time, or the number of
landings that may be made from a vessel in a given period of time, as
follows:
(1) A per trip limit is the total allowable amount of a groundfish
species or species group, by weight, or by percentage of weight of legal
fish on board, that may be taken and retained, possessed, or landed per
vessel from a single fishing trip.
(2) A daily trip limit is the maximum amount of a groundfish species
or species group that may be taken and retained, possessed, or landed
per vessel in 24 consecutive hours, starting at 0001 hours local time.
Only one landing of groundfish may be made in that 24-hour period. Daily
trip limits may not be accumulated during multiple day trips.
(3) A weekly trip limit is the maximum amount of a groundfish
species or species group that may be taken and retained, possessed, or
landed per vessel in 7 consecutive days, starting at 0001 hours local
time on Sunday and ending at 2400 hours local time on Saturday. Weekly
trip limits may not be accumulated during multiple week trips. If a
calendar week falls within two different months or two different
cumulative limit periods, a vessel is not entitled to two separate
weekly limits during that week.
(4) A cumulative trip limit is the maximum amount of a groundfish
species or species group that may be taken and retained, possessed, or
landed per vessel in a specified period of time without a limit on the
number of landings or trips, unless otherwise specified. The cumulative
trip limit periods for limited entry and open access fisheries, which
start at 0001 hours local time and end at 2400 hours local time, are as
follows, unless otherwise specified:
(i) The 2-month or ``major'' cumulative limit periods are: January
1-February 28/29, March 1-April 30, May 1-June 30, July 1-August 31,
September 1-October 31, and, November 1-December 31.
(ii) One month means the first day through the last day of the
calendar month.
(iii) One week means 7 consecutive days, Sunday through Saturday.
Vessel manager means a person or group of persons whom the vessel
owner has given authority to oversee all or a portion of groundfish
fishing activities aboard the vessel.
Vessel monitoring system or VMS means a vessel monitoring system or
mobile transceiver unit as set forth in Sec. 660.14, subpart C and
approved by NMFS for use on vessels that take (directly or incidentally)
species managed under the PCGFMP, as required by this subpart.
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Vessel of the United States or U.S. vessel. (See Sec. 600.10)
Vessel owner or owner of a vessel, as used in subparts C through G
of this part, means a person identified as the current owner in the
Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270) issued by the USCG for a
documented vessel, or in a registration certificate issued by a state or
the USCG for an undocumented vessel.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78373, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 27529, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53834, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.12 General groundfish prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) General. (1) Retain any prohibited species (defined in Sec.
660.11, subpart C and restricted in Sec. 660.60(e), subpart C) caught
by means of fishing gear authorized under this subpart, unless
authorized by part 600 or part 300 of this chapter. Prohibited species
must be returned to the sea as soon as practicable with a minimum of
injury when caught and brought on board.
(2) Falsify or fail to affix and maintain vessel and gear markings
as required by Sec. 660.20 or Sec. 660.219, subpart E or Sec.
660.319, subpart F.
(3) Fish for groundfish in violation of any terms or conditions
attached to an EFP under Sec. 600.745 of this chapter or Sec. 660.30,
subpart C of this part.
(4) Fish for groundfish using gear not authorized in subparts C
through G of this part or in violation of any terms or conditions
attached to an EFP under Sec. 660.30, subpart C of this part or part
600 of this chapter.
(5) Take and retain, possess, or land more groundfish than specified
under Sec. 660.50, Sec. 660.55, Sec. 660.60 of subpart C, or subpart
D through G of this part, or under an EFP issued under Sec. 660.30,
subpart C of this part, or part 600 of this chapter.
(6) Take, retain, possess, or land more than a single cumulative
limit of a particular species, per vessel, per applicable cumulative
limit period, except for sablefish taken in the primary limited entry,
fixed gear sablefish season from a vessel authorized to fish in that
season, as described at Sec. 660.231, subpart E.
(7) Take and retain, possess, or land groundfish in excess of the
landing limit for the open access fishery without having a valid limited
entry permit for the vessel affixed with a gear endorsement for the gear
used to catch the fish.
(8) Fail to sort, prior to the first weighing after offloading,
those groundfish species or species groups for which there is a trip
limit, size limit, scientific sorting designation, quota, harvest
guideline, ACT, ACL or OY, if the vessel fished or landed in an area
during a time when such trip limit, size limit, scientific sorting
designation, quota, harvest guideline, ACT, ACL or OY applied; except as
specified at Sec. 660.130(d), for vessels participating in the Pacific
whiting sectors.
(9) When requested or required by an authorized officer, refuse to
present fishing gear for inspection, refuse to present fish subject to
such persons control for inspection; or interfere with a fishing gear or
marine animal or plant life inspection.
(10) Transfer fish to another vessel at sea unless a vessel is
participating in the primary Pacific whiting fishery as part of the
mothership or catcher/processor sectors.
(11) Fish with dredge gear (defined in Sec. 660.11, subpart C)
anywhere within EFH within the EEZ. For the purposes of regulation, EFH
within the EEZ is described at Sec. 660.75, subpart C.
(12) Fish with beam trawl gear (defined in Sec. 660.11, subpart C)
anywhere within EFH within the EEZ. For the purposes of regulation, EFH
within the EEZ is described at Sec. 660.75, subpart C.
(13) During times or in areas where at-sea processing is prohibited,
take and retain or receive Pacific whiting, except as cargo or fish
waste, on a vessel in the fishery management area that already has
processed Pacific whiting on board. An exception to this prohibition is
provided if the fish are received within the tribal U&A from a member of
a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe fishing under Sec. 660.50, subpart
C.
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(b) Reporting and Recordkeeping. (1) Falsify or fail to make and/or
file, retain or make available any and all reports of groundfish
landings, containing all data, and in the exact manner, required by the
applicable State law, as specified in Sec. 660.13, subpart C, provided
that person is required to do so by the applicable state law.
(2) Fail to retain on board a vessel from which groundfish is
landed, and provide to an authorized officer upon request, copies of any
and all reports of groundfish landings, or receipts containing all data,
and made in the exact manner required by the applicable state law
throughout the cumulative limit period during which such landings
occurred and for 15 days thereafter.
(c) Limited entry fisheries. (1) Carry on board a vessel, or deploy,
limited entry gear when the limited entry fishery for that gear is
closed, except that a vessel may carry on board limited entry groundfish
trawl gear as provided in Sec. 660.112(a)(1), subpart D.
(2) [Reserved]
(d) Limited entry permits.
(1) If a limited entry permit is registered for use with a vessel,
fail to carry that permit onboard the vessel registered for use with the
permit. A photocopy of the permit may not substitute for the original
permit itself.
(2) Make a false statement on an application for issuance, renewal,
transfer, vessel registration, replacement of a limited entry permit, or
a declaration of ownership interest in a limited entry permit.
(e) Groundfish observer program. (1) Forcibly assault, resist,
oppose, impede, intimidate, harass, sexually harass, bribe, or interfere
with an observer.
(2) Interfere with or bias the sampling procedure employed by an
observer including either mechanically or manually sorting or discarding
catch before sampling.
(3) Tamper with, destroy, or discard an observer's collected
samples, equipment, records, photographic film, papers, or personal
effects without the express consent of the observer.
(4) Harass an observer by conduct that:
(i) Has sexual connotations,
(ii) Has the purpose or effect of interfering with the observer's
work performance, and/or
(iii) Otherwise creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment. In determining whether conduct constitutes harassment, the
totality of the circumstances, including the nature of the conduct and
the context in which it occurred, will be considered. The determination
of the legality of a particular action will be made from the facts on a
case-by-case basis.
(5) Fish for, land, or process fish without observer coverage when a
vessel is required to carry an observer under subparts C through G of
this part.
(6) Require, pressure, coerce, or threaten an observer to perform
duties normally performed by crew members, including, but not limited
to, cooking, washing dishes, standing watch, vessel maintenance,
assisting with the setting or retrieval of gear, or any duties
associated with the processing of fish, from sorting the catch to the
storage of the finished product.
(7) Fail to provide departure or cease fishing reports specified at
Sec. Sec. 660.113(c), 660.150(c), 660.160(c); Sec. 660.216(c); or
Sec. 660.316(c).
(8) Fail to meet the vessel responsibilities specified at Sec. Sec.
660.140, 660.150, 660.160, subpart D; Sec. 660.216, subpart E; or Sec.
660.316, subpart F.
(9) Fail to meet the observer provider responsibilities specified at
Sec. Sec. 660.140, 660.150, 660.160, subpart D.
(f) Groundfish catch monitor program. (1) Forcibly assault, resist,
oppose, impede, intimidate, harass, sexually harass, bribe, or interfere
with a catch monitor.
(2) Interfere with or bias the monitoring procedure employed by a
catch monitor, including either mechanically or manually sorting or
discarding catch before it's monitored.
(3) Tamper with, destroy, or discard a catch monitor's collected
samples, equipment, records, photographic film, papers, or personal
effects.
(4) Harass a catch monitor by conduct that:
(i) Has sexual connotations,
(ii) Has the purpose or effect of interfering with the catch
monitor's work performance, and/or
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(iii) Otherwise creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment. In determining whether conduct constitutes harassment, the
totality of the circumstances, including the nature of the conduct and
the context in which it occurred, will be considered. The determination
of the legality of a particular action will be made from the facts on a
case-by-case basis.
(5) Receive, purchase, or take custody, control, or possession of a
delivery without catch monitor coverage when such coverage is required
under Sec. 660.140(i).
(6) Fail to allow the catch monitor unobstructed access to catch
sorting, processing, catch counting, catch weighing, or electronic or
paper fish tickets.
(7) Fail to provide reasonable assistance to the catch monitor.
(8) Require, pressure, coerce, or threaten a catch monitor to
perform duties normally performed by employees of the first receiver,
including, but not limited to duties associated with the receiving of
landing, processing of fish, sorting of catch, or the storage of the
finished product.
(9) Fail to meet the catch monitor provider responsibilities
specified at Sec. 660.17(e).
(g) Vessel Monitoring Systems. (1) Use any vessel required to
operate and maintain a VMS unit under Sec. 660.14(b) unless that vessel
carries a NMFS OLE type-approved mobile transceiver unit and complies
with all the requirements described at Sec. 660.14(c).
(2) Fail to install, activate, repair or replace a mobile
transceiver unit prior to leaving port as specified at Sec. 660.14.
(3) Fail to operate and maintain a mobile transceiver unit on board
the vessel at all times as specified at Sec. 660.14.
(4) Tamper with, damage, destroy, alter, or in any way distort,
render useless, inoperative, ineffective, or inaccurate the VMS, mobile
transceiver unit, or VMS signal required to be installed on or
transmitted by a vessel as specified at Sec. 660.14.
(5) Fail to contact NMFS OLE or follow NMFS OLE instructions when
automatic position reporting has been interrupted as specified at Sec.
660.14.
(6) Register the same VMS transceiver unit to more than one vessel
at the same time.
(7) Falsify any VMS activation report or VMS exemption report that
is authorized or required, as specified at Sec. 660.14.
(8) Falsify any declaration report that is required, as specified at
Sec. 660.13.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78374, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 27529, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53834, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.13 Recordkeeping and reporting.
(a) This subpart recognizes that catch and effort data necessary for
implementing the PCGFMP are collected by the States of Washington,
Oregon, and California under existing state data collection
requirements.
(b) Any person who is required to do so by the applicable state law
must make and/or file, retain, or make available any and all reports
(i.e., logbooks, state landing receipts, etc.) of groundfish harvests
and landings containing all data, and in the exact manner, required by
the applicable state law.
(c) Any person landing groundfish must retain on board the vessel
from which groundfish is landed, and provide to an authorized officer
upon request, copies of any and all reports of groundfish landings
containing all data, and in the exact manner, required by the applicable
state law throughout the cumulative limit period during which a landing
occurred and for 15 days thereafter.
(d) Declaration reporting requirements--(1) Declaration reports for
vessels registered to limited entry permits. The operator of any vessel
registered to a limited entry permit must provide NMFS OLE with a
declaration report, as specified at paragraph (d)(5)(iv) of this
section, before the vessel leaves port on a trip in which the vessel is
used to fish in U.S. ocean waters between 0 and 200 nm offshore of
Washington, Oregon, or California.
(2) Declaration reports for all vessels using non-groundfish trawl
gear. The operator of any vessel that is not registered to a limited
entry permit and which uses non-groundfish trawl gear to fish in the EEZ
(3-200 nm offshore),
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must provide NMFS OLE with a declaration report, as specified at
paragraph (d)(5)(iv) of this section, before the vessel leaves port to
fish in the EEZ.
(3) Declaration reports for open access vessels using non trawl gear
(all types of open access gear other than non-groundfish trawl gear).
The operator of any vessel that is not registered to a limited entry
permit, must provide NMFS with a declaration report, as specified at
paragraph (d)(5)(iv) of this section, before the vessel leaves port on a
trip in which the vessel is used to take and retain or possess
groundfish in the EEZ or land groundfish taken in the EEZ.
(4) Declaration reports for tribal vessels using trawl gear. The
operator of any tribal vessel using trawl gear must provide NMFS with a
declaration report, as specified at paragraph (d)(5)(iv) of this
section, before the vessel leaves port on a trip in which fishing occurs
within the trawl RCA.
(5) Declaration reports. (i) The operator of a vessel specified in
paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3) of this section must provide a
declaration report to NMFS OLE prior to leaving port on the first trip
in which the vessel meets the requirement specified at Sec. 660.14(b)
to have a VMS.
(ii) The vessel operator must send a new declaration report before
leaving port on a trip in which a gear type that is different from the
gear type most recently declared for the vessel will be used. A
declaration report will be valid until another declaration report
revising the existing gear declaration is received by NMFS OLE.
(iii) During the period of time that a vessel has a valid
declaration report on file with NMFS OLE, it cannot fish with a gear
other than a gear type declared by the vessel.
(iv) Declaration reports will include: The vessel name and/or
identification number, and gear type (as defined in paragraph
(d)(5)(iv)(A) of this section). Upon receipt of a declaration report,
NMFS will provide a confirmation code or receipt to confirm that a valid
declaration report was received for the vessel. Retention of the
confirmation code or receipt to verify that a valid declaration report
was filed and the declaration requirement was met is the responsibility
of the vessel owner or operator. Vessels using nontrawl gear may declare
more than one gear type with the exception of vessels participating in
the Shorebased IFQ Program (i.e. gear switching), however, vessels using
trawl gear may only declare one of the trawl gear types listed in
paragraph (d)(5)(iv)(A) of this section on any trip and may not declare
nontrawl gear on the same trip in which trawl gear is declared.
(A) One of the following gear types or sectors must be declared:
(1) Limited entry fixed gear, not including shorebased IFQ,
(2) Limited entry groundfish non-trawl, shorebased IFQ,
(3) Limited entry midwater trawl, non-whiting shorebased IFQ,
(4) Limited entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting shorebased IFQ,
(5) Limited entry mid water trawl, Pacific whiting catcher/processor
sector,
(6) Limited entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting mothership sector
(catcher vessel or mothership),
(7) Limited entry bottom trawl, shorebased IFQ, not including
demersal trawl,
(8) Limited entry demersal trawl, shorebased IFQ,
(9) Non-groundfish trawl gear for pink shrimp,
(10) Non-groundfish trawl gear for ridgeback prawn,
(11) Non-groundfish trawl gear for California halibut,
(12) Non-groundfish trawl gear for sea cucumber,
(13) Open access longline gear for groundfish,
(14) Open access Pacific halibut longline gear,
(15) Open access groundfish trap or pot gear,
(16) Open access Dungeness crab trap or pot gear,
(17) Open access prawn trap or pot gear,
(18) Open access sheephead trap or pot gear,
(19) Open access line gear for groundfish,
(20) Open access HMS line gear,
(21) Open access salmon troll gear,
(22) Open access California Halibut line gear,
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(23) Open access net gear,
(24) Other gear, or
(25) Tribal trawl.
(B) [Reserved]
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78374, Dec. 15, 2010]
Sec. 660.14 Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) requirements.
(a) What is a VMS? A VMS consists of a NMFS OLE type-approved mobile
transceiver unit that automatically determines the vessel's position and
transmits it to a NMFS OLE type-approved communications service
provider. The communications service provider receives the transmission
and relays it to NMFS OLE.
(b) Who is Required to Have a VMS? The following vessels are
required to install a NMFS OLE type-approved mobile transceiver unit and
to arrange for a NMFS OLE type-approved communications service provider
to receive and relay transmissions to NMFS OLE prior to fishing:
(1) Any vessel registered for use with a limited entry ``A''
endorsed permit (i.e., not an MS permit) that fishes in state or Federal
waters seaward of the baseline from which the territorial sea is
measured off the States of Washington, Oregon or California (0-200 nm
offshore).
(2) Any vessel that uses non-groundfish trawl gear to fish in the
EEZ.
(3) Any vessel that uses open access gear to take and retain, or
possess groundfish in the EEZ or land groundfish taken in the EEZ.
(c) How are Mobile Transceiver Units and Communications Service
Providers Approved by NMFS OLE?
(1) NMFS OLE will publish type-approval specifications for VMS
components in the Federal Register or notify the public through other
appropriate media.
(2) Mobile transceiver unit manufacturers or communication service
providers will submit products or services to NMFS OLE for evaluation
based on the published specifications.
(3) NMFS OLE may publish a list of NMFS OLE type-approved mobile
transceiver units and communication service providers for the Pacific
Coast groundfish fishery in the Federal Register or notify the public
through other appropriate media. As necessary, NMFS OLE may publish
amendments to the list of type-approved mobile transceiver units and
communication service providers in the Federal Register or through other
appropriate media. A list of VMS transceivers that have been type-
approved by NMFS OLE may be mailed to the permit owner's address of
record. NMFS will bear no responsibility if a notification is sent to
the address of record and is not received because the applicant's actual
address has changed without notification to NMFS, as required at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(i)(B).
(d) What are the Vessel Owner's Responsibilities? If you are a
vessel owner that must participate in the VMS program, you or the vessel
operator must:
(1) Obtain a NMFS OLE type-approved mobile transceiver unit and have
it installed on board your vessel in accordance with the instructions
provided by NMFS OLE. You may obtain a copy of the VMS installation and
operation instructions from the NMFS OLE Northwest, VMS Program Manager
upon request at 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115-6349, phone:
(206) 526-6133.
(2) Activate the mobile transceiver unit, submit an activation
report at least 72 hours prior to leaving port on a trip in which VMS is
required, and receive confirmation from NMFS OLE that the VMS
transmissions are being received before participating in a fishery
requiring the VMS. Instructions for submitting an activation report may
be obtained from the NMFS, Northwest OLE VMS Program Manager upon
request at 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115-6349, phone: (206)
526-6133. An activation report must again be submitted to NMFS OLE
following reinstallation of a mobile transceiver unit or change in
service provider before the vessel may be used to fish in a fishery
requiring the VMS.
(i) Activation reports. If you are a vessel owner who must use VMS
and you are activating a VMS transceiver unit for the first time or
reactivating a VMS transceiver unit following a reinstallation of a
mobile transceiver unit or change in service provider, you must fax NMFS
OLE an activation report that includes: Vessel name; vessel
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owner's name, address and telephone number, vessel operator's name,
address and telephone number, USCG vessel documentation number/state
registration number; if applicable, the groundfish permit number the
vessel is registered to; VMS transceiver unit manufacturer; VMS
communications service provider; VMS transceiver identification;
identifying if the unit is the primary or backup; and a statement signed
and dated by the vessel owner confirming compliance with the
installation procedures provided by NMFS OLE.
(ii) Transferring ownership of VMS unit. Ownership of the VMS
transceiver unit may be transferred from one vessel owner to another
vessel owner if all of the following documents are provided to NMFS OLE:
A new activation report, which identifies that the transceiver unit was
previously registered to another vessel; a notarized bill of sale
showing proof of ownership of the VMS transceiver unit; documentation
from the communications service provider showing proof that the service
agreement for the previous vessel was terminated and that a service
agreement was established for the new vessel.
(3) Transceiver unit operation. Operate and maintain the mobile
transceiver unit in good working order continuously, 24 hours a day
throughout the fishing year, unless such vessel is exempted under
paragraph (d)(4) of this section. The mobile transceiver unit must
transmit a signal accurately indicating the vessel's position at least
once every hour, 24 hours a day, throughout the year unless a valid
exemption report, as described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section, has
been received by NMFS OLE. Less frequent position reporting at least
once every four hours is authorized when a vessel remains in port for an
extended period of time, but the mobile transceiver unit must remain in
continuous operation at all times unless the vessel is exempted under
this section.
(4) VMS exemptions. A vessel that is required to operate and
maintain the mobile transceiver unit continuously 24 hours a day
throughout the fishing year may be exempted from this requirement if a
valid exemption report, as described at paragraph (d)(4)(vii) of this
section, is received by NMFS OLE and the vessel is in compliance with
all conditions and requirements of the VMS exemption identified in this
section and specified in the exemption report.
(i) Haul out exemption. When it is anticipated that a vessel will be
continuously out of the water for more than 7 consecutive days and a
valid exemption report has been received by NMFS OLE, electrical power
to the VMS mobile transceiver unit may be removed and transmissions may
be discontinued. Under this exemption, VMS transmissions can be
discontinued from the time the vessel is removed from the water until
the time that the vessel is placed back in the water.
(ii) Outside areas exemption. When the vessel will be operating
seaward of the EEZ off Washington, Oregon, or California continuously
for more than 7 consecutive days and a valid exemption report has been
received by NMFS OLE, the VMS mobile transceiver unit transmissions may
be reduced or discontinued from the time the vessel leaves the EEZ off
the coasts of Washington, Oregon or California until the time that the
vessel re-enters the EEZ off the coasts of Washington, Oregon or
California. Under this exemption, the vessel owner or operator can
request that NMFS OLE reduce or discontinue the VMS transmissions after
receipt of an exemption report, if the vessel is equipped with a VMS
transceiver unit that NMFS OLE has approved for this exemption.
(iii) Permit transfer exemption. If the limited entry permit has
been transferred from a vessel (for the purposes of this section, this
includes permits placed into ``unidentified'' status) the vessel may be
exempted from VMS requirements providing the vessel is not used to fish
in state or Federal waters seaward of the baseline from which the
territorial sea is measured off the States of Washington, Oregon or
California (0-200 nm offshore) for the remainder of the fishing year. If
the vessel is used to fish in this area for any species of fish at any
time during the remaining portion of the fishing year without being
registered to a limited entry permit, the vessel is required to have and
use VMS.
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(iv) Long-term departure exemption. A vessel participating in the
open access fishery that is required to have VMS under paragraph (b)(3)
of this section may be exempted from VMS provisions after the end of the
fishing year in which it fished in the open access fishery, providing
the vessel submits a completed exemption report signed by the vessel
owner that includes a statement signed by the vessel owner indicating
that the vessel will not be used to take and retain or possess
groundfish in the EEZ or land groundfish taken in the EEZ during the new
fishing year.
(v) Emergency exemption. Vessels required to have VMS under
paragraph (b) of this section may be exempted from VMS provisions in
emergency situations that are beyond the vessel owner's control,
including but not limited to: Fire, flooding, or extensive physical
damage to critical areas of the vessel. A vessel owner may apply for an
emergency exemption from the VMS requirements specified in paragraph (b)
of this section for his/her vessel by sending a written request to NMFS
OLE specifying the following information: The reasons for seeking an
exemption, including any supporting documents (e.g., repair invoices,
photographs showing damage to the vessel, insurance claim forms, etc.);
the time period for which the exemption is requested; and the location
of the vessel while the exemption is in effect. NMFS OLE will issue a
written determination granting or denying the emergency exemption
request. A vessel will not be covered by the emergency exemption until
NMFS OLE issues a determination granting the exemption. If an exemption
is granted, the duration of the exemption will be specified in the NMFS
OLE determination.
(vi) Submission of exemption reports. Signed long-term departure
exemption reports must be submitted by fax or by emailing an electronic
copy of the actual report. In the event of an emergency in which an
emergency exemption request will be submitted, initial contact with NMFS
OLE must be made by telephone, fax or email within 24 hours from when
the incident occurred. Emergency exemption requests must be requested in
writing within 72 hours from when the incident occurred. Other exemption
reports must be submitted through the VMS or another method that is
approved by NMFS OLE and announced in the Federal Register. Submission
methods for exemption requests, except long-term departures and
emergency exemption requests, may include email, facsimile, or
telephone. NMFS OLE will provide, through appropriate media,
instructions to the public on submitting exemption reports. Instructions
and other information needed to make exemption reports may be mailed to
the vessel owner's address of record. NMFS will bear no responsibility
if a notification is sent to the address of record for the vessel owner
and is not received because the vessel owner's actual address has
changed without notification to NMFS. Owners of vessels required to use
VMS who do not receive instructions by mail are responsible for
contacting NMFS OLE during business hours at least 3 days before the
exemption is required to obtain information needed to make exemption
reports. NMFS OLE must be contacted during business hours (Monday
through Friday between 0800 and 1700 Pacific Time).
(vii) Valid exemption reports. For an exemption report to be valid,
it must be received by NMFS at least 2 hours and not more than 24 hours
before the exempted activities defined at paragraphs (d)(4)(i) through
(iv) of this section occur. An exemption report is valid until NMFS
receives a report canceling the exemption. An exemption cancellation
must be received at least 2 hours before the vessel re-enters the EEZ
following an outside areas exemption; at least 2 hours before the vessel
is placed back in the water following a haul out exemption; at least 2
hours before the vessel resumes fishing for any species of fish in state
or Federal waters off the States of Washington, Oregon, or California
after it has received a permit transfer exemption; or at least 2 hours
before a vessel resumes fishing in the open access fishery after a long-
term departure exemption. If a vessel is required to submit an
activation report under paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section before
returning to fish, that report may substitute for
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the exemption cancellation. Initial contact must be made with NMFS OLE
not more than 24 hours after the time that an emergency situation
occurred in which VMS transmissions were disrupted and followed by a
written emergency exemption request within 72 hours from when the
incident occurred. If the emergency situation upon which an emergency
exemption is based is resolved before the exemption expires, an
exemption cancellation must be received by NMFS at least 2 hours before
the vessel resumes fishing.
(5) When aware that transmission of automatic position reports has
been interrupted, or when notified by NMFS OLE that automatic position
reports are not being received, contact NMFS OLE at 7600 Sand Point Way
NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349, phone: (206) 526-6133 and follow the
instructions provided to you. Such instructions may include, but are not
limited to, manually communicating to a location designated by NMFS OLE
the vessel's position or returning to port until the VMS is operable.
(6) After a fishing trip during which interruption of automatic
position reports has occurred, the vessel's owner or operator must
replace or repair the mobile transceiver unit prior to the vessel's next
fishing trip. Repair or reinstallation of a mobile transceiver unit or
installation of a replacement, including change of communications
service provider shall be in accordance with the instructions provided
by NMFS OLE and require the same certification.
(7) Make the mobile transceiver units available for inspection by
NMFS OLE personnel, USCG personnel, state enforcement personnel or any
authorized officer.
(8) Ensure that the mobile transceiver unit is not tampered with,
disabled, destroyed, operated, or maintained improperly.
(9) Pay all charges levied by the communication service provider as
necessary to ensure continuous operation of the VMS transceiver units.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78374, Dec. 15, 2010]
Sec. 660.15 Equipment requirements.
(a) Applicability. This section contains the equipment and
operational requirements for scales used to weigh catch at sea, scales
used to weigh catch at IFQ first receivers, computer hardware for
electronic fish ticket software, and computer hardware for electronic
logbook software. Unless otherwise specified by regulation, the operator
or manager must retain, for 3 years, a copy of all records described in
this section and make available the records upon request of NMFS staff
or authorized officer.
(b) Scales used to weigh catch at sea--performance and technical
requirements. (1) Scales approved by NMFS for MS and C/P Coop Programs.
A scale used to weigh catch in the MS and C/P Coop Programs must meet
the type evaluation and initial inspection requirements set forth in 50
CFR 679.28(b)(1) and (2), and must be approved by NMFS.
(2) Annual inspection. Once a scale is installed on a vessel and
approved by NMFS for use, it must be inspected annually as described in
50 CFR 679.28(b).
(3) Daily testing. Each scale must be tested daily and meet the
maximum permissible error (MPE) requirements described at described at
paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
(4) At-sea scale tests. To verify that the scale meets the maximum
permissible errors (MPEs) specified in this paragraph, the vessel
operator must ensure that vessel crew test each scale used to weigh
catch at least one time during each 24-hour period when use of the scale
is required. The vessel owner must ensure that these tests are performed
in an accurate and timely manner.
(i) Belt scales. The MPE for the daily at-sea scale test is plus or
minus 3 percent of the known weight of the test material. The scale must
be tested by weighing at least 400 kg (882 lb) of fish or an alternative
material supplied by the scale manufacturer on the scale under test. The
known weight of the fish or test material must be determined by weighing
it on a platform scale approved for use under 50 CFR 679.28(b)(7).
(ii) Platform scales used for observer sampling on MSs and C/Ps. A
platform
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scale used for observer sampling must be tested at 10, 25, and 50 kg (or
20, 50, and 100 lb if the scale is denominated in pounds) using approved
test weights. The MPE for the daily at-sea scale test is plus or minus
0.5 percent.
(iii) Approved test weights. Each test weight must have its weight
stamped on or otherwise permanently affixed to it. The weight of each
test weight must be annually certified by a National Institute of
Standards and Technology approved metrology laboratory or approved for
continued use by the NMFS authorized inspector at the time of the annual
scale inspection.
(iv) Requirements for all at-sea scale tests. The vessel operator
must ensure that vessel crew:
(A) Notify the observer at least 15 minutes before the time that the
test will be conducted, and conduct the test while the observer is
present.
(B) Conduct the scale test and record the following information on
the at-sea scale test report form:
(1) Vessel name;
(2) Month, day, and year of test;
(3) Time test started to the nearest minute;
(4) Known weight of test weights;
(5) Weight of test weights recorded by scale;
(6) Percent error as determined by subtracting the known weight of
the test weights from the weight recorded on the scale, dividing that
amount by the known weight of the test weights, and multiplying by 100;
and
(7) Sea conditions at the time of the scale test.
(C) Maintain the test report form on board the vessel until the end
of the fishing year during which the tests were conducted, and make the
report forms available to observers, NMFS staff, or authorized officers.
In addition, the vessel owner must retain the scale test report forms
for 3 years after the end of the fishing year during which the tests
were performed. Each scale test report form must be signed by the vessel
operator immediately following completion of each scale test.
(5) Scale maintenance. The vessel owner must ensure that the vessel
operator maintains the scale in proper operating condition throughout
its use, that adjustments made to the scale are made so as to bring the
performance errors as close as practicable to a zero value, and that no
adjustment is made that will cause the scale to weigh inaccurately.
(6) Printed reports from the scale. The vessel owner must ensure
that the printed reports are provided to NMFS as required by this
paragraph. Printed reports from the scale must be maintained on board
the vessel until the end of the year during which the reports were made,
and be made available to NMFS staff or authorized officers. In addition,
the vessel owner must retain printed reports for 3 years after the end
of the year during which the printouts were made.
(i) Reports of catch weight and cumulative weight. Reports must be
printed at least once every 24 hours. Reports must also be printed
before any information stored in the scale computer memory is replaced.
Scale weights must not be adjusted by the scale operator to account for
the perceived weight of water, slime, mud, debris, or other materials.
Scale printouts must show:
(A) The vessel name and Federal vessel permit number;
(B) The date and time the information was printed;
(C) The haul number;
(D) The total weight of the haul; and
(E) The total cumulative weight of all fish and other material
weighed on the scale since the last annual inspection.
(ii) Printed report from the audit trail. The printed report must
include the information specified in sections 2.3.1.8, 3.3.1.7, and
4.3.1.8 of appendix A to 50 CFR part 679. The printed report must be
provided to the authorized scale inspector at each scale inspection and
must also be printed at any time upon request of NMFS staff or other
authorized officer.
(iii) Platform scales used for observer sampling. A platform scale
used for observer sampling is not required to produce a printed record.
(c) Scales used to weigh catch at IFQ first receivers--performance
and technical requirements. Scale requirements in this paragraph are in
addition to those requirements set forth by the State in which the scale
is located, and nothing
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in this paragraph may be construed to reduce or supersede the authority
of the State to regulate, test, or approve scales within the State.
Scales used to weigh catch that are also required to be approved by the
State must meet the following requirements:
(1) Verification of approval. The scale must display a valid sticker
indicating that the scale is currently approved in accordance with the
laws of the state where the scale is located.
(2) Visibility. NMFS staff, NMFS-authorized personnel, or authorized
officers must be allowed to observe the weighing of catch on the scale
and be allowed to read the scale display at all times.
(3) Printed scale weights. (i) An IFQ first receiver must ensure
that printouts of the scale weight of each delivery or offload are made
available to NMFS staff, to NMFS-authorized personnel, or to authorized
officers at the time printouts are generated. An IFQ first receiver must
maintain printouts on site until the end of the fishing year during
which the printouts were made and make them available upon request by
NMFS staff, NMFS-authorized personnel, or authorized officers for 3
years after the end of the fishing year during which the printout was
made.
(ii) All scales identified in a catch monitoring plan (see Sec.
660.140(f)(3), subpart D) must produce a printed record for each
delivery, or portion of a delivery, weighed on that scale, unless
specifically exempted by NMFS. NMFS may exempt, as part of the NMFS-
accepted catch monitoring plan, scales not designed for automatic bulk
weighing from part or all of the printed record requirements. For scales
that must produce a printed record, the printed record must include:
(A) The IFQ first receiver's name;
(B) The weight of each load in the weighing cycle;
(C) The total weight of fish in each landing, or portion of the
landing that was weighed on that scale;
(D) The date the information is printed; and
(E) The name and vessel registration or documentation number of the
vessel making the delivery. The scale operator may write this
information on the scale printout in ink at the time of printing.
(4) Inseason scale testing. IFQ first receivers must allow, and
provide reasonable assistance to NMFS staff, NMFS-authorized personnel,
and authorized officers to test scales used to weigh IFQ catch. A scale
that does not pass an inseason test may not be used to weigh IFQ catch
until the scale passes an inseason test or is approved for continued use
by the weights and measures authorities of the State in which the scale
is located.
(i) Inseason testing criteria. To pass an inseason test, NMFS staff
or authorized officers must be able to verify that:
(A) The scale display and printed information are clear and easily
read under all conditions of normal operation;
(B) Weight values are visible on the display until the value is
printed;
(C) The scale does not exceed the maximum permissible errors
specified in the following table:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum error
Test load in scale divisions in scale
divisions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) 0-500............................................... 1
(2) 501-2,000........................................... 2
(3) 2,001-4,000......................................... 3
(4) 4,000.................................... 4
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(D) Automatic weighing systems. An automatic weighing system must be
provided and operational that will prevent fish from passing over the
scale or entering any weighing hopper unless the following criteria are
met:
(1) No catch may enter or leave a weighing hopper until the weighing
cycle is complete;
(2) No product may be cycled and weighed if the weight recording
element is not operational; and
(3) No product may enter a weighing hopper until the prior weighing
cycle has been completed and the scale indicator has returned to a zero.
(ii) [Reserved]
(d) Electronic fish tickets. IFQ first receivers using the
electronic fish ticket software provided by Pacific States Marine
Fisheries Commission are required to meet the hardware and software
requirements below. Those IFQ first receivers who have NMFS-approved
software compatible with the
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standards specified by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission for
electronic fish tickets are not subject to any specific hardware or
software requirements.
(1) Hardware and software requirements. (i) A personal computer with
Pentium 75-MHz or higher. Random Access Memory (RAM) must have
sufficient megabyte (MB) space to run the operating system, plus an
additional 8 MB for the software application and available hard disk
space of 217 MB or greater. A CD-ROM drive with a Video Graphics Adapter
(VGA) or higher resolution monitor (super VGA is recommended).
(ii) Microsoft Windows 2000 (64 MB or greater RAM required), Windows
XP (128 MB or greater RAM required), or later operating system.
(iii) Microsoft Access 2003 or newer.
(2) NMFS approved software standards and internet access. The IFQ
first receiver is responsible for obtaining, installing, and updating
electronic fish tickets software either provided by Pacific States
Marine Fisheries Commission, or compatible with the data export
specifications specified by Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
and for maintaining internet access sufficient to transmit data files
via e-mail. Requests for data export specifications can be submitted to:
Attn: Electronic Fish Ticket Monitoring, National Marine Fisheries
Service, Northwest Region, Sustainable Fisheries Division, 7600 Sand
Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
(3) Maintenance. The IFQ first receiver is responsible for ensuring
that all hardware and software required under this subsection are fully
operational and functional whenever they receive, purchase, or take
custody, control, or possession of an IFQ landing.
(4) Improving data quality. Vessel owners and operators, IFQ first
receivers, or shoreside processor owners, or managers may contact NMFS
in writing to request assistance in improving data quality and resolving
issues. Requests may be submitted to: Attn: Electronic Fish Ticket
Monitoring, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Region,
Sustainable Fisheries Division, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA
98115.
[75 FR 78375, Dec. 15, 2010]
Sec. 660.16 Groundfish observer program.
(a) General. Vessel owners, operators, and managers are jointly and
severally responsible for their vessel's compliance with observer
requirements specified in this section and within Sec. Sec. 660.140,
660.150, 660.160, subpart D; Sec. 660.216, subpart E; Sec. 660.316,
subpart F; or subpart G.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of the Groundfish Observer Program is to
collect fisheries data necessary and appropriate for, among other
relevant purposes, management, compliance monitoring, and research in
the groundfish fisheries and for the conservation of living marine
resources.
(c) Observer coverage requirements. The following table provides
references to the paragraphs in the Pacific coast groundfish subparts
that contain fishery specific requirements. Observer coverage required
for the Shorebased IFQ Program, MS Coop Program, or C/P Coop Program
shall not be used to comply with observer coverage requirements for any
other Pacific coast groundfish fishery in which that vessel may also
participate.
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West Coast Groundfish Fishery Regulation section
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Shorebased IFQ Program--Trawl Fishery... Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
(2) MS Coop Program--Whiting At-sea Trawl Sec. 660.150, subpart D.
Fishery.
(3) C/P Coop Program--Whiting At-sea Trawl Sec. 660.160, subpart D.
Fishery.
(4) Fixed Gear Fisheries.................... Sec. 660.216, subpart E.
(5) Open Access Fisheries................... Sec. 660.316, subpart F.
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[75 FR 78376, Dec. 15, 2010]
Sec. 660.17 Catch monitors and catch monitor providers.
(a) Catch monitor certification. Catch monitor certification
authorizes an individual to fulfill duties as specified by NMFS while
under the employ of a certified catch monitor provider.
(b) Catch monitor certification requirements. NMFS may certify
individuals who:
(1) Are employed by a certified catch monitor provider at the time
of the
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issuance of the certification and qualified, as described at paragraph
(e)(1)(i) through (viii) of this section and have provided proof of
qualifications to NMFS, through the certified catch monitor provider.
(2) Have successfully completed NMFS-approved training.
(i) Successful completion of training by an applicant consists of
meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in writing at the
start of training; meeting all performance standards issued in writing
at the start of training for assignments, tests, and other evaluation
tools; and completing all other training requirements established by
NMFS.
(ii) If a candidate fails training, he or she will be notified in
writing on or before the last day of training. The notification will
indicate: The reasons the candidate failed the training; whether the
candidate can retake the training, and under what conditions.
(3) Have not been decertified as an observer or catch monitor under
provisions in Sec. Sec. 660.18(e), and 660.140(h)(6), 660.150(g)(6),
and 660.160(g)(6).
(4) Existing catch monitors as of 2010. A catch monitor who has
completed sampling or monitoring activities in 2010 in NMFS-managed West
Coast groundfish fisheries, and has not had his or her certification
revoked during or after that time, will be considered to have met his or
her certification requirements under this section. These catch monitors
will be issued a new catch monitor certification prior to their first
deployment to a first receiver after December 31, 2010, unless NMFS
determines that he or she has not completed any additional training
required for this program.
(c) Catch monitor standards of behavior. Catch monitors must do the
following:
(1) Perform authorized duties as described in training and
instructional manuals or other written and oral instructions provided by
NMFS.
(2) Accurately record and submit the required data, which includes
fish species composition, identification, sorting, and weighing
information.
(3) Write complete reports, and report accurately any observations
of suspected violations of regulations.
(4) Keep confidential and not disclose data and observations
collected at the first receiver to any person except, NMFS staff or
authorized officers or others as specifically authorized by NMFS.
(d) Catch monitor provider certification. Persons seeking to provide
catch monitor services under this section must obtain a catch monitor
provider certification from NMFS.
(1) Applications. Persons seeking to provide catch monitor services
must submit a completed application by mail to the NMFS Northwest
Region, Permits Office, ATTN: Catch Monitor Coordinator, 7600 Sand Point
Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115. An application for a catch monitor provider
permit shall consist of a narrative that contains the following:
(i) Identification of the management, organizational structure, and
ownership structure of the applicant's business, including
identification by name and general function of all controlling
management interests in the company, including but not limited to
owners, board members, officers, authorized agents, and staff. If the
applicant is a corporation, the articles of incorporation must be
provided. If the applicant is a partnership, the partnership agreement
must be provided.
(ii) Contact information. (A) The owner's permanent mailing address,
telephone, and fax numbers.
(B) The business mailing address, including the physical location,
e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.
(C) Any authorized agent's mailing address, physical location, e-
mail address, telephone and fax numbers. An authorized agent means a
person appointed and maintained within the United States who is
authorized to receive and respond to any legal process issued in the
United States to an owner or employee of a catch monitor provider.
(iii) Prior experience. A statement identifying prior relevant
experience in recruiting, hiring, deploying, and providing support for
individuals in marine work environments in the groundfish fishery or
other fisheries of similar scale.
(iv) Ability to perform or carry out responsibilities of a catch
monitor provider.
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A description of the applicant's ability to carry out the
responsibilities of a catch monitor provider is set out under paragraph
(e) of this section.
(v) A statement describing any criminal convictions of each owner
and board member, officer, authorized agent, and staff; a list of
Federal contracts held and related performance ratings; and, a
description of any previous decertification actions that may have been
taken while working as an observer or observer provider.
(vi) A statement describing each owner and board member, officer,
authorized agent, and staff indicating that they are free from conflict
of interest as described under Sec. 660.18(d).
(2) Application review. (i) The certification official, described in
Sec. 660.18(a), may issue catch monitor provider certifications upon
determination that the application submitted by the candidate meets all
requirements specified in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section.
(ii) Issuance of the certification will, at a minimum, be based on
the completeness of the application, as well as the following criteria:
(A) The applicant's ability to carry out the responsibilities and
relevant experience;
(B) Satisfactory performance ratings on any Federal contracts held
by the applicant.
(C) Absence of a conflict of interest.
(D) Absence of relevant criminal convictions.
(3) Agency determination. The certification official will make a
determination to approve or deny the application and notify the
applicant by letter via certified return receipt mail, within 60 days of
receipt of the application. Additional certification procedures are
specified in Sec. 660.18, subpart C.
(4) Existing catch monitor providers as of 2010. NMFS-certified
providers who deployed catch monitors in a NMFS-managed West Coast
groundfish fishery or observers under the North Pacific Groundfish
Program in 2010, are exempt from the requirement to apply for a permit
for 2011 and will be issued a catch monitor provider permit effective
through December 31, 2011, except that a change in ownership of an
existing catch monitor provider or observer provider after January 1,
2011, requires a new permit application under this section. To receive
catch monitor certification for 2012 and beyond, these exempted catch
monitor providers must follow application procedures otherwise set forth
in this section.
(e) Catch monitor provider responsibilities. (1) Provide qualified
candidates to serve as catch monitors. To be qualified a candidate must:
(i) Be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United
States;
(ii) Be at least 18 years of age;
(iii) Have a high school diploma and;
(A) At least two years of study from an accredited college with a
major study in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth
sciences, natural resource anthropology, law enforcement/police science,
criminal justice, public administration, behavioral sciences,
environmental sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to
the management and protection of natural resources, or;
(B) One year of specialized experience performing duties which
involved communicating effectively and obtaining cooperation,
identifying and reporting problems or apparent violations of regulations
concerning the use of protected or public land areas, and carrying out
policies and procedures within a recreational area or natural resource
site.
(iv) Computer skills that enable the candidate to work competently
with standard database software and computer hardware.
(v) Have a current and valid driver's license.
(vi) Have had a background investigation and been found to have had
no criminal or civil convictions that would affect their performance or
credibility as a catch monitor.
(vii) Have had health and physical fitness exams and been found to
be fit for the job duties and work conditions;
(A) Physical fitness exams shall be conducted by a medical doctor
who has been provided with a description of the job duties and work
conditions and who provides a written conclusion regarding the
candidate's fitness relative to the required duties and work conditions.
A signed and dated statement from a licensed physician that he or she
has physically examined a catch
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monitor or catch monitor candidate. The statement must confirm that,
based on that physical examination, the catch monitor or catch monitor
candidate does not have any health problems or conditions that would
jeopardize that individual's safety or the safety of others while
deployed, or prevent the catch monitor or catch monitor candidate from
performing his or her duties satisfactorily. The physician's statement
must be submitted to the catch monitor program office prior to
certification of a catch monitor. The physical exam must have occurred
during the 12 months prior to the catch monitor's or catch monitor
candidate's deployment. The physician's statement will expire 12 months
after the physical exam occurred. A new physical exam must be performed,
and accompanying statement submitted, prior to any deployment occurring
after the expiration of the statement.
(B) Physical exams may include testing for illegal drugs.
(C) Certificates of insurance. Copies of ``certificates of
insurance'', that names the NMFS Catch Monitor Program leader as the
``certificate holder'', shall be submitted to the Catch Monitor Program
Office by February 1 of each year. The certificates of insurance shall
verify the following coverage provisions and state that the insurance
company will notify the certificate holder if insurance coverage is
changed or canceled.
(1) Coverage under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act ($1 million minimum).
(2) States Worker's Compensation as required.
(3) Commercial General Liability.
(viii) Have signed a statement indicating that they are free from
conflict of interest as described under Sec. 660.18(c).
(2) Standards. Provide to the candidate a copy of the standards of
conduct, responsibilities, conflict of interest standards and drug and
alcohol policy.
(3) Contract. Provide to the candidate a copy of a written contract
signed by the catch monitor and catch monitor provider that shows among
other factors the following provisions for employment:
(i) Compliance with the standards of conduct, responsibilities,
conflict of interest standards and drug and alcohol policy;
(ii) Willingness to complete all responsibilities of current
deployment prior to performing jobs or duties which are not part of the
catch monitor responsibilities.
(iii) Commitment to return all sampling or safety equipment issued
for the deployment.
(4) Catch monitors provided to a first receiver.
(i) Must have a valid catch monitor certification;
(ii) Must not have informed the provider prior to the time of
assignment that he or she is experiencing a mental illness or a physical
ailment or injury developed since submission of the physician's
statement, as required in paragraph (e)(1)(vii)(A) of this section that
would prevent him or her from performing his or her assigned duties; and
(iii) Must have successfully completed all NMFS required training
and briefing before assignment.
(5) Respond to industry requests for catch monitors. A catch monitor
provider must provide a catch monitor for assignment pursuant to the
terms of the contractual relationship with the first receiver to fulfill
first receiver requirements for catch monitor coverage under Sec.
660.140(i)(1). An alternate catch monitor must be supplied in each case
where injury or illness prevents the catch monitor from performing his
or her duties or where the catch monitor resigns prior to completion of
his or her duties. If the catch monitor provider is unable to respond to
an industry request for catch monitor coverage from a first receiver for
whom the provider is in a contractual relationship due to the lack of
available catch monitors, the provider must report it to NMFS at least 4
hours prior to the expected assignment time.
(6) Ensure that catch monitors complete duties in a timely manner.
Catch monitor providers must ensure that catch monitors employed by that
provider do the following in a complete and timely manner:
(i) Submit to NMFS all data, logbooks and reports as required under
the catch monitor program deadlines.
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(ii) Report for his or her scheduled debriefing and complete all
debriefing responsibilities.
(7) Provide catch monitor salaries and benefits. A catch monitor
provider must provide to its catch monitor employees salaries and any
other benefits and personnel services in accordance with the terms of
each catch monitor's contract.
(8) Provide catch monitor assignment logistics.
(i) A catch monitor provider must ensure each of its catch monitors
under contract:
(A) Has an individually assigned mobile or cell phones, in working
order, for all necessary communication. A catch monitor provider may
alternatively compensate catch monitors for the use of the catch
monitor's personal cell phone or pager for communications made in
support of, or necessary for, the catch monitor's duties.
(B) Has Internet access for catch monitor program communications and
data submission
(C) Remains available to NOAA Office for Law Enforcement and the
catch monitor program until the completion of the catch monitors'
debriefing.
(D) Receives all necessary transportation, including arrangements
and logistics, of catch monitors to the location of assignment, to all
subsequent assignments during that assignment, and to the debriefing
location when an assignment ends for any reason; and
(E) Receives lodging, per diem, and any other services necessary to
catch monitors assigned to first receivers, as specified in the contract
between the catch monitor and catch monitor provider.
(F) While under contract with a permitted catch monitor provider,
catch monitor shall be provided with accommodations in accordance with
the contract between the catch monitor and the catch monitor provider.
If the catch monitor provider is responsible for providing
accommodations under the contract with the catch monitor, the
accommodations must be at a licensed hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, or
other accommodations that have an assigned bed for each catch monitor
that no other person may be assigned to for the duration of that catch
monitor's stay.
(ii) [Reserved]
(9) Catch monitor assignment limitations and workload.
(i) Not assign a catch monitor to the same first receiver for more
than 90 calendar days in a 12-month period, unless otherwise authorized
by NMFS.
(ii) Not exceed catch monitor assignment limitations and workload as
outlined in Sec. 660.140(i)(3)(ii), subpart D.
(10) Maintain communications with catch monitors. A catch monitor
provider must have an employee responsible for catch monitor activities
on call 24 hours a day to handle emergencies involving catch monitors or
problems concerning catch monitor logistics, whenever catch monitors are
assigned, or in transit, or awaiting first receiver reassignment.
(11) Maintain communications with the catch monitor program office.
A catch monitor provider must provide all of the following information
by electronic transmission (e-mail), fax, or other method specified by
NMFS.
(i) Catch monitor training, briefing, and debriefing registration
materials. This information must be submitted to the catch monitor
program at least 7 business days prior to the beginning of a scheduled
catch monitor certification training or briefing session.
(A) Training registration materials consist of the following:
(1) Date of requested training;
(2) A list of catch monitor candidates that includes each
candidate's full name (i.e., first, middle and last names), date of
birth, and gender;
(3) A copy of each candidate's academic transcripts and resume;
(4) A statement signed by the candidate under penalty of perjury
which discloses the candidate's criminal convictions;
(5) Projected candidate assignments. Prior to the completion of the
training session, the catch monitor provider must submit to the catch
monitor program a statement of projected catch monitor assignments that
includes each catch monitor's name and length of catch monitors
contract.
(B) Briefing registration materials consist of the following:
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(1) Date and type of requested briefing session;
(2) List of catch monitors to attend the briefing session, that
includes each catch monitor's full name (first, middle, and last names);
(3) Projected catch monitor assignments. Prior to the catch
monitor's completion of the briefing session, the catch monitor provider
must submit to the catch monitor program a statement of projected catch
monitor assignments that includes each catch monitor's name and length
of observer contract.
(C) Debriefing. The catch monitor program will notify the catch
monitor provider which catch monitors require debriefing and the
specific time period the provider has to schedule a date, time, and
location for debriefing. The catch monitor provider must contact the
catch monitor program within 5 business days by telephone to schedule
debriefings.
(1) Catch monitor providers must immediately notify the catch
monitor program when catch monitors end their contract earlier than
anticipated.
(2) [Reserved]
(ii) Catch monitor provider contracts. If requested, catch monitor
providers must submit to the catch monitor program a completed and
unaltered copy of each type of signed and valid contract (including all
attachments, appendices, addendums, and exhibits incorporated into the
contract) between the catch monitor provider and those entities
requiring catch monitor services under Sec. 660.140(i)(1), subpart D.
Catch monitor providers must also submit to the catch monitor program
upon request, a completed and unaltered copy of the current or most
recent signed and valid contract (including all attachments, appendices,
addendums, and exhibits incorporated into the contract and any
agreements or policies with regard to catch monitor compensation or
salary levels) between the catch monitor provider and the particular
entity identified by the catch monitor program or with specific catch
monitors. The copies must be submitted to the catch monitor program via
e-mail, fax, or mail within 5 business days of the request. Signed and
valid contracts include the contracts a catch monitor provider has with:
(A) First receivers required to have catch monitor coverage as
specified at paragraph Sec. 660.140(i)(1), subpart D; and
(B) Catch monitors.
(iii) Change in catch monitor provider management and contact
information. A catch monitor provider must submit to the catch monitor
program any change of management or contact information submitted on the
provider's permit application under paragraphs (d)(1) of this section
within 30 days of the effective date of such change.
(iv) Catch monitor status report. Each Tuesday, catch monitor
providers must provide NMFS with an updated list of contact information
for all catch monitors that includes the catch monitor's name, mailing
address, e-mail address, phone numbers, first receiver assignment for
the previous week and whether or not the catch monitor is ``in
service'', indicating when the catch monitor has requested leave and/or
is not currently working for the provider.
(v) Informational materials. Providers must submit to NMFS, if
requested, copies of any information developed and used by the catch
monitor providers and distributed to first receivers, including, but not
limited to, informational pamphlets, payment notification, and
description of catch monitor duties.
(vi) Other reports. Reports of the following must be submitted in
writing to the catch monitor program by the catch monitor provider via
fax or e-mail address designated by the catch monitor program within 24
hours after the catch monitor provider becomes aware of the information:
(A) Any information regarding possible catch monitor harassment;
(B) Any information regarding any action prohibited under Sec.
660.12(f);
(C) Any catch monitor illness or injury that prevents the catch
monitor from completing any of his or her duties described in the catch
monitor manual; and
(D) Any information, allegations or reports regarding catch monitor
conflict of interest or breach of the standards of behavior described in
catch monitor provider policy.
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(12) Replace lost or damaged gear. A catch monitor provider must
replace all lost or damaged gear and equipment issued by NMFS to a catch
monitor under contract to that provider.
(13) Confidentiality of information. A catch monitor provider must
ensure that all records on individual catch monitor performance received
from NMFS under the routine use provision of the Privacy Act or as
otherwise required by law remain confidential and are not further
released to anyone outside the employ of the catch monitor provider
company to whom the catch monitor was contracted except with written
permission of the catch monitor.
(14) Catch monitor program training and certification--(i) A
training certification signifies the successful completion of the
training course required to obtain catch monitor certification. This
endorsement expires when the catch monitor has not been deployed and
performed sampling duties as required by the catch monitor program
office for a period of time, specified by the catch monitor program,
after his or her most recent debriefing. The catch monitor can renew the
certification by successfully completing training once more.
(ii) Catch monitor program annual briefing. Each catch monitor must
attend an annual briefing prior to his or her first deployment within
any calendar year subsequent to a year in which a training certification
is obtained. To maintain certification, a catch monitor must
successfully complete the annual briefing, as specified by the catch
monitor program. All briefing attendance, performance, and conduct
standards required by the catch monitor program must be met.
(iii) Maintaining the validity of a catch monitor certification.
After initial issuance, a catch monitor must keep their certification
valid by meeting all of the following requirements specified below:
(A) Successfully perform their assigned duties as described in the
Catch Monitor Manual or other written instructions from the catch
monitor program.
(B) Accurately record their data, write complete reports, and report
accurately any observations of suspected violations of regulations
relevant to conservation of marine resources or their environment.
(C) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel or in the first receiver facility to any person except the owner
or operator of the observed vessel, first receiver management or an
authorized officer or NMFS.
(D) Successfully complete NMFS-approved annual briefings as
prescribed by the catch monitor program.
(E) Successful completion of a briefing by a catch monitor consists
of meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in writing at the
start of training; meeting all performance standards issued in writing
at the start of training for assignments, tests, and other evaluation
tools; and completing all other briefing requirements established by the
catch monitor program.
(F) Successfully meet all expectations in all debriefings including
reporting for assigned debriefings.
(G) Submit all data and information required by the catch monitor
program within the program's stated guidelines.
[75 FR 78377, Dec. 15, 2010, as amended by 76 FR 53835, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.18 Certification and decertification procedures for catch monitors
and catch monitor providers.
(a) Certification official. The Regional Administrator (or a
designee) will designate a NMFS catch monitor certification official who
will make decisions on whether to issue or deny catch monitor or catch
monitor provider certification pursuant to the regulations at Sec. Sec.
660.17 and 660.18, subpart C.
(b) Agency determinations on certifications. (1) Issuance of
certifications--Certification may be issued upon determination by the
certification official that the candidate has successfully met all
requirements for certification as specified in:
(i) Sec. 660.17(b) for catch monitors; and
(ii) Sec. 660.17(d) for catch monitor providers.
(2) Denial of a certification. The NMFS certification official will
issue a written determination identifying the reasons for denial of a
certification.
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(c) Limitations on conflict of interest for catch monitors. (1)
Catch monitors must not have a direct financial interest, other than the
provision of observer or catch monitor services, in a North Pacific
fishery managed pursuant to an FMP for the waters off the coast of
Alaska, Alaska state waters, or in a Pacific Coast fishery managed by
either the state or Federal Governments in waters off Washington,
Oregon, or California, including but not limited to:
(i) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processor facility involved
in the catching, taking, harvesting or processing of fish,
(ii) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing facility; or
(iii) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed
products from any vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing
facilities.
(2) Must not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any
gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary
value from anyone who either conducts activities that are regulated by
NMFS or has interests that may be substantially affected by the
performance or nonperformance of the catch monitor's official duties.
(3) May not serve as a catch monitor at any shoreside or floating
stationary processing facility owned or operated where a person was
previously employed in the last two years.
(4) May not solicit or accept employment as a crew member or an
employee of a vessel, or shoreside processor while employed by a catch
monitor provider.
(5) Provisions for remuneration of catch monitors under this section
do not constitute a conflict of interest.
(d) Limitations on conflict of interest for catch monitor providers.
Catch monitor providers must not have a direct financial interest, other
than the provision of observer or catch monitor services, in a North
Pacific fishery managed pursuant to an FMP for the waters off the coast
of Alaska, Alaska state waters, or in a Pacific Coast fishery managed by
either the state or Federal Governments in waters off Washington,
Oregon, or California, including but not limited to:
(1) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processor facility involved
in the catching, taking, harvesting or processing of fish,
(2) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing facility; or
(3) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed products
from any vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing
facilities.
(e) Decertification. (1) Decertification review official--The
Regional Administrator (or a designee) will designate a decertification
review official(s), who will have the authority to review certifications
and issue IADs of decertification.
(2) Causes for decertification. The decertification official may
initiate decertification proceedings when it is alleged that any of the
following acts or omissions have been committed:
(i) Failed to satisfactorily perform the specified duties and
responsibilities;
(ii) Failed to abide by the specified standards of conduct;
(iii) Upon conviction of a crime or upon entry of a civil judgment
for:
(A) Commission of fraud or other violation in connection with
obtaining or attempting to obtain certification, or in performing the
duties and responsibilities specified in this section;
(B) Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property;
(C) Commission of any other offense indicating a lack of integrity
or honesty that seriously and directly affects the fitness of catch
monitors.
(3) Issuance of IAD. Upon determination that decertification is
warranted, the decertification official will issue a written IAD. The
IAD will identify the specific reasons for the action taken.
Decertification is effective 30 calendar days after the date on the IAD,
unless there is an appeal.
(4) Appeals. A certified catch monitor who receives an IAD that
suspends or
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revokes his or her catch monitor certification may appeal the
determination within 30 calendar days after the date on the IAD to the
Office of Administrative Appeals pursuant to Sec. 679.43.
[75 FR 78380, Dec. 15, 2010, as amended by 76 FR 53835, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.20 Vessel and gear identification.
(a) Vessel identification--(1) Display. The operator of a vessel
that is over 25 ft (7.6 m) in length and is engaged in commercial
fishing for groundfish must display the vessel's official number on the
port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on a weather deck
so as to be visible from above. The number must contrast with the
background and be in block Arabic numerals at least 18 inches (45.7 cm)
high for vessels over 65 ft (19.8 m) long and at least 10 inches (25.4
cm) high for vessels between 25 and 65 ft (7.6 and 19.8 m) in length.
The length of a vessel for purposes of this section is the length set
forth in USCG records or in state records, if no USCG record exists.
(2) Maintenance of numbers. The operator of a vessel engaged in
commercial fishing for groundfish must keep the identifying markings
required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section clearly legible and in good
repair, and must ensure that no part of the vessel, its rigging, or its
fishing gear obstructs the view of the official number from an
enforcement vessel or aircraft.
(3) Commercial passenger vessels. This section does not apply to
vessels carrying fishing parties on a per-capita basis or by charter.
(b) Gear identification. Gear identification requirements specific
to fisheries using fixed gear (limited entry and open access) are
described at Sec. 660.219, subpart E and Sec. 660.319, subpart F.
Sec. 660.24 Limited entry and open access fisheries.
(a) General. All commercial fishing for groundfish must be conducted
in accordance with the regulations governing limited entry and open
access fisheries, except such fishing by treaty Indian tribes as may be
separately provided for.
(b) [Reserved]
Sec. 660.25 Permits.
(a) General. Each of the permits or licenses in this section has
different conditions or privileges as part of the permit or license. The
permits or licenses in this section confer a conditional privilege of
participating in the Pacific coast groundfish fishery, in accordance
with Federal regulations in 50 CFR part 660, subparts C through G.
(b) Limited entry permit--(1) Eligibility and registration--(i)
General. In order for a vessel to be used to fish in the limited entry
fishery, the vessel owner must hold a limited entry permit and, through
SFD, must register that vessel for use with a limited entry permit. When
participating in the limited entry fishery, a vessel is authorized to
fish with the gear type endorsed on the limited entry permit registered
for use with that vessel, except that the MS permit does not have a gear
endorsement. There are three types of gear endorsements: Trawl,
longline, and pot (or trap). All limited entry permits, except the MS
permit, have size endorsements; a vessel registered for use with a
limited entry permit must comply with the vessel size requirements of
this subpart. A sablefish endorsement is also required for a vessel to
be used to fish in the primary season for the limited entry fixed gear
sablefish fishery, north of 36[deg] N. lat. Certain limited entry
permits will also have endorsements required for participation in a
specific fishery, such as the MS/CV endorsement and the C/P endorsement.
(ii) Eligibility. Only a person eligible to own a documented vessel
under the terms of 46 U.S.C. 12113 (a) may be issued or may hold a
limited entry permit.
(iii) Registration. Limited entry permits will normally be
registered for use with a particular vessel at the time the permit is
issued, renewed, transferred, or replaced. If the permit will be used
with a vessel other than the one registered on the permit, the permit
owner must register that permit for use with the new vessel through the
SFD. The reissued permit must be placed on board the new vessel in order
for the vessel to be used to fish in the limited entry fishery.
(A) For all limited entry permits, including MS permits, MS/CV-
endorsed
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permits, and C/P-endorsed permits when they are not fishing in the at-
sea whiting fisheries, registration of a limited entry permit to be used
with a new vessel will take effect no earlier than the first day of the
next major limited entry cumulative limit period following the date SFD
receives the transfer form and the original permit.
(B) For MS permits, MS/CV-endorsed permits, and C/P-endorsed permits
when they are fishing in the at-sea whiting fisheries, registration of a
limited entry permit to be used with a new vessel will take effect on
the date NMFS approves and issuance of the transferred permit.
(iv) Limited entry permits indivisible. Limited entry permits may
not be divided for use by more than one vessel.
(v) Initial administrative determination. SFD will make an IAD
regarding permit endorsements, renewal, replacement, and change in
vessel registration. SFD will notify the permit owner in writing with an
explanation of any determination to deny a permit endorsement, renewal,
replacement, or change in vessel registration. The SFD will decline to
act on an application for permit endorsement, renewal, transfer,
replacement, or registration of a limited entry permit if the permit is
subject to sanction provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act at 16 U.S.C.
1858 (a) and implementing regulations at 15 CFR part 904, subpart D,
apply.
(2) Mothership (MS) permit. The MS permit conveys a conditional
privilege for the vessel registered to it, to participate in the MS
fishery by receiving and processing deliveries of groundfish in the
Pacific whiting mothership sector. An MS permit is a type of limited
entry permit. An MS permit does not have any endorsements affixed to the
permit. The provisions for the MS permit, including eligibility,
renewal, change of permit ownership, vessel registration, fees, and
appeals are described at Sec. 660.150 (f).
(3) Endorsements--(i) ``A'' endorsement. A limited entry permit with
an ``A'' endorsement entitles the vessel registered to the permit to
fish in the limited entry fishery for all groundfish species with the
type(s) of limited entry gear specified in the endorsement, except for
sablefish harvested north of 36[deg] N. lat. during times and with gears
for which a sablefish endorsement is required. See paragraph (b)(3)(iv)
of this section for provisions on sablefish endorsement requirements. An
``A'' endorsement is transferable with the limited entry permit to
another person, or to a different vessel under the same ownership under
paragraph (b)(4) of this section. An ``A'' endorsement expires on
failure to renew the limited entry permit to which it is affixed. An MS
permit is not considered a limited entry ``A''-endorsed permit.
(ii) Gear endorsement. There are three types of gear endorsements:
Trawl, longline and pot (trap). When limited entry ``A''-endorsed
permits were first issued, some vessel owners qualified for more than
one type of gear endorsement based on the landings history of their
vessels. Each limited entry ``A''-endorsed permit has one or more gear
endorsement(s). Gear endorsement(s) assigned to the permit at the time
of issuance will be permanent and shall not be modified. While
participating in the limited entry fishery, the vessel registered to the
limited entry ``A''-endorsed permit is authorized to fish the gear(s)
endorsed on the permit. While participating in the limited entry, fixed
gear primary fishery for sablefish described at Sec. 660.231, subpart
E, a vessel registered to more than one limited entry permit is
authorized to fish with any gear, except trawl gear, endorsed on at
least one of the permits registered for use with that vessel. During the
limited entry fishery, permit holders may also fish with open access
gear, except that vessels fishing against primary sablefish season
cumulative limits described at Sec. 660.231, subpart E, may not fish
with open access gear against those limits. An MS permit does not have a
gear endorsement.
(iii) Vessel size endorsements--(A) General. Each limited entry
``A''-endorsed permit will be endorsed with the LOA for the size of the
vessel that initially qualified for the permit, except when permits are
combined into one permit to be registered for use with a vessel
requiring a larger size endorsement, the new permit will be endorsed for
the size that results from the combination of the permits.
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(B) Limitations of size endorsements. (1) A limited entry permit may
be registered for use with a vessel up to 5 ft (1.52 m) longer than, the
same length as, or any length shorter than, the size endorsed on the
existing permit without requiring a combination of permits or a change
in the size endorsement.
(2) The vessel harvest capacity rating for each of the permits being
combined is that indicated in Table 3 of subpart C for the LOA (in feet)
endorsed on the respective limited entry permit. Harvest capacity
ratings for fractions of a foot in vessel length will be determined by
multiplying the fraction of a foot in vessel length by the difference in
the two ratings assigned to the nearest integers of vessel length. The
length rating for the combined permit is that indicated for the sum of
the vessel harvest capacity ratings for each permit being combined. If
that sum falls between the sums for two adjacent lengths on Table 3 of
subpart C, the length rating shall be the higher length.
(C) Size endorsement requirements for sablefish-endorsed permits.
Notwithstanding paragraphs (b)(3)(iii)(A) and (B) of this section, when
multiple permits are ``stacked'' on a vessel, as described in paragraph
(b)(4)(iii), at least one of the permits must meet the size requirements
of those sections. The permit that meets the size requirements of those
sections is considered the vessel's ``base'' permit, as defined in Sec.
660.11, subpart C. If more than one permit registered for use with the
vessel has an appropriate length endorsement for that vessel, NMFS SFD
will designate a base permit by selecting the permit that has been
registered to the vessel for the longest time. If the permit owner
objects to NMFS' selection of the base permit, the permit owner may send
a letter to NMFS SFD requesting the change and the reasons for the
request. If the permit requested to be changed to the base permit is
appropriate for the length of the vessel, NMFS SFD will reissue the
permit with the new base permit. Any additional permits that are stacked
for use with a vessel participating in the limited entry fixed gear
primary sablefish fishery may be registered for use with a vessel even
if the vessel is more than 5 ft (1.5 m) longer or shorter than the size
endorsed on the permit.
(iv) Sablefish endorsement and tier assignment--(A) General.
Participation in the limited entry fixed gear sablefish fishery during
the primary season north of 36[deg] N. lat., described in Sec. 660.231,
Subpart E, requires that an owner of a vessel hold (by ownership or
lease) a limited entry permit, registered for use with that vessel, with
a longline or trap (or pot) endorsement and a sablefish endorsement. Up
to three permits with sablefish endorsements may be registered for use
with a single vessel. Limited entry permits with sablefish endorsements
are assigned to one of three different cumulative trip limit tiers,
based on the qualifying catch history of the permit.
(1) A sablefish endorsement with a tier assignment will be affixed
to the permit and will remain valid when the permit is transferred.
(2) A sablefish endorsement and its associated tier assignment are
not separable from the limited entry permit, and therefore may not be
transferred separately from the limited entry permit.
(B) Issuance process for sablefish endorsements and tier
assignments. No new applications for sablefish endorsements will be
accepted after November 30, 1998. All tier assignments and subsequent
appeals processes were completed by September 1998.
(C) Ownership requirements and limitations. (1) No partnership or
corporation may own a limited entry permit with a sablefish endorsement
unless that partnership or corporation owned a limited entry permit with
a sablefish endorsement on November 1, 2000. Otherwise, only individual
human persons may own limited entry permits with sablefish endorsements.
(2) No individual person, partnership, or corporation in combination
may have ownership interest in or hold more than 3 permits with
sablefish endorsements either simultaneously or cumulatively over the
primary season, except for an individual person, or partnerships or
corporations that had ownership interest in more than 3 permits with
sablefish endorsements as of November 1, 2000. The exemption from
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the maximum ownership level of 3 permits only applies to ownership of
the particular permits that were owned on November 1, 2000. An
individual person, or partnerships or corporations that had ownership
interest in 3 or more permits with sablefish endorsements as of November
1, 2000, may not acquire additional permits beyond those particular
permits owned on November 1, 2000. If, at some future time, an
individual person, partnership, or corporation that owned more than 3
permits as of November 1, 2000, sells or otherwise permanently transfers
(not holding through a lease arrangement) some of its originally owned
permits, such that they then own fewer than 3 permits, they may then
acquire additional permits, but may not have ownership interest in or
hold more than 3 permits.
(3) A partnership or corporation will lose the exemptions provided
in paragraphs (b)(3)(iv)(C)(1) and (2) of this section on the effective
date of any change in the corporation or partnership from that which
existed on November 1, 2000. A ``change'' in the partnership or
corporation is defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart C. A change in the
partnership or corporation must be reported to SFD within 15 calendar
days of the addition of a new shareholder or partner.
(4) Any partnership or corporation with any ownership interest in or
that holds a limited entry permit with a sablefish endorsement shall
document the extent of that ownership interest or the individuals that
hold the permit with the SFD via the Identification of Ownership
Interest Form sent to the permit owner through the annual permit renewal
process and whenever a change in permit owner, permit holder, and/or
vessel registration occurs as described at paragraph (b)(4)(iv) and (v)
of this section. SFD will not renew a sablefish-endorsed limited entry
permit through the annual renewal process described at paragraph
(b)(4)(i) of this section, or approve a change in permit owner, permit
holder, and/or vessel registration unless the Identification of
Ownership Interest Form has been completed. Further, if SFD discovers
through review of the Identification of Ownership Interest Form that an
individual person, partnership, or corporation owns or holds more than 3
permits and is not authorized to do so under paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(C)(2)
of this section, the individual person, partnership or corporation will
be notified and the permits owned or held by that individual person,
partnership, or corporation will be void and reissued with the vessel
status as ``unidentified'' until the permit owner owns and/or holds a
quantity of permits appropriate to the restrictions and requirements
described in paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(C)(2) of this section. If SFD
discovers through review of the Identification of Ownership Interest
Form that a partnership or corporation has had a change in membership
since November 1, 2000, as described in paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(C)(3) of
this section, the partnership or corporation will be notified, SFD will
void any existing permits, and reissue any permits owned and/or held by
that partnership or corporation in ``unidentified'' status with respect
to vessel registration until the partnership or corporation is able to
transfer those permits to persons authorized under this section to own
sablefish-endorsed limited entry permits.
(5) A person, partnership, or corporation that is exempt from the
owner-on-board requirement may sell all of their permits, buy another
sablefish-endorsed permit within up to a year from the date the last
permit was approved for transfer, and retain their exemption from the
owner-on-board requirements. An individual person, partnership or
corporation could only obtain a permit if it has not added or changed
individuals since November 1, 2000, excluding individuals that have left
the partnership or corporation or that have died.
(D) Sablefish at-sea processing prohibition and exemption. Vessels
are prohibited from processing sablefish at sea that were caught in the
primary sablefish fishery without sablefish at-sea processing
exemptions. The sablefish at-sea processing exemption has been issued to
a particular vessel and that permit and vessel owner who requested the
exemption. The exemption is not part of the limited entry permit. The
exemption is not transferable to any other vessel, vessel owner, or
permit owner for any reason. The sablefish at-
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sea processing exemption will expire upon transfer of the vessel to a
new owner or if the vessel is totally lost, as defined at Sec. 660.11,
subpart C.
(v) MS/CV endorsement. An MS/CV endorsement on a trawl limited entry
permit conveys a conditional privilege that allows a vessel registered
to it to fish in either the coop or non-coop fishery in the MS Coop
Program described at Sec. 660.150. The provisions for the MS/CV-
endorsed limited entry permit, including eligibility, renewal, change of
permit ownership, vessel registration, combinations, accumulation
limits, fees, and appeals are described at Sec. 660.150(g).
(vi) C/P endorsement. A C/P endorsement on a trawl limited entry
permit conveys a conditional privilege that allows a vessel registered
to it to fish in the C/P Coop Program described at Sec. 660.160. The
provisions for the C/P-endorsed limited entry permit, including
eligibility, renewal, change of permit ownership, vessel registration,
combinations, fees, and appeals are described at Sec. 660.160(e).
(vii) Endorsement and exemption restrictions. ``A'' endorsements,
gear endorsements, sablefish endorsements and sablefish tier
assignments, MS/CV endorsements, and C/P endorsements may not be
transferred separately from the limited entry permit. Sablefish at-sea
processing exemptions are associated with the vessel and not with the
limited entry permit and may not be transferred at all.
(4) Limited entry permit actions--renewal, combination, stacking,
change of permit ownership or permit holdership, and change in vessel
registration --(i) Renewal of limited entry permits and gear
endorsements. (A) Limited entry permits expire at the end of each
calendar year, and must be renewed between October 1 and November 30 of
each year in order to remain in force the following year.
(B) Notification to renew limited entry permits will be issued by
SFD prior to September 1 each year to the permit owner's most recent
address in the SFD record. The permit owner shall provide SFD with
notice of any address change within 15 days of the change.
(C) Limited entry permit renewal requests received in SFD between
November 30 and December 31 will be effective on the date that the
renewal is approved. A limited entry permit that is allowed to expire
will not be renewed unless the permit owner requests reissuance by March
31 of the following year and the SFD determines that failure to renew
was proximately caused by illness, injury, or death of the permit owner.
(D) Limited entry permits with sablefish endorsements, as described
at paragraph (b)(3)(iv) of this section, will not be renewed until SFD
has received complete documentation of permit ownership as required
under paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(C)(4) of this section.
(E) Limited entry permits with an MS/CV endorsement or an MS permit,
will not be renewed until SFD has received complete documentation of
permit ownership as required under Sec. 660.150(g) and Sec. 660.150(f)
of subpart D, respectively.
(F) A limited entry permit will not be renewed until a complete
economic data collection form is submitted as required under Sec.
660.113(b), (c) and (d), subpart D. The permit renewal will be marked
incomplete until the required information is submitted.
(ii) Combining limited entry ``A'' permits. Two or more limited
entry permits with ``A'' gear endorsements for the same type of limited
entry gear may be combined and reissued as a single permit with a larger
size endorsement as described in paragraph (b)(3)(iii) of this section.
(A) Sablefish-endorsed permit. With respect to limited entry permits
endorsed for longline and pot (trap) gear, a sablefish endorsement will
be issued for the new permit only if all of the permits being combined
have sablefish endorsements. If two or more permits with sablefish
endorsements are combined, the new permit will receive the same tier
assignment as the tier with the largest cumulative landings limit of the
permits being combined.
(B) MS/CV-endorsed permit. When an MS/CV-endorsed permit is combined
with another non-C/P-endorsed permit (including unendorsed permits), the
resulting permit will be MS/CV-endorsed.
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If an MS/CV-endorsed permit is combined with a C/P-endorsed permit, the
MS/CV endorsement and catch history assignment will not be reissued on
the combined permit.
(C) C/P-endorsed permit. A C/P-endorsed permit that is combined with
a limited entry trawl permit that is not C/P-endorsed will result in a
single C/P-endorsed permit with a larger size endorsement. An MS/CV
endorsement on one of the permits being combined will not be reissued on
the resulting permit.
(iii) Stacking limited entry permits. ``Stacking'' limited entry
permits, as defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart C, refers to the practice
of registering more than one sablefish-endorsed permit for use with a
single vessel. Only limited entry permits with sablefish endorsements
may be stacked. Up to 3 limited entry permits with sablefish
endorsements may be registered for use with a single vessel during the
primary sablefish season described at Sec. 660.231, subpart E.
Privileges, responsibilities, and restrictions associated with stacking
permits to fish in the primary sablefish fishery are described at Sec.
660.231, subpart E and at paragraph (b)(3)(iv) of this section.
(iv) Changes in permit ownership and permit holder--(A) General. The
permit owner may convey the limited entry permit to a different person.
The new permit owner will not be authorized to use the permit until the
change in permit ownership has been registered with and approved by the
SFD. The SFD will not approve a change in permit ownership for a limited
entry permit with a sablefish endorsement that does not meet the
ownership requirements for such permit described at paragraph
(b)(3)(iv)(C) of this section. The SFD will not approve a change in
permit ownership for a limited entry permit with an MS/CV endorsement or
an MS permit that does not meet the ownership requirements for such
permit described at Sec. 660.150(g)(3), subpart D, and Sec.
660.150(f)(3), subpart D, respectively. Change in permit owner and/or
permit holder applications must be submitted to SFD with the appropriate
documentation described at paragraph (b)(4)(vii) of this section.
(1) During the initial issuance application period for the trawl
rationalization program, NMFS will not review or approve any request for
a change in limited entry trawl permit owner, as specified at Sec.
660.140(d)(8)(viii) for QS permit applicants, at Sec.
660.150(g)(6)(vii) for MS/CV endorsement applicants, and at Sec.
660.160(d)(7)(vii) for C/P endorsement applicants. The initial issuance
application period for the trawl rationalization program will begin on
either November 1, 2010, or the date upon which the application is
received by NMFS, whichever occurs first.
(2) [Reserved]
(B) Effective date. The change in ownership of the permit or change
in the permit holder will be effective on the day the change is approved
by SFD, unless there is a concurrent change in the vessel registered to
the permit. Requirements for changing the vessel registered to the
permit are described at paragraph (b)(4)(v) of this section.
(C) Sablefish-endorsed permits. If a permit owner submits an
application to transfer a sablefish-endorsed limited entry permit to a
new permit owner or holder (transferee) during the primary sablefish
season described at Sec. 660.231, subpart E (generally April 1 through
October 31), the initial permit owner (transferor) must certify on the
application form the cumulative quantity, in round weight, of primary
season sablefish landed against that permit as of the application
signature date for the then current primary season. The transferee must
sign the application form acknowledging the amount of landings to date
given by the transferor. This certified amount should match the total
amount of primary season sablefish landings reported on state landing
receipts. As required at Sec. 660.12(b), subpart C, any person landing
sablefish must retain on board the vessel from which sablefish is
landed, and provide to an authorized officer upon request, copies of any
and all reports of sablefish landings from the primary season containing
all data, and in the exact manner, required by the applicable state law
throughout the primary sablefish season during which a landing occurred
and for 15 days thereafter.
(v) Changes in vessel registration of limited entry permits and gear
endorsements--(A) General. A permit may not be used with any vessel
other than the
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vessel registered to that permit. For purposes of this section, a permit
change in vessel registration occurs when, through SFD, a permit owner
registers a limited entry permit for use with a new vessel. Permit
change in vessel registration applications must be submitted to SFD with
the appropriate documentation described at paragraph (b)(4)(vii) of this
section. Upon receipt of a complete application, and following review
and approval of the application, the SFD will reissue the permit
registered to the new vessel. Applications to change vessel registration
on limited entry permits with sablefish endorsements will not be
approved until SFD has received complete documentation of permit
ownership as described at paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(C)(4) and as required
under paragraph (b)(4)(vii) of this section. Applications to change
vessel registration on limited entry permits with trawl endorsements or
MS permits will not be approved until SFD has received complete EDC
forms as required under Sec. 660.114, subpart D.
(B) Application. A complete application must be submitted to SFD in
order for SFD to review and approve a change in vessel registration. At
a minimum, a permit owner seeking to change vessel registration of a
limited entry permit shall submit to SFD a signed application form and
his/her current limited entry permit before the first day of the
cumulative limit period in which they wish to fish. If a permit owner
provides a signed application and current limited entry permit after the
first day of a cumulative limit period, the permit will not be effective
until the succeeding cumulative limit period. SFD will not approve a
change in vessel registration until it receives a complete application,
the existing permit, a current copy of the USCG 1270, and other required
documentation.
(C) Effective date. Changes in vessel registration on permits will
take effect no sooner than the first day of the next major limited entry
cumulative limit period following the date that SFD receives the signed
permit change in vessel registration form and the original limited entry
permit, except that changes in vessel registration on MS permits and C/
P-endorsed permits will take effect immediately upon reissuance to the
new vessel, and a change in vessel registration on MS/CV-endorsed
permits will take effect immediately upon reissuance to the new vessel
only on the second transfer for the year. No change in vessel
registration is effective until the limited entry permit has been
reissued as registered with the new vessel.
(D) Sablefish-endorsed permits. If a permit owner submits an
application to register a sablefish-endorsed limited entry permit to a
new vessel during the primary sablefish season described at Sec.
660.231, subpart E (generally April 1 through October 31), the initial
permit owner (transferor) must certify on the application form the
cumulative quantity, in round weight, of primary season sablefish landed
against that permit as of the application signature date for the then
current primary season. The new permit owner or holder (transferee)
associated with the new vessel must sign the application form
acknowledging the amount of landings to date given by the transferor.
This certified amount should match the total amount of primary season
sablefish landings reported on state landing receipts. As required at
Sec. 660.12(b), subpart C, any person landing sablefish must retain on
board the vessel from which sablefish is landed, and provide to an
authorized officer upon request, copies of any and all reports of
sablefish landings from the primary season containing all data, and in
the exact manner, required by the applicable state law throughout the
primary sablefish season during which a landing occurred and for 15 days
thereafter.
(vi) Restriction on frequency of changes in vessel registration--(A)
General. A permit owner may designate the vessel registration for a
permit as ``unidentified,'' meaning that no vessel has been identified
as registered for use with that permit. No vessel is authorized to use a
permit with the vessel registration designated as ``unidentified.'' A
vessel owner who removes a permit from his vessel and registers that
permit as ``unidentified'' is not exempt from VMS requirements at Sec.
660.14, subpart C unless specifically authorized by
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that section. When a permit owner requests that the permit's vessel
registration be designated as ``unidentified,'' the transaction is not
considered a change in vessel registration for purposes of this section.
Any subsequent request by a permit owner to change from the
``unidentified'' status of the permit in order to register the permit
with a specific vessel will be considered a change in vessel
registration and subject to the restriction on frequency and timing of
changes in vessel registration.
(B) Limited entry fixed gear and trawl-endorsed permits (without MS/
CV or C/P endorsements). Limited entry fixed gear and trawl-endorsed
permits (without MS/CV or C/P endorsements) permits may not be
registered for use with a different vessel (transfer) more than once per
calendar year, except in cases of death of a permit holder or if the
permitted vessel is totally lost as defined in Sec. 660.11, subpart C.
The exception for death of a permit holder applies for a permit held by
a partnership or a corporation if the person or persons holding at least
50 percent of the ownership interest in the entity dies.
(C) Limited entry MS permits and limited entry permits with an MS/CV
or a C/P endorsement. Limited entry MS permits and limited entry permits
with an MS/CV or a C/P endorsement may be registered to another vessel
up to two times during the fishing season as long as the second change
in vessel registration is back to the original vessel. The original
vessel is either the vessel registered to the permit as of January 1, or
if no vessel is registered to the permit as of January 1, the original
vessel is the first vessel to which the permit is registered after
January 1. After the original vessel has been established, the first
change in vessel registration would be to another vessel, but any second
change in vessel registration must be back to the original vessel. For
an MS/CV-endorsed permit on the second change in vessel registration
back to the original vessel, that vessel must be used to fish
exclusively in the MS Coop Program described Sec. 660.150, and declare
in to the limited entry mid water trawl, Pacific whiting mothership
sector as specified at Sec. 660.13(d)(5)(iv).
(vii) Application and supplemental documentation. Permit holders may
request a transfer (change in vessel registration) and/or change in
permit ownership or permit holder by submitting a complete application
form. In addition, a permit owner applying for renewal, replacement,
transfer, or change of ownership or change of permit holder of a limited
entry permit has the burden to submit evidence to prove that
qualification requirements are met. The following evidentiary standards
apply:
(A) For a request to change a vessel registration and/or change in
permit ownership or permit holder, the permit owner must provide SFD
with a current copy of the USCG Form 1270 for vessels of 5 net tons or
greater, or a current copy of a state registration form for vessels
under 5 net tons.
(B) For a request to change a vessel registration and/or change in
permit ownership or permit holder for sablefish-endorsed permits with a
tier assignment for which a corporation or partnership is listed as
permit owner and/or holder, an Identification of Ownership Interest Form
must be completed and included with the application form.
(C) For a request to change permit ownership for an MS permit or for
a request to change a vessel registration and/or change in permit
ownership or permit holder for an MS/CV-endorsed limited entry trawl
permit, an Identification of Ownership Interest Form must be completed
and included with the application form.
(D) For a request to change the vessel registration to a permit, the
permit owner must submit to SFD a current marine survey conducted by a
certified marine surveyor in accordance with USCG regulations to
authenticate the length overall of the vessel being newly registered
with the permit. Marine surveys older than 3 years at the time of the
request for change in vessel registration will not be considered
``current'' marine surveys for purposes of this requirement.
(E) For a request to change a permit's ownership where the current
permit owner is a corporation, partnership or other business entity, the
applicant
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must provide to SFD a corporate resolution that authorizes the
conveyance of the permit to a new owner and which authorizes the
individual applicant to request the conveyance on behalf of the
corporation, partnership, or other business entity.
(F) For a request to change a permit's ownership that is
necessitated by the death of the permit owner(s), the individual(s)
requesting conveyance of the permit to a new owner must provide SFD with
a death certificate of the permit owner(s) and appropriate legal
documentation that either: specifically transfers the permit to a
designated individual(s); or, provides legal authority to the transferor
to convey the permit ownership.
(G) For a request to change a permit's ownership that is
necessitated by divorce, the individual requesting the change in permit
ownership must submit an executed divorce decree that awards the permit
to a designated individual(s).
(H) Such other relevant, credible documentation as the applicant may
submit, or the SFD or Regional Administrator may request or acquire, may
also be considered.
(viii) Application forms available. Application forms for the change
in vessel registration (transfer) and change of permit ownership or
permit holder of limited entry permits are available from the SFD (see
part 600 for address of the Regional Administrator). Contents of the
application, and required supporting documentation, are specified in the
application form.
(ix) Records maintenance. The SFD will maintain records of all
limited entry permits that have been issued, renewed, transferred,
registered, or replaced.
(5) Small fleet. (i) Small limited entry fisheries fleets that are
controlled by a local government, are in existence as of July 11, 1991,
and have negligible impacts on the groundfish resource, may be certified
as consistent with the goals and objectives of the limited entry program
and incorporated into the limited entry fishery. Permits issued under
this subsection will be issued in accordance with the standards and
procedures set out in the PCGFMP and will carry the rights explained
therein.
(ii) A permit issued under this section may be registered only to
another vessel that will continue to operate in the same certified small
fleet, provided that the total number of vessels in the fleet does not
increase. A vessel may not use a small fleet limited entry permit for
participation in the limited entry fishery outside of authorized
activities of the small fleet for which that permit and vessel have been
designated.
(c) Quota share (QS) permit. A QS permit conveys a conditional
privilege to a person to own QS or IBQ for designated species and
species groups and to fish in the Shorebased IFQ Program described Sec.
660.140, subpart D. A QS permit is not a limited entry permit. The
provisions for the QS permit, including eligibility, renewal, change of
permit ownership, accumulation limits, fees, and appeals are described
at Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
(d) First receiver site license. The first receiver site license
conveys a conditional privilege to a first receiver to receive,
purchase, or take custody, control or possession of landings from the
Shorebased IFQ Program. The first receiver site license is issued for a
person and a unique physical site consistent with the terms and
conditions required to account for and weigh the landed species. A first
receiver site license is not a limited entry permit. The provisions for
the First Receiver Site License, including eligibility, registration,
change of ownership, fees, and appeals are described at Sec.
660.140(f), subpart D.
(e) Coop permit--(1) MS coop permit. An MS coop permit conveys a
conditional privilege to an eligible coop entity to receive and manage a
coop's allocation of designated species and species groups. An MS coop
permit is not a limited entry permit. The provisions for the MS coop
permit, including eligibility, annual registration, fees, and appeals
are described in the MS Coop Program at Sec. 660.150, subpart D.
(2) C/P coop permit. A C/P coop permit conveys a conditional
privilege to an eligible coop entity to receive and manage a coop's
allocation of designated species and species groups. A C/
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P coop permit is not a limited entry permit. The provisions for the C/P
coop permit, including eligibility, annual registration, fees, and
appeals are described in the C/P Coop Program at Sec. 660.160, subpart
D.
(1) MS coop permit. [Reserved]
(2) C/P coop permit. [Reserved]
(f) Permit fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge
fees to cover administrative expenses related to issuance of permits
including initial issuance, renewal, transfer, vessel registration,
replacement, and appeals. The appropriate fee must accompany each
application.
(g) Permit appeals process--(1) General. For permit actions,
including issuance, renewal, change in vessel registration, change in
permit owner or permit holder, and endorsement upgrade, the Assistant
Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries will make an initial
administrative determination (IAD) on the action. In cases where the
applicant disagrees with the IAD, the applicant may appeal that
decision. Final decisions on appeals of IADs regarding issuance,
renewal, change in vessel registration, change in permit owner or permit
holder, and endorsement upgrade, will be made in writing by the Regional
Administrator acting on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce and will
state the reasons therefore. This section describes the procedures for
appealing the IAD on permit actions made in this title under subparts C
through G of part 660. Additional information regarding appeals of an
IAD related to the trawl rationalization program is contained in the
specific program sections under subpart D of part 660.
(2) Who May Appeal? Only a person who received an IAD that
disapproved any part of their application may file a written appeal. For
purposes of this section, such person will be referred to as the
``applicant.''
(3) Submission of appeals. (i) The appeal must be in writing, must
allege credible facts or circumstances to show why the criteria in this
subpart have been met, and must include any relevant information or
documentation to support the appeal.
(ii) Appeals must be mailed or faxed to: National Marine Fisheries
Service, Northwest Region, Sustainable Fisheries Division, ATTN:
Appeals, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA, 98115; Fax: 206-526-6426;
or delivered to National Marine Fisheries Service at the same address.
(4) Timing of appeals. (i) For permit actions related to the
application and initial issuance process for QS permits, MS permits, MS/
CV endorsements, and C/P endorsements for the trawl rationalization
program listed in subpart D of part 660, if an applicant appeals an IAD,
the appeal must be postmarked, faxed, or hand delivered to NMFS no later
than 60 calendar days after the date on the IAD. If the applicant does
not appeal the IAD within 60 calendar days, the IAD becomes the final
decision of the Regional Administrator acting on behalf of the Secretary
of Commerce.
(ii) For all other permit actions, if an applicant appeals an IAD,
the appeal must be postmarked, faxed, or hand delivered to NMFS no later
than 30 calendar days after the date on the IAD. If the applicant does
not appeal the IAD within 30 calendar days, the IAD becomes the final
decision of the Regional Administrator acting on behalf of the Secretary
of Commerce.
(iii) The time period to submit an appeal begins with the date on
the IAD. If the last day of the time period is a Saturday, Sunday, or
Federal holiday, the time period will extend to the close of business on
the next business day.
(5) Address of record. For purposes of the appeals process, NMFS
will establish as the address of record, the address used by the
applicant in initial correspondence to NMFS. Notifications of all
actions affecting the applicant after establishing an address of record
will be mailed to that address, unless the applicant provides NMFS, in
writing, with any changes to that address. NMFS bears no responsibility
if a notification is sent to the address of record and is not received
because the applicant's actual address has changed without notification
to NMFS.
(6) Decisions on appeals. (i) For the appeal of an IAD related to
the application and initial issuance process for the trawl
rationalization program listed in subpart D of part 660, the Regional
Administrator shall appoint an appeals
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officer. After determining there is sufficient information and that all
procedural requirements have been met, the appeals officer will review
the record and issue a recommendation on the appeal to the Regional
Administrator, which shall be advisory only. The recommendation must be
based solely on the record. Upon receiving the findings and
recommendation, the Regional Administrator shall issue a final decision
on the appeal acting on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce in
accordance with paragraph (g)(6)(ii) of this section.
(ii) Final decision on appeal. The Regional Administrator will issue
a written decision on the appeal which is the final decision of the
Secretary of Commerce.
(7) Status of permits pending appeal. (i) For all permit actions,
except those actions related to the application and initial issuance
process for the trawl rationalization program listed in subpart D of
part 660, the permit registration remains as it was prior to the request
until the final decision has been made.
(ii) For permit actions related to the application and initial
issuance process for the trawl rationalization program listed in subpart
D of part 660, the status of permits pending appeal is as follows:
(A) For permit and endorsement qualifications and eligibility
appeals (i.e., QS permit, MS permit, MS/CV endorsement, C/P
endorsement), any permit or endorsement under appeal after December 31,
2010 may not be used to fish in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery
until a final decision on the appeal has been made. If the permit or
endorsement will be issued, the permit or endorsement will be effective
upon approval, except for QS permits, which will be effective at the
start of the next fishing year.
(B) For a QS or IBQ amount for specific IFQ management unit species
under appeal, the QS or IBQ amount for the IFQ species under appeal will
remain as the amount assigned to the associated QS permit in the IAD).
The QS permit may be used to fish in the Pacific Coast groundfish
fishery with the QS or IBQ amounts assigned to the QS permit in the IAD.
Once a final decision on the appeal has been made and if a revised QS or
IBQ amount for a specific IFQ species will be assigned to the QS permit,
the additional QS or IBQ amount associated with the QS permit will be
effective at the start of the next calendar year following the final
decision.
(C) For a Pacific whiting catch history assignment associated with
an MS/CV endorsement under appeal, the catch history assignment will
remain as that previously assigned to the associated MS/CV-endorsed
limited entry permit in the IAD). The MS/CV-endorsed limited entry
permit may be used to fish in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery with
the catch history assigned to the MS/CV-endorsed permit in the IAD. Once
a final decision on the appeal has been made, and if a revised catch
history assignment will be issued, the additional Pacific whiting catch
history assignment associated with the MS/CV endorsement will be
effective at the start of the next calendar year following the final
decision.
(h) Permit sanctions. (1) All permits and licenses issued or applied
for under Subparts C through G are subject to sanctions pursuant to the
Magnuson-Stevens Act at 16 U.S.C. 1858(g) and 15 CFR part 904, subpart
D.
(2) All Shorebased IFQ Program permits (QS permit, first receiver
site license), QS accounts, vessel accounts, and MS Coop Program permits
(MS permit, MS/CV-endorsed permit, and MS coop permit), and C/P Coop
Program permits (C/P-endorsed permit, C/P coop permit) issued under
subpart D:
(i) Are considered permits for the purposes of 16 U.S.C. 1857, 1858,
and 1859;
(ii) May be revoked, limited, or modified at any time in accordance
with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, including revocation if the system is
found to have jeopardized the sustainability of the stocks or the safety
of fishermen;
(iii) Shall not confer any right of compensation to the holder of
such permits, licenses, and accounts if it is revoked, limited, or
modified;
(iv) Shall not create, or be construed to create, any right, title,
or interest in or to any fish before the fish is harvested by the
holder; and
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(v) Shall be considered a grant of permission to the holder of the
permit, license, or account to engage in activities permitted by such
permit, license, or account.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78381, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 53835, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.30 Compensation with fish for collecting resource information--EFPs.
In addition to the reasons stated in Sec. 600.745(b)(1) of this
chapter, an EFP may be issued under this subpart C for the purpose of
compensating the owner or operator of a vessel for collecting resource
information according to a protocol approved by NMFS. NMFS may issue an
EFP allowing a vessel to retain fish as compensation in excess of trip
limits or to be exempt from other specified management measures for the
Pacific coast groundfish fishery.
(a) Compensation EFP for vessels under contract with NMFS to conduct
a resource survey. NMFS may issue an EFP to the owner or operator of a
vessel that conducted a resource survey according to a contract with
NMFS. A vessel's total compensation from all sources (in terms of
dollars or amount of fish, including fish from survey samples or
compensation fish) will be determined through normal Federal procurement
procedures. The compensation EFP will specify the maximum amount or
value of fish the vessel may take and retain after the resource survey
is completed.
(1) Competitive offers. NMFS may initiate a competitive solicitation
(request for proposals or RFP) to select vessels to conduct resource
surveys that use fish as full or partial compensation, following normal
Federal procurement procedures.
(2) Consultation and approval. At a Council meeting, NMFS will
consult with the Council and receive public comment on upcoming resource
surveys to be conducted if groundfish could be used as whole or partial
compensation. Generally, compensation fish would be similar to surveyed
species, but there may be reasons to provide payment with healthier,
more abundant, less restricted stocks, or more easily targeted species.
For example, NMFS may decline to pay a vessel with species that are, or
are expected to be, overfished, or that are subject to overfishing, or
that are unavoidably caught with species that are overfished or subject
to overfishing. NMFS may also consider levels of discards, bycatch, and
other factors. If the Council does not approve providing whole or
partial compensation for the conduct of a survey, NMFS will not use
fish, other than fish taken during the scientific research, as
compensation for that survey. For each proposal, NMFS will present:
(i) The maximum number of vessels expected or needed to conduct the
survey,
(ii) An estimate of the species and amount of fish likely to be
needed as compensation,
(iii) When the survey and compensation fish would be taken, and
(iv) The year in which the compensation fish would be deducted from
the ACL or ACT before determining the fishery harvest guideline or
commercial harvest guideline.
(3) Issuance of the compensation EFP. Upon successful completion of
the survey, NMFS will issue a ``compensation EFP'' to the vessel if it
has not been fully compensated. The procedures in Sec. 600.745(b)(1)
through (b)(4) of this chapter do not apply to a compensation EFP issued
under this subpart for the Pacific coast groundfish fishery (50 CFR part
660, subparts C through G).
(4) Terms and conditions of the compensation EFP. Conditions for
disposition of bycatch or any excess catch, for reporting the value of
the amount landed, and other appropriate terms and conditions may be
specified in the EFP. Compensation fishing must occur during the period
specified in the EFP, but no later than the end of September of the
fishing year following the survey, and must be conducted according to
the terms and conditions of the EFP.
(5) Reporting the compensation catch. The compensation EFP may
require the vessel owner or operator to keep separate records of
compensation fishing and to submit them to NMFS within a specified
period of time after the compensation fishing is completed.
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(6) Accounting for the compensation catch. As part of the harvest
specifications process, as described at Sec. 660.60, subpart C, NMFS
will advise the Council of the amount of fish authorized to be retained
under a compensation EFP, which then will be deducted from the next
harvest specifications (ACLs or ACTs) set by the Council. Fish
authorized in an EFP too late in the year to be deducted from the
following year's ACLs or ACTs will be accounted for in the next
management cycle where it is practicable to do so.
(b) Compensation for commercial vessels collecting resource
information under a standard EFP. NMFS may issue an EFP to allow a
commercial fishing vessel to take and retain fish in excess of current
management limits for the purpose of collecting resource information
(Sec. 600.745(b) of this chapter). The EFP may include a compensation
clause that allows the participating vessel to be compensated with fish
for its efforts to collect resource information according to NMFS'
approved protocol. If compensation with fish is requested in an EFP
application, or proposed by NMFS, the following provisions apply in
addition to those at Sec. 600.745(b) of this chapter.
(1) Application. In addition to the requirements in Sec. 600.745(b)
of this chapter, application for an EFP with a compensation clause must
clearly state whether a vessel's participation is contingent upon
compensation with groundfish and, if so, the minimum amount (in metric
tons, round weight) and the species. As with other EFPs issued under
Sec. 600.745 of this chapter, the application may be submitted by any
individual, including a state fishery management agency or other
research institution.
(2) Denial. In addition to the reasons stated in Sec.
600.745(b)(3)(iii) of this chapter, the application will be denied if
the requested compensation fishery, species, or amount is unacceptable
for reasons such as, but not limited to, the following: NMFS concludes
the value of the resource information is not commensurate with the value
of the compensation fish; the proposed compensation involves species
that are (or are expected to be) overfished or subject to overfishing,
fishing in times or areas where fishing is otherwise prohibited or
severely restricted, or fishing for species that would involve
unavoidable bycatch of species that are overfished or subject to
overfishing; or NMFS concludes the information can reasonably be
obtained at a less cost to the resource.
(3) Window period for other applications. If the Regional
Administrator or designee agrees that compensation should be considered,
and that more than a minor amount would be used as compensation, then a
window period will be announced in the Federal Register during which
additional participants will have an opportunity to apply. This
notification would be made at the same time as announcement of receipt
of the application and request for comments required under Sec.
600.745(b). If there are more qualified applicants than needed for a
particular time and area, NMFS will choose among the qualified vessels,
either randomly, in order of receipt of the completed application, or by
other impartial selection methods. If the permit applicant is a state,
university, or Federal entity other than NMFS, and NMFS approves the
selection method, the permit applicant may choose among the qualified
vessels, either randomly, in order of receipt of the vessel application,
or by other impartial selection methods.
(4) Terms and conditions. The EFP will specify the amounts that may
be taken as scientific samples and as compensation, the time period
during which the compensation fishing must occur, management measures
that NMFS will waive for a vessel fishing under the EFP, and other terms
and conditions appropriate to the fishery and the collection of resource
information. NMFS may require compensation fishing to occur on the same
trip that the resource information is collected.
(5) Accounting for the catch. Samples taken under this EFP, as well
as any compensation fish, count toward the current year's catch or
landings.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 27529, May 11, 2011]
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Sec. 660.40 Overfished species rebuilding plans.
For each overfished groundfish stock with an approved rebuilding
plan, this section contains the standards to be used to establish annual
or biennial ACLs, specifically the target date for rebuilding the stock
to its MSY level and the harvest control rule to be used to rebuild the
stock. The harvest control rule is expressed as a ``Spawning Potential
Ratio'' or ``SPR'' harvest rate.
(a) Bocaccio. The target year for rebuilding the bocaccio stock
south of 40[deg]10[min] N. latitude to BMSY is 2022. The
harvest control rule to be used to rebuild the southern bocaccio stock
is an annual SPR harvest rate of 77.7 percent.
(b) Canary rockfish. The target year for rebuilding the canary
rockfish stock to BMSY is 2027. The harvest control rule to
be used to rebuild the canary rockfish stock is an annual SPR harvest
rate of 88.7 percent.
(c) Cowcod. The target year for rebuilding the cowcod stock south of
40[deg]10[min] N. latitude to BMSY is 2068. The harvest
control rule to be used to rebuild the cowcod stock is an annual SPR
harvest rate of 82.7 percent.
(d) Darkblotched rockfish. The target year for rebuilding the
darkblotched rockfish stock to BMSY is 2025. The harvest
control rule to be used to rebuild the darkblotched rockfish stock is an
annual SPR harvest rate of 64.9 percent.
(e) Pacific Ocean Perch (POP). The target year for rebuilding the
POP stock to BMSY is 2020. The harvest control rule to be
used to rebuild the POP stock is an annual SPR harvest rate of 86.4
percent.
(f) Petrale Sole. The target year for rebuilding the petrale sole
stock to BMSY is 2016. The harvest control rule is to set the
ACL equal to the ABC, which corresponds to an annual SPR harvest rate of
31 percent in 2011.
(g) Widow rockfish. The target year for rebuilding the widow
rockfish stock to BMSY is 2010. The harvest control rule is a
constant catch of 600 mt, which corresponds to an annual SPR harvest
rate of 91.7 percent in 2011.
(h) Yelloweye rockfish. The target year for rebuilding the yelloweye
rockfish stock to BMSY is 2074. The harvest control rule to be used to
rebuild the yelloweye rockfish stock is an annual SPR harvest rate of
76.0 percent.
[76 FR 27529, May 11, 2011]
Sec. 660.50 Pacific Coast treaty Indian fisheries.
(a) Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribes have treaty rights. Pacific
Coast treaty Indian tribes have treaty rights to harvest groundfish in
their usual and accustomed fishing areas in U.S. waters. In 1994, the
United States formally recognized that the four Washington coastal
treaty Indian tribes (Makah, Quileute, Hoh, and Quinault) have treaty
rights to fish for groundfish in the Pacific Ocean, and concluded that,
in general terms, the quantification of those rights is 50 percent of
the harvestable surplus of groundfish that pass through the tribes U&A
fishing areas.
(b) Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribes. For the purposes of this
part, Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribes means the Hoh, Makah, and
Quileute Indian Tribes and the Quinault Indian Nation.
(c) Usual and accustomed fishing areas (U&A). The Pacific Coast
treaty Indian tribes' U&A fishing areas within the fishery management
area (FMA) are set out below in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this
section. Boundaries of a tribe's fishing area may be revised as ordered
by a Federal court.
(1) Makah. That portion of the FMA north of 48[deg]02.25[min] N.
lat. (Norwegian Memorial) and east of 125[deg]44[min] W. long.
(2) Quileute. That portion of the FMA between 48[deg]07.60[min] N.
lat. (Sand Point) and 47[deg]31.70[min] N. lat. (Queets River) and east
of 125[deg]44[min] W. long.
(3) Hoh. That portion of the FMA between 47[deg]54.30[min] N. lat.
(Quillayute River) and 47[deg]21[min] N. lat. (Quinault River) and east
of 125[deg]44[min] W. long.
(4) Quinault. That portion of the FMA between 47[deg]40.10[min] N.
lat. (Destruction Island) and 46[deg]53.30[min] N. lat. (Point Chehalis)
and east of 125[deg]44[min] W. long.
(d) Procedures. The rights referred to in paragraph (a) of this
section will be implemented by the Secretary, after consideration of the
tribal request, the recommendation of the Council, and the comments of
the public. The rights will be implemented either through an
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allocation or set-aside of fish that will be managed by the tribes, or
through regulations in this section that will apply specifically to the
tribal fisheries.
(1) Tribal allocations, set-asides, and regulations. An allocation,
set-aside or a regulation specific to the tribes shall be initiated by a
written request from a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe to the Regional
Administrator, prior to the first Council meeting in which biennial
harvest specifications and management measures are discussed for an
upcoming biennial management period. The Secretary generally will
announce the annual tribal allocations at the same time as the
announcement of the harvest specifications.
(2) Co-management. The Secretary recognizes the sovereign status and
co-manager role of Indian tribes over shared Federal and tribal fishery
resources. Accordingly, the Secretary will develop tribal allocations
and regulations under this paragraph in consultation with the affected
tribe(s) and, insofar as possible, with tribal consensus.
(e) Fishing by a member of a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe. A
member of a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe fishing under this section
and within their U&A fishing area is not subject to the provisions of
other sections of subparts C through G of this part.
(1) Identification. A valid treaty Indian identification card issued
pursuant to 25 CFR part 249, subpart A, is prima facie evidence that the
holder is a member of the Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe named on the
card.
(2) Permits. A limited entry permit described under Sec. 660.25,
subpart C is not required for a member of a Pacific Coast treaty Indian
tribe to fish in a tribal fishery described in paragraph (d) of this
section.
(3) Federal and tribal laws and regulations. Any member of a Pacific
Coast treaty Indian tribe must comply with this section, and with any
applicable tribal law and regulation, when participating in a tribal
groundfish fishery described in this section.
(4) Fishing outside the U&A or without a groundfish allocation.
Fishing by a member of a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe outside the
applicable Indian tribe's usual and accustomed fishing area, or for a
species of groundfish not covered by an allocation, set-aside, or
regulation under this section, is subject to the regulations in the
other sections of subpart C through subpart G of this part. Treaty
fisheries operating within tribal allocations are prohibited from
operating outside U&A fishing areas.
(f) Pacific Coast treaty Indian fisheries allocations and harvest
guidelines. The tribal harvest guideline for black rockfish is provided
in paragraph (f)(1) of this section. Tribal fishery allocations for
sablefish are provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this section, and Pacific
whiting are provided in paragraph (f)(4) of this section. Trip limits
for certain species were recommended by the tribes and the Council and
are specified here with the tribal allocations.
(1) Black rockfish. (i) Harvest guidelines for commercial harvests
of black rockfish by members of the Pacific Coast Indian tribes using
hook and line gear will be established biennially for two subsequent
one-year periods for the areas between the U.S.-Canadian border and Cape
Alava (48[deg]09.50[min] N. lat.) and between Destruction Island
(47[deg]40[min] N. lat.) and Leadbetter Point (46[deg]38.17[min] N.
lat.), in accordance with the procedures for implementing harvest
specifications and management measures. Pacific Coast treaty Indians
fishing for black rockfish in these areas under these harvest guidelines
are subject to the provisions in this section, and not to the
restrictions in other sections of subparts C through G of this part.
(ii) For the commercial harvest of black rockfish off Washington
State, a treaty Indian tribes' harvest guideline is set at 30,000 lb
(13,608 kg) for the area north of Cape Alava, WA (48[deg]09.50[min] N.
lat) and 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) for the area between Destruction Island,
WA (47[deg]40[min] N. lat.) and Leadbetter Point, WA (46[deg]38.17[min]
N. lat.). This harvest guideline applies and is available to the Pacific
Coast treaty Indian tribes. There are no tribal harvest restrictions for
black rockfish in the area between Cape Alava and Destruction Island.
(2) Sablefish. (i) The sablefish allocation to Pacific coast treaty
Indian Tribes is 10 percent of the sablefish ACL for the area north of
36[deg] N. lat.
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This allocation represents the total amount available to the treaty
Indian fisheries before deductions for discard mortality.
(ii) The Tribal allocation is 552 mt in 2011 and 535 in 2012 per
year. This allocation is, for each year, 10 percent of the Monterey
through Vancouver area (North of 36[deg] N. lat.) ACL. The Tribal
allocation is reduced by 1.5 percent for estimated discard mortality.
(3) Lingcod. Lingcod taken in the treaty fisheries are subject to an
overall expected total lingcod catch of 250 mt.
(4) Pacific whiting. The tribal allocation for 2011 is 66,908 mt.
(5) Pacific cod. There is a tribal harvest guideline of 400 mt of
Pacific cod. The tribes will manage their fisheries to stay within this
harvest guideline.
(g) Washington coastal tribal fisheries management measures--(1)
Rockfish. The tribes will require full retention of all overfished
rockfish species and all other marketable rockfish species during treaty
fisheries.
(2) Thornyheads. The Tribes will manage their fisheries to the
following limits for shortspine and longspine thornyheads. The limits
would be accumulated across vessels into a cumulative fleetwide harvest
target for the year. The limits available to individual fishermen will
then be adjusted inseason to stay within the overall harvest target as
well as estimated impacts to overfished species. The annual following
limits apply:
(i) Shortspine thornyhead cumulative trip limits are 17,000-lb
(7,711-kg) per 2 months.
(ii) Longspine thornyhead cumulative trip limits are 22,000-lb
(9,979-kg) per 2 months.
(3) Canary rockfish--are subject to a 300-lb (136-kg) trip limit.
(4) Yelloweye rockfish--are subject to a 100-lb (45-kg) trip limit.
(5) Yellowtail and widow rockfish. The Makah Tribe will manage the
midwater trawl fisheries as follows: Yellowtail rockfish taken in the
directed tribal mid-water trawl fisheries are subject to a catch limit
of 677 mt for the entire fleet. Landings of widow rockfish must not
exceed 10 percent of the weight of yellowtail rockfish landed, for a
given vessel, throughout the year. These limits may be adjusted by the
tribe inseason to minimize the incidental catch of canary rockfish and
widow rockfish, provided the catch of yellowtail rockfish does not
exceed 677 mt for the fleet.
(6) Other rockfish. Other rockfish, including minor nearshore, minor
shelf, and minor slope rockfish groups are subject to a 300-lb (136-kg)
trip limit per species or species group, or to the non-tribal limited
entry trip limit for those species if those limits are less restrictive
than 300-lb (136 kg) per trip.
(7) Flatfish and other fish. Treaty fishing vessels using bottom
trawl gear are subject to the following limits: For Dover sole, English
sole, other flatfish 110,000 lbs (49,895 kg) per 2 months; and for
arrowtooth flounder 150,000 lbs (68,039 kg) per 2 months. The Dover sole
and arrowtooth limits in place at the beginning of the season will be
combined across periods and the fleet to create a cumulative harvest
target. The limits available to individual vessels will then be adjusted
inseason to stay within the overall harvest target as well as estimated
impacts to overfished species. For petrale sole, treaty fishing vessels
are restricted to a 50,000 lb (22,680 kg) per 2 months limit for the
entire year. Trawl vessels are restricted to using small footrope trawl
gear.
(8) Pacific whiting. Tribal whiting processed at-sea by non-tribal
vessels, must be transferred within the tribal U&A from a member of a
Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe fishing under this section.
(9) Spiny dogfish. The tribes will manage their spiny dogfish
fishery within the limited entry trip limits for the non-tribal
fisheries.
(10) Groundfish without a tribal allocation. Makah tribal members
may use midwater trawl gear to take and retain groundfish for which
there is no tribal allocation and will be subject to the trip landing
and frequency and size limits applicable to the limited entry fishery.
(11) EFH. Measures implemented to minimize adverse impacts to
groundfish EFH, as described in Sec. 660.12 of this
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subpart, do not apply to tribal fisheries in their U&A fishing areas.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 75421, Dec. 3, 2010; 75
FR 82300, Dec. 30, 2010; 76 FR 27529, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 28903, May 19,
2011]
Sec. 660.55 Allocations.
(a) General. An allocation is the apportionment of a harvest
privilege for a specific purpose, to a particular person, group of
persons, or fishery sector. The opportunity to harvest Pacific Coast
groundfish is allocated among participants in the fishery when the ACLs
for a given year are established in the biennial harvest specifications.
For any stock that has been declared overfished, any formal allocation
may be temporarily revised for the duration of the rebuilding period.
For certain species, primarily trawl-dominant species, beginning with
the 2011-2012 biennial specifications process, separate allocations for
the trawl and nontrawl fishery (which for this purpose includes limited
entry fixed gear, directed open access, and recreational fisheries) will
be established biennially or annually using the standards and procedures
described in Chapter 6 of the PCGFMP. Chapter 6 of the PCGFMP provides
the allocation structure and percentages for species allocated between
the trawl and nontrawl fisheries. Also, separate allocations for the
limited entry and open access fisheries may be established using the
procedures described in Chapters 6 and 11 of the PCGFMP and this
subpart. Allocation of sablefish north of 36[deg] N. lat. is described
in paragraph (h) of this section and in the PCGFMP. Allocation of
Pacific whiting is described in paragraph (i) of this section and in the
PCGFMP. Allocation of black rockfish is described in paragraph (l) of
this section. Allocation of Pacific halibut bycatch is described in
paragraph (m) of this section. Allocations not specified in the PCGFMP
are established in regulation through the biennial harvest
specifications and are listed in Tables 1 a through d and Tables 2 a
through d of this subpart.
(b) Fishery harvest guidelines and reductions made prior to fishery
allocations. Beginning with the 2011-2012 biennial specifications
process and prior to the setting of fishery allocations, the ACL or ACT
when specified is reduced by the Pacific Coast treaty Indian Tribal
harvest (allocations, set-asides, and estimated harvest under
regulations at Sec. 660.50); projected scientific research catch of all
groundfish species, estimates of fishing mortality in non-groundfish
fisheries and, as necessary, set-asides for EFPs. The remaining amount
after these deductions is the fishery harvest guideline or quota. (note:
recreational estimates are not deducted here).
(1) Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribal allocations, set-asides, and
regulations are specified during the biennial harvest specifications
process and are found at Sec. 660.50 and in Tables 1a and 2a of this
subpart.
(2) Scientific research catch results from scientific research
activity as defined in regulations at Sec. 600.10.
(3) Estimates of fishing mortality in non-groundfish fisheries are
based on historical catch and projected fishing activities.
(4) EFPs are authorized and governed by regulations at Sec. Sec.
660.60(f) and 600.745.
(c) Trawl/nontrawl allocations. (1) Beginning with the 2011-2012
biennial specifications process, the fishery harvest guideline or quota,
may be divided into allocations for groundfish trawl and nontrawl
(limited entry fixed gear, open access, and recreational) fisheries. IFQ
species not listed in the table below will be allocated between the
trawl and nontrawl fisheries through the biennial harvest specifications
process. Species/species groups and areas allocated between the trawl
and nontrawl fisheries listed in Chapter 6, Table 6-1 of the PCGFMP are
allocated based on the percentages that follow:
Allocation Percentages for Limited Entry Trawl and Non-Trawl Sectors
Specified for FMP Groundfish Stocks and Stock Complexes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
All non-treaty LE All non-treaty non-
Stock or complex trawl sectors % trawl sectors %
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lingcod......................... 45................ 55
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Pacific Cod..................... 95................ 5
Sablefish S. of 36[deg] N. lat.. 42................ 58
PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH............. 95................ 5
WIDOW........................... 91................ 9
Chilipepper S. of 40[deg]10[min] 75................ 25
N. lat..
Splitnose S. of 40[deg]10[min] 95................ 5
N. lat..
Yellowtail N. of 40[deg]10[min] 88................ 12
N. lat..
Shortspine N. of 34[deg]27[min] 95................ 5
N. lat..
Shortspine S. of 34[deg]27[min] 50 mt............. Remaining Yield
N. lat..
Longspine N. of 34[deg]27[min] 95................ 5
N. lat..
DARKBLOTCHED.................... 95................ 5
Minor Slope RF North of 81................ 18
40[deg]10[min] N. lat..
Minor Slope RF South of 63................ 37
40[deg]10[min] N. lat..
Dover Sole...................... 95................ 5
English Sole.................... 95................ 5
Petrale Sole.................... 95................ 5
Arrowtooth Flounder............. 95................ 5
Starry Flounder................. 50................ 50
Other Flatfish.................. 90................ 10
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(i) Trawl fishery allocation. The allocation for the limited entry
trawl fishery is derived by applying the trawl allocation percentage by
species/species group and area as specified in paragraph (c) of this
section and as specified during the biennial harvest specifications
process to the fishery harvest guideline for that species/species group
and area. For IFQ species other than darkblotched rockfish, Pacific
Ocean Perch, and widow rockfish, the trawl allocation will be further
subdivided among the trawl sectors (MS, C/P, and IFQ) as specified in
Sec. Sec. 660.140, 660.150, and 660.160 of subpart D. For darkblotched
rockfish, Pacific Ocean Perch, and widow rockfish, the trawl allocation
is further subdivided among the trawl sectors (MS, C/P, and IFQ) as
follows:
(A) Darkblotched rockfish. Allocate 9 percent or 25 mt, whichever is
greater, of the total trawl allocation of darkblotched rockfish to the
whiting fisheries (MS, C/P, and IFQ combined). The distribution of the
whiting trawl allocation of darkblotched to each sector (MS, C/P, and
IFQ) will be done pro rata relative to the sectors' whiting allocation.
After deducting allocations for the whiting fisheries, allocate the
remainder of the trawl allocation to the nonwhiting fishery.
(B) Pacific Ocean Perch (POP). Allocate 17 percent or 30 mt,
whichever is greater, of the total trawl allocation of Pacific ocean
perch to the whiting fisheries (MS, C/P, and IFQ combined). The
distribution of the whiting trawl allocation of POP to each sector (MS,
C/P, and IFQ) will be done pro rata relative to the sectors' whiting
allocation. After deducting allocations for the whiting fisheries,
allocate the remainder of the trawl allocation to the nonwhiting
fishery.
(C) Widow rockfish. Allocate 52 percent of the total trawl
allocation of widow rockfish to the whiting sectors if the stock is
under rebuilding or 10 percent of the total trawl allocation or 500 mt
of the trawl allocation to the whiting sectors, whichever is greater, if
the stock is rebuilt. The latter allocation scheme automatically kicks
in when widow rockfish is declared rebuilt. The distribution of the
whiting trawl allocation of widow to each sector (MS, C/P, and IFQ) will
be done pro rata relative to the sectors' whiting allocation. After
deducting allocations for the whiting fisheries, allocate the remainder
of the trawl allocation to the nonwhiting fishery.
(ii) Nontrawl fishery allocation. The allocation for the nontrawl
fishery is the fishery harvest guideline minus the allocation of the
species/species group and area to the trawl fishery. These amounts will
equal the nontrawl allocation percentage or amount by species for
species listed in paragraph (c) of
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this section and the nontrawl allocation percentage from the biennial
harvest specifications for other IFQ species. The nontrawl allocation
will be shared between the limited entry fixed gear, open access, and
recreational fisheries as specified through the biennial harvest
specifications process and consistent with allocations in the PCGFMP.
(2) [Reserved]
(d) Commercial harvest guidelines. Beginning with the 2011-2012
biennial specifications process, to derive the commercial harvest
guideline, the fishery harvest guideline is further reduced by the
recreational set-asides. The commercial harvest guideline is then
allocated between the limited entry fishery (both trawl and fixed gear)
and the directed open access fishery, as appropriate.
(e) Limited entry (LE)/open access (OA) allocations--(1) LE/OA
allocation percentages. The allocations between the limited entry and
open access fisheries are based on standards from the PCGFMP.
(2) Species with LE/OA allocations. For species with LE/OA
allocations, the allocation between the limited entry (both trawl and
fixed gear) and the open access fisheries is determined by applying the
percentage for those species with a LE/OA allocation to the commercial
harvest guideline plus the amount set-aside for the non-groundfish
fisheries.
(i) Limited entry allocation. The allocation for the limited entry
fishery is the commercial harvest guideline minus any allocation to the
directed open access fishery.
(ii) Open access allocation. The allocation for the open access
fishery is derived by applying the open access allocation percentage to
the annual commercial harvest guideline or quota plus the non-groundfish
fishery (i.e., incidental open access fishery) amount described in
paragraph (b) of this section. The result is the total open access
allocation. The portion that is set-aside for the non-groundfish
fisheries is deducted and the remainder is the directed open access
portion. For management areas or stocks for which quotas or harvest
guidelines for a stock are not fully utilized, no separate allocation
will be established for the open access fishery until it is projected
that the allowable catch for a species will be reached.
(A) Open access allocation percentage. For each species with a
harvest guideline or quota, the initial open access allocation
percentage is calculated by:
(1) Computing the total catch for that species during the window
period (July 11, 1984 through August 1, 1988) for the limited entry
program by any vessel that did not initially receive a limited entry
permit.
(2) Dividing that amount by the total catch during the window period
by all gear.
(3) The guidelines in this paragraph apply to recalculation of the
open access allocation percentage. Any recalculated allocation
percentage will be used in calculating the following biennial fishing
period's open access allocation.
(B) [Reserved]
(f) Catch accounting. Catch accounting refers to how the catch in a
fishery is monitored against the allocations described in this section.
For species with trawl/nontrawl allocations, catch of those species are
counted against the trawl/nontrawl allocations as explained in paragraph
(f)(1) of this section. For species with limited entry/open access
allocations in a given biennial cycle, catch of those species are
counted against the limited entry/open access allocations as explained
in paragraph (f)(2) of this section.
(1) Between the trawl and nontrawl fisheries--(i) Catch accounting
for the trawl allocation. Any groundfish caught by a vessel registered
to a limited entry trawl-endorsed permit will be counted against the
trawl allocation while they are declared in to a groundfish limited
entry trawl fishery and while the applicable trawl fishery listed in
subpart D of this part for that vessel's limited entry permit is open.
(ii) Catch accounting for the nontrawl allocation. All groundfish
caught by a vessel not registered to a limited entry permit and not
fishing in the non-groundfish fishery will be counted against the
nontrawl allocation. All groundfish caught by a vessel registered to a
limited entry permit when the fishery for a vessel's limited entry
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permit has closed or they are not declared in to a limited entry
fishery, will be counted against the nontrawl allocation, unless they
are declared in to a non-groundfish fishery. Catch by vessels fishing in
the non-groundfish fishery, as defined at Sec. 660.11, will be
accounted for in the estimated mortality in the non-groundfish fishery
that is deducted from the ACL or ACT when specified.
(2) The commercial harvest guideline for Pacific whiting is
allocated among three sectors, as follows: 34 percent for the C/P Coop
Program; 24 percent for the MS Coop Program; and 42 percent for the
Shore based IFQ Program. No more than 5 percent of the Shore based IFQ
Program allocation may be taken and retained south of 42[deg] N. lat.
before the start of the primary Pacific whiting season north of 42[deg]
N. lat. Specific sector allocations for a given calendar year are found
in Tables 1a through c and 2a through c of this subpart. Set asides for
other species for the at-sea whiting fishery for a given calendar year
are found in Tables 1d and 2d of this subpart.
(g) Recreational fisheries. Recreational fishing for groundfish is
outside the scope of, and not affected by, the regulations governing
limited entry and open access fisheries. Certain amounts of groundfish
will be set aside for the recreational fishery during the biennial
specifications process. These amounts will be estimated prior to
dividing the commercial harvest guideline between the limited entry and
open access fisheries.
(h) Sablefish Allocations (north of 36[deg] N. lat.). The
allocations of sablefish north of 36[deg] N. lat. described in paragraph
(h) of this section are specified in Chapter 6 of the PCGFMP.
(1) Tribal/nontribal allocation. The sablefish allocation to Pacific
coast treaty Indian tribes is identified at Sec. 660.50(f)(2), subpart
C. The remainder is available to the nontribal fishery (limited entry,
open access (directed and incidental), and research).
(2) Between the limited entry and open access fisheries. The
allocation of sablefish after tribal deductions is further reduced by
the estimated total mortality of sablefish in research and incidental
catch in non-groundfish fisheries (incidental open access); the
remaining yield (nontribal share) is divided between open access and
limited entry fisheries. The limited entry fishery allocation is 90.6
percent and the open access allocation is 9.4 percent.
(3) Between the limited entry trawl and limited entry fixed gear
fisheries. The limited entry sablefish allocation is further allocated
58 percent to the trawl fishery and 42 percent to the limited entry
fixed gear (longline and pot/trap) fishery.
(4) Between the limited entry fixed gear primary season and daily
trip limit fisheries. Within the limited entry fixed gear fishery
allocation, 85 percent is reserved for the primary season described in
Sec. 660.231, subpart E, leaving 15 percent for the limited entry daily
trip limit fishery described in Sec. 660.232, subpart E.
(5) Ratios between tiers for sablefish-endorsed limited entry
permits. The Regional Administrator will biennially or annually
calculate the size of the cumulative trip limit for each of the three
tiers associated with the sablefish endorsement such that the ratio of
limits between the tiers is approximately 1:1.75:3.85 for Tier 3:Tier
2:Tier 1, respectively. The size of the cumulative trip limits will vary
depending on the amount of sablefish available for the primary fishery
and on estimated discard mortality rates within the fishery. The size of
the cumulative trip limits for the three tiers in the primary fishery
will be announced in Sec. 660.231(b)(3), subpart E.
(i) Pacific whiting allocation. The allocation structure and
percentages for Pacific whiting are described in the PCGFMP.
(1) Annual treaty tribal Pacific whiting allocations are provided in
Sec. 660.50, subpart C.
(2) The commercial harvest guideline for Pacific whiting is
allocated among three sectors, as follows: 34 percent for the C/P Coop
Program; 24 percent for the MS Coop Program; and 42 percent for the
Shore based IFQ Program. No more than 5 percent of the Shore based IFQ
Program allocation may be taken and retained south of 42[deg] N. lat.
before the start of the primary Pacific whiting season north of 42[deg]
N. lat. Specific sector allocations for a given calendar
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year are found in Tables 1a and 2a of this subpart. Set asides for other
species for the at-sea whiting fishery for a given calendar year are
found in Tables 1d and 2d of this subpart.
(j) Fishery set-asides. Annual set-asides are not formal allocations
but they are amounts which are not available to the other fisheries
during the fishing year. For the catcher/processor and mothership
sectors of the at-sea Pacific whiting fishery, set-asides will be
deducted from the limited entry trawl fishery allocation. Set-aside
amounts will be specified in Tables 1a through 2d of this subpart and
may be adjusted through the biennial harvest specifications and
management measures process.
(k) Exempted fishing permit set-asides. Annual set-asides for EFPs
described at Sec. Sec. 660.60(f) and 600.745, will be deducted from the
ACL or ACT when specified. Set-aside amounts will be adjusted through
the biennial harvest specifications and management measures process.
(l) Black rockfish harvest guideline. The commercial tribal harvest
guideline for black rockfish off Washington State is specified at Sec.
660.50(f)(1), subpart C.
(m) Pacific halibut bycatch allocation. The Pacific halibut fishery
off Washington, Oregon and California (Area 2A in the halibut
regulations) is managed under regulations at 50 CFR part 300, subpart E.
Beginning with the 2011-2012 biennial specifications process, the PCGFMP
sets a trawl mortality bycatch limit for legal size halibut of 130,000
pounds, net weight, for the first four years of trawl rationalization
and not to exceed 100,000 pounds starting in the fifth year. This total
bycatch limit may be adjusted downward or upward through the biennial
specifications and management measures process. Part of the overall
total catch limit is a set-aside of 10 mt of Pacific halibut (legal and
sublegal, round weight), to accommodate bycatch in the at-sea Pacific
whiting fishery and in the shorebased trawl fishery south of
40[deg]10[min] N. lat. (estimated to be approximately 5 mt each).
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78382, Dec. 15, 2010; 75
FR 82300, Dec. 30, 2010; 76 FR 27529, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53835, Aug.
30, 2011]
Sec. 660.60 Specifications and management measures.
(a) General. NMFS will establish and adjust specifications and
management measures biennially or annually and during the fishing year.
Management of the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery will be conducted
consistent with the standards and procedures in the PCGFMP and other
applicable law. The PCGFMP is available from the Regional Administrator
or the Council. Regulations under this subpart may be promulgated,
removed, or revised during the fishing year. Any such action will be
made according to the framework standards and procedures in the PCGFMP
and other applicable law, and will be published in the Federal Register.
(b) Biennial actions. The Pacific Coast Groundfish fishery is
managed on a biennial, calendar year basis. Harvest specifications and
management measures will be announced biennially, with the harvest
specifications for each species or species group set for two sequential
calendar years. In general, management measures are designed to achieve,
but not exceed, the specifications, particularly optimum yields (harvest
guidelines and quotas), fishery harvest guidelines, commercial harvest
guidelines and quotas, limited entry and open access allocations, or
other approved fishery allocations, and to protect overfished and
depleted stocks. Management measures will be designed to take into
account the co-occurrence ratios of target species with overfished
species, and will select measures that will minimize bycatch to the
extent practicable.
(c) Routine management measures. In addition to the catch
restrictions in subparts D through G of this part, other catch
restrictions that are likely to be adjusted on a biennial or more
frequent basis may be imposed and announced by a single notification in
the Federal Register if good cause exists under the APA to waive notice
and
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comment, and if they have been designated as routine through the two-
meeting process described in the PCGFMP. Routine management measures
that may be revised during the fishing year via this process are
implemented in paragraph (h) of this section, and in subparts D through
G of this part, including Tables 1 (North) and 1 (South) of subpart D,
Tables 2 (North) and 2 (South) of subpart E, Tables 3 (North) and 3
(South) of subpart F. Most trip, bag, and size limits, and area closures
in the groundfish fishery have been designated ``routine,'' which means
they may be changed rapidly after a single Council meeting. Council
meetings are held in the months of March, April, June, September, and
November. Inseason changes to routine management measures are announced
in the Federal Register pursuant to the requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Changes to trip limits are effective
at the times stated in the Federal Register. Once a change is effective,
it is illegal to take and retain, possess, or land more fish than
allowed under the new trip limit. This means that, unless otherwise
announced in the Federal Register, offloading must begin before the time
a fishery closes or a more restrictive trip limit takes effect. The
following catch restrictions have been designated as routine:
(1) Commercial Limited Entry and Open Access Fisheries. (i) Trip
landing and frequency limits, size limits, all gear. Trip landing and
frequency limits have been designated as routine for the following
species or species groups: widow rockfish, canary rockfish, yellowtail
rockfish, Pacific ocean perch, yelloweye rockfish, black rockfish, blue
rockfish, splitnose rockfish, chilipepper rockfish, bocaccio, cowcod,
minor nearshore rockfish or shallow and deeper minor nearshore rockfish,
shelf or minor shelf rockfish, and minor slope rockfish; DTS complex
which is composed of Dover sole, sablefish, shortspine thornyheads,
longspine thornyheads; petrale sole, rex sole, arrowtooth flounder,
Pacific sanddabs, and the other flatfish complex, which is composed of
those species plus any other flatfish species listed at Sec. 660.11,
subpart C; Pacific whiting; lingcod; Pacific cod; spiny dogfish; cabezon
in Oregon and California and ``other fish'' as a complex consisting of
all groundfish species listed at Sec. 660.11, subpart C and not
otherwise listed as a distinct species or species group. Specific to the
IFQ fishery, sub-limits or aggregate limits may be specified for the
following species: longnose skate, big skate, California skate,
California scorpionfish, leopard shark, soupfin shark, finescale
codling, Pacific rattail (grenadier), ratfish, kelp greenling,
shortbelly, and cabezon in Washington. Size limits have been designated
as routine for sablefish and lingcod. Trip landing and frequency limits
and size limits for species with those limits designated as routine may
be imposed or adjusted on a biennial or more frequent basis for the
purpose of keeping landings within the harvest levels announced by NMFS,
and for the other purposes given in paragraphs (c)(1)(i)(A) and (B) of
this section.
(A) Trip landing and frequency limits. To extend the fishing season;
to minimize disruption of traditional fishing and marketing patterns; to
reduce discards; to discourage target fishing while allowing small
incidental catches to be landed; to protect overfished species; to allow
small fisheries to operate outside the normal season; and, for the open
access fishery only, to maintain landings at the historical proportions
during the 1984-88 window period.
(B) Size limits. To protect juvenile fish; to extend the fishing
season.
(ii) Differential trip landing limits and frequency limits based on
gear type, closed seasons, and bycatch limits. Trip landing and
frequency limits that differ by gear type and closed seasons may be
imposed or adjusted on a biennial or more frequent basis for the purpose
of rebuilding and protecting overfished or depleted stocks.
(iii) Type of limited entry trawl gear on board. Limits on the type
of limited entry trawl gear on board a vessel may be imposed on a
biennial or more frequent basis. Requirements and restrictions on
limited entry trawl gear type are found at Sec. 660.130(b).
(2) Recreational fisheries all gear types. Routine management
measures for all groundfish species, separately or in any combination,
include bag limits, size
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limits, time/area closures, boat limits, hook limits, and dressing
requirements. All routine management measures on recreational fisheries
are intended to keep landings within the harvest levels announced by
NMFS, to rebuild and protect overfished or depleted species, and to
maintain consistency with State regulations, and for the other purposes
set forth in this section.
(i) Bag limits. To spread the available catch over a large number of
anglers; to protect and rebuild overfished species; to avoid waste.
(ii) Size limits. To protect juvenile fish; to protect and rebuild
overfished species; to enhance the quality of the recreational fishing
experience.
(iii) Season duration restrictions. To spread the available catch
over a large number of anglers; to protect and rebuild overfished
species; to avoid waste; to enhance the quality of the recreational
fishing experience.
(3) All fisheries, all gear types, depth-based management measures.
Depth-based management measures, particularly the setting of closed
areas known as Groundfish Conservation Areas, may be implemented in any
fishery that takes groundfish directly or incidentally. Depth-based
management measures are set using specific boundary lines that
approximate depth contours with latitude/longitude waypoints found at
Sec. 660.70 through 660.74. Depth-based management measures and the
setting of closed areas may be used: to protect and rebuild overfished
stocks, to prevent the overfishing of any groundfish species by
minimizing the direct or incidental catch of that species, to minimize
the incidental harvest of any protected or prohibited species taken in
the groundfish fishery, to extend the fishing season; for the commercial
fisheries, to minimize disruption of traditional fishing and marketing
patterns; for the recreational fisheries, to spread the available catch
over a large number of anglers; to discourage target fishing while
allowing small incidental catches to be landed; and to allow small
fisheries to operate outside the normal season.
(d) Automatic actions. Automatic management actions may be initiated
by the NMFS Regional Administrator without prior public notice,
opportunity to comment, or a Council meeting. These actions are
nondiscretionary, and the impacts must have been taken into account
prior to the action. Unless otherwise stated, a single notice will be
published in the Federal Register making the action effective if good
cause exists under the APA to waive notice and comment.
(1) Automatic actions are used in the Pacific whiting fishery to:
(i) Close an at-sea sector of the fishery when that sector's Pacific
whiting allocation is reached, or is projected to be reached;
(ii) Close all at-sea sectors or a single sector of the fishery when
a non-whiting groundfish species with allocations is reached or
projected to be reached;
(iii) Reapportion unused allocations of non-whiting groundfish
species from one at-sea sector of the Pacific whiting fishery to
another.
(iv) Implement the Ocean Salmon Conservation Zone, described at
Sec. 660.131(c)(3), subpart D, when NMFS projects the Pacific whiting
fishery may take in excess of 11,000 Chinook within a calendar year.
(v) Implement Pacific Whiting Bycatch Reduction Areas, described at
Sec. 660.131(c)(4) Subpart D, when NMFS projects a sector-specific
bycatch limit will be reached before the sector's whiting allocation.
(2) [Reserved]
(e) Prohibited species. Groundfish species or species groups under
the PCGFMP for which quotas have been achieved and/or the fishery closed
are prohibited species. In addition, the following are prohibited
species:
(1) Any species of salmonid.
(2) Pacific halibut.
(3) Dungeness crab caught seaward of Washington or Oregon.
(f) Exempted fishing permits (EFP). (1) The Regional Administrator
may issue EFPs under regulations at Sec. 660.30, subpart C, for
compensation with fish for collecting resource information. Such EFPs
may include the collecting of scientific samples of groundfish species
that would otherwise be prohibited for retention.
(2) The Regional Administrator may also issue EFPs under regulations
at 50 CFR part Sec. 600.745 for limited testing,
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public display, data collection, exploratory, health and safety,
environmental cleanup, and/or hazard removal purposes, the target or
incidental harvest of species managed under an FMP or fishery
regulations that would otherwise be prohibited.
(3) U.S. vessels operating under an EFP are subject to restrictions
in subparts C through G of this part unless otherwise provided in the
permit.
(g) Applicability. Groundfish species harvested in the territorial
sea (0-3 nm) will be counted toward the catch limitations in Tables 1a
through 2d of this subpart, and those specified in subparts D through G,
including Tables 1 (North) and 1 (South) of subpart D, Tables 2 (North)
and 2 (South) of subpart E, Tables 3 (North) and 3 (South) of subpart F.
(h) Fishery restrictions--(1) Commercial trip limits and
recreational bag and boat limits. Commercial trip limits and
recreational bag and boat limits defined in Tables 1a through 2d of this
subpart, and those specified in subparts D through G of this part,
including Tables 1 (North) and 1 (South) of subpart D, Tables 2 (North)
and 2 (South) of subpart E, Tables 3 (North) and 3 (South) of subpart F
must not be exceeded.
(2) Landing. As stated at Sec. 660.11, subpart C (in the definition
of ``Landing''), once the offloading of any species begins, all fish
aboard the vessel are counted as part of the landing and must be
reported as such. All fish from an IFQ landing must be offloaded from
the vessel before a new fishing trip begins. Transfer of fish at sea is
prohibited under Sec. 660.12, subpart C, unless a vessel is
participating in the primary whiting fishery as part of the mothership
or catcher/processor sectors, as described at Sec. 660.131(a), subpart
D. Catcher vessels in the mothership sector must transfer all catch from
a haul to the same vessel registered to an MS permit prior to the gear
being set for a subsequent haul. Catch may not be transferred to a
tender vessel.
(3) Fishing ahead. Unless the fishery is closed, a vessel that has
landed its cumulative or daily limit may continue to fish on the limit
for the next legal period, so long as no fish (including, but not
limited to, groundfish with no trip limits, shrimp, prawns, or other
nongroundfish species or shellfish) are landed (offloaded) until the
next legal period. Fishing ahead is not allowed during or before a
closed period.
(4) Weights and percentages. All weights are round weights or round-
weight equivalents unless otherwise specified. Percentages are based on
round weights, and, unless otherwise specified, apply only to legal fish
on board.
(5) Size limits, length measurement, and weight limits. (i) Size
limits and length measurement. Unless otherwise specified, size limits
in the commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries apply to the
``total length,'' which is the longest measurement of the fish without
mutilation of the fish or the use of force to extend the length of the
fish. No fish with a size limit may be retained if it is in such
condition that its length has been extended or cannot be determined by
these methods. For conversions not listed here, contact the state where
the fish will be landed. Washington state regulations require all fish
with a size limit landed into Washington to be landed with the head on.
(A) Whole fish. For a whole fish, total length is measured from the
tip of the snout (mouth closed) to the tip of the tail in a natural,
relaxed position.
(B) ``Headed'' fish. For a fish with the head removed (``headed''),
the length is measured from the origin of the first dorsal fin (where
the front dorsal fin meets the dorsal surface of the body closest to the
head) to the tip of the upper lobe of the tail; the dorsal fin and tail
must be left intact.
(C) Filets. A filet is the flesh from one side of a fish extending
from the head to the tail, which has been removed from the body (head,
tail, and backbone) in a single continuous piece. Filet lengths may be
subject to size limits for some groundfish taken in the recreational
fishery off California (see subpart G of this part). A filet is measured
along the length of the longest part of the filet in a relaxed position;
stretching or otherwise manipulating the filet to increase its length is
not permitted.
(ii) Weight limits and conversions. To determine the round weight,
multiply
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the processed weight times the conversion factor. Federal commercial
groundfish regulations do not supersede more restrictive state
commercial groundfish regulations, including landings requirements
regarding groundfish species or the condition in which they may be
landed.
(A) Limited entry fixed gear or open access fisheries. The weight
limit conversion factor established by the state where the fish is or
will be landed will be used to convert the processed weight to round
weight for purposes of applying the trip limit or other allocation.
Weight conversions provided herein are those conversions currently in
use by the States of Washington, Oregon, and California and may be
subject to change by those states. Fishery participants should contact
fishery enforcement officials in the state where the fish will be landed
to determine that state's official conversion factor.
(1) Sablefish. The following conversion applies to both the limited
entry fixed gear and open access fisheries when trip limits are in
effect for those fisheries. For headed and gutted (eviscerated)
sablefish the weight conversion factor is 1.6 (multiply the headed and
gutted weight by 1.6 to determine the round weight).
(2) Lingcod. The following conversions apply in both limited entry
fixed gear and open access fisheries.
(i) North of 42[deg] N. lat., for lingcod with the head removed, the
minimum size limit is 18 inches (46 cm), which corresponds to 22 inches
(56 cm) total length for whole fish.
(ii) South of 42[deg] N. lat., for lingcod with the head removed,
the minimum size limit is 19.5 inches (49.5 cm), which corresponds to 24
inches (61 cm) total length for whole fish.
(iii) The weight conversion factor for headed and gutted lingcod is
1.5. The conversion factor for lingcod that has only been gutted with
the head on is 1.1.
(B) Shorebased IFQ Program. For vessels landing sorted catch, the
weight conversions for purposes of applying QP are provided below.
(1) Sablefish. The weight conversion factor for headed and gutted
(eviscerated) sablefish is 1.6.
(2) Lingcod. The following conversions apply:
(i)The minimum size limit lingcod North of 42[deg] N. lat., with the
head removed, is 18 inches (46 cm), which corresponds to 22 inches (56
cm) total length for whole fish.
(ii) The minimum size limit for lingcod South of 42[deg] N. lat.,
with the head removed, is 19.5 inches (49.5 cm), which corresponds to 24
inches (61 cm) total length for whole fish.
(iii) The weight conversion factor for headed and gutted
(eviscerated) lingcod is 1.5; for lingcod that has only been gutted with
the head on, the weight conversion factor is 1.1.
(3) Pacific whiting. For headed and gutted Pacific whiting (head
removed just in front of the collar bone and viscera removed,) the
weight conversion factor is 1.56; and for headed and gutted Pacific
whiting with the tail removed the weight conversion factor is 2.0.
(4) Rockfish (including thornyheads), except POP. For headed and
gutted (eviscerated), the weight conversion factor is 1.75; for headed
and gutted, western cut (head removed just in front of the collar bone
and viscera removed,) the weight conversion factor is 1.66; for headed
and gutted, eastern cut (head removed just behind the collar bone and
viscera removed,) the weight conversion factor is 2.0.
(5) Pacific ocean perch (POP). For headed and gutted (eviscerated),
the weight conversion factor is 1.6.
(6) Pacific cod. For headed and gutted (eviscerated), the weight
conversion factor is 1.58.
(7) Dover sole, English sole, and ``other flatfish''. For headed and
gutted (eviscerated), the weight conversion factor is 1.53.
(8) Petrale sole. For headed and gutted (eviscerated), the weight
conversion factor is 1.51.
(9) Arrowtooth flounder. For headed and gutted (eviscerated), the
weight conversion factor is 1.35.
(10) Starry flounder. For headed and gutted (eviscerated), the
weight conversion factor is 1.49.
(6) Sorting. Trawl fishery sorting requirements are specified at
Sec. 660.130(d), subpart D. Limited entry fixed gear
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fishery sorting requirements are specified at Sec. 660.230(c), subpart
E, and Open access fishery sorting requirements are specified at Sec.
660.330(c), subpart F.
(7) Crossover provisions. NMFS uses different types of management
areas for West Coast groundfish management. One type of management area
is the north-south management area, a large ocean area with northern and
southern boundary lines wherein trip limits, seasons, and conservation
areas follow a single theme. Within each north-south management area,
there may be one or more conservation areas, defined at Sec. 660.11 and
Sec. Sec. 660.60 through 660.74, subpart C. The provisions within this
paragraph apply to vessels operating in different north-south management
areas. Crossover provisions also apply to vessels that fish in both the
limited entry and open access fisheries, or that use open access non-
trawl gear while registered to limited entry fixed gear permits. Fishery
specific crossover provisions can be found in subparts D through F of
this part.
(i) Operating in north-south management areas with different trip
limits. Trip limits for a species or a species group may differ in
different north-south management areas along the coast. The following
crossover provisions apply to vessels operating in different
geographical areas that have different cumulative or ``per trip'' trip
limits for the same species or species group. Such crossover provisions
do not apply to: IFQ species defined at Sec. 660.140(c), subpart D, for
vessels that are declared into the shorebased IFQ sector (see 660.13
(d)(5)(iv)(A) for valid shorebased IFQ declaration reports), species
that are subject only to daily trip limits, or to the trip limits for
black rockfish off Washington, as described at Sec. 660.230(d), subpart
E and Sec. 660.330(e), subpart F.
(ii) Operating in both limited entry and open access fisheries. Open
access trip limits apply to any fishing conducted with open access gear,
even if the vessel has a valid limited entry permit with an endorsement
for another type of gear. A vessel that operates in both the open access
and limited entry fisheries is not entitled to two separate trip limits
for the same species. If a vessel has a limited entry permit and uses
open access gear, but the open access limit is smaller than the limited
entry limit, the open access limit may not be exceeded and counts toward
the limited entry limit. If a vessel has a limited entry permit and uses
open access gear, but the open access limit is larger than the limited
entry limit, the smaller limited entry limit applies, even if taken
entirely with open access gear.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78382, Dec. 15, 2010; 75
FR 82301, Dec. 30, 2010; 76 FR 27530, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53835, Aug.
30, 2011]
Sec. 660.65 Groundfish harvest specifications.
Harvest specifications include OFLs, ABCs, and the designation of
OYs and ACLs. Management measures necessary to keep catch within the ACL
include ACTs, harvest guidelines (HGs), or quotas for species that need
individual management, and the allocation of fishery HGs between the
trawl and nontrawl segments of the fishery, and the allocation of
commercial HGs between the open access and limited entry segments of the
fishery. These specifications include fish caught in state ocean waters
(0-3 nm offshore) as well as fish caught in the EEZ (3-200 nm offshore).
Harvest specifications are provided in Tables 1a through 2d of this
subpart.
[76 FR 27530, May 11, 2011]
Sec. 660.70 Groundfish conservation areas.
In Sec. 660.11, a groundfish conservation area is defined in part
as ``a geographic area defined by coordinates expressed in degrees
latitude and longitude, wherein fishing by a particular gear type or
types may be prohibited.'' While some groundfish conservation areas may
be designed with the intent that their shape be determined by ocean
bottom depth contours, their shapes are defined in regulation by
latitude/longitude coordinates and are enforced by those coordinates.
Latitude/longitude coordinates designating the large-scale boundaries
for rockfish conservation areas are found in Sec. Sec. 660.71 through
660.74. Fishing activity that is prohibited or permitted within a
particular groundfish conservation area is
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detailed at subparts D through G of part 660.
(a) North Coast Recreational Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area.
The North Coast Recreational Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA)
is a C-shaped area off the northern Washington coast intended to protect
yelloweye rockfish. The North Coast Recreational YRCA is defined by
straight lines connecting the following specific latitude and longitude
coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 48[deg]18.00[min] N. lat.; 125[deg]18.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]18.00[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]59.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]11.00[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]59.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]11.00[min] N. lat.; 125[deg]11.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]04.00[min] N. lat.; 125[deg]11.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]04.00[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]59.00[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]59.00[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat.; 125[deg]18.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 48[deg]18.00[min] N. lat.; 125[deg]18.00[min]
W. long.
(b) North Coast Commercial Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area. The
North Coast Commercial Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) is an
area off the northern Washington coast, overlapping the northern part of
North Coast Recreational YRCA, intended to protect yelloweye rockfish.
The North Coast Commercial YRCA is defined by straight lines connecting
the following specific latitude and longitude coordinates in the order
listed:
(1) 48[deg]11.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]13.03[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]16.43[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.55[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]14.72[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.84[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]13.36[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.20[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]12.74[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.83[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]11.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.99[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]09.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.63[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]09.68[min] N. lat., 125[deg]08.75[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 48[deg]11.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]13.03[min]
W. long.
(c) Salmon Troll Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area. The Salmon
Troll Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) is an area off the
northern Washington coast, overlapping the southern part of North Coast
Recreational YRCA, intended to protect yelloweye rockfish.The Salmon
Troll YRCA is defined by straight lines connecting the following
specific latitude and longitude coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.50[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.50[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.00[min] W.
long.
(d) South Coast Recreational Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area.
The South Coast Recreational Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA)
is an area off the southern Washington coast intended to protect
yelloweye rockfish. The South Coast Recreational YRCA is defined by
straight lines connecting the following specific latitude and longitude
coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 46[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 46[deg]55.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 46[deg]55.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.00[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 46[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.00[min] W.
long.
(e) Westport Offshore Recreational YRCA. The Westport Offshore
Recreational YRCA is an area off the southern Washington coast intended
to protect yelloweye rockfish. The Westport Recreational YRCA is defined
by straight lines connecting the following specific latitude and
longitude coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 46[deg]54.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.40[min] W. long.;
(2) 46[deg]54.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 46[deg]53.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]53.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.40[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 46[deg]54.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.40[min] W.
long.
(f) Stonewall Bank Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area. The
Stonewall Bank Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) is an area
off central Oregon, near Stonewall Bank, intended to protect yelloweye
rockfish.The Stonewall Bank YRCA is defined by straight lines connecting
the following specific latitude and longitude coordinates in the order
listed:
(1) 44[deg]37.46[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]24.92[min] W. long.;
(2) 44[deg]37.46[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]23.63[min] W. long.;
(3) 44[deg]28.71[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]21.80[min] W. long.;
(4) 44[deg]28.71[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]24.10[min] W. long.;
(5) 44[deg]31.42[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]25.47[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 44[deg]37.46[min] N. lat.; 124[deg]24.92[min]
W. long.
(g) Point St. George YRCA. The Point St. George YRCA is an area off
the northern California coast, northwest of Point St. George, intended
to protect yelloweye rockfish. The Point St. George YRCA is defined by
straight lines connecting the following specific
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latitude and longitude coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 41[deg]51.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.75[min] W. long.;
(2) 41[deg]51.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.75[min] W. long.;
(3) 41[deg]48.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.75[min] W. long.;
(4) 41[deg]48.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.75[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 41[deg]51.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.75[min] W.
long.
(h) South Reef YRCA. The South Reef YRCA is an area off the northern
California coast, southwest of Crescent City, intended to protect
yelloweye rockfish. The South Reef YRCA is defined by straight lines
connecting the following specific latitude and longitude coordinates in
the order listed:
(1) 41[deg]42.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 41[deg]42.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.80[min] W. long.;
(3) 41[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.80[min] W. long.;
(4) 41[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.00[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 41[deg]42.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.00[min] W.
long.
(i) Reading Rock YRCA. The Reading Rock YRCA is an area off the
northern California coast, between Crescent City and Eureka, intended to
protect yelloweye rockfish. The Reading Rock YRCA is defined by straight
lines connecting the following specific latitude and longitude
coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 41[deg]21.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 41[deg]21.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 41[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 41[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.00[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 41[deg]21.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.00[min] W.
long.
(j) Point Delgada YRCAs. The Point Delgada YRCAs are two areas off
the northern California coast, south of Point Delgada and Shelter Cove,
intended to protect yelloweye rockfish. The Northern Point Delgada YRCA
is defined by straight lines connecting the following specific latitude
and longitude coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 39[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 39[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 39[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 39[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.00[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 39[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.00[min] W.
long.
(k) Southern Point Delgada YRCA. The Southern Point Delgada YRCA is
defined by straight lines connecting the following specific latitude and
longitude coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 39[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 39[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 39[deg]54.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 39[deg]54.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.00[min] W. long.; and
connecting back to 39[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.00[min] W.
long.
(l) Cowcod Conservation Areas. The Cowcod Conservation Areas (CCAs)
are two areas off the southern California coast intended to protect
cowcod. The Western CCA is an area south of Point Conception defined by
the straight lines connecting the following specific latitude and
longitude coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 33[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]50.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]50.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.00[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.00[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.00[min]
W. long.
(m) The Eastern CCA is an area west of San Diego defined by the
straight lines connecting the following specific latitude and longitude
coordinates in the order listed:
(1) 32[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]36.70[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.50[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min]
W. long.
(n) Farallon Islands. The Farallon Islands, off San Francisco and
San Mateo Counties, include Southeast Farallon Island, Middle Farallon
Island, North Farallon Island and Noon Day Rock. Generally, the State of
California prohibits fishing for groundfish between the shoreline and
the 10-fm (18-m) depth contour around the Farallon Islands.
(o) Cordell Banks. Cordell Banks are located offshore of
California[min]s Marin County. Generally, fishing for groundfish is
prohibited in waters of depths less than 100-fm (183-m) around Cordell
Banks as defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates. The
Cordell Banks closed area is defined by straight lines connecting the
following specific latitude and longitude coordinates in the order
listed:
(1) 38[deg]03.18[min] N. lat., 123[deg]20.77[min] W. long.;
(2) 38[deg]06.29[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.03[min] W. long.;
(3) 38[deg]06.34[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.32[min] W. long.;
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(4) 38[deg]04.57[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.30[min] W. long.;
(5) 38[deg]02.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.07[min] W. long.;
(6) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.40[min] W. long.;
(7) 37[deg]58.10[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.66[min] W. long.;
(8) 37[deg]55.07[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.81[min] W. long.;
(9) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]23.08[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 38[deg]03.18[min] N. lat., 123[deg]20.77[min]
W. long.
(p) Rockfish Conservation Areas. RCA restrictions are detailed in
subparts D through G. RCAs may apply to a single gear type or to a group
of gear types such as ``trawl RCAs'' or ``non-trawl RCAs.'' Specific
latitude and longitude coordinates for RCA boundaries that approximate
the depth contours selected for trawl, non-trawl, and recreational RCAs
are provided in Sec. Sec. 660.71 through 660.74. Also provided in
Sec. Sec. 660.71 through 660.74, are references to islands and rocks
that serve as reference points for the RCAs.
(1) Trawl (Limited Entry and Open Access Nongroundfish Trawl Gears)
Rockfish Conservation Areas. Trawl RCAs are intended to protect a
complex of species, such as overfished shelf rockfish species, and have
boundaries defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates
intended to approximate particular depth contours. Boundaries for the
trawl RCA throughout the year are provided in Table 1 (North) and Table
1 (South), and may be modified by NMFS inseason pursuant to Sec.
660.60(c). Trawl RCA boundaries are defined by specific latitude and
longitude coordinates and are provided in Sec. Sec. 660.71 through
660.74.
(2) Non-Trawl (Limited Entry Fixed Gear and Open Access Non-trawl
Gears) Rockfish Conservation Areas. Non-trawl RCAs are intended to
protect a complex of species, such as overfished shelf rockfish species,
and have boundaries defined by specific latitude and longitude
coordinates intended to approximate particular depth contours.
Boundaries for the non-trawl RCA throughout the year are provided in
Table 2 (North), and Table 2 (South) of subpart E, and Table 3 (North)
and Table 3 (South) of subpart F and may be modified by NMFS inseason
pursuant to Sec. 660.60(c). Non-trawl RCA boundaries are defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates and are provided in
Sec. Sec. 660.71 through 660.74.
(3) Recreational Rockfish Conservation Areas. Recreational RCAs are
closed areas intended to protect overfished rockfish species.
Recreational RCAs may either have boundaries defined by general depth
contours or boundaries defined by specific latitude and longitude
coordinates intended to approximate particular depth contours.
Boundaries for the recreational RCAs throughout the year are provided in
the text in subpart G under each state (Washington, Oregon and
California) and may be modified by NMFS inseason pursuant to Sec.
660.60(c). Recreational RCA boundaries are defined by specific latitude
and longitude coordinates and are provided in Sec. Sec. 660.71 through
660.74.
[71 FR 78663, Dec. 29, 2006, as amended at 72 FR 53167, Sept. 18, 2007;
74 FR 9893, Mar. 6, 2009. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010; 76
FR 53835, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.71 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 10-fm (18-m) through
40-fm (73-m) depth contours.
Boundaries for RCAs are defined by straight lines connecting a
series of latitude/longitude coordinates. This section provides
coordinates for the 10-fm (18-m) through 40-fm (73-m) depth contours.
(a) The 10-fm (18-m) depth contour between the U.S. border with
Canada and 46[deg]16[min] N. lat. is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]23.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.18[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]23.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.80[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]23.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.80[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]23.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.20[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]22.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.30[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.20[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]12.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.10[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]11.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.50[min] W. long.;
(9) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.50[min] W. long.;
(10) 48[deg]08.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.20[min] W. long.;
(11) 47[deg]59.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.50[min] W. long.;
(12) 47[deg]52.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.80[min] W. long.;
(13) 47[deg]51.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.60[min] W. long.;
(14) 47[deg]39.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.10[min] W. long.;
(15) 47[deg]31.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.30[min] W. long.;
(16) 47[deg]25.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.80[min] W. long.;
(17) 47[deg]09.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.20[min] W. long.;
(18) 46[deg]54.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.80[min] W. long.;
(19) 46[deg]48.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.25[min] W. long.;
(20) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.30[min] W. long.;
(21) 46[deg]27.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.50[min] W. long.; and
(22) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.00[min] W. long.
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(b) The 20-fm (37-m) depth contour between the U.S. border with
Canada and 42[deg] N. lat. is defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]23.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.20[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]23.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.90[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]18.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.60[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]18.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.20[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.80[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]02.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.30[min] W. long.;
(7) 47[deg]37.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.30[min] W. long.;
(8) 47[deg]31.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.40[min] W. long.;
(9) 47[deg]17.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.00[min] W. long.;
(10) 46[deg]58.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.30[min] W. long.;
(11) 46[deg]47.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.70[min] W. long.;
(12) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.40[min] W. long.;
(13) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.50[min] W. long.;
(14) 46[deg]16.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.56[min] W. long.;
(15) 46[deg]15.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.33[min] W. long.;
(16) 46[deg]11.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.51[min] W. long.;
(17) 46[deg]08.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.06[min] W. long.;
(18) 46[deg]05.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.13[min] W. long.;
(19) 46[deg]02.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.35[min] W. long.;
(20) 45[deg]58.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.70[min] W. long.;
(21) 45[deg]55.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.16[min] W. long.;
(22) 45[deg]52.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.33[min] W. long.;
(23) 45[deg]48.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.65[min] W. long.;
(24) 45[deg]46.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.79[min] W. long.;
(25) 45[deg]45.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.54[min] W. long.;
(26) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.53[min] W. long.;
(27) 45[deg]44.75[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.92[min] W. long.;
(28) 45[deg]44.57[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.64[min] W. long.;
(29) 45[deg]41.86[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.82[min] W. long.;
(30) 45[deg]36.40[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.42[min] W. long.;
(31) 45[deg]34.10[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.90[min] W. long.;
(32) 45[deg]32.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.35[min] W. long.;
(33) 45[deg]29.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.98[min] W. long.;
(34) 45[deg]27.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.79[min] W. long.;
(35) 45[deg]25.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.73[min] W. long.;
(36) 45[deg]22.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.66[min] W. long.;
(37) 45[deg]17.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.76[min] W. long.;
(38) 45[deg]14.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.75[min] W. long.;
(39) 45[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.53[min] W. long.;
(40) 45[deg]11.92[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.62[min] W. long.;
(41) 45[deg]11.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.60[min] W. long.;
(42) 45[deg]10.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.58[min] W. long.;
(43) 45[deg]05.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.15[min] W. long.;
(44) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.55[min] W. long.;
(45) 45[deg]01.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.22[min] W. long.;
(46) 44[deg]57.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.29[min] W. long.;
(47) 44[deg]55.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.39[min] W. long.;
(48) 44[deg]51.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.54[min] W. long.;
(49) 44[deg]45.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.47[min] W. long.;
(50) 44[deg]42.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.73[min] W. long.;
(51) 44[deg]33.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.43[min] W. long.;
(52) 44[deg]29.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.62[min] W. long.;
(53) 44[deg]28.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.93[min] W. long.;
(54) 44[deg]23.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.30[min] W. long.;
(55) 44[deg]21.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.79[min] W. long.;
(56) 44[deg]20.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.48[min] W. long.;
(57) 44[deg]17.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.82[min] W. long.;
(58) 44[deg]11.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.44[min] W. long.;
(59) 44[deg]03.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.33[min] W. long.;
(60) 43[deg]52.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.01[min] W. long.;
(61) 43[deg]42.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.88[min] W. long.;
(62) 43[deg]41.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.47[min] W. long.;
(63) 43[deg]36.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.92[min] W. long.;
(64) 43[deg]29.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.35[min] W. long.;
(65) 43[deg]25.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.84[min] W. long.;
(66) 43[deg]21.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.09[min] W. long.;
(67) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.74[min] W. long.;
(68) 43[deg]20.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.01[min] W. long.;
(69) 43[deg]19.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.43[min] W. long.;
(70) 43[deg]16.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.02[min] W. long.;
(71) 43[deg]14.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.17[min] W. long.;
(72) 43[deg]13.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.72[min] W. long.;
(73) 43[deg]13.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.41[min] W. long.;
(74) 43[deg]11.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.90[min] W. long.;
(75) 43[deg]10.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.24[min] W. long.;
(76) 43[deg]07.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.65[min] W. long.;
(77) 43[deg]06.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.63[min] W. long.;
(78) 43[deg]06.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.22[min] W. long.;
(79) 43[deg]03.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.52[min] W. long.;
(80) 42[deg]57.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.74[min] W. long.;
(81) 42[deg]52.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.03[min] W. long.;
(82) 42[deg]51.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.43[min] W. long.;
(83) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.13[min] W. long.;
(84) 42[deg]49.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.20[min] W. long.;
(85) 42[deg]46.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.98[min] W. long.;
(86) 42[deg]46.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.76[min] W. long.;
(87) 42[deg]45.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.59[min] W. long.;
(88) 42[deg]43.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.14[min] W. long.;
(89) 42[deg]41.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.20[min] W. long.;
(90) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.95[min] W. long.;
(91) 42[deg]40.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.95[min] W. long.;
(92) 42[deg]40.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.94[min] W. long.;
(93) 42[deg]39.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.80[min] W. long.;
(94) 42[deg]37.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.39[min] W. long.;
(95) 42[deg]34.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.56[min] W. long.;
(96) 42[deg]32.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.55[min] W. long.;
(97) 42[deg]31.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.58[min] W. long.;
(98) 42[deg]30.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.91[min] W. long.;
(99) 42[deg]29.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.27[min] W. long.;
(100) 42[deg]27.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.79[min] W. long.;
(101) 42[deg]24.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.65[min] W. long.;
(102) 42[deg]23.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.60[min] W. long.;
(103) 42[deg]19.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.23[min] W. long.;
(104) 42[deg]14.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.14[min] W. long.;
(105) 42[deg]11.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.78[min] W. long.;
(106) 42[deg]08.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.91[min] W. long.;
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(107) 42[deg]07.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.66[min] W. long.;
(108) 42[deg]05.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.41[min] W. long.;
(109) 42[deg]04.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.55[min] W. long.;
(110) 42[deg]02.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.51[min] W. long.;
(111) 42[deg]01.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.29[min] W. long.; and
(112) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.61[min] W. long.
(c) The 25-fm (46-m) depth contour between the Queets River, WA, and
42[deg] N. lat. is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 47[deg]31.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.70[min] W. long.;
(2) 47[deg]25.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 47[deg]12.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]53.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 46[deg]44.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.70[min] W. long.;
(7) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.50[min] W. long.;
(8) 46[deg]15.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.04[min] W. long.;
(9) 46[deg]13.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.04[min] W. long.;
(10) 46[deg]09.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.62[min] W. long.;
(11) 46[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.20[min] W. long.;
(12) 45[deg]57.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.85[min] W. long.;
(13) 45[deg]51.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.06[min] W. long.;
(14) 45[deg]47.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.22[min] W. long.;
(15) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.94[min] W. long.;
(16) 45[deg]43.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.32[min] W. long.;
(17) 45[deg]36.11[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.38[min] W. long.;
(18) 45[deg]32.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.38[min] W. long.;
(19) 45[deg]27.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.46[min] W. long.;
(20) 45[deg]23.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.94[min] W. long.;
(21) 45[deg]19.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.29[min] W. long.;
(22) 45[deg]16.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.90[min] W. long.;
(23) 45[deg]13.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.64[min] W. long.;
(24) 45[deg]09.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.94[min] W. long.;
(25) 45[deg]06.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.38[min] W. long.;
(26) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.96[min] W. long.;
(27) 45[deg]00.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.72[min] W. long.;
(28) 44[deg]49.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.49[min] W. long.;
(29) 44[deg]40.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.14[min] W. long.;
(30) 44[deg]36.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.51[min] W. long.;
(31) 44[deg]29.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.24[min] W. long.;
(32) 44[deg]25.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.37[min] W. long.;
(33) 44[deg]16.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.30[min] W. long.;
(34) 44[deg]12.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.82[min] W. long.;
(35) 44[deg]06.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.00[min] W. long.;
(36) 44[deg]02.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.24[min] W. long.;
(37) 43[deg]57.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.60[min] W. long.;
(38) 43[deg]53.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.34[min] W. long.;
(39) 43[deg]49.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.08[min] W. long.;
(40) 43[deg]45.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.73[min] W. long.;
(41) 43[deg]41.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.59[min] W. long.;
(42) 43[deg]37.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.05[min] W. long.;
(43) 43[deg]33.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.00[min] W. long.;
(44) 43[deg]29.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.78[min] W. long.;
(45) 43[deg]27.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.11[min] W. long.;
(46) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.24[min] W. long.;
(47) 43[deg]20.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.39[min] W. long.;
(48) 43[deg]15.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.86[min] W. long.;
(49) 43[deg]06.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.30[min] W. long.;
(50) 43[deg]03.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.06[min] W. long.;
(51) 43[deg]01.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.41[min] W. long.;
(52) 42[deg]56.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.93[min] W. long.;
(53) 42[deg]54.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.55[min] W. long.;
(54) 42[deg]51.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.02[min] W. long.;
(55) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.41[min] W. long.;
(56) 42[deg]49.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.73[min] W. long.;
(57) 42[deg]46.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.54[min] W. long.;
(58) 42[deg]45.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.68[min] W. long.;
(59) 42[deg]42.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.47[min] W. long.;
(60) 42[deg]40.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.00[min] W. long.;
(61) 42[deg]40.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.01[min] W. long.;
(62) 42[deg]39.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.28[min] W. long.;
(63) 42[deg]38.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.57[min] W. long.;
(64) 42[deg]35.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.77[min] W. long.;
(65) 42[deg]33.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.06[min] W. long.;
(66) 42[deg]31.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.71[min] W. long.;
(67) 42[deg]29.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.71[min] W. long.;
(68) 42[deg]24.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.95[min] W. long.;
(69) 42[deg]20.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.16[min] W. long.;
(70) 42[deg]14.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.03[min] W. long.;
(71) 42[deg]10.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.93[min] W. long.;
(72) 42[deg]06.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.70[min] W. long.;
(73) 42[deg]04.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.49[min] W. long.;
(74) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.80[min] W. long.;
(d) The 25-fm (46-m) depth contour between the Queets River, WA, and
42[deg] N. lat., modified to reduce impacts on canary and yelloweye
rockfish by shifting the line shoreward in the area between
47[deg]31.70[min] N. lat. and 46[deg]44.18[min] N. lat., is defined by
straight lines connecting all of the following points in the order
stated:
(1) 47[deg]31.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.66[min] W. long.;
(2) 47[deg]25.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.78[min] W. long.;
(3) 47[deg]12.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]52.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.94[min] W. long.;
(5) 46[deg]44.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.89[min] W. long.;
(6) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.70[min] W. long.;
(7) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.50[min] W. long.;
(8) 46[deg]15.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.04[min] W. long.;
(9) 46[deg]13.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.04[min] W. long.;
(10) 46[deg]09.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.62[min] W. long.;
(11) 46[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.20[min] W. long.;
(12) 45[deg]57.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.85[min] W. long.;
(13) 45[deg]51.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.06[min] W. long.;
(14) 45[deg]47.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.22[min] W. long.;
(15) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.94[min] W. long.;
(16) 45[deg]43.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.32[min] W. long.;
(17) 45[deg]36.11[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.38[min] W. long.;
(18) 45[deg]32.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.38[min] W. long.;
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(19) 45[deg]27.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.46[min] W. long.;
(20) 45[deg]23.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.94[min] W. long.;
(21) 45[deg]19.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.29[min] W. long.;
(22) 45[deg]16.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.90[min] W. long.;
(23) 45[deg]13.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.64[min] W. long.;
(24) 45[deg]09.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.94[min] W. long.;
(25) 45[deg]06.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.38[min] W. long.;
(26) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.96[min] W. long.;
(27) 45[deg]00.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.72[min] W. long.;
(28) 44[deg]49.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.49[min] W. long.;
(29) 44[deg]40.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.14[min] W. long.;
(30) 44[deg]36.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.51[min] W. long.;
(31) 44[deg]29.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.24[min] W. long.;
(32) 44[deg]25.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.37[min] W. long.;
(33) 44[deg]16.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.30[min] W. long.;
(34) 44[deg]12.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.82[min] W. long.;
(35) 44[deg]06.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.00[min] W. long.;
(36) 44[deg]02.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.24[min] W. long.;
(37) 43[deg]57.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.60[min] W. long.;
(38) 43[deg]53.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.34[min] W. long.;
(39) 43[deg]49.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.08[min] W. long.;
(40) 43[deg]45.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.73[min] W. long.;
(41) 43[deg]41.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.59[min] W. long.;
(42) 43[deg]37.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.05[min] W. long.;
(43) 43[deg]33.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.00[min] W. long.;
(44) 43[deg]29.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.78[min] W. long.;
(45) 43[deg]27.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.11[min] W. long.;
(46) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.24[min] W. long.;
(47) 43[deg]20.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.39[min] W. long.;
(48) 43[deg]15.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.86[min] W. long.;
(49) 43[deg]06.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.30[min] W. long.;
(50) 43[deg]03.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.06[min] W. long.;
(51) 43[deg]01.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.41[min] W. long.;
(52) 42[deg]56.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.93[min] W. long.;
(53) 42[deg]54.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.55[min] W. long.;
(54) 42[deg]51.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.02[min] W. long.;
(55) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.41[min] W. long.;
(56) 42[deg]49.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.73[min] W. long.;
(57) 42[deg]46.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.54[min] W. long.;
(58) 42[deg]45.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.68[min] W. long.;
(59) 42[deg]42.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.47[min] W. long.;
(60) 42[deg]40.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.00[min] W. long.;
(61) 42[deg]40.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.01[min] W. long.;
(62) 42[deg]39.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.28[min] W. long.;
(63) 42[deg]38.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.57[min] W. long.;
(64) 42[deg]35.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.77[min] W. long.;
(65) 42[deg]33.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.06[min] W. long.;
(66) 42[deg]31.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.71[min] W. long.;
(67) 42[deg]29.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.71[min] W. long.;
(68) 42[deg]24.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.95[min] W. long.;
(69) 42[deg]20.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.16[min] W. long.;
(70) 42[deg]14.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.03[min] W. long.;
(71) 42[deg]10.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.93[min] W. long.;
(72) 42[deg]06.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.70[min] W. long.;
(73) 42[deg]04.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.49[min] W. long.; and
(74) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.80[min] W. long.
(e) The 30-fm (55-m) depth contour between the U.S. border with
Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]24.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.07[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]24.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.74[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]23.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.70[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]23.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.01[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]22.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.97[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]21.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.26[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]21.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.78[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]20.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.53[min] W. long.;
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(253) 34[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 119[deg]39.03[min] W. long.;
(254) 34[deg]19.87[min] N. lat., 119[deg]33.65[min] W. long.;
(255) 34[deg]18.67[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.16[min] W. long.;
(256) 34[deg]16.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.90[min] W. long.;
(257) 34[deg]13.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.99[min] W. long.;
(258) 34[deg]08.62[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.89[min] W. long.;
(259) 34[deg]06.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]17.68[min] W. long.;
(260) 34[deg]05.93[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.17[min] W. long.;
(261) 34[deg]08.42[min] N. lat., 119[deg]13.11[min] W. long.;
(262) 34[deg]05.23[min] N. lat., 119[deg]13.34[min] W. long.;
(263) 34[deg]04.98[min] N. lat., 119[deg]11.39[min] W. long.;
(264) 34[deg]04.55[min] N. lat., 119[deg]11.09[min] W. long.;
(265) 34[deg]04.15[min] N. lat., 119[deg]09.35[min] W. long.;
(266) 34[deg]04.89[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.86[min] W. long.;
(267) 34[deg]04.08[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.33[min] W. long.;
(268) 34[deg]04.10[min] N. lat., 119[deg]06.89[min] W. long.;
(269) 34[deg]05.08[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.02[min] W. long.;
(270) 34[deg]05.27[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.95[min] W. long.;
(271) 34[deg]04.51[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.70[min] W. long.;
(272) 34[deg]02.26[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.88[min] W. long.;
(273) 34[deg]01.08[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.77[min] W. long.;
(274) 34[deg]00.94[min] N. lat., 118[deg]51.65[min] W. long.;
(275) 33[deg]59.77[min] N. lat., 118[deg]49.26[min] W. long.;
(276) 34[deg]00.04[min] N. lat., 118[deg]48.92[min] W. long.;
(277) 33[deg]59.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]48.43[min] W. long.;
(278) 33[deg]59.46[min] N. lat., 118[deg]47.25[min] W. long.;
(279) 33[deg]59.80[min] N. lat., 118[deg]45.89[min] W. long.;
(280) 34[deg]00.21[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.64[min] W. long.;
(281) 33[deg]59.26[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.58[min] W. long.;
(282) 33[deg]58.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.36[min] W. long.;
(283) 33[deg]53.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.14[min] W. long.;
(284) 33[deg]51.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.19[min] W. long.;
(285) 33[deg]50.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.70[min] W. long.;
(286) 33[deg]50.16[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.77[min] W. long.;
(287) 33[deg]48.80[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.31[min] W. long.;
(288) 33[deg]47.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.07[min] W. long.;
(289) 33[deg]46.12[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.87[min] W. long.;
(290) 33[deg]44.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.15[min] W. long.;
(291) 33[deg]43.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.02[min] W. long.;
(292) 33[deg]41.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.86[min] W. long.;
(293) 33[deg]39.96[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.37[min] W. long.;
(294) 33[deg]40.12[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.33[min] W. long.;
(295) 33[deg]39.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.21[min] W. long.;
(296) 33[deg]38.04[min] N. lat., 118[deg]14.86[min] W. long.;
(297) 33[deg]36.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]14.67[min] W. long.;
(298) 33[deg]34.93[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.94[min] W. long.;
(299) 33[deg]35.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.61[min] W. long.;
(300) 33[deg]35.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]07.68[min] W. long.;
(301) 33[deg]36.21[min] N. lat., 118[deg]07.53[min] W. long.;
(302) 33[deg]36.43[min] N. lat., 118[deg]06.73[min] W. long.;
(303) 33[deg]36.05[min] N. lat., 118[deg]06.15[min] W. long.;
(304) 33[deg]36.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]03.91[min] W. long.;
(305) 33[deg]35.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]03.64[min] W. long.;
(306) 33[deg]34.62[min] N. lat., 118[deg]00.04[min] W. long.;
(307) 33[deg]34.80[min] N. lat., 117[deg]57.73[min] W. long.;
(308) 33[deg]35.57[min] N. lat., 117[deg]56.62[min] W. long.;
(309) 33[deg]35.46[min] N. lat., 117[deg]55.99[min] W. long.;
(310) 33[deg]35.98[min] N. lat., 117[deg]55.99[min] W. long.;
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(311) 33[deg]35.46[min] N. lat., 117[deg]55.38[min] W. long.;
(312) 33[deg]35.21[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.46[min] W. long.;
(313) 33[deg]33.61[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.45[min] W. long.;
(314) 33[deg]31.41[min] N. lat., 117[deg]47.28[min] W. long.;
(315) 33[deg]27.54[min] N. lat., 117[deg]44.36[min] W. long.;
(316) 33[deg]26.63[min] N. lat., 117[deg]43.17[min] W. long.;
(317) 33[deg]25.21[min] N. lat., 117[deg]40.90[min] W. long.;
(318) 33[deg]20.33[min] N. lat., 117[deg]35.99[min] W. long.;
(319) 33[deg]16.35[min] N. lat., 117[deg]31.51[min] W. long.;
(320) 33[deg]11.53[min] N. lat., 117[deg]26.81[min] W. long.;
(321) 33[deg]07.59[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.13[min] W. long.;
(322) 33[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.05[min] W. long.;
(323) 32[deg]56.55[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.70[min] W. long.;
(324) 32[deg]54.61[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.60[min] W. long.;
(325) 32[deg]52.32[min] N. lat., 117[deg]15.97[min] W. long.;
(326) 32[deg]51.48[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.15[min] W. long.;
(327) 32[deg]51.85[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.26[min] W. long.;
(328) 32[deg]51.55[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.01[min] W. long.;
(329) 32[deg]49.55[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.63[min] W. long.;
(330) 32[deg]46.71[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.32[min] W. long.;
(331) 32[deg]36.35[min] N. lat., 117[deg]15.68[min] W. long.; and
(332) 32[deg]32.85[min] N. lat., 117[deg]15.44[min] W. long.
(f) The 30 fm (55 m) depth contour around the Farallon Islands off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 37[deg]46.73[min] N. lat., 123[deg]6.37[min] W. long.;
(2) 37[deg]45.79[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.91[min] W. long.;
(3) 37[deg]45.28[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.75[min] W. long.;
(4) 37[deg]44.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.11[min] W. long.;
(5) 37[deg]45.51[min] N. lat., 123[deg]06.26[min] W. long.;
(6) 37[deg]45.14[min] N. lat., 123[deg]05.41[min] W. long.;
(7) 37[deg]45.31[min] N. lat., 123[deg]04.82[min] W. long.;
(8) 37[deg]46.11[min] N. lat., 123[deg]05.23[min] W. long.;
(9) 37[deg]46.44[min] N. lat., 123[deg]05.63[min] W. long.; and
(10) 37[deg]46.73[min] N. lat., 123[deg]06.37[min] W. long.
(g) The 30 fm (55 m) depth contour around Noon Day Rock off the
state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 37[deg]47.83[min] N. lat., 123[deg]10.83[min] W. long.;
(2) 37[deg]47.51[min] N. lat., 123[deg]11.19[min] W. long.;
(3) 37[deg]47.33[min] N. lat., 123[deg]10.68[min] W. long.;
(4) 37[deg]47.02[min] N. lat., 123[deg]10.59[min] W. long.;
(5) 37[deg]47.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]09.85[min] W. long.;
(6) 37[deg]47.56[min] N. lat., 123[deg]09.72[min] W. long.;
(7) 37[deg]47.87[min] N. lat., 123[deg]10.26[min] W. long.; and
(8) 37[deg]47.83[min] N. lat., 123[deg]10.83[min] W. long.
(h) The 30 fm (55-m) depth contour around the northern Channel
Islands of the state of California is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]00.98[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.46[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]00.53[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.98[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]00.17[min] N. lat., 119[deg]21.83[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]59.65[min] N. lat., 119[deg]24.45[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]59.68[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.20[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]59.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.25[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]59.87[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.27[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]59.55[min] N. lat., 119[deg]28.02[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]58.63[min] N. lat., 119[deg]36.48[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]57.62[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.13[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]42.20[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]56.93[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]56.45[min] N. lat., 119[deg]49.12[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]58.54[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.80[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]59.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.49[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]59.83[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.00[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]59.18[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.17[min] W. long.;
(18) 33[deg]57.83[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.74[min] W. long.;
(19) 33[deg]55.71[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.89[min] W. long.;
(20) 33[deg]53.89[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.68[min] W. long.;
(21) 33[deg]52.93[min] N. lat., 119[deg]59.80[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]52.79[min] N. lat., 120[deg]01.81[min] W. long.;
(23) 33[deg]52.51[min] N. lat., 120[deg]03.08[min] W. long.;
(24) 33[deg]53.12[min] N. lat., 120[deg]04.88[min] W. long.;
(25) 33[deg]53.12[min] N. lat., 120[deg]05.80[min] W. long.;
(26) 33[deg]52.94[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.50[min] W. long.;
(27) 33[deg]54.03[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(28) 33[deg]54.58[min] N. lat., 120[deg]11.82[min] W. long.;
(29) 33[deg]57.08[min] N. lat., 120[deg]14.58[min] W. long.;
(30) 33[deg]59.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]16.72[min] W. long.;
(31) 33[deg]59.63[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.88[min] W. long.;
(32) 34[deg]00.30[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.14[min] W. long.;
(33) 34[deg]00.02[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.68[min] W. long.;
(34) 34[deg]00.08[min] N. lat., 120[deg]21.73[min] W. long.;
(35) 34[deg]00.94[min] N. lat., 120[deg]24.82[min] W. long.;
(36) 34[deg]01.09[min] N. lat., 120[deg]27.29[min] W. long.;
(37) 34[deg]00.96[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.09[min] W. long.;
(38) 34[deg]01.56[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.71[min] W. long.;
(39) 34[deg]01.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.31[min] W. long.;
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(40) 34[deg]03.60[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.87[min] W. long.;
(41) 34[deg]05.20[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.38[min] W. long.;
(42) 34[deg]05.35[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.20[min] W. long.;
(43) 34[deg]05.30[min] N. lat., 120[deg]27.33[min] W. long.;
(44) 34[deg]05.65[min] N. lat., 120[deg]26.79[min] W. long.;
(45) 34[deg]05.69[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.82[min] W. long.;
(46) 34[deg]07.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]24.98[min] W. long.;
(47) 34[deg]06.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]23.30[min] W. long.;
(48) 34[deg]05.64[min] N. lat., 120[deg]21.44[min] W. long.;
(49) 34[deg]03.61[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.40[min] W. long.;
(50) 34[deg]03.25[min] N. lat., 120[deg]16.64[min] W. long.;
(51) 34[deg]04.33[min] N. lat., 120[deg]14.22[min] W. long.;
(52) 34[deg]04.11[min] N. lat., 120[deg]11.17[min] W. long.;
(53) 34[deg]03.72[min] N. lat., 120[deg]09.93[min] W. long.;
(54) 34[deg]03.81[min] N. lat., 120[deg]08.96[min] W. long.;
(55) 34[deg]03.36[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.52[min] W. long.;
(56) 34[deg]04.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]04.00[min] W. long.;
(57) 34[deg]03.48[min] N. lat., 120[deg]01.75[min] W. long.;
(58) 34[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]01.00[min] W. long.;
(59) 34[deg]03.99[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.15[min] W. long.;
(60) 34[deg]03.51[min] N. lat., 119[deg]59.42[min] W. long.;
(61) 34[deg]03.79[min] N. lat., 119[deg]58.15[min] W. long.;
(62) 34[deg]04.72[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.61[min] W. long.;
(63) 34[deg]05.14[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.17[min] W. long.;
(64) 34[deg]04.66[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.60[min] W. long.;
(65) 34[deg]03.79[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.86[min] W. long.;
(66) 34[deg]03.79[min] N. lat., 119[deg]45.46[min] W. long.;
(67) 34[deg]03.27[min] N. lat., 119[deg]44.17[min] W. long.;
(68) 34[deg]03.29[min] N. lat., 119[deg]43.30[min] W. long.;
(69) 34[deg]01.71[min] N. lat., 119[deg]40.83[min] W. long.;
(70) 34[deg]01.74[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.92[min] W. long.;
(71) 34[deg]02.07[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.17[min] W. long.;
(72) 34[deg]02.93[min] N. lat., 119[deg]36.52[min] W. long.;
(73) 34[deg]03.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]35.50[min] W. long.;
(74) 34[deg]03.56[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.80[min] W. long.;
(75) 34[deg]02.72[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.84[min] W. long.;
(76) 34[deg]02.20[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.53[min] W. long.;
(77) 34[deg]01.49[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.20[min] W. long.;
(78) 34[deg]00.66[min] N. lat., 119[deg]28.62[min] W. long.;
(79) 34[deg]00.66[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.57[min] W. long.;
(80) 34[deg]01.41[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.91[min] W. long.;
(81) 34[deg]00.91[min] N. lat., 119[deg]24.28[min] W. long.;
(82) 34[deg]01.51[min] N. lat., 119[deg]22.06[min] W. long.;
(83) 34[deg]01.41[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.61[min] W. long.; and
(84) 34[deg]00.98[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.46[min] W. long.
(i) The 30 fm (55 m) depth contour around San Clemente Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]03.37[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.76[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]02.72[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.12[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]02.18[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.46[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]00.66[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.36[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]00.08[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.94[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]00.11[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.00[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]58.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.41[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]56.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.59[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]54.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.58[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]53.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.45[min] W. long.;
(11) 32[deg]51.18[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.83[min] W. long.;
(12) 32[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.68[min] W. long.;
(13) 32[deg]49.72[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.33[min] W. long.;
(14) 32[deg]47.88[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.90[min] W. long.;
(15) 32[deg]47.30[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.73[min] W. long.;
(16) 32[deg]47.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.83[min] W. long.;
(17) 32[deg]48.12[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.33[min] W. long.;
(18) 32[deg]48.74[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.39[min] W. long.;
(19) 32[deg]48.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.75[min] W. long.;
(20) 32[deg]49.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.53[min] W. long.;
(21) 32[deg]50.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.90[min] W. long.;
(22) 32[deg]51.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.86[min] W. long.;
(23) 32[deg]52.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.08[min] W. long.;
(24) 32[deg]54.03[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.83[min] W. long.;
(25) 32[deg]54.70[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.55[min] W. long.;
(26) 32[deg]55.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.04[min] W. long.;
(27) 32[deg]59.58[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.51[min] W. long.;
(28) 32[deg]59.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.52[min] W. long.;
(29) 33[deg]00.29[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.73[min] W. long.;
(30) 33[deg]00.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.50[min] W. long.;
(31) 33[deg]01.70[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.64[min] W. long.;
(32) 33[deg]02.90[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.35[min] W. long.;
(33) 33[deg]02.61[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.96[min] W. long.; and
(34) 33[deg]03.37[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.76[min] W. long.
(j) The 30 fm (55 m) depth contour around Santa Catalina Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]19.13[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.04[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]18.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.20[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]17.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.73[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]17.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.52[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]17.99[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.71[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]18.48[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.82[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]18.77[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.95[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]19.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.87[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]20.53[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.52[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]20.46[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.47[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]20.98[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.39[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]20.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.49[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]21.38[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.07[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]23.12[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.31[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]24.95[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.70[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]25.39[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.50[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]25.21[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.79[min] W. long.;
(18) 33[deg]25.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.60[min] W. long.;
(19) 33[deg]25.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.04[min] W. long.;
(20) 33[deg]25.94[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.96[min] W. long.;
(21) 33[deg]25.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.49[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]26.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.12[min] W. long.;
(23) 33[deg]28.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.60[min] W. long.;
(24) 33[deg]28.83[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.42[min] W. long.;
(25) 33[deg]28.72[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.93[min] W. long.;
(26) 33[deg]28.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.61[min] W. long.;
(27) 33[deg]28.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.95[min] W. long.;
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(28) 33[deg]28.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.07[min] W. long.;
(29) 33[deg]27.55[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.14[min] W. long.;
(30) 33[deg]27.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.41[min] W. long.;
(31) 33[deg]26.98[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.06[min] W. long.;
(32) 33[deg]26.96[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.58[min] W. long.;
(33) 33[deg]26.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.40[min] W. long.;
(34) 33[deg]26.52[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.66[min] W. long.;
(35) 33[deg]26.31[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.41[min] W. long.;
(36) 33[deg]25.09[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.13[min] W. long.;
(37) 33[deg]24.80[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.86[min] W. long.;
(38) 33[deg]24.60[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.02[min] W. long.;
(39) 33[deg]22.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.04[min] W. long.;
(40) 33[deg]20.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.45[min] W. long.; and
(41) 33[deg]19.13[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.04[min] W. long.
(k) The 40-fm (73-m) depth contour between 46[deg]16[min] N. lat.
and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines connecting
all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.10[min] W. long.;
(2) 46[deg]15.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.60[min] W. long.;
(3) 46[deg]11.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.59[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]06.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.15[min] W. long.;
(5) 46[deg]05.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.30[min] W. long.;
(6) 45[deg]58.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.60[min] W. long.;
(7) 45[deg]57.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.81[min] W. long.;
(8) 45[deg]53.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.05[min] W. long.;
(9) 45[deg]49.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.14[min] W. long.;
(10) 45[deg]47.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.16[min] W. long.;
(11) 45[deg]47.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.21[min] W. long.;
(12) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.49[min] W. long.;
(13) 45[deg]44.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.09[min] W. long.;
(14) 45[deg]40.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.90[min] W. long.;
(15) 45[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.46[min] W. long.;
(16) 45[deg]32.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.74[min] W. long.;
(17) 45[deg]29.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.22[min] W. long.;
(18) 45[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.67[min] W. long.;
(19) 45[deg]19.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.62[min] W. long.;
(20) 45[deg]17.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.91[min] W. long.;
(21) 45[deg]11.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.20[min] W. long.;
(22) 45[deg]05.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.40[min] W. long.;
(23) 45[deg]05.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.93[min] W. long.;
(24) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.47[min] W. long.;
(25) 45[deg]01.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.53[min] W. long.;
(26) 44[deg]58.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.14[min] W. long.;
(27) 44[deg]51.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.21[min] W. long.;
(28) 44[deg]49.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.90[min] W. long.;
(29) 44[deg]44.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.39[min] W. long.;
(30) 44[deg]43.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.78[min] W. long.;
(31) 44[deg]42.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.81[min] W. long.;
(32) 44[deg]41.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.38[min] W. long.;
(33) 44[deg]34.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.80[min] W. long.;
(34) 44[deg]33.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.44[min] W. long.;
(35) 44[deg]27.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.99[min] W. long.;
(36) 44[deg]19.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.22[min] W. long.;
(37) 44[deg]15.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.38[min] W. long.;
(38) 44[deg]14.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.78[min] W. long.;
(39) 44[deg]12.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.18[min] W. long.;
(40) 44[deg]09.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.96[min] W. long.;
(41) 44[deg]08.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.79[min] W. long.;
(42) 44[deg]08.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.75[min] W. long.;
(43) 44[deg]01.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.42[min] W. long.;
(44) 43[deg]51.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.68[min] W. long.;
(45) 43[deg]42.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.46[min] W. long.;
(46) 43[deg]40.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.74[min] W. long.;
(47) 43[deg]38.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.64[min] W. long.;
(48) 43[deg]34.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.73[min] W. long.;
(49) 43[deg]28.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.52[min] W. long.;
(50) 43[deg]23.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.28[min] W. long.;
(51) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.63[min] W. long.;
(52) 43[deg]17.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.81[min] W. long.;
(53) 43[deg]16.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.42[min] W. long.;
(54) 43[deg]13.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.99[min] W. long.;
(55) 43[deg]13.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.25[min] W. long.;
(56) 43[deg]12.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.16[min] W. long.;
(57) 43[deg]10.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.33[min] W. long.;
(58) 43[deg]05.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.52[min] W. long.;
(59) 42[deg]59.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.58[min] W. long.;
(60) 42[deg]54.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.99[min] W. long.;
(61) 42[deg]53.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.57[min] W. long.;
(62) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.68[min] W. long.;
(63) 42[deg]49.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.70[min] W. long.;
(64) 42[deg]46.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.89[min] W. long.;
(65) 42[deg]45.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.86[min] W. long.;
(66) 42[deg]44.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.96[min] W. long.;
(67) 42[deg]45.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.39[min] W. long.;
(68) 42[deg]44.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.17[min] W. long.;
(69) 42[deg]42.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.82[min] W. long.;
(70) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.98[min] W. long.;
(71) 42[deg]38.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.09[min] W. long.;
(72) 42[deg]35.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.02[min] W. long.;
(73) 42[deg]31.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.84[min] W. long.;
(74) 42[deg]28.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.84[min] W. long.;
(75) 42[deg]26.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.59[min] W. long.;
(76) 42[deg]23.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.06[min] W. long.;
(77) 42[deg]21.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.64[min] W. long.;
(78) 42[deg]19.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.02[min] W. long.;
(79) 42[deg]15.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.72[min] W. long.;
(80) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.93[min] W. long.;
(81) 42[deg]11.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.63[min] W. long.;
(82) 42[deg]04.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.40[min] W. long.;
(83) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.55[min] W. long.;
(84) 41[deg]51.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(85) 41[deg]44.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.05[min] W. long.;
(86) 41[deg]38.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.04[min] W. long.;
(87) 41[deg]18.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.48[min] W. long.;
(88) 40[deg]55.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.33[min] W. long.;
(89) 40[deg]41.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.66[min] W. long.;
(90) 40[deg]36.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.15[min] W. long.;
(91) 40[deg]32.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.42[min] W. long.;
(92) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.38[min] W. long.;
(93) 40[deg]29.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.23[min] W. long.;
(94) 40[deg]24.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.40[min] W. long.;
(95) 40[deg]22.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.19[min] W. long.;
(96) 40[deg]19.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.52[min] W. long.;
(97) 40[deg]18.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.38[min] W. long.;
(98) 40[deg]15.21[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.53[min] W. long.;
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(99) 40[deg]12.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.69[min] W. long.;
(100) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.84[min] W. long.;
(101) 40[deg]09.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.68[min] W. long.;
(102) 40[deg]08.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.17[min] W. long.;
(103) 40[deg]05.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.80[min] W. long.;
(104) 40[deg]06.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.99[min] W. long.;
(105) 40[deg]00.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.42[min] W. long.;
(106) 39[deg]54.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.25[min] W. long.;
(107) 39[deg]52.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.62[min] W. long.;
(108) 39[deg]52.51[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.15[min] W. long.;
(109) 39[deg]49.64[min] N. lat., 123[deg]54.98[min] W. long.;
(110) 39[deg]41.46[min] N. lat., 123[deg]50.65[min] W. long.;
(111) 39[deg]34.57[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.24[min] W. long.;
(112) 39[deg]22.62[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.21[min] W. long.;
(113) 39[deg]04.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]45.43[min] W. long.;
(114) 39[deg]00.45[min] N. lat., 123[deg]47.58[min] W. long.;
(115) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]47.27[min] W. long.;
(116) 38[deg]55.82[min] N. lat., 123[deg]46.97[min] W. long.;
(117) 38[deg]52.26[min] N. lat., 123[deg]44.35[min] W. long.;
(118) 38[deg]45.41[min] N. lat., 123[deg]35.67[min] W. long.;
(119) 38[deg]40.60[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.22[min] W. long.;
(120) 38[deg]21.64[min] N. lat., 123[deg]08.91[min] W. long.;
(121) 38[deg]12.01[min] N. lat., 123[deg]03.86[min] W. long.;
(122) 38[deg]06.16[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.01[min] W. long.;
(123) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.05[min] W. long.;
(124) 37[deg]51.73[min] N. lat., 122[deg]57.97[min] W. long.;
(125) 37[deg]47.96[min] N. lat., 122[deg]59.34[min] W. long.;
(126) 37[deg]47.37[min] N. lat., 123[deg]08.84[min] W. long.;
(127) 37[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]14.38[min] W. long.;
(128) 37[deg]39.91[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.84[min] W. long.;
(129) 37[deg]38.75[min] N. lat., 122[deg]52.16[min] W. long.;
(130) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 122[deg]49.47[min] W. long.;
(131) 37[deg]20.24[min] N. lat., 122[deg]33.82[min] W. long.;
(132) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.50[min] W. long.;
(133) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]26.26[min] W. long.;
(134) 36[deg]52.04[min] N. lat., 122[deg]04.60[min] W. long.;
(135) 36[deg]52.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.41[min] W. long.;
(136) 36[deg]49.26[min] N. lat., 121[deg]52.53[min] W. long.;
(137) 36[deg]49.22[min] N. lat., 121[deg]49.85[min] W. long.;
(138) 36[deg]47.87[min] N. lat., 121[deg]50.15[min] W. long.;
(139) 36[deg]48.07[min] N. lat., 121[deg]48.21[min] W. long.;
(140) 36[deg]45.93[min] N. lat., 121[deg]52.11[min] W. long.;
(141) 36[deg]40.55[min] N. lat., 121[deg]52.59[min] W. long.;
(142) 36[deg]38.93[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.17[min] W. long.;
(143) 36[deg]36.54[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.18[min] W. long.;
(144) 36[deg]32.96[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.84[min] W. long.;
(145) 36[deg]33.14[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.56[min] W. long.;
(146) 36[deg]31.81[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.86[min] W. long.;
(147) 36[deg]31.53[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.09[min] W. long.;
(148) 36[deg]23.28[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.10[min] W. long.;
(149) 36[deg]18.40[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.93[min] W. long.;
(150) 36[deg]16.80[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.97[min] W. long.;
(151) 36[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.95[min] W. long.;
(152) 36[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.41[min] W. long.;
(153) 36[deg]11.06[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.10[min] W. long.;
(154) 36[deg]02.85[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.21[min] W. long.;
(155) 36[deg]01.22[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.36[min] W. long.;
(156) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]34.73[min] W. long.;
(157) 35[deg]58.67[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.68[min] W. long.;
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(158) 35[deg]54.16[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.21[min] W. long.;
(159) 35[deg]46.98[min] N. lat., 121[deg]24.02[min] W. long.;
(160) 35[deg]40.75[min] N. lat., 121[deg]21.89[min] W. long.;
(161) 35[deg]34.36[min] N. lat., 121[deg]11.07[min] W. long.;
(162) 35[deg]29.30[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.74[min] W. long.;
(163) 35[deg]22.15[min] N. lat., 120[deg]56.15[min] W. long.;
(164) 35[deg]14.93[min] N. lat., 120[deg]56.37[min] W. long.;
(165) 35[deg]04.06[min] N. lat., 120[deg]46.35[min] W. long.;
(166) 34[deg]45.85[min] N. lat., 120[deg]43.96[min] W. long.;
(167) 34[deg]37.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]44.44[min] W. long.;
(168) 34[deg]32.82[min] N. lat., 120[deg]42.08[min] W. long.;
(169) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]31.27[min] W. long.;
(170) 34[deg]24.25[min] N. lat., 120[deg]23.33[min] W. long.;
(171) 34[deg]26.48[min] N. lat., 120[deg]13.93[min] W. long.;
(172) 34[deg]25.12[min] N. lat., 120[deg]03.46[min] W. long.;
(173) 34[deg]17.58[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.62[min] W. long.;
(174) 34[deg]11.49[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.30[min] W. long.;
(175) 34[deg]05.59[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.52[min] W. long.;
(176) 34[deg]08.60[min] N. lat., 119[deg]12.93[min] W. long.;
(177) 34[deg]04.81[min] N. lat., 119[deg]13.44[min] W. long.;
(178) 34[deg]04.26[min] N. lat., 119[deg]12.39[min] W. long.;
(179) 34[deg]03.89[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.06[min] W. long.;
(180) 34[deg]05.14[min] N. lat., 119[deg]05.55[min] W. long.;
(181) 34[deg]01.27[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.62[min] W. long.;
(182) 33[deg]59.56[min] N. lat., 118[deg]48.21[min] W. long.;
(183) 33[deg]59.30[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.43[min] W. long.;
(184) 33[deg]55.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.16[min] W. long.;
(185) 33[deg]52.95[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.49[min] W. long.;
(186) 33[deg]51.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.50[min] W. long.;
(187) 33[deg]52.45[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.54[min] W. long.;
(188) 33[deg]49.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.10[min] W. long.;
(189) 33[deg]47.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.38[min] W. long.;
(190) 33[deg]44.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.18[min] W. long.;
(191) 33[deg]41.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.63[min] W. long.;
(192) 33[deg]37.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.06[min] W. long.;
(193) 33[deg]36.58[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.97[min] W. long.;
(194) 33[deg]34.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]12.60[min] W. long.;
(195) 33[deg]34.46[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.77[min] W. long.;
(196) 33[deg]35.92[min] N. lat., 118[deg]07.04[min] W. long.;
(197) 33[deg]36.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]03.96[min] W. long.;
(198) 33[deg]34.98[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.74[min] W. long.;
(199) 33[deg]34.03[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.37[min] W. long.;
(200) 33[deg]35.46[min] N. lat., 117[deg]55.61[min] W. long.;
(201) 33[deg]34.97[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.33[min] W. long.;
(202) 33[deg]31.20[min] N. lat., 117[deg]47.40[min] W. long.;
(203) 33[deg]27.26[min] N. lat., 117[deg]44.34[min] W. long.;
(204) 33[deg]24.84[min] N. lat., 117[deg]40.75[min] W. long.;
(205) 33[deg]11.45[min] N. lat., 117[deg]26.84[min] W. long.;
(206) 33[deg]07.59[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.46[min] W. long.;
(207) 33[deg]01.74[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.23[min] W. long.;
(208) 32[deg]56.44[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.08[min] W. long.;
(209) 32[deg]54.63[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.94[min] W. long.;
(210) 32[deg]51.67[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.21[min] W. long.;
(211) 32[deg]52.16[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.41[min] W. long.;
(212) 32[deg]46.91[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.43[min] W. long.;
(213) 32[deg]43.49[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.12[min] W. long.; and
(214) 32[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.39[min] W. long.
(l) The 40 fm (73 m) depth contour around the northern Channel
Islands off the state of California is defined by
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straight lines connecting all of the following points in the order
stated:
(1) 34[deg]07.88[min] N. lat., 120[deg]27.79[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]07.45[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.26[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]07.03[min] N. lat., 120[deg]27.29[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]06.19[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.81[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]06.44[min] N. lat., 120[deg]31.17[min] W. long.;
(6) 34[deg]05.81[min] N. lat., 120[deg]31.97[min] W. long.;
(7) 34[deg]03.51[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.61[min] W. long.;
(8) 34[deg]01.56[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.83[min] W. long.;
(9) 34[deg]00.81[min] N. lat., 120[deg]27.94[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]59.26[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.95[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]54.71[min] N. lat., 120[deg]12.72[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]51.61[min] N. lat., 120[deg]02.49[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]51.68[min] N. lat., 119[deg]59.41[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]52.71[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.25[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]55.83[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.92[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]59.64[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.03[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]56.30[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.63[min] W. long.;
(18) 33[deg]56.77[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.87[min] W. long.;
(19) 33[deg]58.54[min] N. lat., 119[deg]34.98[min] W. long.;
(20) 33[deg]59.52[min] N. lat., 119[deg]24.69[min] W. long.;
(21) 34[deg]00.24[min] N. lat., 119[deg]21.00[min] W. long.;
(22) 34[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]19.57[min] W. long.;
(23) 34[deg]01.29[min] N. lat., 119[deg]23.92[min] W. long.;
(24) 34[deg]01.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]28.94[min] W. long.;
(25) 34[deg]03.90[min] N. lat., 119[deg]33.43[min] W. long.;
(26) 34[deg]03.31[min] N. lat., 119[deg]36.51[min] W. long.;
(27) 34[deg]02.13[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.99[min] W. long.;
(28) 34[deg]01.96[min] N. lat., 119[deg]40.35[min] W. long.;
(29) 34[deg]03.52[min] N. lat., 119[deg]43.22[min] W. long.;
(30) 34[deg]04.03[min] N. lat., 119[deg]45.66[min] W. long.;
(31) 34[deg]04.03[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.13[min] W. long.;
(32) 34[deg]05.15[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.97[min] W. long.;
(33) 34[deg]05.47[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.55[min] W. long.;
(34) 34[deg]04.43[min] N. lat., 120[deg]02.29[min] W. long.;
(35) 34[deg]05.64[min] N. lat., 120[deg]04.05[min] W. long.;
(36) 34[deg]04.16[min] N. lat., 120[deg]07.60[min] W. long.;
(37) 34[deg]05.04[min] N. lat., 120[deg]12.78[min] W. long.;
(38) 34[deg]04.45[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.78[min] W. long.;
(39) 34[deg]07.37[min] N. lat., 120[deg]24.14[min] W. long.; and
(40) 34[deg]07.88[min] N. lat., 120[deg]27.79[min] W. long.
(m) The 40 fm (73 m) depth contour around San Clemente Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]02.94[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.42[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]01.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.67[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]00.47[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.65[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]59.64[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.04[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]59.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.37[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]57.84[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.67[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]55.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.88[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]54.75[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.57[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]53.75[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.47[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]50.36[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.50[min] W. long.;
(11) 32[deg]49.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.65[min] W. long.;
(12) 32[deg]49.70[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.96[min] W. long.;
(13) 32[deg]46.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.60[min] W. long.;
(14) 32[deg]45.24[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.55[min] W. long.;
(15) 32[deg]45.94[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.12[min] W. long.;
(16) 32[deg]46.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.79[min] W. long.;
(17) 32[deg]48.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.25[min] W. long.;
(18) 32[deg]48.80[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.52[min] W. long.;
(19) 32[deg]49.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.98[min] W. long.;
(20) 32[deg]55.04[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.97[min] W. long.;
(21) 32[deg]55.48[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.01[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]00.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.61[min] W. long.;
(23) 33[deg]01.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.66[min] W. long.;
(24) 33[deg]02.98[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.40[min] W. long.; and
(25) 33[deg]02.94[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.42[min] W. long.
(n) The 40 fm (73 m) depth contour around Santa Catalina Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]28.90[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.43[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]28.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.70[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]28.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.70[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]25.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.95[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]25.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.94[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]24.77[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.99[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]23.19[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.61[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]20.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.52[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]21.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.52[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]20.43[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.62[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]20.45[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.46[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]18.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.64[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]17.36[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.75[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]19.17[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.56[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]22.20[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.11[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]23.31[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.45[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]24.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.13[min] W. long.;
(18) 33[deg]25.27[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.30[min] W. long.;
(19) 33[deg]26.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.00[min] W. long.;
(20) 33[deg]27.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.33[min] W. long.;
(21) 33[deg]27.91[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.93[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]28.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.16[min] W. long.; and
(23) 33[deg]28.90[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.43[min] W. long.
[69 FR 77042, Dec. 23, 2004, as amended at 70 FR 16149, Mar. 30, 2005;
71 FR 8498, Feb. 17, 2006; 71 FR 78665, Dec. 29, 2006; 72 FR 13045, Mar.
20, 2007; 74 FR 9893, Mar. 6, 2009. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1,
2010; 76 FR 27530, May 11, 2011]
Sec. 660.72 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 50 fm (91 m) through
75 fm (137 m) depth contours.
Boundaries for RCAs are defined by straight lines connecting a
series of latitude/longitude coordinates. This section provides
coordinates for the 50
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fm (91 m) through 75 fm (137 m) depth contours.
(a) The 50-fm (91-m) depth contour between the U.S. border with
Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]22.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.15[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]22.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.10[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]20.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.18[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]16.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.72[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]14.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.50[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]12.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.29[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.68[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]03.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.02[min] W. long.;
(9) 47[deg]56.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.60[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]52.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.00[min] W. long.;
(11) 47[deg]50.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.36[min] W. long.;
(12) 47[deg]45.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.07[min] W. long.;
(13) 47[deg]40.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.84[min] W. long.;
(14) 47[deg]34.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.24[min] W. long.;
(15) 47[deg]27.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.12[min] W. long.;
(16) 47[deg]22.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.43[min] W. long.;
(17) 47[deg]17.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.75[min] W. long.;
(18) 47[deg]06.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.74[min] W. long.;
(19) 47[deg]00.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.01[min] W. long.;
(20) 46[deg]52.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.44[min] W. long.;
(21) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.66[min] W. long.;
(22) 46[deg]35.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.51[min] W. long.;
(23) 46[deg]25.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.46[min] W. long.;
(24) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.32[min] W. long.;
(25) 45[deg]50.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.68[min] W. long.;
(26) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.39[min] W. long.;
(27) 45[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.34[min] W. long.;
(28) 45[deg]12.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.71[min] W. long.;
(29) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.17[min] W. long.;
(30) 44[deg]52.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.22[min] W. long.;
(31) 44[deg]42.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.70[min] W. long.;
(32) 44[deg]38.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.58[min] W. long.;
(33) 44[deg]23.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.70[min] W. long.;
(34) 44[deg]20.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.72[min] W. long.;
(35) 44[deg]13.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.45[min] W. long.;
(36) 44[deg]18.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.48[min] W. long.;
(37) 44[deg]19.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.18[min] W. long.;
(38) 44[deg]08.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.17[min] W. long.;
(39) 43[deg]56.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.86[min] W. long.;
(40) 43[deg]34.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.47[min] W. long.;
(41) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.11[min] W. long.;
(42) 43[deg]12.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.80[min] W. long.;
(43) 43[deg]08.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.77[min] W. long.;
(44) 42[deg]59.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.79[min] W. long.;
(45) 42[deg]54.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.46[min] W. long.;
(46) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.84[min] W. long.;
(47) 42[deg]46.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.99[min] W. long.;
(48) 42[deg]41.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.92[min] W. long.;
(49) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.98[min] W. long.;
(50) 42[deg]36.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.70[min] W. long.;
(51) 42[deg]28.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.90[min] W. long.;
(52) 42[deg]25.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.68[min] W. long.;
(53) 42[deg]18.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.47[min] W. long.;
(54) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.67[min] W. long.;
(55) 42[deg]03.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.81[min] W. long.;
(56) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.21[min] W. long.;
(57) 41[deg]57.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.35[min] W. long.;
(58) 41[deg]52.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.51[min] W. long.;
(59) 41[deg]50.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.63[min] W. long.;
(60) 41[deg]46.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.16[min] W. long.;
(61) 41[deg]26.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.78[min] W. long.;
(62) 41[deg]15.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.42[min] W. long.;
(63) 41[deg]05.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.89[min] W. long.;
(64) 40[deg]54.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.53[min] W. long.;
(65) 40[deg]42.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.29[min] W. long.;
(66) 40[deg]39.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.37[min] W. long.;
(67) 40[deg]36.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.39[min] W. long.;
(68) 40[deg]34.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.89[min] W. long.;
(69) 40[deg]32.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.43[min] W. long.;
(70) 40[deg]30.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.87[min] W. long.;
(71) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.18[min] W. long.;
(72) 40[deg]28.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.59[min] W. long.;
(73) 40[deg]24.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.42[min] W. long.;
(74) 40[deg]23.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.35[min] W. long.;
(75) 40[deg]22.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.71[min] W. long.;
(76) 40[deg]21.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.86[min] W. long.;
(77) 40[deg]21.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.59[min] W. long.;
(78) 40[deg]20.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.47[min] W. long.;
(79) 40[deg]19.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.98[min] W. long.;
(80) 40[deg]18.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.77[min] W. long.;
(81) 40[deg]18.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.81[min] W. long.;
(82) 40[deg]15.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.28[min] W. long.;
(83) 40[deg]15.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.82[min] W. long.;
(84) 40[deg]11.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.68[min] W. long.;
(85) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.97[min] W. long.;
(86) 40[deg]09.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.81[min] W. long.;
(87) 40[deg]07.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.29[min] W. long.;
(88) 40[deg]05.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.06[min] W. long.;
(89) 40[deg]06.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.01[min] W. long.;
(90) 40[deg]00.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.45[min] W. long.;
(91) 39[deg]56.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.12[min] W. long.;
(92) 39[deg]52.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.57[min] W. long.;
(93) 39[deg]50.65[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.98[min] W. long.;
(94) 39[deg]40.16[min] N. lat., 123[deg]52.41[min] W. long.;
(95) 39[deg]30.12[min] N. lat., 123[deg]52.92[min] W. long.;
(96) 39[deg]24.53[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.16[min] W. long.;
(97) 39[deg]11.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]50.93[min] W. long.;
(98) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.10[min] W. long.;
(99) 38[deg]55.13[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.14[min] W. long.;
(100) 38[deg]28.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]22.84[min] W. long.;
(101) 38[deg]14.60[min] N. lat., 123[deg]09.92[min] W. long.;
(102) 38[deg]01.84[min] N. lat., 123[deg]09.75[min] W. long.;
(103) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]09.25[min] W. long.;
(104) 37[deg]55.24[min] N. lat., 123[deg]08.30[min] W. long.;
(105) 37[deg]52.06[min] N. lat., 123[deg]09.19[min] W. long.;
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(106) 37[deg]50.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]14.90[min] W. long.;
(107) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 122[deg]55.43[min] W. long.;
(108) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]31.67[min] W. long.;
(109) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.00[min] W. long.;
(110) 37[deg]03.06[min] N. lat., 122[deg]24.22[min] W. long.;
(111) 36[deg]50.20[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.58[min] W. long.;
(112) 36[deg]51.46[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.54[min] W. long.;
(113) 36[deg]48.53[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.84[min] W. long.;
(114) 36[deg]48.91[min] N. lat., 121[deg]49.92[min] W. long.;
(115) 36[deg]36.82[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.66[min] W. long.;
(116) 36[deg]32.89[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.85[min] W. long.;
(117) 36[deg]33.10[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.56[min] W. long.;
(118) 36[deg]31.82[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.96[min] W. long.;
(119) 36[deg]31.57[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.15[min] W. long.;
(120) 36[deg]23.15[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.12[min] W. long.;
(121) 36[deg]18.40[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.97[min] W. long.;
(122) 36[deg]18.40[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.35[min] W. long.;
(123) 36[deg]16.02[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.35[min] W. long.;
(124) 36[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.53[min] W. long.;
(125) 36[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.53[min] W. long.;
(126) 36[deg]14.79[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.41[min] W. long.;
(127) 36[deg]10.41[min] N. lat., 121[deg]42.88[min] W. long.;
(128) 36[deg]02.56[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.37[min] W. long.;
(129) 36[deg]01.11[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.39[min] W. long.;
(130) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.15[min] W. long.;
(131) 35[deg]58.26[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.88[min] W. long.;
(132) 35[deg]40.38[min] N. lat., 121[deg]22.59[min] W. long.;
(133) 35[deg]27.74[min] N. lat., 121[deg]04.69[min] W. long.;
(134) 35[deg]01.43[min] N. lat., 120[deg]48.01[min] W. long.;
(135) 34[deg]37.98[min] N. lat., 120[deg]46.48[min] W. long.;
(136) 34[deg]32.98[min] N. lat., 120[deg]43.34[min] W. long.;
(137) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.31[min] W. long.;
(138) 34[deg]23.47[min] N. lat., 120[deg]24.76[min] W. long.;
(139) 34[deg]25.78[min] N. lat., 120[deg]16.82[min] W. long.;
(140) 34[deg]24.65[min] N. lat., 120[deg]04.83[min] W. long.;
(141) 34[deg]23.18[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.18[min] W. long.;
(142) 34[deg]19.20[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.64[min] W. long.;
(143) 34[deg]16.82[min] N. lat., 119[deg]35.32[min] W. long.;
(144) 34[deg]13.43[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.29[min] W. long.;
(145) 34[deg]05.39[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.13[min] W. long.;
(146) 34[deg]07.98[min] N. lat., 119[deg]13.43[min] W. long.;
(147) 34[deg]07.64[min] N. lat., 119[deg]13.10[min] W. long.;
(148) 34[deg]04.56[min] N. lat., 119[deg]13.73[min] W. long.;
(149) 34[deg]03.90[min] N. lat., 119[deg]12.66[min] W. long.;
(150) 34[deg]03.66[min] N. lat., 119[deg]06.82[min] W. long.;
(151) 34[deg]04.58[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.91[min] W. long.;
(152) 34[deg]01.28[min] N. lat., 119[deg]00.21[min] W. long.;
(153) 34[deg]00.19[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.14[min] W. long.;
(154) 33[deg]59.66[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.10[min] W. long.;
(155) 33[deg]59.54[min] N. lat., 119[deg]00.88[min] W. long.;
(156) 34[deg]00.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.03[min] W. long.;
(157) 33[deg]59.11[min] N. lat., 118[deg]47.52[min] W. long.;
(158) 33[deg]59.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.33[min] W. long.;
(159) 33[deg]55.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.86[min] W. long.;
(160) 33[deg]53.56[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.75[min] W. long.;
(161) 33[deg]51.22[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.14[min] W. long.;
(162) 33[deg]50.48[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.16[min] W. long.;
(163) 33[deg]51.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.71[min] W. long.;
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(164) 33[deg]50.09[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.88[min] W. long.;
(165) 33[deg]49.95[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.38[min] W. long.;
(166) 33[deg]50.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.17[min] W. long.;
(167) 33[deg]49.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.25[min] W. long.;
(168) 33[deg]48.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.87[min] W. long.;
(169) 33[deg]47.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.66[min] W. long.;
(170) 33[deg]44.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(171) 33[deg]41.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.28[min] W. long.;
(172) 33[deg]38.18[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.69[min] W. long.;
(173) 33[deg]37.50[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.71[min] W. long.;
(174) 33[deg]35.98[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.54[min] W. long.;
(175) 33[deg]34.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]11.22[min] W. long.;
(176) 33[deg]34.29[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.35[min] W. long.;
(177) 33[deg]35.53[min] N. lat., 118[deg]06.66[min] W. long.;
(178) 33[deg]35.93[min] N. lat., 118[deg]04.78[min] W. long.;
(179) 33[deg]34.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.91[min] W. long.;
(180) 33[deg]33.84[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.77[min] W. long.;
(181) 33[deg]35.33[min] N. lat., 117[deg]55.89[min] W. long.;
(182) 33[deg]35.05[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.72[min] W. long.;
(183) 33[deg]31.32[min] N. lat., 117[deg]48.01[min] W. long.;
(184) 33[deg]27.99[min] N. lat., 117[deg]45.19[min] W. long.;
(185) 33[deg]26.93[min] N. lat., 117[deg]44.24[min] W. long.;
(186) 33[deg]25.46[min] N. lat., 117[deg]42.06[min] W. long.;
(187) 33[deg]18.45[min] N. lat., 117[deg]35.73[min] W. long.;
(188) 33[deg]10.29[min] N. lat., 117[deg]25.68[min] W. long.;
(189) 33[deg]07.47[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.62[min] W. long.;
(190) 33[deg]04.47[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.24[min] W. long.;
(191) 32[deg]59.89[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.11[min] W. long.;
(192) 32[deg]57.41[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.64[min] W. long.;
(193) 32[deg]55.35[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.65[min] W. long.;
(194) 32[deg]54.43[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.93[min] W. long.;
(195) 32[deg]52.34[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.73[min] W. long.;
(196) 32[deg]52.64[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.76[min] W. long.;
(197) 32[deg]52.24[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.36[min] W. long.;
(198) 32[deg]47.06[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.92[min] W. long.;
(199) 32[deg]41.93[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.68[min] W. long.; and
(200) 32[deg]33.59[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.89[min] W. long.
(b) The 50-fm (91-m) depth contour around the Swiftsure Bank and
along the U.S. border with Canada is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]30.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.12[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]28.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.30[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]29.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.63[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]30.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.73[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 48[deg]30.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.12[min]
W. long.
(c) The 50 fm (91 m) depth contour around the northern Channel
Islands off the state of California is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]08.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.78[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]07.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]30.99[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]08.68[min] N. lat., 120[deg]26.61[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]05.85[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.13[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]05.57[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.35[min] W. long.;
(6) 34[deg]07.08[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.43[min] W. long.;
(7) 34[deg]04.49[min] N. lat., 119[deg]35.55[min] W. long.;
(8) 34[deg]04.73[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.77[min] W. long.;
(9) 34[deg]02.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]19.18[min] W. long.;
(10) 34[deg]01.03[min] N. lat., 119[deg]19.50[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]59.45[min] N. lat., 119[deg]22.38[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]58.68[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.36[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]56.43[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.13[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]56.04[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.20[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]57.32[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.96[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]59.32[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.59[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]57.52[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.19[min] W. long.;
(18) 33[deg]56.26[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.29[min] W. long.;
(19) 33[deg]54.30[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.83[min] W. long.;
(20) 33[deg]50.97[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.03[min] W. long.;
(21) 33[deg]50.03[min] N. lat., 120[deg]03.00[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]51.14[min] N. lat., 120[deg]03.65[min] W. long.;
(23) 33[deg]54.49[min] N. lat., 120[deg]12.85[min] W. long.;
(24) 33[deg]58.48[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.50[min] W. long.;
(25) 34[deg]00.71[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.21[min] W. long.;
(26) 34[deg]03.60[min] N. lat., 120[deg]30.60[min] W. long.;
(27) 34[deg]06.96[min] N. lat., 120[deg]34.22[min] W. long.;
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(28) 34[deg]08.01[min] N. lat., 120[deg]35.24[min] W. long.; and
(29) 34[deg]08.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.78[min] W. long.
(d) The 50 fm (91 m) depth contour around San Clemente Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]03.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.98[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]02.56[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.12[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]55.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.87[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]55.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.69[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]49.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.99[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]48.55[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.24[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]47.92[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.45[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]45.25[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.59[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]50.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.80[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]55.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.83[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]00.45[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.88[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]03.27[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.56[min] W. long.; and
(13) 33[deg]03.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.98[min] W. long.
(e) The 50 fm (91 m) depth contour around Santa Catalina Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]28.01[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.42[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]29.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.33[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]28.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.16[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]28.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.22[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]26.66[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.48[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]25.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.83[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]22.61[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.18[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]20.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.35[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]17.58[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.42[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]17.05[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.72[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]17.87[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.47[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]18.63[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.16[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]20.17[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.69[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]20.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.82[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]23.19[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.78[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]24.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.22[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]25.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.11[min] W. long.; and
(18) 33[deg]28.01[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.42[min] W. long.
(f) The 60-fm (110-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]26.70[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.43[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]23.76[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.77[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]23.01[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.48[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]22.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.84[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]22.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.97[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]18.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.52[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]16.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.03[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]15.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.79[min] W. long.;
(9) 48[deg]13.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.45[min] W. long.;
(10) 48[deg]10.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.56[min] W. long.;
(11) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.72[min] W. long.;
(12) 48[deg]06.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.72[min] W. long.;
(13) 48[deg]02.23[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.20[min] W. long.;
(14) 48[deg]00.87[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.37[min] W. long.;
(15) 47[deg]56.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.51[min] W. long.;
(16) 47[deg]46.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.34[min] W. long.;
(17) 47[deg]36.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.93[min] W. long.;
(18) 47[deg]32.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.45[min] W. long.;
(19) 47[deg]27.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.47[min] W. long.;
(20) 47[deg]21.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.29[min] W. long.;
(21) 47[deg]17.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.12[min] W. long.;
(22) 47[deg]08.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.10[min] W. long.;
(23) 47[deg]03.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.61[min] W. long.;
(24) 46[deg]49.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.80[min] W. long.;
(25) 46[deg]42.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.20[min] W. long.;
(26) 46[deg]39.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.59[min] W. long.;
(27) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.70[min] W. long.;
(28) 46[deg]32.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.34[min] W. long.;
(29) 46[deg]23.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.41[min] W. long.;
(30) 46[deg]20.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.24[min] W. long.;
(31) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.10[min] W. long.;
(32) 46[deg]15.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.80[min] W. long.;
(33) 46[deg]11.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.96[min] W. long.;
(34) 46[deg]02.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.84[min] W. long.;
(35) 45[deg]59.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.52[min] W. long.;
(36) 45[deg]50.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.83[min] W. long.;
(37) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.58[min] W. long.;
(38) 45[deg]45.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.54[min] W. long.;
(39) 45[deg]38.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.92[min] W. long.;
(40) 45[deg]30.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.94[min] W. long.;
(41) 45[deg]21.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.12[min] W. long.;
(42) 45[deg]12.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.74[min] W. long.;
(43) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.94[min] W. long.;
(44) 44[deg]59.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.95[min] W. long.;
(45) 44[deg]51.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.15[min] W. long.;
(46) 44[deg]44.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.07[min] W. long.;
(47) 44[deg]39.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.09[min] W. long.;
(48) 44[deg]30.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.66[min] W. long.;
(49) 44[deg]26.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.87[min] W. long.;
(50) 44[deg]23.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.07[min] W. long.;
(51) 44[deg]20.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.72[min] W. long.;
(52) 44[deg]13.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.45[min] W. long.;
(53) 44[deg]10.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.78[min] W. long.;
(54) 44[deg]08.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.54[min] W. long.;
(55) 44[deg]04.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.55[min] W. long.;
(56) 43[deg]57.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.05[min] W. long.;
(57) 43[deg]50.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.85[min] W. long.;
(58) 43[deg]41.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.94[min] W. long.;
(59) 43[deg]35.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.51[min] W. long.;
(60) 43[deg]25.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.47[min] W. long.;
(61) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.26[min] W. long.;
(62) 43[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.59[min] W. long.;
(63) 43[deg]12.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.68[min] W. long.;
(64) 43[deg]08.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.10[min] W. long.;
(65) 43[deg]00.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.57[min] W. long.;
(66) 42[deg]53.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.03[min] W. long.;
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(67) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.09[min] W. long.;
(68) 42[deg]46.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.13[min] W. long.;
(69) 42[deg]41.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.46[min] W. long.;
(70) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.39[min] W. long.;
(71) 42[deg]37.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.22[min] W. long.;
(72) 42[deg]27.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.91[min] W. long.;
(73) 42[deg]23.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.29[min] W. long.;
(74) 42[deg]17.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.10[min] W. long.;
(75) 42[deg]10.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.11[min] W. long.;
(76) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.00[min] W. long.;
(77) 41[deg]54.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.50[min] W. long.;
(78) 41[deg]45.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.89[min] W. long.;
(79) 41[deg]34.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.03[min] W. long.;
(80) 41[deg]28.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.46[min] W. long.;
(81) 41[deg]15.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.90[min] W. long.;
(82) 41[deg]09.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.99[min] W. long.;
(83) 41[deg]02.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.71[min] W. long.;
(84) 40[deg]53.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.18[min] W. long.;
(85) 40[deg]49.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.02[min] W. long.;
(86) 40[deg]43.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.74[min] W. long.;
(87) 40[deg]40.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.07[min] W. long.;
(88) 40[deg]36.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.61[min] W. long.;
(89) 40[deg]34.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.39[min] W. long.;
(90) 40[deg]33.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.46[min] W. long.;
(91) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.84[min] W. long.;
(92) 40[deg]24.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.06[min] W. long.;
(93) 40[deg]23.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.28[min] W. long.;
(94) 40[deg]23.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.35[min] W. long.;
(95) 40[deg]22.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.72[min] W. long.;
(96) 40[deg]21.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.86[min] W. long.;
(97) 40[deg]21.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.70[min] W. long.;
(98) 40[deg]19.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.06[min] W. long.;
(99) 40[deg]18.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.30[min] W. long.;
(100) 40[deg]18.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.86[min] W. long.;
(101) 40[deg]15.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.37[min] W. long.;
(102) 40[deg]15.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.16[min] W. long.;
(103) 40[deg]11.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.56[min] W. long.;
(104) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.97[min] W. long.;
(105) 40[deg]09.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.81[min] W. long.;
(106) 40[deg]07.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.29[min] W. long.;
(107) 40[deg]05.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.06[min] W. long.;
(108) 40[deg]06.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.01[min] W. long.;
(109) 40[deg]00.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.45[min] W. long.;
(110) 39[deg]56.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.12[min] W. long.;
(111) 39[deg]52.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.57[min] W. long.;
(112) 39[deg]50.65[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.98[min] W. long.;
(113) 39[deg]40.16[min] N. lat., 123[deg]52.41[min] W. long.;
(114) 39[deg]30.12[min] N. lat., 123[deg]52.92[min] W. long.;
(115) 39[deg]24.53[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.16[min] W. long.;
(116) 39[deg]11.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]50.93[min] W. long.;
(117) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.14[min] W. long.;
(118) 38[deg]55.13[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.14[min] W. long.;
(119) 38[deg]28.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]22.84[min] W. long.;
(120) 38[deg]08.57[min] N. lat., 123[deg]14.74[min] W. long.;
(121) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]15.61[min] W. long.;
(122) 37[deg]56.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]21.82[min] W. long.;
(123) 37[deg]49.65[min] N. lat., 123[deg]17.48[min] W. long.;
(124) 37[deg]36.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]58.09[min] W. long.;
(125) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]40.22[min] W. long.;
(126) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]37.64[min] W. long.;
(127) 37[deg]02.08[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.49[min] W. long.;
(128) 36[deg]48.20[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.32[min] W. long.;
(129) 36[deg]51.46[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.54[min] W. long.;
(130) 36[deg]48.13[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.16[min] W. long.;
(131) 36[deg]48.84[min] N. lat., 121[deg]50.06[min] W. long.;
(132) 36[deg]45.38[min] N. lat., 121[deg]53.56[min] W. long.;
(133) 36[deg]45.13[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.06[min] W. long.;
(134) 36[deg]36.86[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.81[min] W. long.;
(135) 36[deg]32.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.90[min] W. long.;
(136) 36[deg]33.03[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.63[min] W. long.;
(137) 36[deg]31.87[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.10[min] W. long.;
(138) 36[deg]31.59[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.27[min] W. long.;
(139) 36[deg]23.26[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.70[min] W. long.;
(140) 36[deg]16.80[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.76[min] W. long.;
(141) 36[deg]14.33[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.80[min] W. long.;
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(142) 36[deg]14.67[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.41[min] W. long.;
(143) 36[deg]10.42[min] N. lat., 121[deg]42.90[min] W. long.;
(144) 36[deg]02.55[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.35[min] W. long.;
(145) 36[deg]01.09[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.41[min] W. long.;
(146) 35[deg]58.25[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.88[min] W. long.;
(147) 35[deg]40.38[min] N. lat., 121[deg]22.59[min] W. long.;
(148) 35[deg]26.31[min] N. lat., 121[deg]03.73[min] W. long.;
(149) 35[deg]01.36[min] N. lat., 120[deg]49.02[min] W. long.;
(150) 34[deg]39.52[min] N. lat., 120[deg]48.72[min] W. long.;
(151) 34[deg]31.26[min] N. lat., 120[deg]44.12[min] W. long.;
(152) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.00[min] W. long.;
(153) 34[deg]23.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.32[min] W. long.;
(154) 34[deg]25.65[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.20[min] W. long.;
(155) 34[deg]23.18[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.17[min] W. long.;
(156) 34[deg]18.73[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.89[min] W. long.;
(157) 34[deg]11.18[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.21[min] W. long.;
(158) 34[deg]10.01[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.84[min] W. long.;
(159) 34[deg]03.88[min] N. lat., 119[deg]12.46[min] W. long.;
(160) 34[deg]03.58[min] N. lat., 119[deg]06.71[min] W. long.;
(161) 34[deg]04.52[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.89[min] W. long.;
(162) 34[deg]01.28[min] N. lat., 119[deg]00.27[min] W. long.;
(163) 34[deg]00.20[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.18[min] W. long.;
(164) 33[deg]59.60[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.14[min] W. long.;
(165) 33[deg]59.45[min] N. lat., 119[deg]00.87[min] W. long.;
(166) 34[deg]00.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.07[min] W. long.;
(167) 33[deg]59.05[min] N. lat., 118[deg]47.34[min] W. long.;
(168) 33[deg]58.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.24[min] W. long.;
(169) 33[deg]55.05[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.85[min] W. long.;
(170) 33[deg]53.63[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.88[min] W. long.;
(171) 33[deg]51.22[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.13[min] W. long.;
(172) 33[deg]50.19[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.19[min] W. long.;
(173) 33[deg]51.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.12[min] W. long.;
(174) 33[deg]49.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.04[min] W. long.;
(175) 33[deg]49.95[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.38[min] W. long.;
(176) 33[deg]50.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.16[min] W. long.;
(177) 33[deg]50.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.79[min] W. long.;
(178) 33[deg]48.48[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.86[min] W. long.;
(179) 33[deg]47.75[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.21[min] W. long.;
(180) 33[deg]44.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(181) 33[deg]41.77[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.32[min] W. long.;
(182) 33[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.69[min] W. long.;
(183) 33[deg]37.48[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.72[min] W. long.;
(184) 33[deg]35.80[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.65[min] W. long.;
(185) 33[deg]33.92[min] N. lat., 118[deg]11.36[min] W. long.;
(186) 33[deg]34.09[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.15[min] W. long.;
(187) 33[deg]35.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]05.01[min] W. long.;
(188) 33[deg]33.75[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.82[min] W. long.;
(189) 33[deg]35.25[min] N. lat., 117[deg]55.89[min] W. long.;
(190) 33[deg]35.03[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.80[min] W. long.;
(191) 33[deg]31.37[min] N. lat., 117[deg]48.15[min] W. long.;
(192) 33[deg]27.49[min] N. lat., 117[deg]44.85[min] W. long.;
(193) 33[deg]16.63[min] N. lat., 117[deg]34.01[min] W. long.;
(194) 33[deg]07.21[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.96[min] W. long.;
(195) 33[deg]03.35[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.22[min] W. long.;
(196) 33[deg]02.14[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.26[min] W. long.;
(197) 32[deg]59.87[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.16[min] W. long.;
(198) 32[deg]57.39[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.72[min] W. long.;
(199) 32[deg]55.31[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.80[min] W. long.;
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(200) 32[deg]54.38[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.09[min] W. long.;
(201) 32[deg]52.81[min] N. lat., 117[deg]16.94[min] W. long.;
(202) 32[deg]52.56[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.30[min] W. long.;
(203) 32[deg]50.86[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.98[min] W. long.;
(204) 32[deg]46.96[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.69[min] W. long.;
(205) 32[deg]45.58[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.38[min] W. long.;
(206) 32[deg]44.98[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.87[min] W. long.;
(207) 32[deg]43.52[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.32[min] W. long.;
(208) 32[deg]41.52[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.12[min] W. long.;
(209) 32[deg]37.00[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.10[min] W. long.;
(210) 32[deg]34.76[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.77[min] W. long.; and
(211) 32[deg]33.70[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.46[min] W. long.
(g) The 60 fm (110 m) depth contour around the northern Channel
Islands off the State of California is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]09.83[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.61[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]07.03[min] N. lat., 120[deg]16.43[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]06.38[min] N. lat., 120[deg]04.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]07.90[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.12[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]05.07[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.33[min] W. long.;
(6) 34[deg]05.04[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.80[min] W. long.;
(7) 34[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.70[min] W. long.;
(8) 34[deg]02.27[min] N. lat., 119[deg]18.73[min] W. long.;
(9) 34[deg]00.98[min] N. lat., 119[deg]19.10[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]59.44[min] N. lat., 119[deg]21.89[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]58.70[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.22[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]57.81[min] N. lat., 119[deg]33.72[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]57.65[min] N. lat., 119[deg]35.94[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]56.14[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.09[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]55.84[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]57.22[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.09[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]59.32[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.65[min] W. long.;
(18) 33[deg]57.73[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.06[min] W. long.;
(19) 33[deg]56.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.80[min] W. long.;
(20) 33[deg]49.29[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.76[min] W. long.;
(21) 33[deg]48.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]59.72[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]49.14[min] N. lat., 120[deg]03.58[min] W. long.;
(23) 33[deg]52.95[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(24) 33[deg]56.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.00[min] W. long.;
(25) 34[deg]00.12[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.12[min] W. long.;
(26) 34[deg]08.23[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.25[min] W. long.;
(27) 34[deg]08.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]34.58[min] W. long.; and
(28) 34[deg]09.83[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.61[min] W. long.
(h) The 60 fm (110 m) depth contour around San Clemente Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]04.44[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.61[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]02.56[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.12[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]55.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.87[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]55.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.69[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]49.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.88[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]48.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.89[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]47.60[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.00[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]44.59[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.52[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]49.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.52[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]53.62[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.94[min] W. long.;
(11) 32[deg]55.63[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.82[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]00.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.42[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]03.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.81[min] W. long.; and
(14) 33[deg]04.44[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.61[min] W. long.
(i) The 60 fm (110 m) depth contour around Santa Catalina Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]28.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.17[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]29.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.27[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]28.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.85[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]26.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.37[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]26.30[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.38[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]25.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.83[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]22.60[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.82[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]19.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.91[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]17.13[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.58[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]16.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.71[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]18.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.86[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]20.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.34[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]21.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.08[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]23.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.89[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]24.99[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.25[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]25.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.88[min] W. long.; and
(17) 33[deg]28.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.17[min] W. long.
(j) The 75-fm (137-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]16.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]34.90[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]14.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]29.50[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]12.08[min] N. lat., 125[deg]28.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]27.99[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]09.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]28.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]07.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]31.70[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]04.28[min] N. lat., 125[deg]29.00[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]02.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]25.70[min] W. long.;
(9) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.19[min] W. long.;
(10) 48[deg]21.70[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.56[min] W. long.;
(11) 48[deg]23.12[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.25[min] W. long.;
(12) 48[deg]21.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.59[min] W. long.;
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(13) 48[deg]23.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.30[min] W. long.;
(14) 48[deg]23.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.37[min] W. long.;
(15) 48[deg]23.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.80[min] W. long.;
(16) 48[deg]17.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.82[min] W. long.;
(17) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.54[min] W. long;
(18) 48[deg]05.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.40[min] W. long.;
(19) 48[deg]04.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(20) 48[deg]04.70[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.08[min] W. long.;
(21) 48[deg]05.20[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.90[min] W. long.;
(22) 48[deg]06.25[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.40[min] W. long.;
(23) 48[deg]05.91[min] N. lat., 125[deg]08.30[min] W. long.;
(24) 48[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.80[min] W. long.;
(25) 48[deg]06.93[min] N. lat., 125[deg]11.48[min] W. long.;
(26) 48[deg]04.98[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.02[min] W. long.;
(27) 47[deg]54.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.98[min] W. long.;
(28) 47[deg]44.52[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(29) 47[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.98[min] W. long.;
(30) 47[deg]35.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.50[min] W. long.;
(31) 47[deg]22.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.40[min] W. long.;
(32) 47[deg]16.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.48[min] W. long.;
(33) 47[deg]10.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.48[min] W. long.;
(34) 47[deg]04.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.02[min] W. long.;
(35) 46[deg]57.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.50[min] W. long.;
(36) 46[deg]54.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.00[min] W. long.;
(37) 46[deg]48.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.52[min] W. long.;
(38) 46[deg]40.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.00[min] W. long.;
(39) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.20[min] W. long.;
(40) 46[deg]34.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.03[min] W. long.;
(41) 46[deg]24.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.33[min] W. long.;
(42) 46[deg]19.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.00[min] W. long.;
(43) 46[deg]18.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.26[min] W. long.;
(44) 46[deg]18.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.68[min] W. long.;
(45) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.49[min] W. long.;
(46) 46[deg]14.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.54[min] W. long.;
(47) 46[deg]11.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.74[min] W. long.;
(48) 46[deg]04.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.49[min] W. long.;
(49) 45[deg]55.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.95[min] W. long.;
(50) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.41[min] W. long.;
(51) 45[deg]44.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.95[min] W. long.;
(52) 45[deg]43.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.86[min] W. long.;
(53) 45[deg]34.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.44[min] W. long.;
(54) 45[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.23[min] W. long.;
(55) 45[deg]15.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.49[min] W. long.;
(56) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.75[min] W. long.;
(57) 44[deg]57.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.03[min] W. long.;
(58) 44[deg]43.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.88[min] W. long.;
(59) 44[deg]28.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.67[min] W. long.;
(60) 44[deg]25.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.08[min] W. long.;
(61) 44[deg]16.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.86[min] W. long.;
(62) 44[deg]13.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.08[min] W. long.;
(63) 44[deg]02.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.96[min] W. long.;
(64) 44[deg]00.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.25[min] W. long.;
(65) 43[deg]57.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.48[min] W. long.;
(66) 43[deg]56.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.45[min] W. long.;
(67) 43[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.23[min] W. long.;
(68) 44[deg]01.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.00[min] W. long.;
(69) 44[deg]02.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.62[min] W. long.;
(70) 43[deg]58.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.39[min] W. long.;
(71) 43[deg]53.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.39[min] W. long.;
(72) 43[deg]35.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.17[min] W. long.;
(73) 43[deg]21.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.07[min] W. long.;
(74) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.49[min] W. long.;
(75) 43[deg]19.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.87[min] W. long.;
(76) 43[deg]09.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.29[min] W. long.;
(77) 43[deg]07.11[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.66[min] W. long.;
(78) 42[deg]56.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.28[min] W. long.;
(79) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.30[min] W. long.;
(80) 42[deg]45.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.50[min] W. long.;
(81) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.46[min] W. long.;
(82) 42[deg]39.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.11[min] W. long.;
(83) 42[deg]32.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.13[min] W. long.;
(84) 42[deg]32.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.04[min] W. long.;
(85) 42[deg]26.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.30[min] W. long.;
(86) 42[deg]24.11[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.16[min] W. long.;
(87) 42[deg]21.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.46[min] W. long.;
(88) 42[deg]14.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.30[min] W. long.;
(89) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.29[min] W. long.;
(90) 42[deg]09.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.04[min] W. long.;
(91) 42[deg]01.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.71[min] W. long.;
(92) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.02[min] W. long.;
(93) 41[deg]46.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.60[min] W. long.;
(94) 41[deg]29.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.04[min] W. long.;
(95) 41[deg]09.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.75[min] W. long.;
(96) 40[deg]50.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.80[min] W. long.;
(97) 40[deg]43.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.30[min] W. long.;
(98) 40[deg]40.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.86[min] W. long.;
(99) 40[deg]37.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.68[min] W. long.;
(100) 40[deg]34.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.65[min] W. long.;
(101) 40[deg]34.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.61[min] W. long.;
(102) 40[deg]31.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.13[min] W. long.;
(103) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.50[min] W. long.;
(104) 40[deg]25.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.77[min] W. long.;
(105) 40[deg]23.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.49[min] W. long.;
(106) 40[deg]23.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.35[min] W. long.;
(107) 40[deg]22.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.76[min] W. long.;
(108) 40[deg]21.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.86[min] W. long.;
(109) 40[deg]21.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.63[min] W. long.;
(110) 40[deg]19.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.15[min] W. long.;
(111) 40[deg]18.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.38[min] W. long.;
(112) 40[deg]18.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.94[min] W. long.;
(113) 40[deg]15.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.75[min] W. long.;
(114) 40[deg]16.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.48[min] W. long.;
(115) 40[deg]15.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.69[min] W. long.;
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(116) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.28[min] W. long.;
(117) 40[deg]08.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.99[min] W. long.;
(118) 40[deg]09.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.77[min] W. long.;
(119) 40[deg]06.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.49[min] W. long.;
(120) 40[deg]03.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.60[min] W. long.;
(121) 40[deg]06.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.23[min] W. long.;
(122) 40[deg]00.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.57[min] W. long.;
(123) 40[deg]00.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.84[min] W. long.;
(124) 39[deg]57.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.53[min] W. long.;
(125) 39[deg]55.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.67[min] W. long.;
(126) 39[deg]52.21[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.54[min] W. long.;
(127) 39[deg]48.07[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.48[min] W. long.;
(128) 39[deg]41.60[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.12[min] W. long.;
(129) 39[deg]30.39[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.03[min] W. long.;
(130) 39[deg]29.48[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.12[min] W. long.;
(131) 39[deg]13.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]54.65[min] W. long.;
(132) 39[deg]05.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.38[min] W. long.;
(133) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]54.50[min] W. long.;
(134) 38[deg]55.90[min] N. lat., 123[deg]54.35[min] W. long.;
(135) 38[deg]48.59[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.61[min] W. long.;
(136) 38[deg]28.82[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.44[min] W. long.;
(137) 38[deg]09.70[min] N. lat., 123[deg]18.66[min] W. long.;
(138) 38[deg]01.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]19.22[min] W. long.;
(139) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]22.19[min] W. long.;
(140) 37[deg]57.70[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.98[min] W. long.;
(141) 37[deg]56.73[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.22[min] W. long.;
(142) 37[deg]55.59[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.62[min] W. long.;
(143) 37[deg]52.79[min] N. lat., 123[deg]23.85[min] W. long.;
(144) 37[deg]49.13[min] N. lat., 123[deg]18.83[min] W. long.;
(145) 37[deg]46.01[min] N. lat., 123[deg]12.28[min] W. long.;
(146) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.33[min] W. long.;
(147) 37[deg]28.20[min] N. lat., 122[deg]54.92[min] W. long.;
(148) 37[deg]27.34[min] N. lat., 122[deg]52.91[min] W. long.;
(149) 37[deg]26.45[min] N. lat., 122[deg]52.95[min] W. long.;
(150) 37[deg]26.06[min] N. lat., 122[deg]51.17[min] W. long.;
(151) 37[deg]23.07[min] N. lat., 122[deg]51.34[min] W. long.;
(152) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]43.89[min] W. long.;
(153) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]41.06[min] W. long.;
(154) 37[deg]04.12[min] N. lat., 122[deg]38.94[min] W. long.;
(155) 37[deg]00.64[min] N. lat., 122[deg]33.26[min] W. long.;
(156) 36[deg]59.15[min] N. lat., 122[deg]27.84[min] W. long.;
(157) 37[deg]1.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]24.41[min] W. long.;
(158) 36[deg]58.75[min] N. lat., 122[deg]23.81[min] W. long.;
(159) 36[deg]59.17[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.44[min] W. long.;
(160) 36[deg]57.51[min] N. lat., 122[deg]20.69[min] W. long.;
(161) 36[deg]51.46[min] N. lat., 122[deg]10.01[min] W. long.;
(162) 36[deg]48.43[min] N. lat., 122[deg]06.47[min] W. long.;
(163) 36[deg]48.66[min] N. lat., 122[deg]04.99[min] W. long.;
(164) 36[deg]47.75[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.33[min] W. long.;
(165) 36[deg]51.23[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.79[min] W. long.;
(166) 36[deg]49.72[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.87[min] W. long.;
(167) 36[deg]48.84[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.68[min] W. long.;
(168) 36[deg]47.89[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.53[min] W. long.;
(169) 36[deg]48.66[min] N. lat., 121[deg]50.49[min] W. long.;
(170) 36[deg]45.56[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.11[min] W. long.;
(171) 36[deg]45.30[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.62[min] W. long.;
(172) 36[deg]38.54[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.13[min] W. long.;
(173) 36[deg]35.76[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.87[min] W. long.;
(174) 36[deg]32.58[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.12[min] W. long.;
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(175) 36[deg]32.95[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.62[min] W. long.;
(176) 36[deg]31.96[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.27[min] W. long.;
(177) 36[deg]31.74[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.24[min] W. long.;
(178) 36[deg]30.57[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.66[min] W. long.;
(179) 36[deg]27.80[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.30[min] W. long.;
(180) 36[deg]26.52[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.09[min] W. long.;
(181) 36[deg]23.65[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.94[min] W. long.;
(182) 36[deg]20.93[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.28[min] W. long.;
(183) 36[deg]17.49[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.08[min] W. long.;
(184) 36[deg]14.21[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.80[min] W. long.;
(185) 36[deg]14.53[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.99[min] W. long.;
(186) 36[deg]10.42[min] N. lat., 121[deg]42.90[min] W. long.;
(187) 36[deg]02.55[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.35[min] W. long.;
(188) 36[deg]01.04[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.47[min] W. long.;
(189) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.40[min] W. long.;
(190) 35[deg]58.25[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.88[min] W. long.;
(191) 35[deg]39.35[min] N. lat., 121[deg]22.63[min] W. long.;
(192) 35[deg]25.09[min] N. lat., 121[deg]03.02[min] W. long.;
(193) 35[deg]10.84[min] N. lat., 120[deg]55.90[min] W. long.;
(194) 35[deg]04.35[min] N. lat., 120[deg]51.62[min] W. long.;
(195) 34[deg]55.25[min] N. lat., 120[deg]49.36[min] W. long.;
(196) 34[deg]47.95[min] N. lat., 120[deg]50.76[min] W. long.;
(197) 34[deg]39.27[min] N. lat., 120[deg]49.16[min] W. long.;
(198) 34[deg]31.05[min] N. lat., 120[deg]44.71[min] W. long.;
(199) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.54[min] W. long.;
(200) 34[deg]22.60[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.41[min] W. long.;
(201) 34[deg]25.45[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.41[min] W. long.;
(202) 34[deg]22.94[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.40[min] W. long.;
(203) 34[deg]18.37[min] N. lat., 119[deg]42.01[min] W. long.;
(204) 34[deg]11.22[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.47[min] W. long.;
(205) 34[deg]09.58[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.94[min] W. long.;
(206) 34[deg]03.89[min] N. lat., 119[deg]12.47[min] W. long.;
(207) 34[deg]03.57[min] N. lat., 119[deg]06.72[min] W. long.;
(208) 34[deg]04.53[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.90[min] W. long.;
(209) 34[deg]02.84[min] N. lat., 119[deg]02.37[min] W. long.;
(210) 34[deg]01.30[min] N. lat., 119[deg]00.26[min] W. long.;
(211) 34[deg]00.22[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.20[min] W. long.;
(212) 33[deg]59.56[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.36[min] W. long.;
(213) 33[deg]59.35[min] N. lat., 119[deg]00.92[min] W. long.;
(214) 34[deg]00.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.08[min] W. long.;
(215) 33[deg]59.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]47.34[min] W. long.;
(216) 33[deg]58.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.45[min] W. long.;
(217) 33[deg]55.24[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.42[min] W. long.;
(218) 33[deg]53.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.01[min] W. long.;
(219) 33[deg]51.19[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.50[min] W. long.;
(220) 33[deg]49.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.31[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]49.61[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.07[min] W. long.;
(222) 33[deg]49.77[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.34[min] W. long.;
(223) 33[deg]50.36[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.84[min] W. long.;
(224) 33[deg]49.92[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.05[min] W. long.;
(225) 33[deg]48.70[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.70[min] W. long.;
(226) 33[deg]47.72[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.48[min] W. long.;
(227) 33[deg]44.11[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(228) 33[deg]41.62[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.31[min] W. long.;
(229) 33[deg]38.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.85[min] W. long.;
(230) 33[deg]37.53[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.82[min] W. long.;
(231) 33[deg]35.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.75[min] W. long.;
(232) 33[deg]33.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]11.37[min] W. long.;
(233) 33[deg]33.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]07.94[min] W. long.;
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(234) 33[deg]35.59[min] N. lat., 118[deg]05.05[min] W. long.;
(235) 33[deg]33.67[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.98[min] W. long.;
(236) 33[deg]34.98[min] N. lat., 117[deg]55.66[min] W. long.;
(237) 33[deg]34.84[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.83[min] W. long.;
(238) 33[deg]31.43[min] N. lat., 117[deg]48.76[min] W. long.;
(239) 33[deg]16.61[min] N. lat., 117[deg]34.49[min] W. long.;
(240) 33[deg]07.43[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.40[min] W. long.;
(241) 33[deg]02.93[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.12[min] W. long.;
(242) 33[deg]02.09[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.28[min] W. long.;
(243) 32[deg]59.91[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.28[min] W. long.;
(244) 32[deg]57.27[min] N. lat., 117[deg]18.82[min] W. long.;
(245) 32[deg]56.17[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.43[min] W. long.;
(246) 32[deg]55.22[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.09[min] W. long.;
(2475) 32[deg]54.30[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.13[min] W. long.;
(248) 32[deg]52.89[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.03[min] W. long.;
(249) 32[deg]52.61[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.50[min] W. long.;
(250) 32[deg]50.85[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.14[min] W. long.;
(251) 32[deg]47.11[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.95[min] W. long.;
(252) 32[deg]45.66[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.60[min] W. long.;
(253) 32[deg]42.99[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.70[min] W. long.;
(254) 32[deg]40.72[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.23[min] W. long.;
(255) 32[deg]38.11[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.59[min] W. long.; and
(256) 32[deg]33.83[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.18[min] W. long.
(k) The 75 fm (137 m) depth contour around the northern Channel
Islands off the state of California is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]10.82[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.26[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]11.78[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.12[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]08.65[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.46[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]07.01[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.46[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]06.56[min] N. lat., 120[deg]04.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 34[deg]08.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.01[min] W. long.;
(7) 34[deg]05.18[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.94[min] W. long.;
(8) 34[deg]05.22[min] N. lat., 119[deg]35.52[min] W. long.;
(9) 34[deg]05.12[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.74[min] W. long.;
(10) 34[deg]04.32[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.32[min] W. long.;
(11) 34[deg]02.32[min] N. lat., 119[deg]18.46[min] W. long.;
(12) 34[deg]00.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]18.95[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]59.40[min] N. lat., 119[deg]21.74[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]58.70[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.21[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]56.12[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.10[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]55.74[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]56.91[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.04[min] W. long.;
(18) 33[deg]59.06[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.38[min] W. long.;
(19) 33[deg]57.82[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.99[min] W. long.;
(20) 33[deg]56.58[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.75[min] W. long.;
(21) 33[deg]54.43[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.07[min] W. long.;
(22) 33[deg]52.67[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.78[min] W. long.;
(23) 33[deg]48.33[min] N. lat., 119[deg]55.09[min] W. long.;
(24) 33[deg]47.28[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.30[min] W. long.;
(25) 33[deg]47.36[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.39[min] W. long.;
(26) 33[deg]49.16[min] N. lat., 120[deg]05.06[min] W. long.;
(27) 33[deg]52.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]08.15[min] W. long.;
(28) 33[deg]58.11[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.59[min] W. long.;
(29) 34[deg]02.15[min] N. lat., 120[deg]32.70[min] W. long.;
(30) 34[deg]08.86[min] N. lat., 120[deg]37.12[min] W. long.; and
(31) 34[deg]10.82[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.26[min] W. long.
(l) The 75 fm (137 m) depth contour around San Clemente Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]04.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.54[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]02.56[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.12[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]55.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.87[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]55.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.69[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]49.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.88[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]48.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.89[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]47.41[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.98[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]44.39[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.49[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]47.93[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.90[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]49.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.52[min] W. long.;
(11) 32[deg]53.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.09[min] W. long.;
(12) 32[deg]55.42[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.17[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]00.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.56[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]03.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.16[min] W. long.; and
(15) 33[deg]04.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.54[min] W. long.
(m) The 75 fm (137 m) depth contour around Santa Catalina Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]28.17[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.16[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]29.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.23[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]28.85[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.85[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]26.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.37[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]26.33[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.37[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]25.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.83[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]22.47[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.53[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]19.51[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.82[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]17.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.38[min] W. long.;
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(10) 33[deg]16.58[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.61[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]18.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.86[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]20.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.35[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]21.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.09[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]23.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.99[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]24.96[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.21[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]25.67[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.88[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]27.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.90[min] W. long.; and
(18) 33[deg]28.17[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.16[min] W. long.
[69 FR 77051, Dec. 23, 2004, as amended at 71 FR 8500, Feb. 17, 2006; 71
FR 78672, Dec. 29, 2006; 74 FR 9898, Mar. 6, 2009. Redesignated at 75 FR
60995, Oct. 1, 2010; 76 FR 27530, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 54714, Sept. 2,
2011]
Sec. 660.73 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 100 fm (183 m)
through 150 fm (274 m) depth contours.
Boundaries for RCAs are defined by straight lines connecting a
series of latitude/longitude coordinates. This section provides
coordinates for the 100 fm (183 m) through 150 fm (274 m) depth
contours.
(a) The 100-fm (183-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]14.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]40.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]09.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]40.50[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]08.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]38.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]05.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.25[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]02.60[min] N. lat., 125[deg]34.70[min] W. long.;
(8) 47[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]34.00[min] W. long.;
(9) 47[deg]57.26[min] N. lat., 125[deg]29.82[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]59.87[min] N. lat., 125[deg]25.81[min] W. long.;
(11) 48[deg]01.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.53[min] W. long.;
(12) 48[deg]02.08[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.98[min] W. long.;
(13) 48[deg]02.97[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.89[min] W. long.;
(14) 48[deg]04.47[min] N. lat., 125[deg]21.75[min] W. long.;
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(258) 36[deg]26.22[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.35[min] W. long.;
(259) 36[deg]21.20[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.72[min] W. long.;
(260) 36[deg]20.47[min] N. lat., 122[deg]02.92[min] W. long.;
(261) 36[deg]18.46[min] N. lat., 122[deg]04.51[min] W. long.;
(262) 36[deg]15.92[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.33[min] W. long.;
(263) 36[deg]13.76[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.27[min] W. long.;
(264) 36[deg]14.43[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.43[min] W. long.;
(265) 36[deg]10.24[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.08[min] W. long.;
(266) 36[deg]07.66[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.91[min] W. long.;
(267) 36[deg]02.49[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.51[min] W. long.;
(268) 36[deg]01.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.63[min] W. long.;
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(269) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.41[min] W. long.;
(270) 35[deg]57.84[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.81[min] W. long.;
(271) 35[deg]50.36[min] N. lat., 121[deg]29.32[min] W. long.;
(272) 35[deg]39.03[min] N. lat., 121[deg]22.86[min] W. long.;
(273) 35[deg]24.30[min] N. lat., 121[deg]02.56[min] W. long.;
(274) 35[deg]16.53[min] N. lat., 121[deg]00.39[min] W. long.;
(275) 35[deg]04.82[min] N. lat., 120[deg]53.96[min] W. long.;
(276) 34[deg]52.51[min] N. lat., 120[deg]51.62[min] W. long.;
(277) 34[deg]43.36[min] N. lat., 120[deg]52.12[min] W. long.;
(278) 34[deg]37.64[min] N. lat., 120[deg]49.99[min] W. long.;
(279) 34[deg]30.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]45.02[min] W. long.;
(280) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]39.00[min] W. long.;
(281) 34[deg]21.90[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(282) 34[deg]24.86[min] N. lat., 120[deg]16.81[min] W. long.;
(283) 34[deg]22.80[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.06[min] W. long.;
(284) 34[deg]18.59[min] N. lat., 119[deg]44.84[min] W. long.;
(285) 34[deg]15.04[min] N. lat., 119[deg]40.34[min] W. long.;
(286) 34[deg]14.40[min] N. lat., 119[deg]45.39[min] W. long.;
(287) 34[deg]12.32[min] N. lat., 119[deg]42.41[min] W. long.;
(288) 34[deg]09.71[min] N. lat., 119[deg]28.85[min] W. long.;
(289) 34[deg]04.70[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.38[min] W. long.;
(2902) 34[deg]03.33[min] N. lat., 119[deg]12.93[min] W. long.;
(291) 34[deg]02.72[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.01[min] W. long.;
(292) 34[deg]03.90[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.64[min] W. long.;
(293) 34[deg]01.80[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.23[min] W. long.;
(294) 33[deg]59.32[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.50[min] W. long.;
(295) 33[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.55[min] W. long.;
(296) 33[deg]59.51[min] N. lat., 118[deg]57.25[min] W. long.;
(297) 33[deg]58.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]52.47[min] W. long.;
(298) 33[deg]58.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.86[min] W. long.;
(299) 33[deg]55.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.25[min] W. long.;
(300) 33[deg]54.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.68[min] W. long.;
(301) 33[deg]51.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.66[min] W. long.;
(302) 33[deg]39.77[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.41[min] W. long.;
(303) 33[deg]35.50[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.85[min] W. long.;
(304) 33[deg]32.68[min] N. lat., 118[deg]09.82[min] W. long.;
(305) 33[deg]34.09[min] N. lat., 117[deg]54.06[min] W. long.;
(306) 33[deg]31.60[min] N. lat., 117[deg]49.28[min] W. long.;
(307) 33[deg]16.07[min] N. lat., 117[deg]34.74[min] W. long.;
(308) 33[deg]07.06[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.71[min] W. long.;
(309) 32[deg]59.28[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.69[min] W. long.;
(310) 32[deg]55.36[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.54[min] W. long.;
(311) 32[deg]53.35[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.05[min] W. long.;
(312) 32[deg]53.36[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.97[min] W. long.;
(313) 32[deg]46.39[min] N. lat., 117[deg]23.45[min] W. long.;
(314) 32[deg]42.79[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.16[min] W. long.; and
(315) 32[deg]34.22[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.20[min] W. long.
(b) The 100 fm (183 m) depth contour around San Clemente Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]04.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.98[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]02.67[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.06[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]55.80[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.92[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]49.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.88[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]48.01[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.49[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]47.53[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.76[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]44.03[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.70[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]49.75[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.10[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]53.36[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.23[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]55.17[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.64[min] W. long.;
(11) 32[deg]55.13[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.31[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]00.22[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.68[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]03.13[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.59[min] W. long.; and
(14) 33[deg]04.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.98[min] W. long.
(c) The 100 fm (183 m) depth contour around Santa Catalina Island
off the state of California is defined by
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straight lines connecting all of the following points in the order
stated:
(1) 33[deg]28.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.38[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]29.60[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.11[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]29.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.81[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]26.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.57[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]25.68[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]22.67[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.41[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]19.72[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.25[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]17.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]14.96[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]16.09[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.46[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]18.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.95[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]19.84[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.16[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.83[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]21.91[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.98[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]23.05[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.11[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]24.87[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.45[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]25.30[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.32[min] W. long.; and
(17) 33[deg]28.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.38[min] W. long.
(d) The 125-fm (229-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.13[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]13.05[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.43[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]08.62[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.68[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]07.42[min] N. lat., 125[deg]42.38[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]04.20[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.57[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]02.79[min] N. lat., 125[deg]35.55[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]00.48[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.84[min] W. long.;
(8) 47[deg]54.90[min] N. lat., 125[deg]34.79[min] W. long.;
(9) 47[deg]58.37[min] N. lat., 125[deg]26.58[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]59.84[min] N. lat., 125[deg]25.20[min] W. long.;
(11) 48[deg]01.85[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.12[min] W. long.;
(12) 48[deg]02.13[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.80[min] W. long.;
(13) 48[deg]03.31[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.46[min] W. long.;
(14) 48[deg]06.83[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.73[min] W. long.;
(15) 48[deg]10.08[min] N. lat., 125[deg]15.56[min] W. long.;
(16) 48[deg]11.24[min] N. lat., 125[deg]13.72[min] W. long.;
(17) 48[deg]12.41[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.48[min] W. long.;
(18) 48[deg]13.01[min] N. lat., 125[deg]13.77[min] W. long.;
(19) 48[deg]13.59[min] N. lat., 125[deg]12.83[min] W. long.;
(20) 48[deg]12.22[min] N. lat., 125[deg]12.28[min] W. long.;
(21) 48[deg]11.15[min] N. lat., 125[deg]12.26[min] W. long.;
(22) 48[deg]10.18[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.44[min] W. long.;
(23) 48[deg]10.18[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.32[min] W. long.;
(24) 48[deg]15.39[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.83[min] W. long.;
(25) 48[deg]18.32[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.00[min] W. long.;
(26) 48[deg]21.67[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.86[min] W. long.;
(27) 48[deg]25.70[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.10[min] W. long.;
(28) 48[deg]26.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.65[min] W. long.;
(29) 48[deg]24.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.48[min] W. long.;
(30) 48[deg]23.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.12[min] W. long.;
(31) 48[deg]21.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.30[min] W. long.;
(32) 48[deg]20.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.74[min] W. long.;
(33) 48[deg]19.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.09[min] W. long.;
(34) 48[deg]22.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.78[min] W. long.;
(35) 48[deg]22.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.35[min] W. long.;
(36) 48[deg]22.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.96[min] W. long.;
(37) 48[deg]21.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.60[min] W. long.;
(38) 48[deg]18.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.85[min] W. long.;
(39) 48[deg]15.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.16[min] W. long.;
(40) 48[deg]11.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.53[min] W. long.;
(41) 48[deg]06.25[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.06[min] W. long.;
(42) 48[deg]04.70[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.80[min] W. long.;
(43) 48[deg]04.93[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.92[min] W. long.;
(44) 48[deg]06.44[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.50[min] W. long.;
(45) 48[deg]07.34[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.35[min] W. long.;
(46) 48[deg]07.62[min] N. lat., 125[deg]11.37[min] W. long.;
(47) 48[deg]03.71[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.63[min] W. long.;
(48) 48[deg]01.35[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.66[min] W. long.;
(49) 48[deg]00.05[min] N. lat., 125[deg]19.66[min] W. long.;
(50) 47[deg]59.51[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.90[min] W. long.;
(51) 47[deg]58.29[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.64[min] W. long.;
(52) 47[deg]54.67[min] N. lat., 125[deg]13.20[min] W. long.;
(53) 47[deg]53.15[min] N. lat., 125[deg]12.53[min] W. long.;
(54) 47[deg]48.46[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.72[min] W. long.;
(55) 47[deg]46.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.00[min] W. long.;
(56) 47[deg]44.60[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.49[min] W. long.;
(57) 47[deg]42.90[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.72[min] W. long.;
(58) 47[deg]40.71[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.68[min] W. long.;
(59) 47[deg]39.02[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.63[min] W. long.;
(60) 47[deg]34.86[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.11[min] W. long.;
(61) 47[deg]31.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.11[min] W. long.;
(62) 47[deg]29.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.71[min] W. long.;
(63) 47[deg]29.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.23[min] W. long.;
(64) 47[deg]28.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.34[min] W. long.;
(65) 47[deg]25.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.20[min] W. long.;
(66) 47[deg]23.92[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.15[min] W. long.;
(67) 47[deg]18.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.74[min] W. long.;
(68) 47[deg]18.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.51[min] W. long.;
(69) 47[deg]18.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.58[min] W. long.;
(70) 47[deg]17.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.45[min] W. long.;
(71) 47[deg]16.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.92[min] W. long.;
(72) 47[deg]15.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.62[min] W. long.;
(73) 47[deg]14.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.49[min] W. long.;
(74) 47[deg]11.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.19[min] W. long.;
(75) 47[deg]09.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.46[min] W. long.;
(76) 47[deg]08.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.47[min] W. long.;
(77) 47[deg]05.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.26[min] W. long.;
(78) 47[deg]03.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.84[min] W. long.;
(79) 47[deg]02.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.15[min] W. long.;
(80) 47[deg]01.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.46[min] W. long.;
(81) 46[deg]58.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.83[min] W. long.;
(82) 46[deg]57.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.78[min] W. long.;
(83) 46[deg]55.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.60[min] W. long.;
(84) 46[deg]54.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.14[min] W. long.;
(85) 46[deg]58.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.65[min] W. long.;
(86) 46[deg]54.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.79[min] W. long.;
(87) 46[deg]54.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.87[min] W. long.;
(88) 46[deg]49.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.77[min] W. long.;
(89) 46[deg]40.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.34[min] W. long.;
(90) 46[deg]39.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.21[min] W. long.;
(91) 46[deg]34.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.63[min] W. long.;
(92) 46[deg]33.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.10[min] W. long.;
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(93) 46[deg]25.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.57[min] W. long.;
(94) 46[deg]21.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.36[min] W. long.;
(95) 46[deg]20.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.15[min] W. long.;
(96) 46[deg]19.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.21[min] W. long.;
(97) 46[deg]17.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.10[min] W. long.;
(98) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.17[min] W. long.;
(99) 46[deg]13.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.70[min] W. long.;
(100) 46[deg]12.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.04[min] W. long.;
(101) 46[deg]11.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.68[min] W. long.;
(102) 46[deg]09.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.91[min] W. long.;
(103) 46[deg]03.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.03[min] W. long.;
(104) 46[deg]01.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.06[min] W. long.;
(105) 46[deg]00.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.26[min] W. long.;
(106) 45[deg]52.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.62[min] W. long.;
(107) 45[deg]49.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.14[min] W. long.;
(108) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.92[min] W. long.;
(109) 45[deg]45.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.39[min] W. long.;
(110) 45[deg]43.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.77[min] W. long.;
(111) 45[deg]34.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.58[min] W. long.;
(112) 45[deg]19.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.34[min] W. long.;
(113) 45[deg]12.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.34[min] W. long.;
(114) 45[deg]07.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.73[min] W. long.;
(115) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.20[min] W. long.;
(116) 44[deg]59.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.91[min] W. long.;
(117) 44[deg]54.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.84[min] W. long.;
(118) 44[deg]51.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.41[min] W. long.;
(119) 44[deg]49.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.37[min] W. long.;
(120) 44[deg]47.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.43[min] W. long.;
(121) 44[deg]41.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.52[min] W. long.;
(122) 44[deg]31.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.11[min] W. long.;
(123) 44[deg]30.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.03[min] W. long.;
(124) 44[deg]27.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.13[min] W. long.;
(125) 44[deg]24.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.42[min] W. long.;
(126) 44[deg]19.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.17[min] W. long.;
(127) 44[deg]17.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.52[min] W. long.;
(128) 44[deg]13.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.45[min] W. long.;
(129) 44[deg]12.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.53[min] W. long.;
(130) 44[deg]08.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.17[min] W. long.;
(131) 44[deg]07.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.19[min] W. long.;
(132) 44[deg]04.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.31[min] W. long.;
(133) 44[deg]01.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.07[min] W. long.;
(134) 43[deg]59.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.22[min] W. long.;
(135) 43[deg]57.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.31[min] W. long.;
(136) 43[deg]55.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.41[min] W. long.;
(137) 43[deg]54.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.15[min] W. long.;
(138) 43[deg]54.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.18[min] W. long.;
(139) 43[deg]53.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.41[min] W. long.;
(140) 43[deg]53.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.45[min] W. long.;
(141) 43[deg]53.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.00[min] W. long.;
(142) 43[deg]47.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.18[min] W. long.;
(143) 43[deg]39.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.14[min] W. long.;
(144) 43[deg]32.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.26[min] W. long.;
(145) 43[deg]30.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.89[min] W. long.;
(146) 43[deg]27.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.42[min] W. long.;
(147) 43[deg]23.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.66[min] W. long.;
(148) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.18[min] W. long.;
(149) 43[deg]10.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.54[min] W. long.;
(150) 43[deg]04.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.51[min] W. long.;
(151) 43[deg]05.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.77[min] W. long.;
(152) 43[deg]03.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.86[min] W. long.;
(153) 43[deg]00.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.77[min] W. long.;
(154) 42[deg]56.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.38[min] W. long.;
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(155) 42[deg]54.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.72[min] W. long.;
(156) 42[deg]52.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.45[min] W. long.;
(157) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.03[min] W. long.;
(158) 42[deg]48.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.75[min] W. long.;
(159) 42[deg]46.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.54[min] W. long.;
(160) 42[deg]41.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.70[min] W. long.;
(161) 42[deg]39.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.45[min] W. long.;
(162) 42[deg]32.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.77[min] W. long.;
(163) 42[deg]30.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.97[min] W. long.;
(164) 42[deg]28.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.65[min] W. long.;
(165) 42[deg]21.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.41[min] W. long.;
(166) 42[deg]15.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.25[min] W. long.;
(167) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.20[min] W. long.;
(168) 42[deg]8.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.08[min] W. long.;
(169) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.46[min] W. long.;
(170) 41[deg]47.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.67[min] W. long.;
(171) 41[deg]32.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.01[min] W. long.;
(172) 41[deg]22.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.66[min] W. long.;
(173) 41[deg]13.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.88[min] W. long.;
(174) 41[deg]06.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.02[min] W. long.;
(175) 40[deg]50.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.58[min] W. long.;
(176) 40[deg]44.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.43[min] W. long.;
(177) 40[deg]40.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.75[min] W. long.;
(178) 40[deg]37.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.17[min] W. long.;
(179) 40[deg]35.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.03[min] W. long.;
(180) 40[deg]37.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.10[min] W. long.;
(181) 40[deg]35.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.58[min] W. long.;
(182) 40[deg]31.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.97[min] W. long.;
(183) 40[deg]30.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.52[min] W. long.;
(184) 40[deg]28.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.16[min] W. long.;
(185) 40[deg]24.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.39[min] W. long.;
(186) 40[deg]23.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.87[min] W. long.;
(187) 40[deg]23.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.65[min] W. long.;
(188) 40[deg]22.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.27[min] W. long.;
(189) 40[deg]21.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.18[min] W. long.;
(190) 40[deg]21.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.97[min] W. long.;
(191) 40[deg]21.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.03[min] W. long.;
(192) 40[deg]19.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.71[min] W. long.;
(193) 40[deg]18.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.26[min] W. long.;
(194) 40[deg]17.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.49[min] W. long.;
(195) 40[deg]18.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.63[min] W. long.;
(196) 40[deg]15.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.00[min] W. long.;
(197) 40[deg]17.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.01[min] W. long.;
(198) 40[deg]15.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.91[min] W. long.;
(199) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.00[min] W. long.;
(200) 40[deg]07.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.64[min] W. long.;
(201) 40[deg]08.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.24[min] W. long.;
(202) 40[deg]06.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.54[min] W. long.;
(203) 40[deg]03.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]15.30[min] W. long.;
(204) 40[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.97[min] W. long.;
(205) 40[deg]02.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.61[min] W. long.;
(206) 40[deg]03.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.12[min] W. long.;
(207) 40[deg]02.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.07[min] W. long.;
(208) 40[deg]01.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.86[min] W. long.;
(209) 39[deg]58.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.87[min] W. long.;
(210) 39[deg]56.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.70[min] W. long.;
(211) 39[deg]54.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.31[min] W. long.;
(212) 39[deg]53.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.95[min] W. long.;
(213) 39[deg]52.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.18[min] W. long.;
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(214) 39[deg]42.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.60[min] W. long.;
(215) 39[deg]34.23[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.82[min] W. long.;
(216) 39[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.44[min] W. long.;
(217) 39[deg]30.96[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.00[min] W. long.;
(218) 39[deg]32.03[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.44[min] W. long.;
(219) 39[deg]31.43[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.16[min] W. long.;
(220) 39[deg]05.56[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.24[min] W. long.;
(221) 39[deg]01.75[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.83[min] W. long.;
(222) 38[deg]59.52[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.95[min] W. long.;
(223) 38[deg]58.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.57[min] W. long.;
(224) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.57[min] W. long.;
(225) 38[deg]53.91[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.00[min] W. long.;
(226) 38[deg]42.57[min] N. lat., 123[deg]46.60[min] W. long.;
(227) 38[deg]28.72[min] N. lat., 123[deg]35.61[min] W. long.;
(228) 38[deg]28.01[min] N. lat., 123[deg]36.47[min] W. long.;
(229) 38[deg]20.94[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.26[min] W. long.;
(230) 38[deg]15.94[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.33[min] W. long.;
(231) 38[deg]10.95[min] N. lat., 123[deg]23.19[min] W. long.;
(232) 38[deg]05.52[min] N. lat., 123[deg]22.90[min] W. long.;
(233) 38[deg]08.46[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.23[min] W. long.;
(234) 38[deg]06.95[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.03[min] W. long.;
(235) 38[deg]06.34[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.80[min] W. long.;
(236) 38[deg]04.57[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.24[min] W. long.;
(237) 38[deg]02.33[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.02[min] W. long.;
(238) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.23[min] W. long.;
(239) 37[deg]58.10[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.69[min] W. long.;
(240) 37[deg]55.46[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.05[min] W. long.;
(241) 37[deg]51.51[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.86[min] W. long.;
(242) 37[deg]45.01[min] N. lat., 123[deg]12.09[min] W. long.;
(243) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]01.56[min] W. long.;
(244) 37[deg]26.62[min] N. lat., 122[deg]56.21[min] W. long.;
(245) 37[deg]14.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]49.07[min] W. long.;
(246) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]45.87[min] W. long.;
(247) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]41.97[min] W. long.;
(248) 37[deg]03.19[min] N. lat., 122[deg]38.31[min] W. long.;
(249) 37[deg]00.99[min] N. lat., 122[deg]35.51[min] W. long.;
(250) 36[deg]58.23[min] N. lat., 122[deg]27.36[min] W. long.;
(251) 37[deg]00.54[min] N. lat., 122[deg]24.74[min] W. long.;
(252) 36[deg]57.81[min] N. lat., 122[deg]24.65[min] W. long.;
(253) 36[deg]58.54[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.67[min] W. long.;
(254) 36[deg]56.52[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.70[min] W. long.;
(255) 36[deg]55.37[min] N. lat., 122[deg]18.45[min] W. long.;
(256) 36[deg]52.16[min] N. lat., 122[deg]12.17[min] W. long.;
(257) 36[deg]51.53[min] N. lat., 122[deg]10.67[min] W. long.;
(258) 36[deg]48.05[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.59[min] W. long.;
(259) 36[deg]47.35[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.27[min] W. long.;
(260) 36[deg]50.71[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.17[min] W. long.;
(261) 36[deg]48.89[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.90[min] W. long.;
(262) 36[deg]47.70[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.76[min] W. long.;
(263) 36[deg]48.37[min] N. lat., 121[deg]51.15[min] W. long.;
(264) 36[deg]45.74[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.18[min] W. long.;
(265) 36[deg]45.50[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.73[min] W. long.;
(266) 36[deg]44.02[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.55[min] W. long.;
(267) 36[deg]38.84[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.32[min] W. long.;
(268) 36[deg]35.63[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.98[min] W. long.;
(269) 36[deg]32.47[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.17[min] W. long.;
(270) 36[deg]32.52[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.62[min] W. long.;
(271) 36[deg]30.16[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.55[min] W. long.;
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(272) 36[deg]24.56[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.19[min] W. long.;
(273) 36[deg]22.19[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.30[min] W. long.;
(274) 36[deg]20.62[min] N. lat., 122[deg]02.93[min] W. long.;
(275) 36[deg]18.89[min] N. lat., 122[deg]05.18[min] W. long.;
(276) 36[deg]14.45[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.44[min] W. long.;
(277) 36[deg]13.73[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.38[min] W. long.;
(278) 36[deg]14.41[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.45[min] W. long.;
(279) 36[deg]10.25[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.08[min] W. long.;
(280) 36[deg]07.67[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.92[min] W. long.;
(281) 36[deg]02.51[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.76[min] W. long.;
(282) 36[deg]01.04[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.68[min] W. long.;
(283) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.15[min] W. long.;
(284) 35[deg]57.84[min] N. lat., 121[deg]33.10[min] W. long.;
(285) 35[deg]45.57[min] N. lat., 121[deg]27.26[min] W. long.;
(286) 35[deg]39.02[min] N. lat., 121[deg]22.86[min] W. long.;
(287) 35[deg]25.92[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.52[min] W. long.;
(288) 35[deg]16.26[min] N. lat., 121[deg]01.50[min] W. long.;
(289) 35[deg]07.60[min] N. lat., 120[deg]56.49[min] W. long.;
(290) 34[deg]57.77[min] N. lat., 120[deg]53.87[min] W. long.;
(291) 34[deg]42.30[min] N. lat., 120[deg]53.42[min] W. long.;
(292) 34[deg]37.69[min] N. lat., 120[deg]50.04[min] W. long.;
(293) 34[deg]30.13[min] N. lat., 120[deg]44.45[min] W. long.;
(294) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]39.24[min] W. long.;
(295) 34[deg]24.71[min] N. lat., 120[deg]35.37[min] W. long.;
(296) 34[deg]21.63[min] N. lat., 120[deg]24.86[min] W. long.;
(297) 34[deg]24.39[min] N. lat., 120[deg]16.65[min] W. long.;
(298) 34[deg]22.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.42[min] W. long.;
(299) 34[deg]18.54[min] N. lat., 119[deg]46.26[min] W. long.;
(300) 34[deg]16.37[min] N. lat., 119[deg]45.12[min] W. long.;
(301) 34[deg]15.91[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.29[min] W. long.;
(302) 34[deg]13.80[min] N. lat., 119[deg]45.40[min] W. long.;
(303) 34[deg]11.69[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.80[min] W. long.;
(304) 34[deg]09.98[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.87[min] W. long.;
(305) 34[deg]08.12[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.71[min] W. long.;
(306) 34[deg]06.35[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.65[min] W. long.;
(307) 34[deg]06.80[min] N. lat., 119[deg]40.08[min] W. long.;
(308) 34[deg]07.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.54[min] W. long.;
(309) 34[deg]08.21[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.90[min] W. long.;
(310) 34[deg]06.85[min] N. lat., 120[deg]05.60[min] W. long.;
(311) 34[deg]06.99[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.37[min] W. long.;
(312) 34[deg]08.53[min] N. lat., 120[deg]17.89[min] W. long.;
(313) 34[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]23.05[min] W. long.;
(314) 34[deg]12.53[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.82[min] W. long.;
(315) 34[deg]09.02[min] N. lat., 120[deg]37.47[min] W. long.;
(316) 34[deg]01.01[min] N. lat., 120[deg]31.17[min] W. long.;
(317) 33[deg]58.07[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.33[min] W. long.;
(318) 33[deg]53.37[min] N. lat., 120[deg]14.43[min] W. long.;
(319) 33[deg]50.53[min] N. lat., 120[deg]07.20[min] W. long.;
(320) 33[deg]45.88[min] N. lat., 120[deg]04.26[min] W. long.;
(321) 33[deg]38.19[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.85[min] W. long.;
(322) 33[deg]38.19[min] N. lat., 119[deg]50.42[min] W. long.;
(323) 33[deg]42.36[min] N. lat., 119[deg]49.60[min] W. long.;
(324) 33[deg]53.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.81[min] W. long.;
(325) 33[deg]55.99[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.40[min] W. long.;
(326) 33[deg]58.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.90[min] W. long.;
(327) 33[deg]59.94[min] N. lat., 119[deg]19.57[min] W. long.;
(328) 34[deg]04.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.32[min] W. long.;
(329) 34[deg]02.80[min] N. lat., 119[deg]12.95[min] W. long.;
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(330) 34[deg]02.39[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.17[min] W. long.;
(331) 34[deg]03.75[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.72[min] W. long.;
(332) 34[deg]01.82[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.24[min] W. long.;
(333) 33[deg]59.33[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.49[min] W. long.;
(334) 33[deg]59.01[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.56[min] W. long.;
(335) 33[deg]59.51[min] N. lat., 118[deg]57.25[min] W. long.;
(336) 33[deg]58.83[min] N. lat., 118[deg]52.50[min] W. long.;
(337) 33[deg]58.55[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.86[min] W. long.;
(338) 33[deg]55.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.25[min] W. long.;
(339) 33[deg]54.30[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.71[min] W. long.;
(340) 33[deg]50.88[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.02[min] W. long.;
(341) 33[deg]39.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.40[min] W. long.;
(342) 33[deg]35.50[min] N. lat., 118[deg]16.85[min] W. long.;
(343) 33[deg]32.46[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.90[min] W. long.;
(344) 33[deg]34.11[min] N. lat., 117[deg]54.07[min] W. long.;
(345) 33[deg]31.61[min] N. lat., 117[deg]49.30[min] W. long.;
(346) 33[deg]16.36[min] N. lat., 117[deg]35.48[min] W. long.;
(347) 33[deg]06.81[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.93[min] W. long.;
(348) 32[deg]59.28[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.69[min] W. long.;
(349) 32[deg]55.37[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.55[min] W. long.;
(350) 32[deg]53.35[min] N. lat., 117[deg]17.05[min] W. long.;
(351) 32[deg]53.36[min] N. lat., 117[deg]19.12[min] W. long.;
(352) 32[deg]46.42[min] N. lat., 117[deg]23.45[min] W. long.;
(353) 32[deg]42.71[min] N. lat., 117[deg]21.45[min] W. long.; and
(354) 32[deg]34.54[min] N. lat., 117[deg]23.04[min] W. long.
(e) The 125 fm (229 m) depth contour around San Clemente Island off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]04.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.99[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]02.67[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.07[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]55.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.95[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]49.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.89[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]48.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.49[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]47.37[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.72[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]43.58[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.54[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]49.74[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.11[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]53.36[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.44[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]55.03[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.64[min] W. long.;
(11) 32[deg]54.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.37[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]00.20[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.72[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]03.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.80[min] W. long.; and
(14) 33[deg]04.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.99[min] W. long.
(f) The 125 fm (229 m) depth contour around Santa Catalina Island
off the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]28.42[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.85[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]29.99[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.14[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]29.47[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.66[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]29.31[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.53[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]27.24[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.71[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]25.77[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.57[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]23.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.27[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]17.61[min] N. lat., 118[deg]13.61[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]16.16[min] N. lat., 118[deg]13.98[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]15.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.27[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]18.11[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.96[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]19.83[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.16[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]20.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.94[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]21.99[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.04[min] W. long.;
(15) 33[deg]23.09[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.37[min] W. long.;
(16) 33[deg]24.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.46[min] W. long.;
(17) 33[deg]25.43[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.93[min] W. long.; and
(18) 33[deg]28.42[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.85[min] W. long.
(g) The 125 fm (229 m) depth contour around Lasuen Knoll off the
state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]24.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]00.15[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]23.42[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.43[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]23.69[min] N. lat., 117[deg]58.72[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]24.72[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.51[min] W. long.; and
(5) 33[deg]24.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]00.15[min] W. long.
(h) The 150-fm (274-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]14.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.24[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]12.89[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.83[min] W. long.;
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(246) 36[deg]13.79[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.12[min] W. long.;
(247) 36[deg]10.12[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.33[min] W. long.;
(248) 36[deg]02.57[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.02[min] W. long.;
(249) 36[deg]01.01[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.69[min] W. long.;
(250) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.45[min] W. long.;
(251) 35[deg]57.74[min] N. lat., 121[deg]33.45[min] W. long.;
(252) 35[deg]51.32[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.08[min] W. long.;
(253) 35[deg]45.84[min] N. lat., 121[deg]28.84[min] W. long.;
(254) 35[deg]38.94[min] N. lat., 121[deg]23.16[min] W. long.;
(255) 35[deg]26.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]08.00[min] W. long.;
(256) 35[deg]07.42[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.08[min] W. long.;
(257) 34[deg]42.76[min] N. lat., 120[deg]55.09[min] W. long.;
(258) 34[deg]37.75[min] N. lat., 120[deg]51.96[min] W. long.;
(259) 34[deg]29.29[min] N. lat., 120[deg]44.19[min] W. long.;
(260) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]40.42[min] W. long.;
(261) 34[deg]21.89[min] N. lat., 120[deg]31.36[min] W. long.;
(262) 34[deg]20.79[min] N. lat., 120[deg]21.58[min] W. long.;
(263) 34[deg]23.97[min] N. lat., 120[deg]15.25[min] W. long.;
(264) 34[deg]22.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]56.63[min] W. long.;
(265) 34[deg]19.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(266) 34[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(267) 34[deg]08.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(268) 34[deg]08.39[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.78[min] W. long.;
(269) 34[deg]07.10[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.37[min] W. long.;
(270) 34[deg]10.08[min] N. lat., 120[deg]22.98[min] W. long.;
(271) 34[deg]13.16[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.40[min] W. long.;
(272) 34[deg]09.41[min] N. lat., 120[deg]37.75[min] W. long.;
(273) 34[deg]03.15[min] N. lat., 120[deg]34.71[min] W. long.;
(274) 33[deg]57.09[min] N. lat., 120[deg]27.76[min] W. long.;
(275) 33[deg]51.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]09.00[min] W. long.;
(276) 33[deg]38.16[min] N. lat., 119[deg]59.23[min] W. long.;
(277) 33[deg]37.04[min] N. lat., 119[deg]50.17[min] W. long.;
(278) 33[deg]42.28[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.85[min] W. long.;
(279) 33[deg]53.96[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.77[min] W. long.;
(280) 33[deg]55.88[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.05[min] W. long.;
(281) 33[deg]59.94[min] N. lat., 119[deg]19.57[min] W. long.;
(282) 34[deg]03.12[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.51[min] W. long.;
(283) 34[deg]01.97[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.28[min] W. long.;
(284) 34[deg]03.60[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.71[min] W. long.;
(285) 33[deg]59.30[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.73[min] W. long.;
(286) 33[deg]58.87[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.37[min] W. long.;
(287) 33[deg]58.08[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.14[min] W. long.;
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(288) 33[deg]50.93[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.65[min] W. long.;
(289) 33[deg]39.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.70[min] W. long.;
(290) 33[deg]35.42[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.14[min] W. long.;
(291) 33[deg]32.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.84[min] W. long.;
(292) 33[deg]33.71[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.72[min] W. long.;
(293) 33[deg]31.17[min] N. lat., 117[deg]49.11[min] W. long.;
(294) 33[deg]16.53[min] N. lat., 117[deg]36.13[min] W. long.;
(295) 33[deg]06.77[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.92[min] W. long.;
(296) 32[deg]58.94[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.05[min] W. long.;
(297) 32[deg]55.83[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.15[min] W. long.;
(298) 32[deg]46.29[min] N. lat., 117[deg]23.89[min] W. long.;
(299) 32[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.16[min] W. long.;
(300) 32[deg]39.47[min] N. lat., 117[deg]27.78[min] W. long.; and
(301) 32[deg]34.83[min] N. lat., 117[deg]24.69[min] W. long.
(i) The 150 fm (274 m) depth contour used around San Clemente Island
off the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]47.95[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.31[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]49.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.82[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]55.99[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.80[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]03.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]05.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]03.21[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.85[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]01.93[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.85[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]54.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.45[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]53.28[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.58[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]48.26[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.62[min] W. long.;
(11) 32[deg]43.03[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.21[min] W. long.;
(12) 32[deg]47.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.53[min] W. long.; and
(13) 32[deg]47.95[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.31[min] W. long.
(j) The 150 fm (274 m) depth contour used around Santa Catalina
Island off the state of California is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]17.24[min] N. lat., 118[deg]12.94[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]23.60[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.79[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]26.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]22.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]27.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.69[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]29.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.01[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]30.46[min] N. lat., 118[deg]36.52[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]28.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.07[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]23.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.69[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]20.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.29[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]19.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.24[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]18.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.00[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]15.62[min] N. lat., 118[deg]14.74[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]13.00[min] W. long.; and
(14) 33[deg]17.24[min] N. lat., 118[deg]12.94[min] W. long.
(k) The 150 fm (274 m) depth contour used around Lasuen Knoll off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]24.99[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.32[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]23.66[min] N. lat., 117[deg]58.28[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]23.21[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.55[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]24.74[min] N. lat., 118[deg]00.61[min] W. long.; and
(5) 33[deg]24.99[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.32[min] W. long.
[69 FR 77059, Dec. 23, 2004; 70 FR 13119, Mar. 18, 2005, as amended at
70 FR 16149, Mar. 30, 2005; 71 FR 8500, Feb. 17, 2006; 71 FR 78678, Dec.
29, 2006; 74 FR 9905, Mar. 6, 2009. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1,
2010; 76 FR 27531, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 54714, Sept. 2, 2011]
Sec. 660.74 Latitude/longitude coordinates defining the 180 fm (329 m)
through 250 fm (457 m) depth contours.
Boundaries for RCAs are defined by straight lines connecting a
series of latitude/longitude coordinates. This section provides
coordinates for the 180 fm (329 m) through 250 fm (457 m) depth
contours.
(a) The 180-fm (329-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]14.82[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.61[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]12.86[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.95[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]11.28[min] N. lat., 125[deg]39.67[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]10.13[min] N. lat., 125[deg]42.62[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]42.55[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]08.86[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.92[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]08.15[min] N. lat., 125[deg]44.95[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]07.18[min] N. lat., 125[deg]45.67[min] W. long.;
(9) 48[deg]05.79[min] N. lat., 125[deg]44.64[min] W. long.;
(10) 48[deg]06.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.84[min] W. long.;
(11) 48[deg]04.26[min] N. lat., 125[deg]40.09[min] W. long.;
(12) 48[deg]04.18[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.94[min] W. long.;
(13) 48[deg]03.02[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.24[min] W. long.;
(14) 48[deg]01.75[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.42[min] W. long.;
(15) 48[deg]01.39[min] N. lat., 125[deg]39.42[min] W. long.;
(16) 47[deg]57.08[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.51[min] W. long.;
(17) 47[deg]55.20[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.62[min] W. long.;
(18) 47[deg]54.33[min] N. lat., 125[deg]34.98[min] W. long.;
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(19) 47[deg]54.73[min] N. lat., 125[deg]31.95[min] W. long.;
(20) 47[deg]56.39[min] N. lat., 125[deg]30.22[min] W. long.;
(21) 47[deg]55.86[min] N. lat., 125[deg]28.54[min] W. long.;
(22) 47[deg]58.07[min] N. lat., 125[deg]25.72[min] W. long.;
(23) 48[deg]00.81[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.39[min] W. long.;
(24) 48[deg]01.81[min] N. lat., 125[deg]23.76[min] W. long.;
(25) 48[deg]02.16[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.71[min] W. long.;
(26) 48[deg]03.46[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.01[min] W. long.;
(27) 48[deg]04.21[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.40[min] W. long.;
(28) 48[deg]03.15[min] N. lat., 125[deg]19.50[min] W. long.;
(29) 48[deg]01.92[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.69[min] W. long.;
(30) 48[deg]00.85[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.02[min] W. long.;
(31) 48[deg]00.12[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.04[min] W. long.;
(32) 47[deg]58.18[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.78[min] W. long.;
(33) 47[deg]58.24[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.26[min] W. long.;
(34) 47[deg]52.47[min] N. lat., 125[deg]15.30[min] W. long.;
(35) 47[deg]52.13[min] N. lat., 125[deg]12.95[min] W. long.;
(36) 47[deg]50.60[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.65[min] W. long.;
(37) 47[deg]49.39[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.59[min] W. long.;
(38) 47[deg]48.74[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.07[min] W. long.;
(39) 47[deg]47.03[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.95[min] W. long.;
(40) 47[deg]47.46[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.20[min] W. long.;
(41) 47[deg]45.88[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.50[min] W. long.;
(42) 47[deg]44.51[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.64[min] W. long.;
(43) 47[deg]42.22[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.86[min] W. long.;
(44) 47[deg]38.49[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.32[min] W. long.;
(45) 47[deg]34.93[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.34[min] W. long.;
(46) 47[deg]30.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.42[min] W. long.;
(47) 47[deg]28.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.51[min] W. long.;
(48) 47[deg]29.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.92[min] W. long.;
(49) 47[deg]28.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.32[min] W. long.;
(50) 47[deg]24.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.38[min] W. long.;
(51) 47[deg]18.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.97[min] W. long.;
(52) 47[deg]19.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.96[min] W. long.;
(53) 47[deg]18.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.38[min] W. long.;
(54) 47[deg]17.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.83[min] W. long.;
(55) 47[deg]17.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.56[min] W. long.;
(56) 47[deg]16.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.94[min] W. long.;
(57) 47[deg]16.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.36[min] W. long.;
(58) 47[deg]14.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.73[min] W. long.;
(59) 47[deg]11.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.81[min] W. long.;
(60) 47[deg]12.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.47[min] W. long.;
(61) 47[deg]09.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.99[min] W. long.;
(62) 47[deg]09.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.29[min] W. long.;
(63) 47[deg]05.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.06[min] W. long.;
(64) 47[deg]03.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.07[min] W. long.;
(65) 47[deg]01.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.69[min] W. long.;
(66) 46[deg]58.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.17[min] W. long.;
(67) 46[deg]58.30[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.60[min] W. long.;
(68) 46[deg]55.61[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.19[min] W. long.;
(69) 46[deg]56.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.85[min] W. long.;
(70) 46[deg]55.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.98[min] W. long.;
(71) 46[deg]54.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.21[min] W. long.;
(72) 46[deg]56.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.55[min] W. long.;
(73) 46[deg]54.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.59[min] W. long.;
(74) 46[deg]54.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.48[min] W. long.;
(75) 46[deg]52.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.75[min] W. long.;
(76) 46[deg]45.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.82[min] W. long.;
(77) 46[deg]39.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.02[min] W. long.;
(78) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.16[min] W. long.;
(79) 46[deg]33.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.61[min] W. long.;
(80) 46[deg]33.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.21[min] W. long.;
(81) 46[deg]31.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.41[min] W. long.;
(82) 46[deg]27.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.04[min] W. long.;
(83) 46[deg]21.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.63[min] W. long.;
(84) 46[deg]18.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.92[min] W. long.;
(85) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.57[min] W. long.;
(86) 46[deg]12.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.52[min] W. long.;
(87) 46[deg]12.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.69[min] W. long.;
(88) 46[deg]08.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.27[min] W. long.;
(89) 46[deg]05.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.11[min] W. long.;
(90) 46[deg]02.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.05[min] W. long.;
(91) 46[deg]02.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.16[min] W. long.;
(92) 45[deg]58.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.97[min] W. long.;
(93) 45[deg]47.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.25[min] W. long.;
(94) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.31[min] W. long.;
(95) 45[deg]44.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.55[min] W. long.;
(96) 45[deg]34.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.95[min] W. long.;
(97) 45[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.18[min] W. long.;
(98) 45[deg]13.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.61[min] W. long.;
(99) 45[deg]09.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.78[min] W. long.;
(100) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.21[min] W. long.;
(101) 45[deg]00.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.31[min] W. long.;
(102) 44[deg]53.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.98[min] W. long.;
(103) 44[deg]40.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.76[min] W. long.;
(104) 44[deg]41.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.03[min] W. long.;
(105) 44[deg]40.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.11[min] W. long.;
(106) 44[deg]38.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.11[min] W. long.;
(107) 44[deg]38.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.47[min] W. long.;
(108) 44[deg]28.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.09[min] W. long.;
(109) 44[deg]23.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.96[min] W. long.;
(110) 44[deg]13.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.34[min] W. long.;
(111) 44[deg]08.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.23[min] W. long.;
(112) 43[deg]57.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.83[min] W. long.;
(113) 43[deg]51.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.02[min] W. long.;
(114) 43[deg]50.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.23[min] W. long.;
(115) 43[deg]39.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.82[min] W. long.;
(116) 43[deg]27.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.76[min] W. long.;
(117) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.70[min] W. long.;
(118) 43[deg]20.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.92[min] W. long.;
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(119) 43[deg]13.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.03[min] W. long.;
(120) 43[deg]10.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.27[min] W. long.;
(121) 43[deg]08.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.93[min] W. long.;
(122) 43[deg]05.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.60[min] W. long.;
(123) 43[deg]04.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.01[min] W. long.;
(124) 43[deg]02.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.01[min] W. long.;
(125) 43[deg]00.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.77[min] W. long.;
(126) 42[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.99[min] W. long.;
(127) 42[deg]57.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.10[min] W. long.;
(128) 42[deg]53.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.76[min] W. long.;
(129) 42[deg]53.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.56[min] W. long.;
(130) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.36[min] W. long.;
(131) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.36[min] W. long.;
(132) 42[deg]49.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.03[min] W. long.;
(133) 42[deg]47.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.72[min] W. long.;
(134) 42[deg]46.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.05[min] W. long.;
(135) 42[deg]41.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.36[min] W. long.;
(136) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.86[min] W. long.;
(137) 42[deg]38.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.88[min] W. long.;
(138) 42[deg]32.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.38[min] W. long.;
(139) 42[deg]32.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.44[min] W. long.;
(140) 42[deg]30.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.84[min] W. long.;
(141) 42[deg]28.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.91[min] W. long.;
(142) 42[deg]20.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.59[min] W. long.;
(143) 42[deg]15.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.07[min] W. long.;
(144) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.77[min] W. long.;
(145) 42[deg]07.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.25[min] W. long.;
(146) 42[deg]04.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.79[min] W. long.;
(147) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.26[min] W. long.;
(148) 41[deg]47.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.75[min] W. long.;
(149) 41[deg]22.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.55[min] W. long.;
(150) 41[deg]13.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.17[min] W. long.;
(151) 41[deg]06.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.07[min] W. long.;
(152) 40[deg]55.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.46[min] W. long.;
(153) 40[deg]49.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.17[min] W. long.;
(154) 40[deg]45.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.37[min] W. long.;
(155) 40[deg]40.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.47[min] W. long.;
(156) 40[deg]37.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.20[min] W. long.;
(157) 40[deg]36.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.97[min] W. long.;
(158) 40[deg]31.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.95[min] W. long.;
(159) 40[deg]30.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.80[min] W. long.;
(160) 40[deg]27.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.10[min] W. long.;
(161) 40[deg]24.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.82[min] W. long.;
(162) 40[deg]22.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.01[min] W. long.;
(163) 40[deg]16.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.87[min] W. long.;
(164) 40[deg]17.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.51[min] W. long.;
(165) 40[deg]16.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.10[min] W. long.;
(166) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.56[min] W. long.;
(167) 40[deg]06.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.08[min] W. long.;
(168) 40[deg]08.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.71[min] W. long.;
(169) 40[deg]05.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.77[min] W. long.;
(170) 40[deg]02.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.28[min] W. long.;
(171) 40[deg]01.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.99[min] W. long.;
(172) 40[deg]01.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.82[min] W. long.;
(173) 39[deg]58.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.93[min] W. long.;
(174) 39[deg]57.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.03[min] W. long.;
(175) 39[deg]56.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.98[min] W. long.;
(176) 39[deg]55.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.98[min] W. long.;
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(177) 39[deg]52.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.04[min] W. long.;
(178) 39[deg]42.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.11[min] W. long.;
(179) 39[deg]34.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.51[min] W. long.;
(180) 39[deg]34.22[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.82[min] W. long.;
(181) 39[deg]32.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.43[min] W. long.;
(182) 39[deg]32.14[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.83[min] W. long.;
(183) 39[deg]07.79[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.72[min] W. long.;
(184) 39[deg]00.99[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.56[min] W. long.;
(185) 39[deg]00.05[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.83[min] W. long.;
(186) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.22[min] W. long.;
(187) 38[deg]56.28[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.53[min] W. long.;
(188) 38[deg]56.01[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.72[min] W. long.;
(189) 38[deg]52.41[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.38[min] W. long.;
(190) 38[deg]46.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.46[min] W. long.;
(191) 38[deg]45.56[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.32[min] W. long.;
(192) 38[deg]43.24[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.91[min] W. long.;
(193) 38[deg]41.42[min] N. lat., 123[deg]47.22[min] W. long.;
(194) 38[deg]40.97[min] N. lat., 123[deg]47.80[min] W. long.;
(195) 38[deg]38.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]46.07[min] W. long.;
(196) 38[deg]37.38[min] N. lat., 123[deg]43.80[min] W. long.;
(197) 38[deg]33.86[min] N. lat., 123[deg]41.51[min] W. long.;
(198) 38[deg]29.45[min] N. lat., 123[deg]38.42[min] W. long.;
(199) 38[deg]28.20[min] N. lat., 123[deg]38.17[min] W. long.;
(200) 38[deg]24.09[min] N. lat., 123[deg]35.26[min] W. long.;
(201) 38[deg]16.72[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.42[min] W. long.;
(202) 38[deg]15.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.33[min] W. long.;
(203) 38[deg]14.45[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.15[min] W. long.;
(204) 38[deg]10.26[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.43[min] W. long.;
(205) 38[deg]12.61[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.08[min] W. long.;
(206) 38[deg]11.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.35[min] W. long.;
(207) 38[deg]08.23[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.04[min] W. long.;
(208) 38[deg]06.39[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.59[min] W. long.;
(209) 38[deg]04.25[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.81[min] W. long.;
(210) 38[deg]02.08[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.27[min] W. long.;
(211) 38[deg]00.17[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.43[min] W. long.;
(212) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.55[min] W. long.;
(213) 37[deg]58.24[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.91[min] W. long.;
(214) 37[deg]55.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.19[min] W. long.;
(215) 37[deg]51.52[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.01[min] W. long.;
(216) 37[deg]44.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]11.38[min] W. long.;
(217) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]01.86[min] W. long.;
(218) 37[deg]14.29[min] N. lat., 122[deg]52.99[min] W. long.;
(219) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]49.28[min] W. long.;
(220) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]44.65[min] W. long.;
(221) 37[deg]00.86[min] N. lat., 122[deg]37.55[min] W. long.;
(222) 36[deg]59.71[min] N. lat., 122[deg]33.73[min] W. long.;
(223) 36[deg]57.98[min] N. lat., 122[deg]27.80[min] W. long.;
(224) 36[deg]59.83[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.17[min] W. long.;
(225) 36[deg]57.21[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.17[min] W. long.;
(226) 36[deg]57.79[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.28[min] W. long.;
(227) 36[deg]55.86[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.99[min] W. long.;
(228) 36[deg]52.06[min] N. lat., 122[deg]12.12[min] W. long.;
(229) 36[deg]47.63[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.40[min] W. long.;
(230) 36[deg]47.26[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.23[min] W. long.;
(231) 36[deg]49.53[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.35[min] W. long.;
(232) 36[deg]44.81[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.29[min] W. long.;
(233) 36[deg]38.95[min] N. lat., 122[deg]02.02[min] W. long.;
(234) 36[deg]23.43[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.76[min] W. long.;
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(235) 36[deg]19.66[min] N. lat., 122[deg]06.25[min] W. long.;
(236) 36[deg]14.78[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.52[min] W. long.;
(237) 36[deg]13.64[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.83[min] W. long.;
(238) 36[deg]09.99[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.48[min] W. long.;
(239) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.95[min] W. long.;
(240) 35[deg]57.09[min] N. lat., 121[deg]34.16[min] W. long.;
(241) 35[deg]52.71[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.32[min] W. long.;
(242) 35[deg]51.23[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.54[min] W. long.;
(243) 35[deg]46.07[min] N. lat., 121[deg]29.75[min] W. long.;
(244) 35[deg]34.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]19.83[min] W. long.;
(245) 35[deg]31.41[min] N. lat., 121[deg]14.80[min] W. long.;
(246) 35[deg]15.42[min] N. lat., 121[deg]03.47[min] W. long.;
(247) 35[deg]07.70[min] N. lat., 120[deg]59.31[min] W. long.;
(248) 34[deg]57.27[min] N. lat., 120[deg]56.93[min] W. long.;
(249) 34[deg]44.27[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.65[min] W. long.;
(250) 34[deg]32.75[min] N. lat., 120[deg]50.08[min] W. long.;
(251) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]41.50[min] W. long.;
(252) 34[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]30.99[min] W. long.;
(253) 34[deg]19.15[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.78[min] W. long.;
(254) 34[deg]23.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]14.17[min] W. long.;
(255) 34[deg]21.35[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.89[min] W. long.;
(256) 34[deg]09.79[min] N. lat., 119[deg]44.51[min] W. long.;
(257) 34[deg]07.34[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.71[min] W. long.;
(258) 34[deg]09.74[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.78[min] W. long.;
(259) 34[deg]13.95[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.78[min] W. long.;
(260) 34[deg]09.41[min] N. lat., 120[deg]37.75[min] W. long.;
(261) 34[deg]03.39[min] N. lat., 120[deg]35.26[min] W. long.;
(262) 33[deg]56.82[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.30[min] W. long.;
(263) 33[deg]50.71[min] N. lat., 120[deg]09.24[min] W. long.;
(264) 33[deg]38.21[min] N. lat., 119[deg]59.90[min] W. long.;
(265) 33[deg]35.35[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.95[min] W. long.;
(266) 33[deg]35.99[min] N. lat., 119[deg]49.13[min] W. long.;
(267) 33[deg]42.74[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.80[min] W. long.;
(268) 33[deg]53.65[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.29[min] W. long.;
(269) 33[deg]57.85[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.05[min] W. long.;
(270) 33[deg]56.78[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.44[min] W. long.;
(271) 33[deg]58.03[min] N. lat., 119[deg]27.82[min] W. long.;
(272) 33[deg]59.31[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.02[min] W. long.;
(273) 34[deg]02.91[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.38[min] W. long.;
(274) 33[deg]59.04[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.02[min] W. long.;
(275) 33[deg]57.88[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.69[min] W. long.;
(276) 33[deg]50.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.78[min] W. long.;
(277) 33[deg]39.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.70[min] W. long.;
(278) 33[deg]35.42[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.15[min] W. long.;
(279) 33[deg]31.26[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.84[min] W. long.;
(280) 33[deg]32.71[min] N. lat., 117[deg]52.05[min] W. long.;
(281) 32[deg]58.94[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.05[min] W. long.;
(282) 32[deg]46.45[min] N. lat., 117[deg]24.37[min] W. long.;
(283) 32[deg]42.25[min] N. lat., 117[deg]22.87[min] W. long.;
(284) 32[deg]39.50[min] N. lat., 117[deg]27.80[min] W. long.; and
(285) 32[deg]34.83[min] N. lat., 117[deg]24.67[min] W. long.
(b) The 180 fm (329 m) depth contour used around San Clemente Island
off the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]01.90[min] N. lat., 118[deg]40.17[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]03.23[min] N. lat., 118[deg]40.05[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]05.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.01[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]05.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.01[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]03.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.00[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]55.92[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.39[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]49.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.82[min] W. long.;
(8) 32[deg]47.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.30[min] W. long.;
(9) 32[deg]47.46[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.29[min] W. long.;
(10) 32[deg]46.21[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.96[min] W. long.;
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(11) 32[deg]42.25[min] N. lat., 118[deg]24.07[min] W. long.;
(12) 32[deg]47.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.74[min] W. long.;
(13) 32[deg]53.16[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.85[min] W. long.;
(14) 32[deg]54.51[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.56[min] W. long.; and
(15) 33[deg]01.90[min] N. lat., 118[deg]40.17[min] W. long.
(c) The 180 fm (329 m) depth contour used around Santa Catalina
Island off the state of California is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]44.18[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]30.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.07[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]29.88[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.89[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]27.54[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.91[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]26.11[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.97[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]24.20[min] N. lat., 118[deg]19.05[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]14.58[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.35[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]17.91[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.20[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]19.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]31.34[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]20.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.75[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]23.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.80[min] W. long.;and
(12) 33[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]44.18[min] W. long.
(d) The 180 fm (329 m) depth contour used around Lasuen Knoll off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]25.12[min] N. lat., 118[deg]01.09[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]25.41[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.36[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]23.49[min] N. lat., 117[deg]57.47[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]23.02[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.58[min] W. long.; and
(5) 33[deg]25.12[min] N. lat., 118[deg]01.09[min] W. long.
(e) The 180 fm (329 m) depth contour used around San Diego Rise off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]49.98[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.19[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]44.10[min] N. lat., 117[deg]45.34[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]42.01[min] N. lat., 117[deg]46.01[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]44.42[min] N. lat., 117[deg]48.69[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]49.86[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.50[min] W. long.; and
(6) 32[deg]49.98[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.19[min] W. long.
(f) The 180 fm (329 m) depth contour between 42[deg] N. lat. and the
U.S. border with Mexico, modified to allow fishing in petrale sole
areas, is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following
points in the order stated:
(1) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.37[min] W. long.;
(2) 41[deg]47.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.48[min] W. long.;
(3) 41[deg]21.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.97[min] W. long.;
(4) 41[deg]11.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.86[min] W. long.;
(5) 41[deg]06.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.07[min] W. long.;
(6) 40[deg]55.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.46[min] W. long.;
(7) 40[deg]53.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.04[min] W. long.;
(8) 40[deg]49.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.04[min] W. long.;
(9) 40[deg]44.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.81[min] W. long.;
(10) 40[deg]40.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.05[min] W. long.;
(11) 40[deg]38.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.45[min] W. long.;
(12) 40[deg]35.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.34[min] W. long.;
(13) 40[deg]37.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(14) 40[deg]36.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.97[min] W. long.;
(15) 40[deg]31.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.85[min] W. long.;
(16) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.12[min] W. long.;
(17) 40[deg]27.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.14[min] W. long.;
(18) 40[deg]24.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.82[min] W. long.;
(19) 40[deg]22.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.94[min] W. long.;
(20) 40[deg]14.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.90[min] W. long.;
(21) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.56[min] W. long.;
(22) 40[deg]06.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.08[min] W. long.;
(23) 40[deg]08.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.71[min] W. long.;
(24) 40[deg]05.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.77[min] W. long.;
(25) 40[deg]02.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.28[min] W. long.;
(26) 40[deg]01.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.99[min] W. long.;
(27) 40[deg]01.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.83[min] W. long.;
(28) 39[deg]58.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.32[min] W. long.;
(29) 39[deg]55.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.37[min] W. long.;
(30) 39[deg]42.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.11[min] W. long.;
(31) 39[deg]34.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.51[min] W. long.;
(32) 39[deg]34.22[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.82[min] W. long.;
(33) 39[deg]32.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.43[min] W. long.;
(34) 39[deg]32.14[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.83[min] W. long.;
(35) 39[deg]07.79[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.72[min] W. long.;
(36) 39[deg]00.99[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.56[min] W. long.;
(37) 39[deg]00.05[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.83[min] W. long.;
(38) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.04[min] W. long.;
(39) 38[deg]51.19[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.70[min] W. long.;
(40) 38[deg]47.29[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.12[min] W. long.;
(41) 38[deg]45.48[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.36[min] W. long.;
(42) 38[deg]43.24[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.91[min] W. long.;
(43) 38[deg]41.61[min] N. lat., 123[deg]47.50[min] W. long.;
(44) 38[deg]35.75[min] N. lat., 123[deg]43.76[min] W. long.;
(45) 38[deg]34.92[min] N. lat., 123[deg]42.45[min] W. long.;
(46) 38[deg]19.84[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.96[min] W. long.;
(47) 38[deg]14.38[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.51[min] W. long.;
(48) 38[deg]09.39[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.39[min] W. long.;
(49) 38[deg]10.02[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.73[min] W. long.;
(50) 38[deg]04.11[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.62[min] W. long.;
(51) 38[deg]02.11[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.11[min] W. long.;
(52) 38[deg]00.23[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.51[min] W. long.;
(53) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.72[min] W. long.;
(54) 37[deg]58.07[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.97[min] W. long.;
(55) 37[deg]50.80[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.47[min] W. long.;
(56) 37[deg]44.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]11.38[min] W. long.;
(57) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]01.86[min] W. long.;
(58) 37[deg]23.42[min] N. lat., 122[deg]56.78[min] W. long.;
(59) 37[deg]23.23[min] N. lat., 122[deg]53.78[min] W. long.;
(60) 37[deg]13.97[min] N. lat., 122[deg]49.91[min] W. long.;
(61) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]45.61[min] W. long.;
(62) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]42.89[min] W. long.;
(63) 37[deg]01.10[min] N. lat., 122[deg]37.50[min] W. long.;
(64) 36[deg]57.81[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.29[min] W. long.;
(65) 36[deg]59.83[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.17[min] W. long.;
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(66) 36[deg]57.21[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.17[min] W. long.;
(67) 36[deg]57.81[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.73[min] W. long.;
(68) 36[deg]56.10[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.51[min] W. long.;
(69) 36[deg]55.17[min] N. lat., 122[deg]16.94[min] W. long.;
(70) 36[deg]52.06[min] N. lat., 122[deg]12.12[min] W. long.;
(71) 36[deg]47.63[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.40[min] W. long.;
(72) 36[deg]47.37[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.10[min] W. long.;
(73) 36[deg]24.14[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.45[min] W. long.;
(74) 36[deg]21.82[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.80[min] W. long.;
(75) 36[deg]19.47[min] N. lat., 122[deg]05.28[min] W. long.;
(76) 36[deg]14.67[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.88[min] W. long.;
(77) 36[deg]09.34[min] N. lat., 121[deg]42.61[min] W. long.;
(78) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.77[min] W. long.;
(79) 35[deg]56.78[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.69[min] W. long.;
(80) 35[deg]52.71[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.32[min] W. long.;
(81) 35[deg]51.23[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.54[min] W. long.;
(82) 35[deg]46.07[min] N. lat., 121[deg]29.75[min] W. long.;
(83) 35[deg]34.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]19.83[min] W. long.;
(84) 35[deg]31.41[min] N. lat., 121[deg]14.80[min] W. long.;
(85) 35[deg]15.42[min] N. lat., 121[deg]03.47[min] W. long.;
(86) 35[deg]07.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]59.05[min] W. long.;
(87) 35[deg]07.45[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.09[min] W. long.;
(88) 34[deg]44.29[min] N. lat., 120[deg]54.28[min] W. long.;
(89) 34[deg]44.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.62[min] W. long.;
(90) 34[deg]40.04[min] N. lat., 120[deg]53.95[min] W. long.;
(91) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]41.50[min] W. long.;
(92) 34[deg]21.16[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.11[min] W. long.;
(93) 34[deg]19.15[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.78[min] W. long.;
(94) 34[deg]23.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]14.17[min] W. long.;
(95) 34[deg]21.47[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.68[min] W. long.;
(96) 34[deg]09.79[min] N. lat., 119[deg]44.51[min] W. long.;
(97) 34[deg]07.34[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.71[min] W. long.;
(98) 34[deg]09.43[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.34[min] W. long.;
(99) 34[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.34[min] W. long.;
(100) 34[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]26.11[min] W. long.;
(101) 34[deg]14.02[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.61[min] W. long.;
(102) 34[deg]09.55[min] N. lat., 120[deg]37.83[min] W. long.;
(103) 34[deg]05.35[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.23[min] W. long.;
(104) 34[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.23[min] W. long.;
(105) 34[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.94[min] W. long.;
(106) 33[deg]56.82[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.30[min] W. long.;
(107) 33[deg]50.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]09.94[min] W. long.;
(108) 33[deg]38.21[min] N. lat., 119[deg]59.90[min] W. long.;
(109) 33[deg]35.35[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.95[min] W. long.;
(110) 33[deg]35.99[min] N. lat., 119[deg]49.13[min] W. long.;
(111) 33[deg]42.74[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.81[min] W. long.;
(112) 33[deg]51.63[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.94[min] W. long.;
(113) 33[deg]51.62[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.94[min] W. long.;
(114) 33[deg]54.67[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.94[min] W. long.;
(115) 33[deg]57.84[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.94[min] W. long.;
(116) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.94[min] W. long.;
(117) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.94[min] W. long.;
(118) 33[deg]58.14[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.94[min] W. long.;
(119) 33[deg]59.31[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.02[min] W. long.;
(120) 34[deg]02.91[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.38[min] W. long.;
(121) 33[deg]59.04[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.02[min] W. long.;
(122) 33[deg]57.88[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.69[min] W. long.;
(123) 33[deg]50.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.78[min] W. long.;
(124) 33[deg]39.16[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.24[min] W. long.;
(125) 33[deg]35.44[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.31[min] W. long.;
(126) 33[deg]31.37[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.39[min] W. long.;
(127) 33[deg]32.71[min] N. lat., 117[deg]52.05[min] W. long.;
(128) 32[deg]58.94[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.06[min] W. long.; and
(129) 32[deg]35.48[min] N. lat., 117[deg]28.83[min] W. long.
(g) The 200-fm (366-m) depth contour between the U.S. border with
Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]14.75[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.73[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]12.85[min] N. lat., 125[deg]38.06[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.82[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]07.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]45.65[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]05.71[min] N. lat., 125[deg]44.70[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]04.07[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.96[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]03.05[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.38[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]01.98[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.41[min] W. long.;
(9) 48[deg]01.46[min] N. lat., 125[deg]39.61[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]56.94[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.65[min] W. long.;
(11) 47[deg]55.11[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.92[min] W. long.;
(12) 47[deg]54.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]34.98[min] W. long.;
(13) 47[deg]54.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]32.01[min] W. long.;
(14) 47[deg]55.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]30.13[min] W. long.;
(15) 47[deg]55.65[min] N. lat., 125[deg]28.46[min] W. long.;
(16) 47[deg]58.11[min] N. lat., 125[deg]26.60[min] W. long.;
(17) 48[deg]00.40[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.83[min] W. long.;
(18) 48[deg]02.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.90[min] W. long.;
(19) 48[deg]03.60[min] N. lat., 125[deg]21.84[min] W. long.;
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(20) 48[deg]03.98[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.65[min] W. long.;
(21) 48[deg]03.26[min] N. lat., 125[deg]19.76[min] W. long.;
(22) 48[deg]01.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.80[min] W. long.;
(23) 48[deg]01.03[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.12[min] W. long.;
(24) 48[deg]00.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.26[min] W. long.;
(25) 47[deg]58.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.91[min] W. long.;
(26) 47[deg]58.17[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.50[min] W. long.;
(27) 47[deg]52.33[min] N. lat., 125[deg]15.78[min] W. long.;
(28) 47[deg]49.20[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.67[min] W. long.;
(29) 47[deg]48.27[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.38[min] W. long.;
(30) 47[deg]47.24[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.38[min] W. long.;
(31) 47[deg]45.95[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.61[min] W. long.;
(32) 47[deg]44.58[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.12[min] W. long.;
(33) 47[deg]42.24[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.15[min] W. long.;
(34) 47[deg]38.54[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.76[min] W. long.;
(35) 47[deg]35.03[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.28[min] W. long.;
(36) 47[deg]28.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.24[min] W. long.;
(37) 47[deg]29.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.10[min] W. long.;
(38) 47[deg]28.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.58[min] W. long.;
(39) 47[deg]24.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.50[min] W. long.;
(40) 47[deg]18.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.17[min] W. long.;
(41) 47[deg]19.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.00[min] W. long.;
(42) 47[deg]18.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.66[min] W. long.;
(43) 47[deg]17.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.94[min] W. long.;
(44) 47[deg]17.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.63[min] W. long.;
(45) 47[deg]16.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.23[min] W. long.;
(46) 47[deg]16.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.67[min] W. long.;
(47) 47[deg]14.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.02[min] W. long.;
(48) 47[deg]12.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.77[min] W. long.;
(49) 47[deg]13.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.70[min] W. long.;
(50) 47[deg]09.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.32[min] W. long.;
(51) 47[deg]09.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.50[min] W. long.;
(52) 47[deg]05.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.30[min] W. long.;
(53) 47[deg]03.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.26[min] W. long.;
(54) 47[deg]00.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.52[min] W. long.;
(55) 46[deg]56.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(56) 46[deg]51.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(57) 46[deg]50.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.90[min] W. long.;
(58) 46[deg]44.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.97[min] W. long.;
(59) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.66[min] W. long.;
(60) 46[deg]33.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.11[min] W. long.;
(61) 46[deg]33.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.64[min] W. long.;
(62) 46[deg]27.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.95[min] W. long.;
(63) 46[deg]18.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.28[min] W. long.;
(64) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.88[min] W. long.;
(65) 46[deg]14.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.29[min] W. long.;
(66) 46[deg]11.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.58[min] W. long.;
(67) 46[deg]08.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.71[min] W. long.;
(68) 46[deg]05.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.26[min] W. long.;
(69) 46[deg]03.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.20[min] W. long.;
(70) 46[deg]02.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.51[min] W. long.;
(71) 45[deg]58.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.42[min] W. long.;
(72) 45[deg]46.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.50[min] W. long.;
(73) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.27[min] W. long.;
(74) 45[deg]44.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.93[min] W. long.;
(75) 45[deg]43.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.93[min] W. long.;
(76) 45[deg]34.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.59[min] W. long.;
(77) 45[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.47[min] W. long.;
(78) 45[deg]13.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.25[min] W. long.;
(79) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.13[min] W. long.;
(80) 45[deg]00.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.29[min] W. long.;
(81) 44[deg]55.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.36[min] W. long.;
(82) 44[deg]48.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.61[min] W. long.;
(83) 44[deg]42.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.05[min] W. long.;
(84) 44[deg]41.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.03[min] W. long.;
(85) 44[deg]40.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.11[min] W. long.;
(86) 44[deg]38.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.11[min] W. long.;
(87) 44[deg]23.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.17[min] W. long.;
(88) 44[deg]13.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.66[min] W. long.;
(89) 44[deg]08.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.50[min] W. long.;
(90) 43[deg]57.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.13[min] W. long.;
(91) 43[deg]50.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.80[min] W. long.;
(92) 43[deg]50.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.27[min] W. long.;
(93) 43[deg]39.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.56[min] W. long.;
(94) 43[deg]28.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.00[min] W. long.;
(95) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.84[min] W. long.;
(96) 43[deg]20.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.05[min] W. long.;
(97) 43[deg]13.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.00[min] W. long.;
(98) 43[deg]13.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.61[min] W. long.;
(99) 43[deg]04.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.01[min] W. long.;
(100) 42[deg]57.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.10[min] W. long.;
(101) 42[deg]53.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.76[min] W. long.;
(102) 42[deg]53.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.35[min] W. long.;
(103) 42[deg]49.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.16[min] W. long.;
(104) 42[deg]47.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.24[min] W. long.;
(105) 42[deg]47.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.13[min] W. long.;
(106) 42[deg]46.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.52[min] W. long.;
(107) 42[deg]41.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.69[min] W. long.;
(108) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.02[min] W. long.;
(109) 42[deg]38.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.09[min] W. long.;
(110) 42[deg]31.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.24[min] W. long.;
(111) 42[deg]31.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.32[min] W. long.;
(112) 42[deg]30.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.50[min] W. long.;
(113) 42[deg]28.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.56[min] W. long.;
(114) 42[deg]23.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.91[min] W. long.;
(115) 42[deg]19.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.60[min] W. long.;
(116) 42[deg]15.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.34[min] W. long.;
(117) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.22[min] W. long.;
(118) 42[deg]12.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.09[min] W. long.;
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(119) 42[deg]04.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.23[min] W. long.;
(120) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.80[min] W. long.;
(121) 41[deg]47.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.48[min] W. long.;
(122) 41[deg]43.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.96[min] W. long.;
(123) 41[deg]23.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.36[min] W. long.;
(124) 41[deg]21.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.43[min] W. long.;
(125) 41[deg]13.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.48[min] W. long.;
(126) 41[deg]06.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.37[min] W. long.;
(127) 40[deg]54.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.20[min] W. long.;
(128) 40[deg]51.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.47[min] W. long.;
(129) 40[deg]40.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.75[min] W. long.;
(130) 40[deg]36.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.18[min] W. long.;
(131) 40[deg]32.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.90[min] W. long.;
(132) 40[deg]31.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.00[min] W. long.;
(133) 40[deg]30.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.91[min] W. long.;
(134) 40[deg]27.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.34[min] W. long.;
(135) 40[deg]24.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.44[min] W. long.;
(136) 40[deg]22.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.22[min] W. long.;
(137) 40[deg]16.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.00[min] W. long.;
(138) 40[deg]17.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.30[min] W. long.;
(139) 40[deg]14.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.82[min] W. long.;
(140) 40[deg]13.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.43[min] W. long.;
(141) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.64[min] W. long.;
(142) 40[deg]06.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.26[min] W. long.;
(143) 40[deg]07.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.82[min] W. long.;
(144) 40[deg]04.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.17[min] W. long.;
(145) 40[deg]02.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.64[min] W. long.;
(146) 40[deg]01.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.89[min] W. long.;
(147) 39[deg]58.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]13.58[min] W. long.;
(148) 39[deg]56.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.09[min] W. long.;
(149) 39[deg]55.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.03[min] W. long.;
(150) 39[deg]52.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.47[min] W. long.;
(151) 39[deg]42.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.59[min] W. long.;
(152) 39[deg]35.95[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.56[min] W. long.;
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(157) 39[deg]07.84[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.14[min] W. long.;
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(163) 38[deg]50.22[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.55[min] W. long.;
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(166) 38[deg]42.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.83[min] W. long.;
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(168) 38[deg]40.97[min] N. lat., 123[deg]48.14[min] W. long.;
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(170) 38[deg]37.19[min] N. lat., 123[deg]44.08[min] W. long.;
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(172) 38[deg]29.44[min] N. lat., 123[deg]38.49[min] W. long.;
(173) 38[deg]28.08[min] N. lat., 123[deg]38.33[min] W. long.;
(174) 38[deg]23.68[min] N. lat., 123[deg]35.47[min] W. long.;
(175) 38[deg]19.63[min] N. lat., 123[deg]34.05[min] W. long.;
(176) 38[deg]16.23[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.90[min] W. long.;
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(177) 38[deg]14.79[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.98[min] W. long.;
(178) 38[deg]14.12[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.36[min] W. long.;
(179) 38[deg]10.85[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.84[min] W. long.;
(180) 38[deg]13.15[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.25[min] W. long.;
(181) 38[deg]12.28[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.88[min] W. long.;
(182) 38[deg]10.19[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.11[min] W. long.;
(183) 38[deg]07.94[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.52[min] W. long.;
(184) 38[deg]06.51[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.96[min] W. long.;
(185) 38[deg]04.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]32.03[min] W. long.;
(186) 38[deg]02.07[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.37[min] W. long.;
(187) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.62[min] W. long.;
(188) 37[deg]58.13[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.28[min] W. long.;
(189) 37[deg]55.01[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.53[min] W. long.;
(190) 37[deg]51.40[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(191) 37[deg]43.97[min] N. lat., 123[deg]11.56[min] W. long.;
(192) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]02.32[min] W. long.;
(193) 37[deg]13.65[min] N. lat., 122[deg]54.25[min] W. long.;
(194) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]50.97[min] W. long.;
(195) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]45.90[min] W. long.;
(196) 37[deg]00.66[min] N. lat., 122[deg]37.91[min] W. long.;
(197) 36[deg]57.40[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.32[min] W. long.;
(198) 36[deg]59.25[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.61[min] W. long.;
(199) 36[deg]56.88[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.49[min] W. long.;
(200) 36[deg]57.40[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.69[min] W. long.;
(201) 36[deg]55.43[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.49[min] W. long.;
(202) 36[deg]52.29[min] N. lat., 122[deg]13.25[min] W. long.;
(203) 36[deg]47.12[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.62[min] W. long.;
(204) 36[deg]47.10[min] N. lat., 122[deg]02.17[min] W. long.;
(205) 36[deg]43.76[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.17[min] W. long.;
(206) 36[deg]38.85[min] N. lat., 122[deg]02.26[min] W. long.;
(207) 36[deg]23.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.17[min] W. long.;
(208) 36[deg]19.68[min] N. lat., 122[deg]06.99[min] W. long.;
(209) 36[deg]14.75[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.57[min] W. long.;
(210) 36[deg]09.74[min] N. lat., 121[deg]45.06[min] W. long.;
(211) 36[deg]06.75[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.79[min] W. long.;
(212) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.98[min] W. long.;
(213) 35[deg]58.18[min] N. lat., 121[deg]34.69[min] W. long.;
(214) 35[deg]52.31[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.51[min] W. long.;
(215) 35[deg]51.21[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.97[min] W. long.;
(216) 35[deg]46.32[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.36[min] W. long.;
(217) 35[deg]33.74[min] N. lat., 121[deg]20.16[min] W. long.;
(218) 35[deg]31.37[min] N. lat., 121[deg]15.29[min] W. long.;
(219) 35[deg]23.32[min] N. lat., 121[deg]11.50[min] W. long.;
(220) 35[deg]15.28[min] N. lat., 121[deg]04.51[min] W. long.;
(221) 35[deg]07.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]00.36[min] W. long.;
(222) 34[deg]57.46[min] N. lat., 120[deg]58.29[min] W. long.;
(223) 34[deg]44.25[min] N. lat., 120[deg]58.35[min] W. long.;
(224) 34[deg]32.30[min] N. lat., 120[deg]50.28[min] W. long.;
(225) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]42.61[min] W. long.;
(226) 34[deg]19.08[min] N. lat., 120[deg]31.27[min] W. long.;
(227) 34[deg]17.72[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.32[min] W. long.;
(228) 34[deg]22.45[min] N. lat., 120[deg]12.87[min] W. long.;
(229) 34[deg]21.36[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.94[min] W. long.;
(230) 34[deg]09.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]46.24[min] W. long.;
(231) 34[deg]09.08[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.59[min] W. long.;
(232) 34[deg]07.53[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.41[min] W. long.;
(233) 34[deg]10.54[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.13[min] W. long.;
(234) 34[deg]14.68[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.54[min] W. long.;
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(235) 34[deg]09.51[min] N. lat., 120[deg]38.38[min] W. long.;
(236) 34[deg]03.06[min] N. lat., 120[deg]35.60[min] W. long.;
(237) 33[deg]56.39[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.53[min] W. long.;
(238) 33[deg]50.25[min] N. lat., 120[deg]09.49[min] W. long.;
(239) 33[deg]37.96[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.14[min] W. long.;
(240) 33[deg]34.52[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.90[min] W. long.;
(241) 33[deg]35.51[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.55[min] W. long.;
(242) 33[deg]42.76[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.83[min] W. long.;
(243) 33[deg]53.62[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.34[min] W. long.;
(244) 33[deg]57.61[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.32[min] W. long.;
(245) 33[deg]56.34[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.46[min] W. long.;
(246) 33[deg]57.79[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.91[min] W. long.;
(247) 33[deg]58.88[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.12[min] W. long.;
(248) 34[deg]02.65[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.17[min] W. long.;
(249) 33[deg]59.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.05[min] W. long.;
(250) 33[deg]57.61[min] N. lat., 118[deg]42.13[min] W. long.;
(251) 33[deg]50.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.03[min] W. long.;
(252) 33[deg]39.41[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.74[min] W. long.;
(253) 33[deg]35.51[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.08[min] W. long.;
(254) 33[deg]30.68[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.40[min] W. long.;
(255) 33[deg]32.49[min] N. lat., 117[deg]51.90[min] W. long.;
(256) 32[deg]58.87[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.41[min] W. long.; and
(257) 32[deg]35.53[min] N. lat., 117[deg]29.72[min] W. long.
(h) The 200 fm (366 m) depth contour used around San Clemente Island
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]05.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.45[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]02.68[min] N. lat., 118[deg]33.14[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]57.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]29.12[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]47.51[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.88[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]41.22[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.78[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]46.83[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.10[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]01.61[min] N. lat., 118[deg]40.64[min] W. long.; and
(8) 33[deg]5.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.45[min] W. long.
(i) The 200 fm (366 m) depth contour used around Santa Catalina
Island off the state of California is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]32.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]44.52[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]31.36[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.28[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]30.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.82[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]27.91[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.83[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]26.27[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.35[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]21.34[min] N. lat., 118[deg]15.24[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]13.66[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.98[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]17.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.35[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]20.94[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.34[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]23.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.60[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]28.68[min] N. lat., 118[deg]44.93[min] W. long.; and
(12) 33[deg]32.06[min] N. lat., 118[deg]44.52[min] W. long.
(j) The 200 fm (366 m) depth contour used around Lasuen Knoll off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]25.91[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.44[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]23.37[min] N. lat., 117[deg]56.97[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]22.82[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.50[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]25.24[min] N. lat., 118[deg]01.68[min] W. long.; and
(5) 33[deg]25.91[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.44[min] W. long.
(k) The 200 fm (366 m) depth contour used around San Diego Rise off
the state of California is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]50.30[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.18[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]44.01[min] N. lat., 117[deg]44.46[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]41.34[min] N. lat., 117[deg]45.86[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]45.45[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.09[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]50.10[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.76[min] W. long.; and
(6) 32[deg]50.30[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.18[min] W. long.
(l) The 200-fm (366-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico, modified to allow fishing
in petrale sole areas, is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]14.75[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.73[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]12.85[min] N. lat., 125[deg]38.06[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.82[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]07.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]45.65[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]05.71[min] N. lat., 125[deg]44.69[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]04.07[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.96[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]03.05[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.38[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]01.98[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.41[min] W. long.;
(9) 48[deg]01.46[min] N. lat., 125[deg]39.61[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]56.94[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.65[min] W. long.;
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(11) 47[deg]55.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]30.13[min] W. long.;
(12) 47[deg]55.65[min] N. lat., 125[deg]28.46[min] W. long.;
(13) 47[deg]58.11[min] N. lat., 125[deg]26.60[min] W. long.;
(14) 48[deg]00.40[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.83[min] W. long.;
(15) 48[deg]02.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.90[min] W. long.;
(16) 48[deg]03.60[min] N. lat., 125[deg]21.84[min] W. long.;
(17) 48[deg]03.98[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.65[min] W. long.;
(18) 48[deg]03.26[min] N. lat., 125[deg]19.76[min] W. long.;
(19) 48[deg]01.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.80[min] W. long.;
(20) 48[deg]01.03[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.12[min] W. long.;
(21) 48[deg]00.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.26[min] W. long.;
(22) 47[deg]58.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.91[min] W. long.;
(23) 47[deg]58.17[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.50[min] W. long.;
(24) 47[deg]52.33[min] N. lat., 125[deg]15.78[min] W. long.;
(25) 47[deg]49.20[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.67[min] W. long.;
(26) 47[deg]48.27[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.38[min] W. long.;
(27) 47[deg]47.24[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.38[min] W. long.;
(28) 47[deg]45.95[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.61[min] W. long.;
(29) 47[deg]44.58[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.12[min] W. long.;
(30) 47[deg]42.24[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.15[min] W. long.;
(31) 47[deg]38.54[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.76[min] W. long.;
(32) 47[deg]35.03[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.28[min] W. long.;
(33) 47[deg]28.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.24[min] W. long.;
(34) 47[deg]29.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.10[min] W. long.;
(35) 47[deg]28.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.58[min] W. long.;
(36) 47[deg]24.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.50[min] W. long.;
(37) 47[deg]18.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.17[min] W. long.;
(38) 47[deg]19.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.00[min] W. long.;
(39) 47[deg]18.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.66[min] W. long.;
(40) 47[deg]17.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.94[min] W. long.;
(41) 47[deg]17.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.63[min] W. long.;
(42) 47[deg]16.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.23[min] W. long.;
(43) 47[deg]16.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.67[min] W. long.;
(44) 47[deg]14.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.02[min] W. long.;
(45) 47[deg]12.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.77[min] W. long.;
(46) 47[deg]13.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.70[min] W. long.;
(47) 47[deg]09.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.32[min] W. long.;
(48) 47[deg]09.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.50[min] W. long.;
(49) 47[deg]05.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.30[min] W. long.;
(50) 47[deg]03.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.26[min] W. long.;
(51) 47[deg]00.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.52[min] W. long.;
(52) 46[deg]56.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(53) 46[deg]51.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(54) 46[deg]50.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.90[min] W. long.;
(55) 46[deg]44.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.97[min] W. long.;
(56) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.66[min] W. long.;
(57) 46[deg]33.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.11[min] W. long.;
(58) 46[deg]33.20[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.64[min] W. long.;
(59) 46[deg]27.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.95[min] W. long.;
(60) 46[deg]18.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.28[min] W. long.;
(61) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.88[min] W. long.;
(62) 46[deg]14.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.28[min] W. long.;
(63) 46[deg]11.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.58[min] W. long.;
(64) 46[deg]08.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.71[min] W. long.;
(65) 46[deg]05.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.27[min] W. long.;
(66) 46[deg]03.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.20[min] W. long.;
(67) 46[deg]02.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.51[min] W. long.;
(68) 45[deg]58.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.42[min] W. long.;
(69) 45[deg]49.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.37[min] W. long.;
(70) 45[deg]49.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.69[min] W. long.;
(71) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.82[min] W. long.;
(72) 45[deg]40.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.90[min] W. long.;
(73) 45[deg]34.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.58[min] W. long.;
(74) 45[deg]20.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.47[min] W. long.;
(75) 45[deg]13.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.92[min] W. long.;
(76) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.13[min] W. long.;
(77) 45[deg]00.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.28[min] W. long.;
(78) 44[deg]50.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.40[min] W. long.;
(79) 44[deg]46.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.20[min] W. long.;
(80) 44[deg]48.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.62[min] W. long.;
(81) 44[deg]41.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.20[min] W. long.;
(82) 44[deg]23.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.17[min] W. long.;
(83) 44[deg]13.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.66[min] W. long.;
(84) 43[deg]57.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.25[min] W. long.;
(85) 43[deg]56.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.33[min] W. long.;
(86) 43[deg]52.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.43[min] W. long.;
(87) 43[deg]51.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.94[min] W. long.;
(88) 43[deg]49.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.26[min] W. long.;
(89) 43[deg]39.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.55[min] W. long.;
(90) 43[deg]28.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.99[min] W. long.;
(91) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.89[min] W. long.;
(92) 43[deg]20.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.05[min] W. long.;
(93) 43[deg]13.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.00[min] W. long.;
(94) 43[deg]10.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.95[min] W. long.;
(95) 43[deg]04.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.05[min] W. long.;
(96) 42[deg]53.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.60[min] W. long.;
(97) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.60[min] W. long.;
(98) 42[deg]47.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.12[min] W. long.;
(99) 42[deg]46.19[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.52[min] W. long.;
(100) 42[deg]41.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.69[min] W. long.;
(101) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.02[min] W. long.;
(102) 42[deg]38.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.09[min] W. long.;
(103) 42[deg]31.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.23[min] W. long.;
(104) 42[deg]32.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.58[min] W. long.;
(105) 42[deg]30.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.84[min] W. long.;
(106) 42[deg]28.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.17[min] W. long.;
(107) 42[deg]24.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.93[min] W. long.;
(108) 42[deg]19.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.60[min] W. long.;
(109) 42[deg]15.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.34[min] W. long.;
(110) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.28[min] W. long.;
(111) 42[deg]12.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.09[min] W. long.;
(112) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.83[min] W. long.;
(113) 41[deg]47.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.55[min] W. long.;
(114) 41[deg]21.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.04[min] W. long.;
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(115) 41[deg]13.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.40[min] W. long.;
(116) 41[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.99[min] W. long.;
(117) 41[deg]06.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.30[min] W. long.;
(118) 40[deg]54.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.15[min] W. long.;
(119) 40[deg]53.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.11[min] W. long.;
(120) 40[deg]50.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.15[min] W. long.;
(121) 40[deg]44.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.89[min] W. long.;
(122) 40[deg]40.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.16[min] W. long.;
(123) 40[deg]38.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.15[min] W. long.;
(124) 40[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.43[min] W. long.;
(125) 40[deg]37.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.06[min] W. long.;
(126) 40[deg]36.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.11[min] W. long.;
(127) 40[deg]31.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.01[min] W. long.;
(128) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.15[min] W. long.;
(129) 40[deg]27.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.28[min] W. long.;
(130) 40[deg]25.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.36[min] W. long.;
(131) 40[deg]22.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.35[min] W. long.;
(132) 40[deg]16.29[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.50[min] W. long.;
(133) 40[deg]14.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.02[min] W. long.;
(134) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.55[min] W. long.;
(135) 40[deg]06.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.24[min] W. long.;
(136) 40[deg]07.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.80[min] W. long.;
(137) 40[deg]05.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.11[min] W. long.;
(138) 40[deg]04.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.11[min] W. long.;
(139) 40[deg]02.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.54[min] W. long.;
(140) 40[deg]01.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.89[min] W. long.;
(141) 39[deg]58.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.43[min] W. long.;
(142) 39[deg]55.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.86[min] W. long.;
(143) 39[deg]42.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.52[min] W. long.;
(144) 39[deg]35.96[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.47[min] W. long.;
(145) 39[deg]34.61[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.59[min] W. long.;
(146) 39[deg]33.79[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.77[min] W. long.;
(147) 39[deg]33.03[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.06[min] W. long.;
(148) 39[deg]32.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.12[min] W. long.;
(149) 39[deg]07.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.06[min] W. long.;
(150) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.32[min] W. long.;
(151) 38[deg]52.26[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.18[min] W. long.;
(152) 38[deg]50.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.48[min] W. long.;
(153) 38[deg]46.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.49[min] W. long.;
(154) 38[deg]45.29[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.55[min] W. long.;
(155) 38[deg]42.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.73[min] W. long.;
(156) 38[deg]41.42[min] N. lat., 123[deg]47.45[min] W. long.;
(157) 38[deg]35.74[min] N. lat., 123[deg]43.82[min] W. long.;
(158) 38[deg]34.92[min] N. lat., 123[deg]42.53[min] W. long.;
(159) 38[deg]19.65[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.95[min] W. long.;
(160) 38[deg]14.38[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.51[min] W. long.;
(161) 38[deg]09.39[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.40[min] W. long.;
(162) 38[deg]10.06[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.84[min] W. long.;
(163) 38[deg]04.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.91[min] W. long.;
(164) 38[deg]02.06[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.26[min] W. long.;
(165) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.56[min] W. long.;
(166) 37[deg]58.07[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.21[min] W. long.;
(167) 37[deg]55.07[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.20[min] W. long.;
(168) 37[deg]50.77[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.52[min] W. long.;
(169) 37[deg]43.94[min] N. lat., 123[deg]11.49[min] W. long.;
(170) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]02.23[min] W. long.;
(171) 37[deg]23.48[min] N. lat., 122[deg]57.77[min] W. long.;
(172) 37[deg]23.23[min] N. lat., 122[deg]53.85[min] W. long.;
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(173) 37[deg]13.96[min] N. lat., 122[deg]49.97[min] W. long.;
(174) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]45.68[min] W. long.;
(175) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]43.37[min] W. long.;
(176) 37[deg]01.04[min] N. lat., 122[deg]37.94[min] W. long.;
(177) 36[deg]57.40[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.36[min] W. long.;
(178) 36[deg]59.21[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.64[min] W. long.;
(179) 36[deg]56.90[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.42[min] W. long.;
(180) 36[deg]57.60[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.95[min] W. long.;
(181) 36[deg]55.69[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.32[min] W. long.;
(182) 36[deg]52.27[min] N. lat., 122[deg]13.17[min] W. long.;
(183) 36[deg]47.38[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.62[min] W. long.;
(184) 36[deg]47.27[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.77[min] W. long.;
(185) 36[deg]24.12[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.74[min] W. long.;
(186) 36[deg]21.99[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.01[min] W. long.;
(187) 36[deg]19.56[min] N. lat., 122[deg]05.88[min] W. long.;
(188) 36[deg]14.63[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.10[min] W. long.;
(189) 36[deg]09.74[min] N. lat., 121[deg]45.01[min] W. long.;
(190) 36[deg]06.69[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.77[min] W. long.;
(191) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.01[min] W. long.;
(192) 35[deg]56.54[min] N. lat., 121[deg]33.27[min] W. long.;
(193) 35[deg]52.21[min] N. lat., 121[deg]32.46[min] W. long.;
(194) 35[deg]51.21[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.94[min] W. long.;
(195) 35[deg]46.28[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.29[min] W. long.;
(196) 35[deg]33.68[min] N. lat., 121[deg]20.09[min] W. long.;
(197) 35[deg]31.33[min] N. lat., 121[deg]15.22[min] W. long.;
(198) 35[deg]23.29[min] N. lat., 121[deg]11.41[min] W. long.;
(199) 35[deg]15.26[min] N. lat., 121[deg]04.49[min] W. long.;
(200) 35[deg]07.05[min] N. lat., 121[deg]00.26[min] W. long.;
(201) 35[deg]07.46[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.10[min] W. long.;
(202) 34[deg]44.29[min] N. lat., 120[deg]54.28[min] W. long.;
(203) 34[deg]44.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.69[min] W. long.;
(204) 34[deg]39.06[min] N. lat., 120[deg]55.01[min] W. long.;
(205) 34[deg]19.08[min] N. lat., 120[deg]31.21[min] W. long.;
(206) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]42.61[min] W. long.;
(207) 34[deg]17.72[min] N. lat., 120[deg]19.26[min] W. long.;
(208) 34[deg]22.45[min] N. lat., 120[deg]12.81[min] W. long.;
(209) 34[deg]21.36[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.88[min] W. long.;
(210) 34[deg]09.95[min] N. lat., 119[deg]46.18[min] W. long.;
(211) 34[deg]09.08[min] N. lat., 119[deg]57.53[min] W. long.;
(212) 34[deg]07.53[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.35[min] W. long.;
(213) 34[deg]10.37[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.40[min] W. long.;
(214) 34[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.40[min] W. long.;
(215) 34[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]24.96[min] W. long.;
(216) 34[deg]14.68[min] N. lat., 120[deg]29.48[min] W. long.;
(217) 34[deg]09.51[min] N. lat., 120[deg]38.32[min] W. long.;
(218) 34[deg]04.66[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.29[min] W. long.;
(219) 34[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.29[min] W. long.;
(220) 34[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]34.65[min] W. long.;
(221) 33[deg]56.39[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.47[min] W. long.;
(222) 33[deg]50.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(223) 33[deg]37.96[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.08[min] W. long.;
(224) 33[deg]34.52[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.84[min] W. long.;
(225) 33[deg]35.51[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.49[min] W. long.;
(226) 33[deg]42.76[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.77[min] W. long.;
(227) 33[deg]51.63[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.00[min] W. long.;
(228) 33[deg]51.62[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(229) 33[deg]54.59[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(230) 33[deg]57.69[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.00[min] W. long.;
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(231) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.00[min] W. long.;
(232) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.00[min] W. long.;
(233) 33[deg]57.94[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.00[min] W. long.;
(234) 33[deg]58.88[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.06[min] W. long.;
(235) 34[deg]02.65[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.11[min] W. long.;
(236) 33[deg]59.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]02.99[min] W. long.;
(237) 33[deg]57.61[min] N. lat., 118[deg]42.07[min] W. long.;
(238) 33[deg]50.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]37.98[min] W. long.;
(239) 33[deg]39.17[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.47[min] W. long.;
(240) 33[deg]37.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.39[min] W. long.;
(241) 33[deg]35.51[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.03[min] W. long.;
(242) 33[deg]30.68[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.35[min] W. long.;
(243) 33[deg]32.49[min] N. lat., 117[deg]51.85[min] W. long.;
(244) 32[deg]58.87[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.36[min] W. long.; and
(245) 32[deg]35.56[min] N. lat., 117[deg]29.66[min] W. long.
(m) The 250-fm (457-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]14.71[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.95[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]13.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]39.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]43.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]08.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]45.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]06.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]46.50[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]03.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]01.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]40.00[min] W. long.;
(8) 47[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(9) 47[deg]55.20[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.26[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]54.02[min] N. lat., 125[deg]36.60[min] W. long.;
(11) 47[deg]53.70[min] N. lat., 125[deg]35.09[min] W. long.;
(12) 47[deg]54.16[min] N. lat., 125[deg]32.38[min] W. long.;
(13) 47[deg]55.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]28.50[min] W. long.;
(14) 47[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]25.00[min] W. long.;
(15) 48[deg]00.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.50[min] W. long.;
(16) 48[deg]03.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]21.00[min] W. long.;
(17) 48[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]19.50[min] W. long.;
(18) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]21.00[min] W. long.;
(19) 47[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.00[min] W. long.;
(20) 47[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.00[min] W. long.;
(21) 47[deg]52.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.50[min] W. long.;
(22) 47[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.00[min] W. long.;
(23) 47[deg]44.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.50[min] W. long.;
(24) 47[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.00[min] W. long.;
(25) 47[deg]37.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.17[min] W. long.;
(26) 47[deg]28.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.50[min] W. long.;
(27) 47[deg]28.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.70[min] W. long.;
(28) 47[deg]27.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.87[min] W. long.;
(29) 47[deg]24.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.45[min] W. long.;
(30) 47[deg]21.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.42[min] W. long.;
(31) 47[deg]18.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.75[min] W. long.;
(32) 47[deg]19.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.43[min] W. long.;
(33) 47[deg]18.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.25[min] W. long.;
(34) 47[deg]13.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.70[min] W. long.;
(35) 47[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.10[min] W. long.;
(36) 47[deg]08.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.91[min] W. long.;
(37) 47[deg]05.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.00[min] W. long.;
(38) 47[deg]03.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.50[min] W. long.;
(39) 47[deg]01.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(40) 46[deg]55.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(41) 46[deg]53.32[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(42) 46[deg]51.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(43) 46[deg]50.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.90[min] W. long.;
(44) 46[deg]47.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.00[min] W. long.;
(45) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.45[min] W. long.;
(46) 46[deg]34.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.00[min] W. long.;
(47) 46[deg]30.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.00[min] W. long.;
(48) 46[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.00[min] W. long.;
(49) 46[deg]29.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.00[min] W. long.;
(50) 46[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.00[min] W. long.;
(51) 46[deg]18.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.00[min] W. long.;
(52) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.00[min] W. long.;
(53) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.01[min] W. long.;
(54) 46[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.96[min] W. long.;
(55) 46[deg]13.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.87[min] W. long.;
(56) 46[deg]13.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.75[min] W. long.;
(57) 46[deg]10.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.00[min] W. long.;
(58) 46[deg]06.21[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.85[min] W. long.;
(59) 46[deg]03.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.27[min] W. long.;
(60) 45[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.52[min] W. long.;
(61) 45[deg]46.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.91[min] W. long.;
(62) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.84[min] W. long.;
(63) 45[deg]45.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.05[min] W. long.;
(64) 45[deg]44.87[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.98[min] W. long.;
(65) 45[deg]43.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.03[min] W. long.;
(66) 45[deg]35.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.72[min] W. long.;
(67) 45[deg]35.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.89[min] W. long.;
(68) 45[deg]24.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.21[min] W. long.;
(69) 45[deg]11.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.38[min] W. long.;
(70) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.03[min] W. long.;
(71) 44[deg]57.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.02[min] W. long.;
(72) 44[deg]44.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.79[min] W. long.;
(73) 44[deg]32.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.21[min] W. long.;
(74) 44[deg]23.36[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.53[min] W. long.;
(75) 44[deg]13.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.03[min] W. long.;
(76) 43[deg]57.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.57[min] W. long.;
(77) 43[deg]50.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.36[min] W. long.;
(78) 43[deg]49.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.96[min] W. long.;
(79) 43[deg]42.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.40[min] W. long.;
(80) 43[deg]24.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.61[min] W. long.;
(81) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.48[min] W. long.;
(82) 43[deg]19.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.12[min] W. long.;
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(83) 43[deg]19.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.95[min] W. long.;
(84) 43[deg]17.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.02[min] W. long.;
(85) 42[deg]56.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.59[min] W. long.;
(86) 42[deg]53.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.76[min] W. long.;
(87) 42[deg]53.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.88[min] W. long.;
(88) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.12[min] W. long.;
(89) 42[deg]49.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.17[min] W. long.;
(90) 42[deg]46.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.39[min] W. long.;
(91) 42[deg]43.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.64[min] W. long.;
(92) 42[deg]45.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.35[min] W. long.;
(93) 42[deg]43.92[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.92[min] W. long.;
(94) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.30[min] W. long.;
(95) 42[deg]38.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.51[min] W. long.;
(96) 42[deg]34.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.56[min] W. long.;
(97) 42[deg]31.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.89[min] W. long.;
(98) 42[deg]31.59[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.85[min] W. long.;
(99) 42[deg]31.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.82[min] W. long.;
(100) 42[deg]28.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.96[min] W. long.;
(101) 42[deg]26.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.99[min] W. long.;
(102) 42[deg]19.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.21[min] W. long.;
(103) 42[deg]13.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.06[min] W. long.;
(104) 42[deg]05.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.06[min] W. long.;
(105) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.76[min] W. long.;
(106) 41[deg]47.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.79[min] W. long.;
(107) 41[deg]21.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.35[min] W. long.;
(108) 41[deg]07.11[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(109) 40[deg]57.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.25[min] W. long.;
(110) 40[deg]48.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.69[min] W. long.;
(111) 40[deg]41.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.21[min] W. long.;
(112) 40[deg]37.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.96[min] W. long.;
(113) 40[deg]33.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.50[min] W. long.;
(114) 40[deg]31.31[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.59[min] W. long.;
(115) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.50[min] W. long.;
(116) 40[deg]25.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.65[min] W. long.;
(117) 40[deg]22.42[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.19[min] W. long.;
(118) 40[deg]17.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.21[min] W. long.;
(119) 40[deg]18.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.44[min] W. long.;
(120) 40[deg]13.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.26[min] W. long.;
(121) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.25[min] W. long.;
(122) 40[deg]06.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]21.40[min] W. long.;
(123) 40[deg]01.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.25[min] W. long.;
(124) 40[deg]00.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.19[min] W. long.;
(125) 39[deg]59.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.92[min] W. long.;
(126) 39[deg]56.44[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.52[min] W. long.;
(127) 39[deg]54.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.71[min] W. long.;
(128) 39[deg]52.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.01[min] W. long.;
(129) 39[deg]37.37[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.58[min] W. long.;
(130) 39[deg]32.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.01[min] W. long.;
(131) 39[deg]05.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.52[min] W. long.;
(132) 39[deg]04.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.00[min] W. long.;
(133) 38[deg]58.02[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.18[min] W. long.;
(134) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.90[min] W. long.;
(135) 38[deg]50.27[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.26[min] W. long.;
(136) 38[deg]46.73[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.93[min] W. long.;
(137) 38[deg]44.64[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.77[min] W. long.;
(138) 38[deg]32.97[min] N. lat., 123[deg]41.84[min] W. long.;
(139) 38[deg]14.56[min] N. lat., 123[deg]32.18[min] W. long.;
(140) 38[deg]13.85[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.94[min] W. long.;
(141) 38[deg]11.88[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.57[min] W. long.;
(142) 38[deg]08.72[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.56[min] W. long.;
(143) 38[deg]05.62[min] N. lat., 123[deg]32.38[min] W. long.;
(144) 38[deg]01.90[min] N. lat., 123[deg]32.00[min] W. long.;
(145) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.00[min] W. long.;
(146) 37[deg]58.07[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.35[min] W. long.;
(147) 37[deg]54.97[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.69[min] W. long.;
(148) 37[deg]51.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.40[min] W. long.;
(149) 37[deg]43.82[min] N. lat., 123[deg]11.69[min] W. long.;
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(150) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]02.62[min] W. long.;
(151) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]54.50[min] W. long.;
(152) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]48.59[min] W. long.;
(153) 36[deg]59.99[min] N. lat., 122[deg]38.49[min] W. long.;
(154) 36[deg]56.64[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.78[min] W. long.;
(155) 36[deg]58.93[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.67[min] W. long.;
(156) 36[deg]56.19[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.67[min] W. long.;
(157) 36[deg]57.09[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.85[min] W. long.;
(158) 36[deg]54.95[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.63[min] W. long.;
(159) 36[deg]52.25[min] N. lat., 122[deg]13.94[min] W. long.;
(160) 36[deg]46.94[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.90[min] W. long.;
(161) 36[deg]46.86[min] N. lat., 122[deg]02.24[min] W. long.;
(162) 36[deg]43.73[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.33[min] W. long.;
(163) 36[deg]38.93[min] N. lat., 122[deg]02.46[min] W. long.;
(164) 36[deg]30.77[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.40[min] W. long.;
(165) 36[deg]23.78[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.52[min] W. long.;
(166) 36[deg]19.98[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.63[min] W. long.;
(167) 36[deg]15.36[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.50[min] W. long.;
(168) 36[deg]09.47[min] N. lat., 121[deg]45.37[min] W. long.;
(169) 36[deg]06.42[min] N. lat., 121[deg]41.34[min] W. long.;
(170) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.68[min] W. long.;
(171) 35[deg]52.25[min] N. lat., 121[deg]33.21[min] W. long.;
(172) 35[deg]51.09[min] N. lat., 121[deg]31.83[min] W. long.;
(173) 35[deg]46.47[min] N. lat., 121[deg]31.19[min] W. long.;
(174) 35[deg]33.97[min] N. lat., 121[deg]21.69[min] W. long.;
(175) 35[deg]30.94[min] N. lat., 121[deg]18.36[min] W. long.;
(176) 35[deg]23.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]15.56[min] W. long.;
(177) 35[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.79[min] W. long.;
(178) 35[deg]06.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]02.45[min] W. long.;
(179) 34[deg]53.32[min] N. lat., 121[deg]01.46[min] W. long.;
(180) 34[deg]49.36[min] N. lat., 121[deg]03.04[min] W. long.;
(181) 34[deg]44.12[min] N. lat., 121[deg]01.28[min] W. long.;
(182) 34[deg]32.38[min] N. lat., 120[deg]51.78[min] W. long.;
(183) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]44.25[min] W. long.;
(184) 34[deg]17.93[min] N. lat., 120[deg]35.43[min] W. long.;
(185) 34[deg]16.02[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.70[min] W. long.;
(186) 34[deg]09.84[min] N. lat., 120[deg]38.85[min] W. long.;
(187) 34[deg]03.22[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.12[min] W. long.;
(188) 33[deg]55.98[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.81[min] W. long.;
(189) 33[deg]49.88[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.07[min] W. long.;
(190) 33[deg]37.75[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.35[min] W. long.;
(191) 33[deg]33.91[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.74[min] W. long.;
(192) 33[deg]35.07[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.14[min] W. long.;
(193) 33[deg]42.60[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.40[min] W. long.;
(194) 33[deg]53.25[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.58[min] W. long.;
(195) 33[deg]57.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.27[min] W. long.;
(196) 33[deg]55.47[min] N. lat., 119[deg]24.96[min] W. long.;
(197) 33[deg]57.60[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.68[min] W. long.;
(198) 33[deg]58.68[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.13[min] W. long.;
(199) 34[deg]02.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]14.62[min] W. long.;
(200) 33[deg]58.73[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.21[min] W. long.;
(201) 33[deg]57.33[min] N. lat., 118[deg]43.08[min] W. long.;
(202) 33[deg]50.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.33[min] W. long.;
(203) 33[deg]39.27[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.76[min] W. long.;
(204) 33[deg]35.16[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.33[min] W. long.;
(205) 33[deg]28.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.73[min] W. long.;
(206) 33[deg]31.44[min] N. lat., 117[deg]51.34[min] W. long.;
(207) 32[deg]58.76[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.85[min] W. long.; and
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(208) 32[deg]35.61[min] N. lat., 117[deg]30.15[min] W. long.
(n) The 250-fm (457-m) depth contour used around San Clemente Island
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]06.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.07[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]05.31[min] N. lat., 118[deg]40.88[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]03.03[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.72[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]46.62[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.23[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]40.81[min] N. lat., 118[deg]23.85[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]47.55[min] N. lat., 118[deg]17.59[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]57.35[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.83[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]02.79[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.85[min] W. long.; and
(9) 33[deg]06.10[min] N. lat., 118[deg]39.07[min] W. long.
(o) The 250-fm (457-m) depth contour used around Santa Catalina
Island is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following
points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]13.37[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.39[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]20.86[min] N. lat., 118[deg]14.39[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]26.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]21.17[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]28.14[min] N. lat., 118[deg]26.68[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]30.36[min] N. lat., 118[deg]30.55[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]31.65[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.33[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]32.89[min] N. lat., 118[deg]42.97[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]32.64[min] N. lat., 118[deg]49.44[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]38.02[min] N. lat., 118[deg]57.35[min] W. long.;
(10) 33[deg]37.08[min] N. lat., 118[deg]57.93[min] W. long.;
(11) 33[deg]30.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]49.96[min] W. long.;
(12) 33[deg]23.24[min] N. lat., 118[deg]32.88[min] W. long.;
(13) 33[deg]20.91[min] N. lat., 118[deg]34.67[min] W. long.;
(14) 33[deg]17.04[min] N. lat., 118[deg]28.21[min] W. long.; and
(15) 33[deg]13.37[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.39[min] W. long.
(p) The 250-fm (457-m) depth contour used around Lasuen Knoll is
defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in the
order stated:
(1) 33[deg]26.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]00.77[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]25.30[min] N. lat., 117[deg]57.88[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]23.37[min] N. lat., 117[deg]56.14[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]22.06[min] N. lat., 117[deg]57.06[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]22.85[min] N. lat., 117[deg]59.47[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]23.97[min] N. lat., 118[deg]00.72[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]25.98[min] N. lat., 118[deg]01.63[min] W. long.; and
(8) 33[deg]26.76[min] N. lat., 118[deg]00.77[min] W. long.
(q) The 250-fm (457-m) depth contour used around San Diego Rise is
defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in the
order stated:
(1) 32 [deg]51.58[min] N. lat., 117[deg]51.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]44.69[min] N. lat., 117[deg]44.55[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]37.05[min] N. lat., 117[deg]42.02[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]36.07[min] N. lat., 117[deg]44.29[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]47.03[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.97[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]51.50[min] N. lat., 117[deg]51.47[min] W. long.; and
(7) 32[deg]51.58[min] N. lat., 117[deg]51.00[min] W. long.
(r) The 250-fm (457-m) depth contour used between the U.S. border
with Canada and the U.S. border with Mexico, modified to allow fishing
in petrale sole areas, is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]14.71[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.95[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]13.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]39.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]43.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]08.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]45.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]06.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]46.50[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]03.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]01.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]40.00[min] W. long.;
(8) 47[deg]57.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.00[min] W. long.;
(9) 47[deg]55.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]28.50[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]25.00[min] W. long.;
(11) 48[deg]00.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.50[min] W. long.;
(12) 48[deg]03.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]21.00[min] W. long.;
(13) 48[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]19.50[min] W. long.;
(14) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]21.00[min] W. long.;
(15) 47[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.00[min] W. long.;
(16) 47[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.00[min] W. long.;
(17) 47[deg]52.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.50[min] W. long.;
(18) 47[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.00[min] W. long.;
(19) 47[deg]44.50[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.50[min] W. long.;
(20) 47[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.00[min] W. long.;
(21) 47[deg]37.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.17[min] W. long.;
(22) 47[deg]28.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.50[min] W. long.;
(23) 47[deg]28.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.70[min] W. long.;
(24) 47[deg]27.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.87[min] W. long.;
(25) 47[deg]24.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.45[min] W. long.;
(26) 47[deg]21.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.42[min] W. long.;
(27) 47[deg]18.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.75[min] W. long.;
(28) 47[deg]19.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.43[min] W. long.;
(29) 47[deg]18.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.25[min] W. long.;
(30) 47[deg]13.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.70[min] W. long.;
(31) 47[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.10[min] W. long.;
(32) 47[deg]08.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.91[min] W. long.;
(33) 47[deg]05.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.00[min] W. long.;
(34) 47[deg]03.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.49[min] W. long.;
(35) 47[deg]01.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(36) 46[deg]55.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(37) 46[deg]53.32[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(38) 46[deg]51.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(39) 46[deg]50.80[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.90[min] W. long.;
(40) 46[deg]47.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.00[min] W. long.;
(41) 46[deg]38.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.45[min] W. long.;
(42) 46[deg]34.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.00[min] W. long.;
(43) 46[deg]30.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.00[min] W. long.;
(44) 46[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.00[min] W. long.;
(45) 46[deg]29.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.00[min] W. long.;
(46) 46[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.00[min] W. long.;
(47) 46[deg]18.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.00[min] W. long.;
(48) 46[deg]16.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.00[min] W. long.;
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(49) 46[deg]15.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.96[min] W. long.;
(50) 46[deg]13.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.76[min] W. long.;
(51) 46[deg]10.51[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.99[min] W. long.;
(52) 46[deg]06.24[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.81[min] W. long.;
(53) 46[deg]03.04[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.26[min] W. long.;
(54) 45[deg]56.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.45[min] W. long.;
(55) 45[deg]49.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.75[min] W. long.;
(56) 45[deg]49.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.33[min] W. long.;
(57) 45[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.19[min] W. long.;
(58) 45[deg]45.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.18[min] W. long.;
(59) 45[deg]45.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.82[min] W. long.;
(60) 45[deg]41.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.61[min] W. long.;
(61) 45[deg]41.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.86[min] W. long.;
(62) 45[deg]38.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.94[min] W. long.;
(63) 45[deg]35.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.91[min] W. long.;
(64) 45[deg]24.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.20[min] W. long.;
(65) 45[deg]14.43[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.05[min] W. long.;
(66) 45[deg]14.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.19[min] W. long.;
(67) 45[deg]08.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]34.26[min] W. long.;
(68) 45[deg]09.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.81[min] W. long.;
(69) 45[deg]03.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.95[min] W. long.;
(70) 44[deg]57.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.98[min] W. long.;
(71) 44[deg]56.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.32[min] W. long.;
(72) 44[deg]50.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.52[min] W. long.;
(73) 44[deg]46.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.32[min] W. long.;
(74) 44[deg]50.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.24[min] W. long.;
(75) 44[deg]44.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.78[min] W. long.;
(76) 44[deg]32.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.24[min] W. long.;
(77) 44[deg]23.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.78[min] W. long.;
(78) 44[deg]13.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.81[min] W. long.;
(79) 43[deg]57.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]58.25[min] W. long.;
(80) 43[deg]56.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.33[min] W. long.;
(81) 43[deg]53.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.95[min] W. long.;
(82) 43[deg]51.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.38[min] W. long.;
(83) 43[deg]51.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.77[min] W. long.;
(84) 43[deg]48.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.31[min] W. long.;
(85) 43[deg]42.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.39[min] W. long.;
(86) 43[deg]24.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.57[min] W. long.;
(87) 43[deg]20.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.45[min] W. long.;
(88) 43[deg]19.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.09[min] W. long.;
(89) 43[deg]15.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.76[min] W. long.;
(90) 43[deg]04.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.55[min] W. long.;
(91) 43[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.88[min] W. long.;
(92) 42[deg]54.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.54[min] W. long.;
(93) 42[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.91[min] W. long.;
(94) 42[deg]45.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.37[min] W. long.;
(95) 42[deg]43.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.90[min] W. long.;
(96) 42[deg]40.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.19[min] W. long.;
(97) 42[deg]38.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.36[min] W. long.;
(98) 42[deg]34.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.56[min] W. long.;
(99) 42[deg]31.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.86[min] W. long.;
(100) 42[deg]30.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.27[min] W. long.;
(101) 42[deg]29.21[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.93[min] W. long.;
(102) 42[deg]28.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.40[min] W. long.;
(103) 42[deg]26.06[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.61[min] W. long.;
(104) 42[deg]21.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]43.76[min] W. long.;
(105) 42[deg]17.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.89[min] W. long.;
(106) 42[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.51[min] W. long.;
(107) 42[deg]13.76[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.03[min] W. long.;
(108) 42[deg]05.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.06[min] W. long.;
(109) 42[deg]02.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.41[min] W. long.;
(110) 42[deg]02.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.95[min] W. long.;
(111) 42[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.83[min] W. long.;
(112) 41[deg]47.79[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.48[min] W. long.;
(113) 41[deg]21.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.01[min] W. long.;
(114) 41[deg]13.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.40[min] W. long.;
(115) 41[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.99[min] W. long.;
(116) 41[deg]06.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.30[min] W. long.;
(117) 40[deg]54.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.15[min] W. long.;
(118) 40[deg]53.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.04[min] W. long.;
(119) 40[deg]50.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.20[min] W. long.;
(120) 40[deg]44.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.81[min] W. long.;
(121) 40[deg]40.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.14[min] W. long.;
(122) 40[deg]38.96[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.04[min] W. long.;
(123) 40[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.43[min] W. long.;
(124) 40[deg]37.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.06[min] W. long.;
(125) 40[deg]36.09[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.11[min] W. long.;
(126) 40[deg]31.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.98[min] W. long.;
(127) 40[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.48[min] W. long.;
(128) 40[deg]27.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.28[min] W. long.;
(129) 40[deg]25.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.36[min] W. long.;
(130) 40[deg]22.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.83[min] W. long.;
(131) 40[deg]13.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.10[min] W. long.;
(132) 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.55[min] W. long.;
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(133) 40[deg]06.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.24[min] W. long.;
(134) 40[deg]07.08[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.80[min] W. long.;
(135) 40[deg]05.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.11[min] W. long.;
(136) 40[deg]04.74[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.11[min] W. long.;
(137) 40[deg]02.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.53[min] W. long.;
(138) 40[deg]01.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.98[min] W. long.;
(139) 40[deg]01.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.83[min] W. long.;
(140) 39[deg]58.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.43[min] W. long.;
(141) 39[deg]55.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.44[min] W. long.;
(142) 39[deg]42.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]02.52[min] W. long.;
(143) 39[deg]35.96[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.47[min] W. long.;
(144) 39[deg]34.61[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.58[min] W. long.;
(145) 39[deg]33.79[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.77[min] W. long.;
(146) 39[deg]33.03[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.06[min] W. long.;
(147) 39[deg]32.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.12[min] W. long.;
(148) 39[deg]07.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]59.06[min] W. long.;
(149) 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.25[min] W. long.;
(150) 38[deg]52.26[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.18[min] W. long.;
(151) 38[deg]50.21[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.48[min] W. long.;
(152) 38[deg]46.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.49[min] W. long.;
(153) 38[deg]45.29[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.55[min] W. long.;
(154) 38[deg]42.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.73[min] W. long.;
(155) 38[deg]41.26[min] N. lat., 123[deg]47.28[min] W. long.;
(156) 38[deg]35.75[min] N. lat., 123[deg]43.76[min] W. long.;
(157) 38[deg]34.93[min] N. lat., 123[deg]42.46[min] W. long.;
(158) 38[deg]19.95[min] N. lat., 123[deg]32.90[min] W. long.;
(159) 38[deg]14.38[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.51[min] W. long.;
(160) 38[deg]09.39[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.39[min] W. long.;
(161) 38[deg]10.18[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.11[min] W. long.;
(162) 38[deg]04.64[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.97[min] W. long.;
(163) 38[deg]02.06[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.26[min] W. long.;
(164) 38[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.64[min] W. long.;
(165) 37[deg]58.19[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.40[min] W. long.;
(166) 37[deg]50.62[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.51[min] W. long.;
(167) 37[deg]43.82[min] N. lat., 123[deg]11.69[min] W. long.;
(168) 37[deg]35.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]02.62[min] W. long.;
(169) 37[deg]23.53[min] N. lat., 122[deg]58.65[min] W. long.;
(170) 37[deg]23.23[min] N. lat., 122[deg]53.78[min] W. long.;
(171) 37[deg]13.97[min] N. lat., 122[deg]49.91[min] W. long.;
(172) 37[deg]11.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]45.61[min] W. long.;
(173) 37[deg]07.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]44.76[min] W. long.;
(174) 36[deg]59.99[min] N. lat., 122[deg]38.49[min] W. long.;
(175) 36[deg]56.64[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.78[min] W. long.;
(176) 36[deg]58.93[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.67[min] W. long.;
(177) 36[deg]56.19[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.67[min] W. long.;
(178) 36[deg]57.09[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.85[min] W. long.;
(179) 36[deg]54.95[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.63[min] W. long.;
(180) 36[deg]52.25[min] N. lat., 122[deg]13.94[min] W. long.;
(181) 36[deg]46.94[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.90[min] W. long.;
(182) 36[deg]47.12[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.99[min] W. long.;
(183) 36[deg]23.87[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(184) 36[deg]22.17[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.19[min] W. long.;
(185) 36[deg]19.61[min] N. lat., 122[deg]06.29[min] W. long.;
(186) 36[deg]14.73[min] N. lat., 122[deg]01.55[min] W. long.;
(187) 36[deg]09.47[min] N. lat., 121[deg]45.37[min] W. long.;
(188) 36[deg]06.42[min] N. lat., 121[deg]41.34[min] W. long.;
(189) 36[deg]00.07[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.68[min] W. long.;
(190) 36[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.66[min] W. long.;
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(191) 35[deg]52.25[min] N. lat., 121[deg]33.21[min] W. long.;
(192) 35[deg]51.09[min] N. lat., 121[deg]31.83[min] W. long.;
(193) 35[deg]46.47[min] N. lat., 121[deg]31.19[min] W. long.;
(194) 35[deg]33.97[min] N. lat., 121[deg]21.69[min] W. long.;
(195) 35[deg]30.94[min] N. lat., 121[deg]18.36[min] W. long.;
(196) 35[deg]23.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]15.56[min] W. long.;
(197) 35[deg]13.67[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.79[min] W. long.;
(198) 35[deg]06.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]02.45[min] W. long.;
(199) 35[deg]07.46[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.10[min] W. long.;
(200) 34[deg]44.29[min] N. lat., 120[deg]54.28[min] W. long.;
(201) 34[deg]44.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.62[min] W. long.;
(202) 34[deg]41.65[min] N. lat., 120[deg]59.54[min] W. long.;
(203) 34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]44.25[min] W. long.;
(204) 34[deg]17.97[min] N. lat., 120[deg]35.54[min] W. long.;
(205) 34[deg]16.02[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.70[min] W. long.;
(206) 34[deg]09.84[min] N. lat., 120[deg]38.85[min] W. long.;
(207) 34[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.23[min] W. long.;
(208) 33[deg]55.98[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.81[min] W. long.;
(209) 33[deg]49.88[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.07[min] W. long.;
(210) 33[deg]37.75[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.35[min] W. long.;
(211) 33[deg]33.91[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.74[min] W. long.;
(212) 33[deg]35.07[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.14[min] W. long.;
(213) 33[deg]42.60[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.40[min] W. long.;
(214) 33[deg]51.63[min] N. lat., 119[deg]52.35[min] W. long.;
(215) 33[deg]51.62[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.94[min] W. long.;
(216) 33[deg]54.29[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.94[min] W. long.;
(217) 33[deg]57.52[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.94[min] W. long.;
(218) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]30.94[min] W. long.;
(219) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.94[min] W. long.;
(220) 33[deg]57.74[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.94[min] W. long.;
(221) 33[deg]58.68[min] N. lat., 119[deg]20.13[min] W. long.;
(222) 34[deg]02.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]14.62[min] W. long.;
(223) 33[deg]58.73[min] N. lat., 119[deg]03.21[min] W. long.;
(224) 33[deg]57.33[min] N. lat., 118[deg]43.08[min] W. long.;
(225) 33[deg]50.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.33[min] W. long.;
(226) 33[deg]39.27[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.76[min] W. long.;
(227) 33[deg]35.16[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.33[min] W. long.;
(228) 33[deg]28.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]08.73[min] W. long.;
(229) 33[deg]31.44[min] N. lat., 117[deg]51.34[min] W. long.;
(230) 32[deg]58.76[min] N. lat., 117[deg]20.85[min] W. long.; and
(231) 32[deg]35.61[min] N. lat., 117[deg]30.15[min] W. long.
[69 FR 77069, Dec. 23, 2004; 70 FR 13119, Mar. 18, 2005, as amended at
70 FR 16149, Mar. 30, 2005; 71 FR 78687, Dec. 29, 2006; 72 FR 13045,
Mar. 20, 2007; 72 FR 53167, Sept. 18, 2007; 74 FR 9911, Mar. 6, 2009.
Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010; 76 FR 27531, May 11, 2011; 76
FR 54714, Sept. 2, 2011]
Sec. 660.75 Essential Fish Habitat (EFH).
Essential fish habitat (EFH) is defined as those waters and
substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding or growth to
maturity (16 U.S.C. 1802 (10)). EFH for Pacific Coast Groundfish
includes all waters and substrate within areas with a depth less than or
equal to 3,500 m (1,914 fm) shoreward to the mean higher high water
level or the upriver extent of saltwater intrusion (defined as upstream
and landward to where ocean-derived salts measure less than 0.5 parts
per thousand during the period of average annual low flow). Seamounts in
depths greater than 3,500 m (1,914 fm) are also included due to their
ecological importance to groundfish. Geographically, EFH for Pacific
Coast groundfish includes both a large band of marine waters that
extends from the Northern edge of the EEZ at the U.S. border with Canada
to the Southern edge of the EEZ at the U.S. border with Mexico, and
inland within bays and estuaries. The seaward extent of EFH is
consistent with the westward edge of
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the EEZ for areas approximately north of Cape Mendocino. Approximately
south of Cape Mendocino, the 3500 m depth contour and EFH is
substantially shoreward of the seaward boundary of the EEZ. There are
also numerous discrete areas seaward of the main 3500 m depth contour
where the ocean floor rises to depths less than 3500 m and therefore are
also EFH. The seaward boundary of EFH and additional areas of EFH are
defined by straight lines connecting a series of latitude and longitude
coordinates in Sec. Sec. 660.76 through 660.79.
(a) The seaward boundary of EFH, with the exception of the areas in
paragraphs (b) through (qq), is bounded by the EEZ combined with a
straight line connecting all of the following points in the order
stated:
(1) 40[deg]18.17[min] N. lat., 128[deg]46.72[min] W. long.;
(2) 40[deg]17.33[min] N. lat., 125[deg]58.62[min] W. long.;
(3) 39[deg]59.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]44.13[min] W. long.;
(4) 39[deg]44.99[min] N. lat., 125[deg]41.63[min] W. long.;
(5) 39[deg]29.98[min] N. lat., 125[deg]23.86[min] W. long.;
(6) 39[deg]08.46[min] N. lat., 125[deg]38.17[min] W. long.;
(7) 38[deg]58.71[min] N. lat., 125[deg]22.33[min] W. long.;
(8) 38[deg]33.22[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.82[min] W. long.;
(9) 38[deg]50.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.20[min] W. long.;
(10) 38[deg]51.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.15[min] W. long.;
(11) 37[deg]48.74[min] N. lat., 123[deg]53.79[min] W. long.;
(12) 37[deg]45.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.18[min] W. long.;
(13) 37[deg]05.55[min] N. lat., 123[deg]46.18[min] W. long.;
(14) 36[deg]41.37[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.16[min] W. long.;
(15) 36[deg]24.44[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.03[min] W. long.;
(16) 36[deg]10.47[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.11[min] W. long.;
(17) 35[deg]57.97[min] N. lat., 123[deg]21.33[min] W. long.;
(18) 36[deg]05.20[min] N. lat., 123[deg]15.17[min] W. long.;
(19) 36[deg]01.23[min] N. lat., 123[deg]04.04[min] W. long.;
(20) 35[deg]29.75[min] N. lat., 123[deg]02.44[min] W. long.;
(21) 35[deg]22.25[min] N. lat., 122[deg]58.24[min] W. long.;
(22) 35[deg]21.91[min] N. lat., 122[deg]34.83[min] W. long.;
(23) 35[deg]34.35[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.83[min] W. long.;
(24) 34[deg]57.35[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.03[min] W. long.;
(25) 34[deg]20.19[min] N. lat., 121[deg]33.92[min] W. long.;
(26) 33[deg]55.10[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.15[min] W. long.;
(27) 33[deg]39.65[min] N. lat., 121[deg]28.35[min] W. long.;
(28) 33[deg]40.68[min] N. lat., 121[deg]23.06[min] W. long.;
(29) 33[deg]26.19[min] N. lat., 121[deg]06.16[min] W. long.;
(30) 33[deg]03.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]34.33[min] W. long.;
(31) 32[deg]46.38[min] N. lat., 121[deg]02.84[min] W. long.;
(32) 33[deg]05.45[min] N. lat., 120[deg]40.71[min] W. long.;
(33) 32[deg]12.70[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.85[min] W. long.;
(34) 32[deg]11.36[min] N. lat., 120[deg]03.19[min] W. long.;
(35) 32[deg]00.77[min] N. lat., 119[deg]50.68[min] W. long.;
(36) 31[deg]52.47[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.11[min] W. long.;
(37) 31[deg]45.43[min] N. lat., 119[deg]40.89[min] W. long.;
(38) 31[deg]41.96[min] N. lat., 119[deg]28.57[min] W. long.;
(39) 31[deg]35.10[min] N. lat., 119[deg]33.50[min] W. long.;
(40) 31[deg]24.37[min] N. lat., 119[deg]29.61[min] W. long.;
(41) 31[deg]26.74[min] N. lat., 119[deg]18.47[min] W. long.;
(42) 31[deg]03.75[min] N. lat., 118[deg]59.58[min] W. long.
(b) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]11.94[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.84[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]06.87[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.42[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]06.29[min] N. lat., 122[deg]09.22[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]11.39[min] N. lat., 122[deg]09.10[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]11.94[min] N. lat., 121[deg]57.84[min]
W. long.
(c) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]11.21[min] N. lat., 122[deg]10.24[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]07.62[min] N. lat., 122[deg]09.62[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]07.40[min] N. lat., 122[deg]19.34[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]12.84[min] N. lat., 122[deg]18.82[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]11.21[min] N. lat., 122[deg]10.24[min]
W. long.
(d) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]06.87[min] N. lat., 119[deg]28.05[min] W. long.;
(2) 30[deg]58.83[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.74[min] W. long.;
(3) 30[deg]55.41[min] N. lat., 119[deg]45.63[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]05.90[min] N. lat., 119[deg]42.05[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]06.87[min] N. lat., 119[deg]28.05[min]
W. long.
(e) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]02.05[min] N. lat., 119[deg]08.97[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]04.96[min] N. lat., 119[deg]09.96[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]06.24[min] N. lat., 119[deg]07.45[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]02.63[min] N. lat., 119[deg]05.77[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]02.05[min] N. lat., 119[deg]08.97[min]
W. long.
(f) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]23.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]23.99[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]25.98[min] N. lat., 122[deg]23.67[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]25.52[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.95[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]23.51[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.98[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]23.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]23.99[min]
W. long.
(g) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]21.95[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.05[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]23.31[min] N. lat., 122[deg]27.73[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]26.63[min] N. lat., 122[deg]27.64[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]26.72[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.23[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]21.95[min] N. lat., 122[deg]25.05[min]
W. long.
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(h) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]21.36[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.67[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]29.17[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.51[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]29.48[min] N. lat., 119[deg]43.20[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]21.92[min] N. lat., 119[deg]40.68[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]21.36[min] N. lat., 119[deg]47.67[min]
W. long.
(i) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]37.36[min] N. lat., 122[deg]20.86[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]41.22[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.35[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]42.68[min] N. lat., 122[deg]18.80[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]39.71[min] N. lat., 122[deg]15.99[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]37.36[min] N. lat., 122[deg]20.86[min]
W. long.
(j) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]45.92[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.55[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]48.79[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.52[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]48.61[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.65[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]45.93[min] N. lat., 121[deg]38.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]45.92[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.55[min]
W. long.
(k) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]36.78[min] N. lat., 120[deg]54.41[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]44.65[min] N. lat., 120[deg]58.01[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]48.56[min] N. lat., 120[deg]43.25[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]41.76[min] N. lat., 120[deg]41.50[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]36.78[min] N. lat., 120[deg]54.41[min]
W. long.
(l) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]45.66[min] N. lat., 123[deg]17.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]49.43[min] N. lat., 123[deg]19.89[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]54.54[min] N. lat., 123[deg]14.91[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]50.88[min] N. lat., 123[deg]13.17[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]45.66[min] N. lat., 123[deg]17.00[min]
W. long.
(m) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]55.28[min] N. lat., 121[deg]02.98[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]58.25[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.08[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]59.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]00.37[min] W. long.;
(4) 31[deg]57.88[min] N. lat., 120[deg]57.23[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]55.28[min] N. lat., 121[deg]02.98[min]
W. long.
(n) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]06.04[min] N. lat., 121[deg]29.08[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]59.52[min] N. lat., 121[deg]23.10[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]54.55[min] N. lat., 121[deg]31.53[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]01.66[min] N. lat., 121[deg]38.38[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]06.04[min] N. lat., 121[deg]29.08[min]
W. long.
(o) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]59.89[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.82[min] W. long.;
(2) 31[deg]59.69[min] N. lat., 120[deg]03.96[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]04.47[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.09[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]59.89[min] N. lat., 119[deg]54.82[min]
W. long.
(p) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 31[deg]59.49[min] N. lat., 121[deg]18.59[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]08.15[min] N. lat., 121[deg]22.16[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]12.16[min] N. lat., 121[deg]14.64[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]04.15[min] N. lat., 121[deg]08.61[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 31[deg]59.49[min] N. lat., 121[deg]18.59[min]
W. long.
(q) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]07.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]46.26[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]05.89[min] N. lat., 121[deg]38.01[min] W. long.;
(3) 31[deg]59.35[min] N. lat., 121[deg]52.10[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]08.86[min] N. lat., 121[deg]52.13[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]19.76[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.70[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]14.85[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.16[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]07.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]46.26[min]
W. long.
(r) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]17.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]11.84[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]18.96[min] N. lat., 121[deg]14.15[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]23.03[min] N. lat., 121[deg]10.52[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]21.23[min] N. lat., 121[deg]08.53[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]17.08[min] N. lat., 121[deg]11.84[min]
W. long.
(s) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]27.64[min] N. lat., 121[deg]27.83[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]15.43[min] N. lat., 121[deg]23.89[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]16.18[min] N. lat., 121[deg]30.67[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]25.80[min] N. lat., 121[deg]33.08[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]27.64[min] N. lat., 121[deg]27.83[min]
W. long.
(t) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]28.05[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.54[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]30.64[min] N. lat., 122[deg]06.11[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]35.90[min] N. lat., 121[deg]59.61[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]32.05[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.66[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]28.05[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.54[min]
W. long.
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(u) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]44.69[min] N. lat., 121[deg]39.99[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]43.72[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.03[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]47.31[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.91[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]48.21[min] N. lat., 121[deg]40.74[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]44.69[min] N. lat., 121[deg]39.99[min]
W. long.
(v) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]48.07[min] N. lat., 121[deg]15.86[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]36.99[min] N. lat., 121[deg]20.21[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]25.33[min] N. lat., 121[deg]38.31[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]34.03[min] N. lat., 121[deg]44.05[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]43.19[min] N. lat., 121[deg]41.58[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]48.07[min] N. lat., 121[deg]15.86[min]
W. long.
(w) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]48.38[min] N. lat., 120[deg]47.95[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]47.49[min] N. lat., 120[deg]41.50[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]43.79[min] N. lat., 120[deg]42.01[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]44.01[min] N. lat., 120[deg]48.79[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]48.38[min] N. lat., 120[deg]47.95[min]
W. long.
(x) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]08.71[min] N. lat., 121[deg]41.24[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]00.10[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.67[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]01.01[min] N. lat., 121[deg]45.93[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]07.71[min] N. lat., 121[deg]46.31[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]08.71[min] N. lat., 121[deg]41.24[min]
W. long.
(y) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]19.30[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.69[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]11.41[min] N. lat., 121[deg]47.26[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]56.93[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.41[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]03.85[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.52[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]17.73[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.05[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]19.30[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.69[min]
W. long.
(z) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]23.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]04.28[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]22.88[min] N. lat., 123[deg]04.93[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]23.66[min] N. lat., 123[deg]05.77[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]24.30[min] N. lat., 123[deg]04.90[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]23.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]04.28[min]
W. long.
(aa) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]26.06[min] N. lat., 121[deg]44.42[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]32.00[min] N. lat., 121[deg]41.61[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]28.80[min] N. lat., 121[deg]26.92[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]23.50[min] N. lat., 121[deg]26.92[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]26.06[min] N. lat., 121[deg]44.42[min]
W. long.
(bb) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]38.22[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.91[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]39.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]58.56[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]41.37[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.22[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]40.08[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.14[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]38.22[min] N. lat., 123[deg]56.91[min]
W. long.
(cc) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]46.86[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.49[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]41.28[min] N. lat., 121[deg]52.80[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]36.95[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.42[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]42.05[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.48[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]47.07[min] N. lat., 122[deg]05.71[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]46.86[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.49[min]
W. long.
(dd) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]17.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.04[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]19.41[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.12[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]21.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.89[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]20.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.11[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 34[deg]17.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.04[min]
W. long.
(ee) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]13.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.18[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]19.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.21[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]23.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]05.49[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]17.93[min] N. lat., 123[deg]57.87[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 34[deg]13.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.18[min]
W. long.
(ff) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated::
(1) 35[deg]19.23[min] N. lat., 122[deg]39.91[min] W. long.;
(2) 35[deg]08.76[min] N. lat., 122[deg]23.83[min] W. long.;
(3) 35[deg]06.22[min] N. lat., 122[deg]28.09[min] W. long.;
(4) 35[deg]15.81[min] N. lat., 122[deg]45.90[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 35[deg]19.23[min] N. lat., 122[deg]39.91[min]
W. long.
(gg) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 35[deg]25.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.05[min] W. long.;
(2) 35[deg]21.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]23.47[min] W. long.;
(3) 35[deg]21.05[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.22[min] W. long.;
(4) 35[deg]24.89[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.49[min] W. long.;
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and connecting back to 35[deg]25.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.05[min]
W. long.
(hh) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 35[deg]27.15[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.69[min] W. long.;
(2) 35[deg]28.68[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.86[min] W. long.;
(3) 35[deg]30.23[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.59[min] W. long.;
(4) 35[deg]28.85[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.48[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 35[deg]27.15[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.69[min]
W. long.
(ii) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 35[deg]31.14[min] N. lat., 123[deg]52.80[min] W. long.;
(2) 35[deg]31.38[min] N. lat., 123[deg]54.83[min] W. long.;
(3) 35[deg]32.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]53.80[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 35[deg]31.14[min] N. lat., 123[deg]52.80[min]
W. long.
(jj) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 35[deg]24.08[min] N. lat., 123[deg]40.83[min] W. long.;
(2) 35[deg]24.76[min] N. lat., 123[deg]45.92[min] W. long.;
(3) 35[deg]33.04[min] N. lat., 123[deg]44.92[min] W. long.;
(4) 35[deg]32.24[min] N. lat., 123[deg]39.16[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 35[deg]24.08[min] N. lat., 123[deg]40.83[min]
W. long.
(kk) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 36[deg]08.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.59[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]07.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.48[min] W. long.;
(3) 36[deg]07.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.27[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]08.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.10[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]08.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.59[min]
W. long.
(ll) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 36[deg]07.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.83[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]08.21[min] N. lat., 124[deg]19.86[min] W. long.;
(3) 36[deg]09.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.70[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]08.62[min] N. lat., 124[deg]17.22[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]07.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.83[min]
W. long.
(mm) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated::
(1) 36[deg]47.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.21[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]50.85[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.63[min] W. long.;
(3) 36[deg]52.22[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.65[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]49.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]06.40[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]47.33[min] N. lat., 124[deg]10.21[min]
W. long.
(nn) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 36[deg]56.03[min] N. lat., 123[deg]40.86[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]56.37[min] N. lat., 123[deg]40.86[min] W. long.;
(3) 36[deg]56.42[min] N. lat., 123[deg]40.49[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]56.18[min] N. lat., 123[deg]40.37[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]56.03[min] N. lat., 123[deg]40.86[min]
W. long.
(oo) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 36[deg]32.58[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.80[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]50.38[min] N. lat., 125[deg]44.21[min] W. long.;
(3) 37[deg]00.91[min] N. lat., 125[deg]40.06[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]41.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.90[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]32.58[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.80[min]
W. long.
(pp) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 37[deg]45.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.40[min] W. long.;
(2) 37[deg]47.91[min] N. lat., 124[deg]14.01[min] W. long.;
(3) 37[deg]50.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.09[min] W. long.;
(4) 37[deg]47.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 37[deg]45.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.40[min]
W. long.
(qq) This area of EFH is bounded by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 38[deg]08.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.98[min] W. long.;
(2) 38[deg]10.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.69[min] W. long.;
(3) 38[deg]12.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.45[min] W. long.;
(4) 38[deg]10.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.66[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 38[deg]08.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.98[min]
W. long.
[71 FR 27416, May 11, 2006. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010;
76 FR 53836, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.76 EFH Conservation Areas.
EFH Conservation Areas are designated to minimize to the extent
practicable adverse effects to EFH caused by fishing (16 U.S.C. 1853
section 303(a)(7)). The boundaries of areas designated as Groundfish EFH
Conservation Areas are defined by straight lines connecting a series of
latitude and longitude coordinates. This section provides coordinates
outlining the boundaries of the coastwide EFH Conservation Area. Section
660.77 provides coordinates outlining the boundaries of EFH Conservation
Areas that occur wholly off the coast of Washington. Section 660.78
provides coordinates outlining the boundaries of EFH Conservation Areas
that occur wholly off the coast of Oregon. Section 660.79 provides
coordinates outlining the boundaries of EFH Conservation Areas that
occur
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wholly off the coast of California. Fishing activity that is prohibited
or permitted within the EEZ in a particular area designated as a
groundfish EFH Conservation Area is detailed at Sec. 660.11; Sec. Sec.
660.112 and 660.130; Sec. Sec. 660.212 and 660.230; Sec. Sec. 660.312
and 660.330; and Sec. Sec. 660.360.
(a) Seaward of the 700-fm (1280-m) contour. This area includes all
waters designated as EFH within the West Coast EEZ west of a line
approximating the 700-fm (1280-m) depth contour which is defined by
straight lines connecting all of the following points in the order
stated:
(1) 48[deg]06.97[min] N. lat., 126[deg]02.96[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]00.44[min] N. lat., 125[deg]54.96[min] W. long.;
(3) 47[deg]55.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]46.51[min] W. long.;
(4) 47[deg]47.21[min] N. lat., 125[deg]43.73[min] W. long.;
(5) 47[deg]42.89[min] N. lat., 125[deg]49.58[min] W. long.;
(6) 47[deg]38.18[min] N. lat., 125[deg]37.26[min] W. long.;
(7) 47[deg]32.36[min] N. lat., 125[deg]32.87[min] W. long.;
(8) 47[deg]29.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]26.27[min] W. long.;
(9) 47[deg]28.54[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.82[min] W. long.;
(10) 47[deg]19.25[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.18[min] W. long.;
(11) 47[deg]08.82[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.01[min] W. long.;
(12) 47[deg]04.69[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.77[min] W. long.;
(13) 46[deg]48.38[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.43[min] W. long.;
(14) 46[deg]41.92[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.29[min] W. long.;
(15) 46[deg]27.49[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.36[min] W. long.;
(16) 46[deg]14.13[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.72[min] W. long.;
(17) 46[deg]09.53[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.75[min] W. long.;
(18) 45[deg]46.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.44[min] W. long.;
(19) 45[deg]40.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.62[min] W. long.;
(20) 45[deg]36.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.91[min] W. long.;
(21) 44[deg]55.69[min] N. lat., 125[deg]08.35[min] W. long.;
(22) 44[deg]49.93[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.51[min] W. long.;
(23) 44[deg]46.93[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.83[min] W. long.;
(24) 44[deg]41.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.64[min] W. long.;
(25) 44[deg]28.31[min] N. lat., 125[deg]11.42[min] W. long.;
(26) 43[deg]58.37[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.93[min] W. long.;
(27) 43[deg]52.74[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.58[min] W. long.;
(28) 43[deg]44.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.17[min] W. long.;
(29) 43[deg]37.58[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.70[min] W. long.;
(30) 43[deg]15.95[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.84[min] W. long.;
(31) 42[deg]47.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.96[min] W. long.;
(32) 42[deg]39.02[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.07[min] W. long.;
(33) 42[deg]34.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.89[min] W. long.;
(34) 42[deg]34.11[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.62[min] W. long.;
(35) 42[deg]23.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.85[min] W. long.;
(36) 42[deg]16.80[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.20[min] W. long.;
(37) 42[deg]06.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.14[min] W. long.;
(38) 41[deg]59.28[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.23[min] W. long.;
(39) 41[deg]31.10[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.30[min] W. long.;
(40) 41[deg]14.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.67[min] W. long.;
(41) 40[deg]40.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.69[min] W. long.;
(42) 40[deg]35.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.65[min] W. long.;
(43) 40[deg]23.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.16[min] W. long.;
(44) 40[deg]20.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.36[min] W. long.;
(45) 40[deg]20.84[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.23[min] W. long.;
(46) 40[deg]18.54[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.47[min] W. long.;
(47) 40[deg]14.54[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.83[min] W. long.;
(48) 40[deg]11.79[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.39[min] W. long.;
(49) 40[deg]06.72[min] N. lat., 125[deg]04.28[min] W. long.;
(50) 39[deg]50.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]37.54[min] W. long.;
(51) 39[deg]56.67[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.58[min] W. long.;
(52) 39[deg]44.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.60[min] W. long.;
(53) 39[deg]35.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.02[min] W. long.;
(54) 39[deg]24.54[min] N. lat., 124[deg]16.01[min] W. long.;
(55) 39[deg]01.97[min] N. lat., 124[deg]11.20[min] W. long.;
(56) 38[deg]33.48[min] N. lat., 123[deg]48.21[min] W. long.;
(57) 38[deg]14.49[min] N. lat., 123[deg]38.89[min] W. long.;
(58) 37[deg]56.97[min] N. lat., 123[deg]31.65[min] W. long.;
(59) 37[deg]49.09[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.98[min] W. long.;
(60) 37[deg]40.29[min] N. lat., 123[deg]12.83[min] W. long.;
(61) 37[deg]22.54[min] N. lat., 123[deg]14.65[min] W. long.;
(62) 37[deg]05.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]05.31[min] W. long.;
(63) 36[deg]59.02[min] N. lat., 122[deg]50.92[min] W. long.;
(64) 36[deg]50.32[min] N. lat., 122[deg]17.44[min] W. long.;
(65) 36[deg]44.54[min] N. lat., 122[deg]19.42[min] W. long.;
(66) 36[deg]40.76[min] N. lat., 122[deg]17.28[min] W. long.;
(67) 36[deg]39.88[min] N. lat., 122[deg]09.69[min] W. long.;
(68) 36[deg]44.52[min] N. lat., 122[deg]07.13[min] W. long.;
(69) 36[deg]42.26[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.54[min] W. long.;
(70) 36[deg]30.02[min] N. lat., 122[deg]09.85[min] W. long.;
(71) 36[deg]22.33[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.99[min] W. long.;
(72) 36[deg]14.36[min] N. lat., 122[deg]21.19[min] W. long.;
(73) 36[deg]09.50[min] N. lat., 122[deg]14.25[min] W. long.;
(74) 35[deg]51.50[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.92[min] W. long.;
(75) 35[deg]49.53[min] N. lat., 122[deg]13.00[min] W. long.;
(76) 34[deg]58.30[min] N. lat., 121[deg]36.76[min] W. long.;
(77) 34[deg]53.13[min] N. lat., 121[deg]37.49[min] W. long.;
(78) 34[deg]46.54[min] N. lat., 121[deg]46.25[min] W. long.;
(79) 34[deg]37.81[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.72[min] W. long.;
(80) 34[deg]37.72[min] N. lat., 121[deg]27.35[min] W. long.;
(81) 34[deg]26.77[min] N. lat., 121[deg]07.58[min] W. long.;
(82) 34[deg]18.54[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.01[min] W. long.;
(83) 34[deg]02.68[min] N. lat., 120[deg]54.30[min] W. long.;
(84) 33[deg]48.11[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.46[min] W. long.;
(85) 33[deg]42.54[min] N. lat., 120[deg]38.24[min] W. long.;
(86) 33[deg]46.26[min] N. lat., 120[deg]43.64[min] W. long.;
(87) 33[deg]40.71[min] N. lat., 120[deg]51.29[min] W. long.;
(88) 33[deg]33.14[min] N. lat., 120[deg]40.25[min] W. long.;
(89) 32[deg]51.57[min] N. lat., 120[deg]23.35[min] W. long.;
(90) 32[deg]38.54[min] N. lat., 120[deg]09.54[min] W. long.;
(91) 32[deg]35.76[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.43[min] W. long.;
(92) 32[deg]29.54[min] N. lat., 119[deg]46.00[min] W. long.;
(93) 32[deg]25.99[min] N. lat., 119[deg]41.16[min] W. long.;
(94) 32[deg]30.46[min] N. lat., 119[deg]33.15[min] W. long.;
(95) 32[deg]23.47[min] N. lat., 119[deg]25.71[min] W. long.;
(96) 32[deg]19.19[min] N. lat., 119[deg]13.96[min] W. long.;
(97) 32[deg]13.18[min] N. lat., 119[deg]04.44[min] W. long.;
(98) 32[deg]13.40[min] N. lat., 118[deg]51.87[min] W. long.;
(99) 32[deg]19.62[min] N. lat., 118[deg]47.80[min] W. long.;
(100) 32[deg]27.26[min] N. lat., 118[deg]50.29[min] W. long.;
(101) 32[deg]28.42[min] N. lat., 118[deg]53.15[min] W. long.;
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(102) 32[deg]31.30[min] N. lat., 118[deg]55.09[min] W. long.;
(103) 32[deg]33.04[min] N. lat., 118[deg]53.57[min] W. long.;
(104) 32[deg]19.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]27.54[min] W. long.;
(105) 32[deg]18.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.97[min] W. long.;
(106) 32[deg]09.01[min] N. lat., 118[deg]13.96[min] W. long.;
(107) 32[deg]06.57[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.78[min] W. long.;
(108) 32[deg]01.32[min] N. lat., 118[deg]18.21[min] W. long.; and
(109) 31[deg]57.82[min] N. lat., 118[deg]10.34[min] W. long.
(b) [Reserved]
[71 FR 27419, May 11, 2006. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010;
76 FR 53836, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.77 EFH Conservation Areas off the Coast of Washington.
Boundary line coordinates for EFH Conservation Areas off Washington
are provided in this section. Fishing activity that is prohibited or
permitted within the EEZ in a particular area designated as a groundfish
EFH Conservation Area is detailed at Sec. Sec. 660.11; Sec. Sec.
660.112 and 660.130; Sec. Sec. 660.212 and 660.230; Sec. Sec. 660.312
and 660.330; and Sec. Sec. 660.360.
(a) Olympic 2. The boundary of the Olympic 2 EFH Conservation Area
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 48[deg]21.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.61[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]17.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.18[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]06.13[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.68[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]06.66[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.55[min] W. long.;
(5) 48[deg]08.44[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.61[min] W. long.;
(6) 48[deg]22.57[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.82[min] W. long.;
(7) 48[deg]21.42[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.55[min] W. long.;
(8) 48[deg]22.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]59.29[min] W. long.;
(9) 48[deg]23.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.37[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 48[deg]21.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.61[min]
W. long.
(b) Biogenic 1. The boundary of the Biogenic 1 EFH Conservation Area
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 47[deg]29.97[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.14[min] W. long.;
(2) 47[deg]30.01[min] N. lat., 125[deg]30.06[min] W. long.;
(3) 47[deg]40.09[min] N. lat., 125[deg]50.18[min] W. long.;
(4) 47[deg]47.27[min] N. lat., 125[deg]50.06[min] W. long.;
(5) 47[deg]47.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]24.28[min] W. long.;
(6) 47[deg]39.53[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.49[min] W. long.;
(7) 47[deg]30.31[min] N. lat., 125[deg]08.81[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 47[deg]29.97[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.14[min]
W. long.
(c) Biogenic 2. The boundary of the Biogenic 2 EFH Conservation Area
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 47[deg]08.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.91[min] W. long.;
(2) 47[deg]08.82[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.01[min] W. long.;
(3) 47[deg]20.01[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 47[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.25[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 47[deg]08.77[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.91[min]
W. long.
(d) Grays Canyon. The boundary of the Grays Canyon EFH Conservation
Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points
in the order stated:
(1) 46[deg]51.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 46[deg]56.79[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 46[deg]58.01[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.09[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]55.07[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.14[min] W. long.;
(5) 46[deg]59.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.79[min] W. long.;
(6) 46[deg]58.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.78[min] W. long.;
(7) 46[deg]54.45[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.36[min] W. long.;
(8) 46[deg]53.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.95[min] W. long.;
(9) 46[deg]54.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.73[min] W. long.;
(10) 46[deg]52.38[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.02[min] W. long.;
(11) 46[deg]48.93[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.17[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 46[deg]51.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]00.00[min]
W. long.
(e) Biogenic 3. The boundary of the Biogenic 3 EFH Conservation Area
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 46[deg]48.16[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.75[min] W. long.;
(2) 46[deg]40.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 46[deg]40.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.01[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]50.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 46[deg]48.16[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.75[min]
W. long.
[71 FR 27420, May 11, 2006. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010;
76 FR 53836, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.78 EFH Conservation Areas off the Coast of Oregon.
Boundary line coordinates for EFH Conservation Areas off Oregon are
provided in this section. Fishing activity that is prohibited or
permitted within the EEZ in a particular area designated as a groundfish
EFH Conservation Area is detailed at Sec. Sec. 660.11; Sec. Sec.
660.112 and 660.130; Sec. Sec. 660.212 and 660.230; Sec. Sec. 660.312
and 660.330; and Sec. Sec. 660.360.
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(a) Thompson Seamount. The boundary of the Thompson Seamount EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 46[deg]06.93[min] N. lat., 128[deg]39.77[min] W. long.;
(2) 46[deg]06.76[min] N. lat., 128[deg]39.60[min] W. long.;
(3) 46[deg]07.80[min] N. lat., 128[deg]39.43[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]08.50[min] N. lat., 128[deg]34.39[min] W. long.;
(5) 46[deg]06.76[min] N. lat., 128[deg]29.36[min] W. long.;
(6) 46[deg]03.64[min] N. lat., 128[deg]28.67[min] W. long.;
(7) 45[deg]59.64[min] N. lat., 128[deg]31.62[min] W. long.;
(8) 45[deg]56.87[min] N. lat., 128[deg]33.18[min] W. long.;
(9) 45[deg]53.92[min] N. lat., 128[deg]39.25[min] W. long.;
(10) 45[deg]54.26[min] N. lat., 128[deg]43.42[min] W. long.;
(11) 45[deg]56.87[min] N. lat., 128[deg]45.85[min] W. long.;
(12) 46[deg]00.86[min] N. lat., 128[deg]46.02[min] W. long.;
(13) 46[deg]03.29[min] N. lat., 128[deg]44.81[min] W. long.;
(14) 46[deg]06.24[min] N. lat., 128[deg]42.90[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 46[deg]06.93[min] N. lat., 128[deg]39.77[min]
W. long.
(b) Astoria Canyon. The boundary of the Astoria Canyon EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 46[deg]06.48[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.46[min] W. long.;
(2) 46[deg]03.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.36[min] W. long.;
(3) 46[deg]02.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]57.66[min] W. long.;
(4) 46[deg]01.92[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.46[min] W. long.;
(5) 45[deg]48.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.58[min] W. long.;
(6) 45[deg]47.70[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.20[min] W. long.;
(7) 45[deg]40.86[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.62[min] W. long.;
(8) 45[deg]29.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.30[min] W. long.;
(9) 45[deg]25.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]56.82[min] W. long.;
(10) 45[deg]26.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.50[min] W. long.;
(11) 45[deg]33.12[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.26[min] W. long.;
(12) 45[deg]40.32[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.16[min] W. long.;
(13) 46[deg]03.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.94[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 46[deg]06.48[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.46[min]
W. long.
(c) Nehalem Bank/Shale Pile. The boundary of the Nehalem Bank/Shale
Pile EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 46[deg]00.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.94[min] W. long.;
(2) 45[deg]55.63[min] N. lat., 124[deg]30.52[min] W. long.;
(3) 45[deg]47.95[min] N. lat., 124[deg]31.70[min] W. long.;
(4) 45[deg]52.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.20[min] W. long.;
(5) 45[deg]58.02[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.99[min] W. long.;
(6) 46[deg]00.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]36.78[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 46[deg]00.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.94[min]
W. long.
(d) Siletz Deepwater. The boundary of the Siletz Deepwater EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 44[deg]42.72[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.49[min] W. long.;
(2) 44[deg]56.26[min] N. lat., 125[deg]12.61[min] W. long.;
(3) 44[deg]56.34[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.13[min] W. long.;
(4) 44[deg]49.93[min] N. lat., 125[deg]01.51[min] W. long.;
(5) 44[deg]46.93[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.83[min] W. long.;
(6) 44[deg]41.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.64[min] W. long.;
(7) 44[deg]33.36[min] N. lat., 125[deg]08.82[min] W. long.;
(8) 44[deg]33.38[min] N. lat., 125[deg]17.08[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 44[deg]42.72[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.49[min]
W. long.
(e) Daisy Bank/Nelson Island. The boundary of the Daisy Bank/Nelson
Island EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 44[deg]39.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.43[min] W. long.;
(2) 44[deg]39.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.29[min] W. long.;
(3) 44[deg]37.17[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.60[min] W. long.;
(4) 44[deg]35.55[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.27[min] W. long.;
(5) 44[deg]37.57[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.70[min] W. long.;
(6) 44[deg]36.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.91[min] W. long.;
(7) 44[deg]38.25[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.28[min] W. long.;
(8) 44[deg]38.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.11[min] W. long.;
(9) 44[deg]40.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.11[min] W. long.;
(10) 44[deg]41.35[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.03[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 44[deg]39.73[min] N. lat., 124[deg]41.43[min]
W. long.
(f) Newport Rockpile/Stonewall Bank. The boundary of the Newport
Rockpile/Stonewall Bank EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight
lines connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 44[deg]27.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.93[min] W. long.;
(2) 44[deg]34.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.82[min] W. long.;
(3) 44[deg]38.15[min] N. lat., 124[deg]25.15[min] W. long.;
(4) 44[deg]37.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]23.05[min] W. long.;
(5) 44[deg]28.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]18.80[min] W. long.;
(6) 44[deg]25.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]20.69[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 44[deg]27.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.93[min]
W. long.
(g) Heceta Bank. The boundary of the Heceta Bank EFH Conservation
Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points
in the order stated:
(1) 43[deg]57.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.48[min] W. long.;
(2) 44[deg]00.14[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.25[min] W. long.;
(3) 44[deg]02.88[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.96[min] W. long.;
(4) 44[deg]13.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.08[min] W. long.;
(5) 44[deg]20.30[min] N. lat., 124[deg]38.72[min] W. long.;
(6) 44[deg]13.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.45[min] W. long.;
(7) 44[deg]09.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.30[min] W. long.;
(8) 44[deg]03.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]45.71[min] W. long.;
(9) 44[deg]03.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.42[min] W. long.;
(10) 43[deg]58.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.87[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 43[deg]57.68[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.48[min]
W. long.
(h) Deepwater off Coos Bay. The boundary of the Deepwater off Coos
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Bay EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 43[deg]29.32[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.11[min] W. long.;
(2) 43[deg]38.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]18.75[min] W. long.;
(3) 43[deg]37.88[min] N. lat., 125[deg]08.26[min] W. long.;
(4) 43[deg]36.58[min] N. lat., 125[deg]06.56[min] W. long.;
(5) 43[deg]33.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]08.41[min] W. long.;
(6) 43[deg]27.74[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.25[min] W. long.;
(7) 43[deg]15.95[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.84[min] W. long.;
(8) 43[deg]15.38[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.47[min] W. long.;
(9) 43[deg]25.73[min] N. lat., 125[deg]19.36[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 43[deg]29.32[min] N. lat., 125[deg]20.11[min]
W. long.
(i) Bandon High Spot. The boundary of the Bandon High Spot EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 43[deg]08.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.93[min] W. long.;
(2) 43[deg]08.77[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.82[min] W. long.;
(3) 43[deg]05.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]49.05[min] W. long.;
(4) 43[deg]02.94[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.87[min] W. long.;
(5) 42[deg]57.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.01[min] W. long.;
(6) 42[deg]56.10[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.48[min] W. long.;
(7) 42[deg]56.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]48.79[min] W. long.;
(8) 42[deg]52.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.59[min] W. long.;
(9) 42[deg]53.82[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.76[min] W. long.;
(10) 42[deg]57.56[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.10[min] W. long.;
(11) 42[deg]58.00[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.99[min] W. long.;
(12) 43[deg]00.39[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.77[min] W. long.;
(13) 43[deg]02.64[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.01[min] W. long.;
(14) 43[deg]04.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]53.01[min] W. long.;
(15) 43[deg]05.89[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.60[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 43[deg]08.83[min] N. lat., 124[deg]50.93[min]
W. long.
(j) President Jackson Seamount. The boundary of the President
Jackson Seamount EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 42[deg]21.41[min] N. lat., 127[deg]42.91[min] W. long.;
(2) 42[deg]21.96[min] N. lat., 127[deg]43.73[min] W. long.;
(3) 42[deg]23.78[min] N. lat., 127[deg]46.09[min] W. long.;
(4) 42[deg]26.05[min] N. lat., 127[deg]48.64[min] W. long.;
(5) 42[deg]28.60[min] N. lat., 127[deg]52.10[min] W. long.;
(6) 42[deg]31.06[min] N. lat., 127[deg]55.02[min] W. long.;
(7) 42[deg]34.61[min] N. lat., 127[deg]58.84[min] W. long.;
(8) 42[deg]37.34[min] N. lat., 128[deg]01.48[min] W. long.;
(9) 42[deg]39.62[min] N. lat., 128[deg]05.12[min] W. long.;
(10) 42[deg]41.81[min] N. lat., 128[deg]08.13[min] W. long.;
(11) 42[deg]43.44[min] N. lat., 128[deg]10.04[min] W. long.;
(12) 42[deg]44.99[min] N. lat., 128[deg]12.04[min] W. long.;
(13) 42[deg]48.27[min] N. lat., 128[deg]15.05[min] W. long.;
(14) 42[deg]51.28[min] N. lat., 128[deg]15.05[min] W. long.;
(15) 42[deg]53.64[min] N. lat., 128[deg]12.23[min] W. long.;
(16) 42[deg]52.64[min] N. lat., 128[deg]08.49[min] W. long.;
(17) 42[deg]51.64[min] N. lat., 128[deg]06.94[min] W. long.;
(18) 42[deg]50.27[min] N. lat., 128[deg]05.76[min] W. long.;
(19) 42[deg]48.18[min] N. lat., 128[deg]03.76[min] W. long.;
(20) 42[deg]45.45[min] N. lat., 128[deg]01.94[min] W. long.;
(21) 42[deg]42.17[min] N. lat., 127[deg]57.57[min] W. long.;
(22) 42[deg]41.17[min] N. lat., 127[deg]53.92[min] W. long.;
(23) 42[deg]38.80[min] N. lat., 127[deg]49.92[min] W. long.;
(24) 42[deg]36.43[min] N. lat., 127[deg]44.82[min] W. long.;
(25) 42[deg]33.52[min] N. lat., 127[deg]41.36[min] W. long.;
(26) 42[deg]31.24[min] N. lat., 127[deg]39.63[min] W. long.;
(27) 42[deg]28.33[min] N. lat., 127[deg]36.53[min] W. long.;
(28) 42[deg]23.96[min] N. lat., 127[deg]35.89[min] W. long.;
(29) 42[deg]21.96[min] N. lat., 127[deg]37.72[min] W. long.;
(30) 42[deg]21.05[min] N. lat., 127[deg]40.81[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 42[deg]21.41[min] N. lat., 127[deg]42.91[min]
W. long.
(k) Rogue Canyon. The boundary of the Rogue Canyon EFH Conservation
Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points
in the order stated:
(1) 42[deg]41.33[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.61[min] W. long.;
(2) 42[deg]41.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]03.05[min] W. long.;
(3) 42[deg]35.29[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.21[min] W. long.;
(4) 42[deg]34.11[min] N. lat., 124[deg]55.62[min] W. long.;
(5) 42[deg]30.61[min] N. lat., 124[deg]54.97[min] W. long.;
(6) 42[deg]23.81[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.85[min] W. long.;
(7) 42[deg]17.94[min] N. lat., 125[deg]10.17[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 42[deg]41.33[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.61[min]
W. long.
[71 FR 27421, May 11, 2006. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010;
76 FR 53836, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.79 EFH Conservation Areas off the Coast of California.
Boundary line coordinates for EFH Conservation Areas off California
are provided in this section. Fishing activity that is prohibited or
permitted within the EEZ in a particular area designated as a groundfish
EFH Conservation Area is detailed at Sec. Sec. 660.11; Sec. Sec.
660.112 and 660.130; Sec. Sec. 660.212 and 660.230; Sec. Sec. 660.312
and 660.330; and Sec. Sec. 660.360.
(a) Eel River Canyon. The boundary of the Eel River Canyon EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 40[deg]38.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.16[min] W. long.;
(2) 40[deg]35.60[min] N. lat., 124[deg]28.75[min] W. long.;
(3) 40[deg]37.52[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.41[min] W. long.;
(4) 40[deg]37.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.46[min] W. long.;
(5) 40[deg]35.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.97[min] W. long.;
(6) 40[deg]32.78[min] N. lat., 124[deg]44.79[min] W. long.;
(7) 40[deg]24.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.97[min] W. long.;
(8) 40[deg]23.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]42.45[min] W. long.;
(9) 40[deg]27.34[min] N. lat., 124[deg]51.21[min] W. long.;
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(10) 40[deg]32.68[min] N. lat., 125[deg]05.63[min] W. long.;
(11) 40[deg]49.12[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.41[min] W. long.;
(12) 40[deg]44.32[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.48[min] W. long.;
(13) 40[deg]40.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.51[min] W. long.;
(14) 40[deg]40.65[min] N. lat., 124[deg]46.02[min] W. long.;
(15) 40[deg]39.69[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.36[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 40[deg]38.27[min] N. lat., 124[deg]27.16[min]
W. long.
(b) Blunts Reef. The boundary of the Blunts Reef EFH Conservation
Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points
in the order stated:
(1) 40[deg]27.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.84[min] W. long.;
(2) 40[deg]24.66[min] N. lat., 124[deg]29.49[min] W. long.;
(3) 40[deg]28.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.42[min] W. long.;
(4) 40[deg]30.46[min] N. lat., 124[deg]32.23[min] W. long.;
(5) 40[deg]30.21[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.85[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 40[deg]27.53[min] N. lat., 124[deg]26.84[min]
W. long.
(c) Mendocino Ridge. The boundary of the Mendocino Ridge EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 40[deg]25.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.06[min] W. long.;
(2) 40[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 124[deg]22.59[min] W. long.;
(3) 40[deg]14.40[min] N. lat., 124[deg]35.82[min] W. long.;
(4) 40[deg]16.16[min] N. lat., 124[deg]39.01[min] W. long.;
(5) 40[deg]17.47[min] N. lat., 124[deg]40.77[min] W. long.;
(6) 40[deg]19.26[min] N. lat., 124[deg]47.97[min] W. long.;
(7) 40[deg]19.98[min] N. lat., 124[deg]52.73[min] W. long.;
(8) 40[deg]20.06[min] N. lat., 125[deg]02.18[min] W. long.;
(9) 40[deg]11.79[min] N. lat., 125[deg]07.39[min] W. long.;
(10) 40[deg]12.55[min] N. lat., 125[deg]11.56[min] W. long.;
(11) 40[deg]12.81[min] N. lat., 125[deg]12.98[min] W. long.;
(12) 40[deg]20.72[min] N. lat., 125[deg]57.31[min] W. long.;
(13) 40[deg]23.96[min] N. lat., 125[deg]56.83[min] W. long.;
(14) 40[deg]24.04[min] N. lat., 125[deg]56.82[min] W. long.;
(15) 40[deg]25.68[min] N. lat., 125[deg]09.77[min] W. long.;
(16) 40[deg]21.03[min] N. lat., 124[deg]33.96[min] W. long.;
(17) 40[deg]25.72[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.15[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 40[deg]25.23[min] N. lat., 124[deg]24.06[min]
W. long.
(d) Delgada Canyon. The boundary of the Delgada Canyon EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 40[deg]07.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.09[min] W. long.;
(2) 40[deg]06.58[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.39[min] W. long.;
(3) 40[deg]01.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]08.84[min] W. long.;
(4) 40[deg]02.48[min] N. lat., 124[deg]12.93[min] W. long.;
(5) 40[deg]05.71[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.42[min] W. long.;
(6) 40[deg]07.18[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.61[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 40[deg]07.13[min] N. lat., 124[deg]09.09[min]
W. long.
(e) Tolo Bank. The boundary of the Tolo Bank EFH Conservation Area
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 39[deg]58.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.58[min] W. long.;
(2) 39[deg]56.05[min] N. lat., 124[deg]01.45[min] W. long.;
(3) 39[deg]53.99[min] N. lat., 124[deg]00.17[min] W. long.;
(4) 39[deg]52.28[min] N. lat., 124[deg]03.12[min] W. long.;
(5) 39[deg]57.90[min] N. lat., 124[deg]07.07[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 39[deg]58.75[min] N. lat., 124[deg]04.58[min]
W. long.
(f) Point Arena North. The boundary of the Point Arena North EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 39[deg]03.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.15[min] W. long.;
(2) 38[deg]56.54[min] N. lat., 123[deg]49.79[min] W. long.;
(3) 38[deg]54.12[min] N. lat., 123[deg]52.69[min] W. long.;
(4) 38[deg]59.64[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.02[min] W. long.;
(5) 39[deg]02.83[min] N. lat., 123[deg]55.21[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 39[deg]03.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.15[min]
W. long.
(g) Point Arena South Biogenic Area. The boundary of the Point Arena
South Biogenic Area EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 38[deg]35.49[min] N. lat., 123[deg]34.79[min] W. long.;
(2) 38[deg]32.86[min] N. lat., 123[deg]41.09[min] W. long.;
(3) 38[deg]34.92[min] N. lat., 123[deg]42.53[min] W. long.;
(4) 38[deg]35.74[min] N. lat., 123[deg]43.82[min] W. long.;
(5) 38[deg]47.28[min] N. lat., 123[deg]51.19[min] W. long.;
(6) 38[deg]49.50[min] N. lat., 123[deg]45.83[min] W. long.;
(7) 38[deg]41.22[min] N. lat., 123[deg]41.76[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 38[deg]35.49[min] N. lat., 123[deg]34.79[min]
W. long.
(h) Cordell Bank/Biogenic Area. The boundary of the Cordell Bank/
Biogenic Area EFH Conservation Area is located offshore of
California[min]s Marin County defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 38[deg]04.05[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.28[min] W. long.;
(2) 38[deg]02.84[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.36[min] W. long.;
(3) 38[deg]01.09[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.06[min] W. long.;
(4) 38[deg]01.02[min] N. lat., 123[deg]22.08[min] W. long.;
(5) 37[deg]54.75[min] N. lat., 123[deg]23.64[min] W. long.;
(6) 37[deg]46.01[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.62[min] W. long.;
(7) 37[deg]46.68[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.05[min] W. long.;
(8) 37[deg]47.66[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.18[min] W. long.;
(9) 37[deg]50.26[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.94[min] W. long.;
(10) 37[deg]54.41[min] N. lat., 123[deg]32.69[min] W. long.;
(11) 37[deg]56.94[min] N. lat., 123[deg]32.87[min] W. long.;
(12) 37[deg]57.12[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.04[min] W. long.;
(13) 37[deg]59.43[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.29[min] W. long.;
(14) 38[deg]00.82[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.61[min] W. long.;
(15) 38[deg]02.31[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.88[min] W. long.;
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(16) 38[deg]03.99[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.75[min] W. long.;
(17) 38[deg]04.85[min] N. lat., 123[deg]30.36[min] W. long.;
(18) 38[deg]04.88[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.85[min] W. long.;
(19) 38[deg]04.44[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.44[min] W. long.;
(20) 38[deg]03.05[min] N. lat., 123[deg]21.33[min] W. long.;
(21) 38[deg]05.77[min] N. lat., 123[deg]06.83[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 38[deg]04.05[min] N. lat., 123[deg]07.28[min]
W. long.
(i) Cordell Bank (50-fm (91-m) isobath). The boundary of the Cordell
Bank (50-fm (91-m) isobath) EFH Conservation Area is located offshore of
California[min]s Marin County defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 37[deg]57.62[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.22[min] W. long.;
(2) 37[deg]57.70[min] N. lat., 123[deg]25.25[min] W. long.;
(3) 37[deg]59.47[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.63[min] W. long.;
(4) 38[deg]00.24[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.87[min] W. long.;
(5) 38[deg]00.98[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.65[min] W. long.;
(6) 38[deg]02.81[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.75[min] W. long.;
(7) 38[deg]04.26[min] N. lat., 123[deg]29.25[min] W. long.;
(8) 38[deg]04.55[min] N. lat., 123[deg]28.32[min] W. long.;
(9) 38[deg]03.87[min] N. lat., 123[deg]27.69[min] W. long.;
(10) 38[deg]04.27[min] N. lat., 123[deg]26.68[min] W. long.;
(11) 38[deg]02.67[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.17[min] W. long.;
(12) 38[deg]00.87[min] N. lat., 123[deg]23.15[min] W. long.;
(13) 37[deg]59.32[min] N. lat., 123[deg]22.52[min] W. long.;
(14) 37[deg]58.24[min] N. lat., 123[deg]23.16[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 37[deg]57.62[min] N. lat., 123[deg]24.22[min]
W. long.
(j) Farallon Islands/Fanny Shoal. The boundary of the Farallon
Islands/Fanny Shoal EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 37[deg]51.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]14.07[min] W. long.;
(2) 37[deg]44.51[min] N. lat., 123[deg]01.50[min] W. long.;
(3) 37[deg]41.71[min] N. lat., 122[deg]58.38[min] W. long.;
(4) 37[deg]40.80[min] N. lat., 122[deg]58.54[min] W. long.;
(5) 37[deg]39.87[min] N. lat., 122[deg]59.64[min] W. long.;
(6) 37[deg]42.05[min] N. lat., 123[deg]03.72[min] W. long.;
(7) 37[deg]43.73[min] N. lat., 123[deg]04.45[min] W. long.;
(8) 37[deg]49.23[min] N. lat., 123[deg]16.81[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 37[deg]51.58[min] N. lat., 123[deg]14.07[min]
W. long.
(k) Half Moon Bay. The boundary of the Half Moon Bay EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 37[deg]18.14[min] N. lat., 122[deg]31.15[min] W. long.;
(2) 37[deg]19.80[min] N. lat., 122[deg]34.70[min] W. long.;
(3) 37[deg]19.28[min] N. lat., 122[deg]38.76[min] W. long.;
(4) 37[deg]23.54[min] N. lat., 122[deg]40.75[min] W. long.;
(5) 37[deg]25.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]33.20[min] W. long.;
(6) 37[deg]23.28[min] N. lat., 122[deg]30.71[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 37[deg]18.14[min] N. lat., 122[deg]31.15[min]
W. long.
(l) Monterey Bay/Canyon. The boundary of the Monterey Bay/Canyon EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 36[deg]38.21[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.96[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]25.31[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.86[min] W. long.;
(3) 36[deg]25.25[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.34[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]30.86[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.45[min] W. long.;
(5) 36[deg]30.02[min] N. lat., 122[deg]09.85[min] W. long.;
(6) 36[deg]30.23[min] N. lat., 122[deg]36.82[min] W. long.;
(7) 36[deg]55.08[min] N. lat., 122[deg]36.46[min] W. long.;
(8) 36[deg]51.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]14.14[min] W. long.;
(9) 36[deg]49.37[min] N. lat., 122[deg]15.20[min] W. long.;
(10) 36[deg]48.31[min] N. lat., 122[deg]18.59[min] W. long.;
(11) 36[deg]45.55[min] N. lat., 122[deg]18.91[min] W. long.;
(12) 36[deg]40.76[min] N. lat., 122[deg]17.28[min] W. long.;
(13) 36[deg]39.88[min] N. lat., 122[deg]09.69[min] W. long.;
(14) 36[deg]44.94[min] N. lat., 122[deg]08.46[min] W. long.;
(15) 36[deg]47.37[min] N. lat., 122[deg]03.16[min] W. long.;
(16) 36[deg]49.60[min] N. lat., 122[deg]00.85[min] W. long.;
(17) 36[deg]51.53[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.25[min] W. long.;
(18) 36[deg]50.78[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.89[min] W. long.;
(19) 36[deg]47.39[min] N. lat., 121[deg]58.16[min] W. long.;
(20) 36[deg]48.34[min] N. lat., 121[deg]50.95[min] W. long.;
(21) 36[deg]47.23[min] N. lat., 121[deg]52.25[min] W. long.;
(22) 36[deg]45.60[min] N. lat., 121[deg]54.17[min] W. long.;
(23) 36[deg]44.76[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.04[min] W. long.;
(24) 36[deg]41.68[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.33[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]38.21[min] N. lat., 121[deg]55.96[min]
W. long.
(m) Point Sur Deep. The boundary of the Point Sur Deep EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 36[deg]25.25[min] N. lat., 122[deg]11.61[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]16.05[min] N. lat., 122[deg]14.37[min] W. long;
(3) 36[deg]16.14[min] N. lat., 122[deg]15.94[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]17.98[min] N. lat., 122[deg]15.93[min] W. long.;
(5) 36[deg]17.83[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.56[min] W. long.;
(6) 36[deg]22.33[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.99[min] W. long.;
(7) 36[deg]26.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]20.81[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]25.25[min] N. lat., 122[deg]11.61[min]
W. long.
(n) Big Sur Coast/Port San Luis. The boundary of the Big Sur Coast/
Port San Luis EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 36[deg]17.83[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.56[min] W. long.;
(2) 36[deg]17.98[min] N. lat., 122[deg]15.93[min] W. long.;
(3) 36[deg]16.14[min] N. lat., 122[deg]15.94[min] W. long.;
(4) 36[deg]10.82[min] N. lat., 122[deg]15.97[min] W. long.;
(5) 36[deg]15.84[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.35[min] W. long.;
(6) 36[deg]14.27[min] N. lat., 121[deg]53.89[min] W. long.;
(7) 36[deg]10.93[min] N. lat., 121[deg]48.66[min] W. long.;
(8) 36[deg]07.40[min] N. lat., 121[deg]43.14[min] W. long.;
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(9) 36[deg]04.89[min] N. lat., 121[deg]51.34[min] W. long.;
(10) 35[deg]55.70[min] N. lat., 121[deg]50.02[min] W. long.;
(11) 35[deg]53.05[min] N. lat., 121[deg]56.69[min] W. long.;
(12) 35[deg]38.99[min] N. lat., 121[deg]49.73[min] W. long.;
(13) 35[deg]20.06[min] N. lat., 121[deg]27.00[min] W. long.;
(14) 35[deg]20.54[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.84[min] W. long.;
(15) 35[deg]02.49[min] N. lat., 121[deg]35.35[min] W. long.;
(16) 35[deg]02.79[min] N. lat., 121[deg]26.30[min] W. long.;
(17) 34[deg]58.71[min] N. lat., 121[deg]24.21[min] W. long.;
(18) 34[deg]47.24[min] N. lat., 121[deg]22.40[min] W. long.;
(19) 34[deg]35.70[min] N. lat., 121[deg]45.99[min] W. long.;
(20) 35[deg]47.36[min] N. lat., 122[deg]30.25[min] W. long.;
(21) 35[deg]27.26[min] N. lat., 122[deg]45.15[min] W. long.;
(22) 35[deg]34.39[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.25[min] W. long.;
(23) 36[deg]01.64[min] N. lat., 122[deg]40.76[min] W. long.;
(24) 36[deg]17.41[min] N. lat., 122[deg]41.22[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 36[deg]17.83[min] N. lat., 122[deg]22.56[min]
W. long.
(o) Davidson Seamount. The boundary of the Davidson Seamount EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting the following
points in the order stated:
(1) 35[deg]54.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 35[deg]54.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]30.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 35[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 122[deg]30.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 35[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 35[deg]54.00[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.00[min]
W. long.
(p) East San Lucia Bank. The boundary of the East San Lucia Bank EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]45.09[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.73[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]39.90[min] N. lat., 121[deg]10.30[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]43.39[min] N. lat., 121[deg]14.73[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]52.83[min] N. lat., 121[deg]14.85[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]52.82[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.90[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 34[deg]45.09[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.73[min]
W. long.
(q) Point Conception. The boundary of the Point Conception EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]29.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.05[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]28.57[min] N. lat., 120[deg]34.44[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]26.81[min] N. lat., 120[deg]33.21[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]24.54[min] N. lat., 120[deg]32.23[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]23.41[min] N. lat., 120[deg]30.61[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]53.05[min] N. lat., 121[deg]05.19[min] W. long.;
(7) 34[deg]13.64[min] N. lat., 121[deg]20.91[min] W. long.;
(8) 34[deg]40.04[min] N. lat., 120[deg]54.01[min] W. long.;
(9) 34[deg]36.41[min] N. lat., 120[deg]43.48[min] W. long.;
(10) 34[deg]33.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]43.72[min] W. long.;
(11) 34[deg]31.22[min] N. lat., 120[deg]42.06[min] W. long.;
(12) 34[deg]30.04[min] N. lat., 120[deg]40.27[min] W. long.;
(13) 34[deg]30.02[min] N. lat., 120[deg]40.23[min] W. long.;
(14) 34[deg]29.26[min] N. lat., 120[deg]37.89[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 34[deg]29.24[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.05[min]
W. long.
(r) Harris Point. The boundary of the Harris Point EFH Conservation
Area is defined by the mean high water line and straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]03.10[min] N. lat., 120[deg]23.30[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]23.30[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]12.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.40[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]01.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]18.40[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]02.90[min] N. lat., 120[deg]20.20[min] W. long.;
(6) 34[deg]03.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]21.30[min] W. long.;
(s) Harris Point Exception. An exemption to the Harris Point
reserve, where commercial and recreational take of living marine
resources is allowed, exists between the mean high water line in Cuyler
Harbor and a straight line connecting all of the following points:
(1) 34[deg]02.90[min] N. lat., 120[deg]20.20[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]03.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]21.30[min] W. long.;
(t) Richardson Rock. The boundary of the Richardson Rock EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]10.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.20[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]10.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.29[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]36.29[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]02.21[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.20[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 34[deg]10.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]28.20[min]
W. long.
(u) Scorpion. The boundary of the Scorpion EFH Conservation Area is
defined by the mean high water line and a straight line connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]02.94[min] N. lat., 119[deg]35.50[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]09.35[min] N. lat., 119[deg]35.50[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]09.35[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.80[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]02.80[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.80[min] W. long.
(v) Painted Cave. The boundary of the Painted Cave EFH Conservation
Area is defined by the mean high water line and a straight line
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]04.50[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]05.20[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]05.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.00[min] W. long.
(w) Anacapa Island. The boundary of the Anacapa Island EFH
Conservation Area is defined by the mean high water line and straight
lines connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
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(1) 34[deg]00.80[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.70[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]05.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.70[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]05.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]21.40[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]01.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]21.40[min] W. long.
(x) Carrington Point. The boundary of the Carrington Point EFH
Conservation Area is defined by the mean high water line and straight
lines connecting all of the following points:
(1) 34[deg]01.30[min] N. lat., 120[deg]05.20[min] W. long.;
(2) 34[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]05.20[min] W. long.;
(3) 34[deg]04.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]01.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]00.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]01.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 34[deg]00.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]02.80[min] W. long.;
(y) Judith Rock. The boundary of the Judith Rock EFH Conservation
Area is defined by the mean high water line and a straight line
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 34[deg]01.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]26.60[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]58.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]26.60[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]58.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.30[min] W. long.;
(4) 34[deg]01.50[min] N. lat., 120[deg]25.30[min] W. long.
(z) Skunk Point. The boundary of the Skunk Point EFH Conservation
Area is defined by the mean high water line and straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]58.80[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]58.02[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]57.10[min] N. lat., 119[deg]58.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]57.10[min] N. lat., 119[deg]58.20[min] W. long.
(aa) Footprint. The boundary of the Footprint EFH Conservation Area
is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following points in
the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]31.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]54.11[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]26.00[min]
W. long.
(bb) Gull Island. The boundary of the Gull Island EFH Conservation
Area is defined by the mean high water line and straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]58.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]51.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]58.02[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]51.63[min] N. lat., 119[deg]53.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]51.62[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]57.70[min] N. lat., 119[deg]48.00[min] W. long.
(cc) South Point. The boundary of the South Point EFH Conservation
Area is defined by the mean high water line and straight lines
connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]55.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]50.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]10.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]50.40[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.50[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]53.80[min] N. lat., 120[deg]06.50[min] W. long.
(dd) Hidden Reef/Kidney Bank. The boundary of the Hidden Reef/Kidney
Bank EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all
of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]48.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.06[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]48.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]57.06[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]57.06[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]33.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.06[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]48.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.06[min]
W. long.
(ee) Catalina Island. The boundary of the Catalina Island EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]34.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]11.40[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]25.88[min] N. lat., 118[deg]03.76[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]11.69[min] N. lat., 118[deg]09.21[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]19.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.41[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]23.90[min] N. lat., 118[deg]35.11[min] W. long.;
(6) 33[deg]25.68[min] N. lat., 118[deg]41.66[min] W. long.;
(7) 33[deg]30.25[min] N. lat., 118[deg]42.25[min] W. long.;
(8) 33[deg]32.73[min] N. lat., 118[deg]38.38[min] W. long.;
(9) 33[deg]27.07[min] N. lat., 118[deg]20.33[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]34.71[min] N. lat., 118[deg]11.40[min]
W. long.
(ff) Potato Bank. Potato Bank is within the Cowcod Conservation Area
West, an area south of Point Conception. The boundary of the Potato Bank
EFH Conservation Area is defined by straight lines connecting all of the
following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.06[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]50.06[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]50.06[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]20.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.06[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 33[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 120[deg]00.06[min]
W. long.
(gg) Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara EFH Conservation Area is
defined by the mean high water line and straight lines connecting all of
the following points in the order stated:
(1) 33[deg]28.50[min] N. lat., 119[deg]01.70[min] W. long.;
(2) 33[deg]28.50[min] N. lat., 118[deg]54.54[min] W. long.;
(3) 33[deg]21.78[min] N. lat., 118[deg]54.54[min] W. long.;
(4) 33[deg]21.78[min] N. lat., 119[deg]02.20[min] W. long.;
(5) 33[deg]27.90[min] N. lat., 119[deg]02.20[min] W. long.
(hh) Cherry Bank. Cherry Bank is within the Cowcod Conservation Area
West, an area south of Point Conception. The Cherry Bank EFH
Conservation Area is defined by straight lines
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connecting all of the following points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.05[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]17.05[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]17.05[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]46.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.05[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]59.00[min] N. lat., 119[deg]32.05[min]
W. long.
(ii) Cowcod EFH Conservation Area East. The Cowcod EFH Conservation
Area East is defined by straight lines connecting all of the following
points in the order stated:
(1) 32[deg]41.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 32[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 32[deg]42.00[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.00[min] W. long.;
(4) 32[deg]36.70[min] N. lat., 117[deg]50.00[min] W. long.;
(5) 32[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 117[deg]53.50[min] W. long.;
(6) 32[deg]30.00[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
(7) 32[deg]40.49[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 32[deg]41.15[min] N. lat., 118[deg]02.00[min]
W. long.
[71 FR 27422, May 11, 2006. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010;
76 FR 53836, Aug. 30, 2011]
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Sec. Table 1a to Part 660, Subpart C--2011, Specifications of OFL, ABC,
ACL, ACT and Fishery Harvest guidelines (weights in metric tons)
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR19MY11.007
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a/ ACLs and HGs are specified as total catch values. Fishery harvest
guidelines (HGs) means the harvest guideline or quota after subtracting
from the ACL or ACT any allocation for the Pacific Coast treaty Indian
Tribes, projected research catch, deductions for fishing mortality in
non-groundfish fisheries, as necessary, and set-asides for EFPs.
b/ Lingcod north (Oregon and Washington). A new lingcod stock
assessment was prepared in 2009. The lingcod north biomass was estimated
to be at 62 percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 2,438 mt
was calculated using an FMSYproxy of F45%. The ABC of 2,330 mt was based
on a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma] = 0.36/P* = 0.45) as it's
a category 1 species. Because the stock is above B40% coastwide, the ACL
is set equal to the ABC. ACL is further reduced for the Tribal fishery
(250 mt), incidental open access fishery (16 mt) and research catch (5
mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 2,059 mt.
c/ Lingcod south (California). A new lingcod stock assessment was
prepared in 2009. The lingcod south biomass was estimated to be at 74
percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 2,523 mt was
calculated using an FMSYproxy of F45%. The ABC of 2,102 mt was based on
a 17 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma] = 0.72/P* = 0.40) as it's a
category 2 species. Because the stock is above B40% coastwide, the ACL
is set equal to the ABC. An incidental open access set-aside of 7 mt is
deducted from the ACL, resulting in a fishery HG of 2,095 mt.
d/ Pacific Cod. The 3,200 mt OFL is based on the maximum level of
historic landings. The ABC of 2,222 mt is a 31 percent reduction from
the OFL ([sigma] = 1.44/P* = 0.40) as it's a category 3 species. The
1,600 mt ACL is the OFL reduced by 50 percent as a precautionary
adjustment. A set-aside of 400 mt is deducted from the ACL for the
Tribal fishery resulting in a fishery HG of 1,200 mt.
e/Pacific whiting. The most recent stock assessment was prepared in
January 2011. The stock assessment estimated the Pacific whiting biomass
to be at 126 percent (50th percentile estimate of depletion, using two
equally plausible models that were averaged together) of its unfished
biomass in 2011. The U.S.-Canada coastwide OFL is 973,700 mt. The U.S.
share of the OFL is 719,370 mt (73.88 percent of the coastwide OFL). The
U.S.-Canada coastwide ACL is 393,751 mt, with a corresponding U.S. ACL
(73.88 percent of the coastwide ACL) of 290,903 mt. The ACL is reduced
by 66,908 mt for the tribal allocation, and a set-aside of 3,000 mt is
deducted for the incidental open access fishery and research catch,
resulting in a fishery HG of 220,995 mt.
f/Sablefish north. A coastwide sablefish stock assessment was
prepared in 2007. The coastwide sablefish biomass was estimated to be at
38.3 percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The coastwide OFL of 8,808
mt was based on the 2007 stock assessment with a FMSYproxy of F45%. The
ABC of 8,418 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma] = 0.36/P*
= 0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The 40-10 harvest policy was
applied to the ABC to derive the coastwide ACL and then the ACL was
apportioned north and south of 36[deg] N. lat, using the average of
annual swept area biomass (2003-2008) from the NMFS NWFSC trawl survey,
between the northern and southern areas with 68 percent going to the
area north of 36[deg] N. lat. and 32 percent going to the area south of
36[deg] N. lat. The northern portion of the ACL is 5,515 mt and is
reduced by 552 mt for the Tribal allocation (10 percent of the ACL north
of 36[deg] N. lat.) The 552 mt Tribal allocation is reduced by 1.5
percent to account for discard mortality. Detailed sablefish allocations
are shown in Table 1c.
g/Sablefish South. That portion of the coastwide ACL apportioned to
the area south of 36[deg] N. lat. is 2,595 mt (32 percent). An
additional 50 percent reduction was made for uncertainty resulting in an
ACL of 1,298 mt. A set-aside of 34 mt is deducted from the ACL for EFP
catch (26 mt), the incidental open access fishery (6 mt) and research
catch (2 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 1,264 mt.
h/Cabezon (Oregon). A new cabezon stock assessment was prepared in
2009. The cabezon biomass in Oregon was estimated to be at 51 percent of
its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 52 mt was calculated using an
FMSYproxy of F45%. The ABC of 50 mt was based on a 4 percent reduction
from the OFL ([sigma] = 0.36/P* = 0.45) as it's a category 1 species.
Because the stock is above B40% coastwide, the ACL is set equal to the
ABC. No set-asides were removed so the fishery HG is also equal to the
ACL at 50 mt. Cabezon in waters off Oregon were removed from the ``other
fish'' complex, while cabezon of Washington will continue to be managed
within the ``other fish'' complex.
i/Cabezon (California). A new cabezon stock assessment was prepared
in 2009. The cabezon south biomass was estimated to be at 48 percent of
its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 187 mt was calculated using an
FMSYproxy of F45%. The ABC of 179 mt was based on a 4 percent reduction
from the OFL ([sigma] = 0.36/P* = 0.45) as it's a category 1 species.
Because the stock is above B40% coastwide, the ACL is set equal to the
ABC. No set-asides were removed so the fishery HG is also equal to the
ACL at 179 mt.
j/Dover sole. A 2005 Dover sole assessment estimated the stock to be
at 63 percent of its unfished biomass in 2005. The OFL of 44,400 mt is
based on the results of the 2005 stock assessment with an FMSYproxy of
F30%. The ABC of 42,436 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma] = 0.36/P* = 0.45) as it's a category 1 species. Because the
stock is above B25% coastwide, the ACL could be set equal to the ABC.
However, the ACL of 25,000 mt is set at a level below the ABC and higher
than
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the maximum historical landed catch. A set-aside of 1,590 mt is deducted
from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (1,497 mt), the incidental open
access fishery (55 mt) and research catch (38 mt), resulting in a
fishery HG of 23,410 mt.
k/English sole. A stock assessment update was prepared in 2007 based
on the full assessment in 2005. The stock was estimated to be at 116
percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The OFL of 20,675 mt is based
on the results of the 2007 assessment update with an FMSYproxy of F30%.
The ABC of 19,761 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. Because the stock
is above B25%, the ACL was set equal to the ABC. A set-aside of 100 mt
is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (91 mt), the incidental
open access fishery (4 mt) and research catch (5 mt), resulting in a
fishery HG of 19,661 mt.
l/Petrale sole. A petrale sole stock assessment was prepared for
2009. In 2009 the petrale sole stock was estimated to be at 12 percent
of its unfished biomass coastwide, resulting in the stock being declared
as overfished. The OFL of 1,021 mt is based on the 2009 assessment with
a F30% FMSYproxy. The ABC of 976 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the
OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The ACL is set
equal to the ABC and corresponds to an SPR harvest rate of 31 percent. A
set-aside of 65.4 mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery
(45.4 mt), the incidental open access fishery (1 mt), EFP catch (2 mt)
and research catch (17 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 911 mt.
m/Arrowtooth flounder. The stock was last assessed in 2007 and was
estimated to be at 79 percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The OFL
of 18,211 mt is based on the 2007 assessment with a F30% FMSYproxy. The
ABC of 15,174 mt is a 17 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.72/
P*=0.40) as it's a category 2 species. Because the stock is above B25%,
the ACL is set equal to the ABC. A set-aside of 2,078 mt is deducted
from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (2,041 mt), the incidental open
access fishery (30 mt), and research catch (7 mt), resulting in a
fishery HG of 13,096 mt.
n/Starry Flounder. The stock was assessed for the first time in 2005
and was estimated to be above 40 percent of its unfished biomass in
2005. For 2011, the coastwide OFL of 1,802 mt is based on the 2005
assessment with a FMSYproxy of F30%. The ABC of 1,502 mt is a 17 percent
reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.72/P*=0.40) as it's a category 2
species. Because the stock is above B25%, the ACL could have been set
equal to the ABC. As a precautionary measure, the ACL of 1,352 mt is a
25 percent reduction from the OFL, which is a 10 percent reduction from
the ABC. A set-aside of 7 mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal
fishery (2 mt), the incidental open access fishery (5 mt), resulting in
a fishery HG of 1,345 mt.
o/``Other flatfish'' are the unassessed flatfish species that do not
have individual OFLs/ABC/ACLs and include butter sole, curlfin sole,
flathead sole, Pacific sand dab, rex sole, rock sole, and sand sole. The
other flatfish OFL of 10,146 mt is based on the summed contribution of
the OFLs determined for the component stocks. The ABC of 7,044 mt is a
31 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=1.44/P*=0.40) as all species
in this complex are category 3 species. The ACL of 4,884 mt is
equivalent to the 2010 OY, because there have been no significant
changes in the status or management of stocks within the complex. A set-
aside of 198 mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (60 mt),
the incidental open access fishery (125 mt), and research catch (13 mt),
resulting in a fishery HG of 4,686 mt.
p/POP. A POP stock assessment update was prepared in 2009, based on
the 2003 full assessment, and the stock was estimated to be at 29
percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 1,026 mt for the
Vancouver and Columbia areas is based on the 2009 stock assessment
update with an F50% FMSYproxy. The ABC of 981 mt is a 4 percent
reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1
species. The ACL of 180 mt is based on a rebuilding plan with a target
year to rebuild of 2020 and an SPR harvest rate of 86.4 percent. An ACT
of 157 mt is being established to address management uncertainty and
increase the likelihood that total catch remains within the ACL. A set-
aside of 12.8 mt is deducted from the ACT for the Tribal fishery (10.9
mt), EFP catch (0.1 mt) and research catch (1.8 mt), resulting in a
fishery HG of 144.2 mt.
q/Shortbelly rockfish. A non-quantitative assessment was conducted
in 2007. The spawning stock biomass of shortbelly rockfish was estimated
at 67 percent of its unfished biomass in 2005. The OFL of 6,950 mt was
recommended for the stock in 2011 with an ABC of 5,789 mt ([sigma]=0.72
with a P* of 0.40). The 50 mt ACL is slightly higher than recent
landings, but much lower than previous OYs in recognition of the stock's
importance as a forage species in the California Current ecosystem. A
set-aside of 1 mt for research catch results in a fishery HG of 49 mt.
r/Widow rockfish. The stock was assessed in 2009 and was estimated
to be at 39 percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 5,097 mt
is based on the 2009 stock assessment with an F50% FMSYproxy. The ABC of
4,872 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as
it's a category 1 species. A constant catch strategy of 600 mt, which
corresponds to an SPR harvest rate of 91.7 percent, will be used to
rebuild the widow rockfish stock consistent with the rebuilding plan and
a TTARGETof 2010. A set-aside of 61 mt is deducted from the ACL for the
Tribal fishery (45 mt), the incidental open access fishery (3.3 mt), EFP
catch (11
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mt) and research catch (1.6 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 539.1 mt.
s/Canary rockfish. A canary rockfish stock assessment update, based
on the full assessment in 2007, was completed in 2009 and the stock was
estimated to be at 23.7 percent of its unfished biomass coastwide in
2009. The coastwide OFL of 614 mt is based on the new assessment with a
FMSYproxy of F50%. The ABC of 586 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the
OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The ACL of 102
mt is based on a rebuilding plan with a target year to rebuild of 2027
and a SPR harvest rate of 88.7 percent. A set-aside of 20 mt is deducted
from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (9.5 mt), the incidental open access
fishery (2 mt), EFP catch (1.3 mt) and research catch (7.2 mt) resulting
in a fishery HG of 82 mt. Recreational HGs are being specified as
follows: Washington recreational, 2.0; Oregon recreational 7.0 mt; and
California recreational 14.5 mt.
t/Chilipepper rockfish. The coastwide chilipepper stock was assessed
in 2007 and estimated to be at 71 percent of its unfished biomass
coastwide in 2006. Given that chilipepper rockfish are predominantly a
southern species, the stock is managed with stock-specific harvest
specifications south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. and within minor shelf
rockfish north of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. South of 40[deg]10[min] N.
lat., the OFL of 2,073 mt is based on the 2007 assessment with an
FMSYproxy of F50%. The ABC of 1,981 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the
OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. Because the
biomass is estimated to be above 40 percent of the unfished biomass, the
ACL was set equal to the ABC. The ACL is reduced by the incidental open
access fishery (5 mt), and research catch (9 mt), resulting in a fishery
HG of 1,966 mt.
u/Bocaccio. A bocaccio stock assessment was prepared in 2009 from
Cape Mendocino to Cape Blanco (43[deg] N. lat.) Given that bocaccio
rockfish are predominantly a southern species, the stock is managed with
stock-specific harvest specifications south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.
and within minor shelf rockfish north of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. The
bocaccio stock was estimated to be at 28 percent of its unfished biomass
in 2009. The OFL of 737 mt is based on the 2009 stock assessment with an
FMSYproxy of F50%. The ABC of 704 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the
OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The 263 mt ACL
is based on a rebuilding plan with a target year to rebuild of 2022 and
a SPR harvest rate of 77.7 percent. A set-aside of 13.4 mt is deducted
from the ACL for the incidental open access fishery (0.7 mt), EFP catch
(11 mt) and research catch (1.7 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 249.6
mt.
v/Splitnose rockfish. A new coastwide assessment was prepared in
2009 that estimated the stock to be at 66 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2009. Splitnose in the north is managed under the minor slope
rockfish complex and south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. with species-
specific harvest specifications. South of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. the OFL
of 1,529 mt is based on the 2009 assessment with an FMSYproxy of F50%.
The ABC of 1,461 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/
P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. Because the unfished biomass is
estimated to be above 40 percent of the unfished biomass, the ACL is set
equal to the ABC. A set-aside of 7 mt is deducted from the ACL for
research catch, resulting in a fishery HG of 1,454 mt.
w/Yellowtail rockfish. A yellowtail rockfish stock assessment was
last prepared in 2005 for the Vancouver, Columbia, and Eureka areas.
Yellowtail rockfish was estimated to be at 55 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2005. The OFL of 4,566 mt is based on the 2005 stock
assessment with the FMSYproxy of F50%. The ABC of 4,364 mt is a 4
percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category
1 species. The ACL was set equal to the ABC, because the stock is above
B40%. A set-aside of 507 mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal
fishery (490 mt), the incidental open access fishery (3 mt), EFP catch
(10 mt) and research catch (4 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 3,857
mt.
x/Shortspine thornyhead. A coastwide stock assessment was conducted
in 2005 and the stock was estimated to be at 63 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2005. A coastwide OFL of 2,384 mt is based on the 2005 stock
assessment with a F50% FMSYproxy. The coastwide ABC of 2,279 mt is a 4
percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category
1 species. For the portion of the stock that is north of 34[deg]27[min]
N. lat., the ACL is 1,573 mt, 66 percent of the coastwide OFL. A set-
aside of 45 mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (38 mt),
the incidental open access fishery (2 mt), and research catch (5 mt)
resulting in a fishery HG of 1,528 mt for the area north of
34[deg]27[min] N. lat. For that portion of the stock south of
34[deg]27[min] N. lat. the ACL is 405 mt which is 34 percent of the
coastwide OFL, reduced by 50 percent as a precautionary adjustment. A
set-aside of 42 mt is deducted from the ACL for the incidental open
access fishery (41 mt), and research catch (1 mt) resulting in a fishery
HG of 363 mt for the area south of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. The sum of the
northern and southern area ACLs (1,978 mt) is a 13 percent reduction
from the coastwide ABC.
y/Longspine thornyhead. A coastwide stock assessment was conducted
in 2005 and the stock was estimated to be at 71 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2005. A coastwide OFL of 3,577 mt is based on the 2005 stock
assessment with a F50% FMSYproxy. The ABC of 2,981 mt is a 17 percent
reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.72/P*=0.40) as it's a category 2
species. For the portion of the stock that is north of 34[deg]27[min] N.
lat., the ACL is 2,119 mt, and is 79 percent of the coastwide OFL for
the biomass found in that area reduced by an
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additional 25 percent as a precautionary adjustment. A set-aside of 44
mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (30 mt), the
incidental open access fishery (1 mt), and research catch (13 mt)
resulting in a fishery HG of 2,075 mt. For that portion of the stock
south of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. the ACL is 376 mt and is 21 percent of
the coastwide ABC reduced by 50 percent as a precautionary adjustment. A
set-aside of 3 mt is deducted from the ACL for the incidental open
access fishery (2 mt), and research catch (1 mt) resulting in a fishery
HG of 373 mt. The sum of the northern and southern area ACLs (2,495 mt)
is a 16 percent reduction from the coastwide ABC.
z/Cowcod. A stock assessment update was prepared in 2009 and the
stock was estimated to be 5 percent (bounded between 4 and 21 percent)
of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFLs for the Monterey and
Conception areas were summed to derive the south of 40[deg]10 N.[min]
lat. OFL of 13 mt. The ABC for the area south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.
is 10 mt. The assessed portion of the stock in the Conception Area was
considered category 2, with a Conception Area contribution to the ABC of
5 mt, which is a 17 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.72/
P*=0.35). The unassessed portion of the stock in the Monterrey area was
considered a category 3 stock, with a contribution to the ABC of 5 mt,
which is a 29 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=1.44/P*=0.40). A
single ACL of 3 mt is being set for both areas combined. The ACL of 3 mt
is based on a rebuilding plan with a target year to rebuild of 2068 and
an SPR rate of 82.7 percent. The amount anticipated to be taken during
research activity is 0.1 mt and the amount expected to be taken during
EFP activity is 0.2 mt, which results in a fishery HG of 2.7 mt.
aa/Darkblotched rockfish. A stock assessment update was prepared in
2009, based on the 2007 full assessment, and the stock was estimated to
be at 27.5 percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL is projected
to be 508 mt and is based on the 2009 stock assessment with an FMSYproxy
of F50%. The ABC of 485 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The ACL of 298 mt
is based on a rebuilding plan with a target year to rebuild of 2025 and
an SPR harvest rate of 64.9 percent. A set-aside of 18.7 mt is deducted
from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (0.1 mt), the incidental open access
fishery (15 mt), EFP catch (1.5 mt) and research catch (2.1 mt),
resulting in a fishery HG of 279.3 mt.
bb/Yelloweye rockfish. The stock was assessed in 2009 and was
estimated to be at 20.3 percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The 48
mt coastwide OFL was derived from the base model in the new stock
assessment with an FMSYproxy of F50%. The ABC of 46 mt is a 4 percent
reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1
species. The 17 mt ACL is based on a rebuilding plan with a target year
to rebuild of 2074 and an SPR harvest rate of 76 percent. A set-aside of
5.9 mt is deducted from the ACT for the Tribal fishery (2.3 mt), the
incidental open access fishery (0.2 mt), EFP catch (0.1 mt) and research
catch (3.3 mt) resulting in a fishery HG of 11.1 mt. Recreational HGs
are being established as follows: Washington recreational, 2.6; Oregon
recreational 2.4 mt; and California recreational 3.1 mt.
cc/California Scorpionfish was assessed in 2005 and was estimated to
be at 80 percent of its unfished biomass in 2005. The OFL of 141 mt is
based on the new assessment with a harvest rate proxy of F50%. The ABC
of 135 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45)
as it's a category 1 species. Because the stock is above B40%, the ACL
is set equal to the ABC. A set-aside of 2 mt is deducted from the ACL
for the incidental open access fishery, resulting in a fishery HG of 133
mt.
dd/Black rockfish north (Washington). A stock assessment was
prepared for black rockfish north of 45[deg]56[min] N. lat. (Cape
Falcon, Oregon) in 2007. The biomass in the north was estimated to be at
53 percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The OFL from the assessed
area is based on the 2007 assessment with a harvest rate proxy of F50%.
The resulting OFL for the area north of 46[deg]16[min] N. lat. (the
Washington/Oregon Border) is 445 mt and is 97 percent of the OFL from
the assessed area. The ABC of 426 mt for the north of 46[deg]16[min] N.
Lat. is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as
it's a category 1 species. The ACL was set equal to the ABC, since the
stock is above B40%. A set-aside of 14 mt for the Tribal fishery results
in a fishery HG of 412 mt.
ee/Black rockfish south (Oregon and California). A 2007 stock
assessment was prepared for black rockfish south of 45[deg]56[min] N.
lat. (Cape Falcon, Oregon) to the southern limit of the stock's
distribution in Central California in 2007. The biomass in this area was
estimated to be at 70 percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The OFL
from the assessed area is based on the 2007 assessment with a harvest
rate proxy of F50%. Three percent of the OFL from the stock assessment
prepared for black rockfish north of 45[deg]56[min] N. lat. is added to
the OFL from the assessed area south of 45[deg] 56[min] N. lat. The
resulting OFL for the area south of 46[deg]16[min] N. lat. is 1,217 mt.
The ABC of 1,163 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/
P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The ACL was set at 1,000 mt,
which is a constant catch strategy designed to keep the stock biomass
above B40%. There are no set-asides thus the fishery HG is equal to the
ACL. The black rockfish ACL in the area south of 46[deg]16[min] N. lat.,
is subdivided with separate HGs being set for the area north of 42[deg]
N. lat. (580 mt/58 percent) and for the area south of 42[deg] N. lat.
(420 mt/42 percent).
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ff/Minor rockfish north is comprised of three minor rockfish sub-
complexes: Nearshore, shelf, and slope rockfish. The OFL of 3,767 mt is
the sum of OFLs for nearshore (116 mt), shelf (2,188 mt) and slope
(1,462 mt) north sub-complexes. Each sub-complex OFL is the sum of the
OFLs of the component species within the complex. The ABCs for the minor
rockfish complexes and sub-complexes are based on a sigma value of 0.36
for category 1 stocks (splitnose and chilipepper rockfish), 0.72 for
category 2 stocks (greenstriped rockfish and blue rockfish in
California) and 1.44 for category 3 stocks (all others) with a P* of
0.45. The resulting minor rockfish north ABC, which is the summed
contribution of the ABCs for the contributing species in each sub-
complex (nearshore, shelf, and slope) is 3,363 mt. The ACL of 2,227 mt
for the complex is the sum of the sub-complex ACLs. The sub-complex ACLs
are the sum of the component stock ACLs, which are less than or equal to
the ABC contribution of each component stock. There are no set-asides
for the nearshore sub-complex, thus the fishery HG is equal to the ACL,
which is 99 mt. The set-aside for the shelf sub-complex is 43 mt--Tribal
fishery (9 mt), the incidental open access fishery (26 mt), EFP catch (4
mt) and research catch (4 mt) resulting in a shelf fishery HG of 925 mt.
The set-aside for the slope sub-complex is 68 mt--Tribal fishery (36
mt), the incidental open access fishery (19 mt), EFP catch (2 mt) and
research catch (11 mt), resulting in a slope fishery HG of 1,092 mt.
gg/Minor rockfish south is comprised of three minor rockfish sub-
complexes: Nearshore, shelf, and slope. The OFL of 4,302 mt is the sum
of OFLs for nearshore (1,156 mt), shelf (2,238 mt) and slope (907 mt)
south sub-complexes. Each sub-complex OFL is the sum of the OFLs of the
component species within the complex. The ABCs for the minor rockfish
complexes and sub-complexes are based on a sigma value of 0.36 for
category 1 stocks (gopher rockfish north of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat.,
blackgill), 0.72 for category 2 stocks (blue rockfish in the assessed
area, greenstriped rockfish, and bank rockfish) and 1.44 for category 3
stocks (all others) with a P* of 0.45. The resulting minor rockfish
south ABC, which is the summed contribution of the ABCs for the
contributing species in each sub-complex, is 3,723 mt (1,001 mt
nearshore, 1,885 mt shelf, and 836 mt slope). The ACL of 2,341 mt for
the complex is the sum of the sub-complex ACLs. The sub-complex ACLs are
the sum of the component stock ACLs, which are less than or equal to the
ABC contribution of each component stock. There are no set-asides for
the nearshore sub-complex, thus the fishery HG is equal to the ACL,
which is 1,001 mt. The set-aside for the shelf sub-complex is 13 mt for
the incidental open access fishery (9 mt), EFP catch (2 mt) and research
catch (2 mt), resulting in a shelf fishery HG of 701 mt. The set-aside
for the slope sub-complex is 27 mt for the incidental open access
fishery (17 mt), EFP catch (2 mt) and research catch (8 mt), resulting
in a slope fishery HG of 599 mt.
hh/Longnose skate. A stock assessment was prepared in 2007 and the
stock was estimated to be at 66 percent of its unfished biomass. The OFL
of 3,128 mt is based on the 2007 stock assessment with an FMSYproxy of
F45%. The ABC of 2,990 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The ACL of 1,349 is
equivalent to the 2010 OY and represents a 50% increase in the average
2004-2006 mortality (landings and discard mortality). The set-aside for
longnose skate is 129 mt for the Tribal fishery (56 mt), incidental open
access fishery (65 mt), and research catch (8 mt), resulting in a
fishery HG of 1,220 mt.
ii/ ``Other fish'' contains all unassessed groundfish FMP species
that are neither rockfish (family Scorpaenidae) nor flatfish. These
species include big skate, California skate, leopard shark, soupfin
shark, spiny dogfish, finescale codling, Pacific rattail, ratfish,
cabezon off Washington, and kelp greenling. The OFL of 11,150 mt is
equivalent to the 2010 MSY harvest level minus the 50 mt contribution
made for cabezon off Oregon, which is a newly assessed stock to be
managed with stock-specific specifications. The ABC of 7,742 mt is a 31
percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma] = 1.44/P* = 0.40) as all of the
stocks in the ``other fish'' complex are category 3 species. The ACL of
5,575 mt is equivalent to the 2010 OY, minus half of the OFL
contribution for Cabezon off of Oregon (25 mt). The fishery HG is equal
to the ACL.
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Sec. Table 1b to Part 660, Subpart C--2011, Allocations by Species or
Species Group (Weights in Metric Tons)
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a/ Allocations decided through the biennial specification process.
b/ 30 mt of the total trawl allocation for POP is allocated to the
whiting fisheries, as follows: 12.6 mt for the shorebased IFQ fishery,
7.2 mt for the mothership fishery, and 10.2 mt for the catcher/processor
fishery. The tonnage calculated here for the whiting portion of the
shorebased IFQ fishery contributes to the total shorebased trawl
allocation, which is found at 660.140(d)(1)(ii)(D).
c/ 14.1 mt of the total trawl allocation of canary rockfish is
allocated to the whiting fisheries, as follows: 5.9 mt for the
shorebased IFQ fishery, 3.4 mt for the mothership fishery, and 4.8 mt
for the catcher/processor fishery. The tonnage calculated here for the
whiting portion of the shorebased IFQ fishery contributes to the total
shorebased trawl allocation, which is found at 660.140(d)(1)(ii)(D).
d/ 25 mt of the total trawl allocation for darkblotched rockfish is
allocated to the whiting fisheries, as follows: 10.5 mt for the
shorebased IFQ fishery, 6.0 mt for the mothership fishery, and 8.5 mt
for the catcher/processor fishery. The tonnage calculated here for the
whiting portion of the shorebased IFQ fishery contributes to the
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total shorebased trawl allocation, which is found at
660.140(d)(1)(ii)(D).
e/ 52 percent (255 mt) of the total trawl allocation for widow
rockfish is allocated to the whiting fisheries, as follows: 107.1 mt for
the shorebased IFQ fishery, 61.2 mt for the mothership fishery, and 86.7
mt for the catcher/processor fishery. The tonnage calculated here for
the whiting portion of the shorebased IFQ fishery contributes to the
total shorebased trawl allocation, which is found at
660.140(d)(1)(ii)(D).
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Sec. Table 1c to Part 660, Subpart C--Sablefish North of 36[deg]N. lat.
Allocations, 2011
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Sec. Table 1d to Part 660, Subpart C--At-Sea Whiting Fishery Annual Set-
Asides, 2011
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Species of species complex Set-aside (mt)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lingcod.................................. 6
Pacific Cod.............................. 5
Pacific Whiting.......................... Allocation \a\
Sablefish N. of 36[deg].................. 50
Sablefish S. of 36[deg].................. NA
PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH...................... Allocation \a\
WIDOW ROCKFISH........................... Allocation \a\
Chilipepper S. of 40[deg]10[min]......... NA
Splitnose S. of 40[deg]10[min]........... NA
Yellowtail N. of 40[deg]10[min].......... 300
Shortspine Thornyhead N. of 20
34[deg]27[min].
Shortspine Thornyhead S. of NA
34[deg]27[min].
Longspine Thornyhead N. of 34[deg]27[min] 5
Longspine Thornyhead S. of 34[deg]27[min] NA
DARKBLOTCHED............................. Allocation \a\
Minor Slope RF N......................... 55
Minor Slope RF S......................... NA
Dover Sole............................... 5
English Sole............................. 5
Petrale Sole--coastwide.................. 5
Arrowtooth Flounder...................... 10
Starry Flounder.......................... 5
Other Flatfish........................... 20
CANARY ROCKFISH.......................... Allocation \a\
BOCACCIO................................. NA
COWCOD................................... NA
YELLOWEYE................................ 0
Black Rockfish........................... NA
Blue Rockfish (CA)....................... NA
Minor Nearshore RF N..................... NA
Minor Nearshore RF S..................... NA
Minor Shelf RF N......................... 35
Minor Shelf RF S......................... NA
California scorpionfish.................. NA
Cabezon (off CA only).................... NA
Other Fish............................... 520
Longnose Skate........................... 5
Pacific Halibut.......................... 10 \b\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a See Table 1.b., to Subpart C, for the at-sea whiting allocations for
these species.
b As stated in Sec. 660.55(m), the Pacific halibut set-aside is 10 mt,
to accommodate bycatch in the at-sea Pacific whiting fisheries and in
the shorebased trawl sector south of 40[deg]10[min] N lat. (estimated
to be approximately 5 mt each).
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Sec. Table 1e to Part 660, Subpart C--Whiting and non-whiting initial
issuance allocation percentage for IFQ decided through the harvest
specifications, 2011
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Sec. Table 2a to Part 660, Subpart C--2012, and beyond, Specifications
of OFL, ABC, ACL, ACT and Fishery Harvest guidelines (weights in metric tons)
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY11.003
a/ ACLs and HGs are specified as total catch values. Fishery harvest
guideline (HG) means the harvest guideline or quota after subtracting
from the ACL of ACT any allocation for the Pacific Coast treaty Indian
Tribes, projected research catch, deductions for fishing mortality in
non-groundfish fisheries, as necessary, and set-asides for EFPs.
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b/ Lingcod north (Oregon and Washington). A new lingcod stock
assessment was prepared in 2009. The lingcod north biomass was estimated
to be at 62 percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 2,251 mt
was calculated using an FMSY proxy of F45%. The
ABC of 2,151 mt was based on a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. Because the stock
is above B40% coastwide, the ACL is set equal to the ABC. ACL
is further reduced for the Tribal fishery (250 mt), incidental open
access fishery (16 mt) and research catch (5 mt), resulting in a fishery
HG of 1,880 mt.
c/ Lingcod south (California). A new lingcod stock assessment was
prepared in 2009. The lingcod south biomass was estimated to be at 74
percent of its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 2,597 mt was
calculated using an FMSY proxy of F45%. The ABC of
2,164 mt was based on a 17 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.72/
P*=0.40) as it's a category 2 species. Because the stock is above
B40% coastwide, the ACL is set equal to the ABC. An
incidental open access set-aside of 7 mt is deducted from the ACL,
resulting in a fishery HG of 2,157 mt.
d/ Pacific Cod. The 3,200 mt OFL is based on the maximum level of
historic landings. The ABC of 2,222 mt is a 31 percent reduction from
the OFL ([sigma]=1.44/P*=0.40) as it's a category 3 species. The 1,600
mt ACL is the OFL reduced by 50 percent as a precautionary adjustment. A
set-aside of 400 mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery,
resulting in a fishery HG of 1,200 mt.
e/ Pacific whiting. A range of ACLs were considered in the EIS
(96,968 mt-290,903 mt). A new stock assessment will be prepared prior to
the Council's March 2012 meeting. Final adoption of the Pacific whiting
specifications have been deferred until the Council's March 2012
meeting.
f/ Sablefish north. A coastwide sablefish stock assessment was
prepared in 2007. The coastwide sablefish biomass was estimated to be at
38.3 percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The coastwide OFL of 8,623
mt was based on the 2007 stock assessment with a FMSY proxy
of F45%. The ABC of 8,242 mt is a 4 percent reduction from
the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The 40-10
harvest policy was applied to the ABC to derive the coastwide ACL and
then the ACL was apportioned north and south of 36[deg] N. lat, using
the average of annual swept area biomass (2003-2008) from the NMFS NWFSC
trawl survey, between the northern and southern areas with 68 percent
going to the area north of 36[deg] N. lat. and 32 percent going to the
area south of 36[deg] N. lat. The northern portion of the ACL is 5,347
mt and is reduced by 535 mt for the Tribal allocation (10 percent of the
ACL north of 36[deg] N. lat.) The 535 mt Tribal allocation is reduced by
1.5 percent to account for discard mortality. Detailed sablefish
allocations are shown in Table 1c.
g/ Sablefish South. That portion of the coastwide ACL (32 percent)
apportioned to the area south of 36[deg] N. lat. is 2,516 mt. An
additional 50 percent reduction for uncertainty was made, resulting in
an ACL of 1,258 mt. A set-aside of 34 mt is deducted from the ACL for
EFP catch (26 mt), the incidental open access fishery (6 mt) and
research catch (2 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 1,224 mt.
h/ Cabezon (Oregon). A new cabezon stock assessment was prepared in
2009. The cabezon biomass in Oregon was estimated to be at 51 percent of
its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 50 mt was calculated using an
FMSY proxy of F45%. The ABC of 48 mt was based on
a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a
category 1 species. Because the stock is above B40%
coastwide, the ACL is set equal to the ABC. No set-asides were removed
so the fishery HG is also equal to the ACL at 48 mt. Cabezon in waters
off Oregon were removed from the ``other fish'' complex, while cabezon
of Washington will continue to be managed within the ``other fish''
complex.
i/ Cabezon (California)--A new cabezon stock assessment was prepared
in 2009. The cabezon south biomass was estimated to be at 48 percent of
its unfished biomass in 2009. The OFL of 176 mt was calculated using an
FMSY proxy of F45%. The ABC of 168 mt was based on
a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a
category 1 species. Because the stock is above B40%
coastwide, the ACL is set equal to the ABC. No set-asides were removed
so the fishery HG is also equal to the ACL at 168 mt.
j/ Dover sole. Final 2012 OFLs, ABCs, ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for
assessed flatfish species are contingent upon potential changes to the
flatfish status determination criteria and harvest control rule.
k/ English sole. Final 2012 OFLs, ABCs, ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs
for assessed flatfish species are contingent upon potential changes to
the flatfish status determination criteria and harvest control rule.
l/ Petrale sole. Final 2012 petrale sole OFL, ABC, ACL, ACT and
fishery HG are contingent upon potential changes to the flatfish status
determination criteria and harvest control rule, and potential changes
to rebuilding plans.
n/ Starry Flounder. Final 2012 OFLs, ABCs, ACLs, ACTs and fishery
HGs, for assessed flatfish species are contingent upon potential changes
to the flatfish status determination criteria and harvest control rule.
o/ ``Other flatfish'' are the unassessed flatfish species that do
not have individual OFLs/ABC/ACLs and include butter sole, curlfin sole,
flathead sole, Pacific sand dab, rex sole, rock sole, and sand sole. The
other flatfish OFL of 10,146 mt is based on the summed contribution of
the OFLs determined for the component stocks. The ABC of
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7,044 mt is a 31 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=1.44/P*=0.40)
as all species in this complex are category 3 species. The ACL of 4,884
mt is equivalent to the 2010 OY, because there have been no significant
changes in the status or management of stocks within the complex. A set-
aside of 198 mt is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (60 mt),
the incidental open access fishery (125 mt), and research catch (13 mt),
resulting in a fishery HG of 4,686 mt.
p/ POP. Final 2012 ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for overfished species
are contingent upon potential changes to rebuilding plans.
q/ Shortbelly rockfish. A non quantitative assessment was conducted
in 2007. The spawning stock biomass of shortbelly rockfish was estimated
at 67 percent of its unfished biomass in 2005. The OFL of 6,950 mt was
recommended for the stock in 2011 with an ABC of 5,789 mt ([sigma]=0.72
with a P* of 0.40). The 50 mt ACL is slightly higher than recent
landings, but much lower than previous OYs in recognition of the stock's
importance as a forage species in the California Current ecosystem. A
set-aside of 1 mt for research catch, resulting in a fishery HG of 49
mt.
r/ Widow rockfish. Final 2012 ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for
overfished species are contingent upon potential changes to rebuilding
plans.
s/ Canary rockfish. Final 2012 ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for
overfished species are contingent upon potential changes to rebuilding
plans.
t/ Chilipepper rockfish. The coastwide chilipepper stock was
assessed in 2007 and estimated to be at 71 percent of its unfished
biomass coastwide in 2006. Given that chilipepper rockfish are
predominantly a southern species, the stock is managed with stock-
specific harvest specifications south of 40[deg]10 N. lat. and within
minor shelf rockfish north of 40[deg]10 N. lat. South of 40[deg]10 N.
lat., the OFL of 1,872 mt is based on the 2007 assessment with an
FMSY proxy of F50%. The ABC of 1,789 mt is a 4
percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category
1 species. Because the biomass is estimated to be above 40 percent the
unfished biomass, the ACL was set equal to the ABC. The ACL is reduced
by the incidental open access fishery (5 mt), and research catch (9 mt),
resulting in a fishery HG of 1,774 mt.
u/ Bocaccio. Final 2012 ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for overfished
species are contingent upon potential changes to rebuilding plans.
v/ Splitnose rockfish. A new coastwide assessment was prepared in
2009 that estimated the stock to be at 66 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2009. Splitnose in the north is managed under the minor slope
rockfish complex and in the south (south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.),
with species-specific harvest specifications. The 1,610 mt OFL south of
40[deg]10 N. lat. is based on the 2009 assessment with an
FMSY proxy of F50%. The ABC of 1,538 mt is a 4
percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category
1 species. Because the unfished biomass is estimated to be above 40
percent of the unfished biomass, the ACL is set equal to the ABC. A set-
aside of 7 mt is deducted from the ACL for research catch, resulting in
a fishery HG of 1,531 mt.
w/ Yellowtail rockfish. A yellowtail rockfish stock assessment was
last prepared in 2005 for the Vancouver, Columbia, Eureka areas.
Yellowtail rockfish was estimated to be at 55 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2005. The OFL of 4,573 mt is based on the 2005 stock
assessment with the FMSY proxy of F50%. The ABC of
4,371 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as
it's a category 1 species. The ACL was set equal to the ABC, because the
stock is above B40%. A set-aside of 499 mt is deducted from
the ACL for the Tribal fishery (490 mt), the incidental open access
fishery (3 mt), EFP catch (2 mt) and research catch (4 mt), resulting in
a fishery HG of 3,872 mt.
x/ Shortspine thornyhead. A coastwide stock assessment was conducted
in 2005 and the stock was estimated to be at 63 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2005. A coastwide OFL of 2,358 mt is based on the 2005 stock
assessment with a F50% FMSY proxy. The coastwide
ABC of 2,254 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/
P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. For the portion of the stock that
is north of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat., the ACL is 1,556 mt, 66 percent of
the coastwide OFL. A set-aside of 45 mt is deducted from the ACL for the
Tribal fishery (38 mt), the incidental open access fishery (2 mt), and
research catch (5 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 1,511 mt for the
area north of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. For that portion of the stock south
of north of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. the ACL is 401 mt which is 34 percent
of the coastwide OFL for the portion of the biomass found south of
34[deg]27[min] N. lat reduced by 50 percent as a precautionary
adjustment. A set-aside of 42 mt is deducted from the ACL for the
incidental open access fishery (41 mt), and research catch (1 mt),
resulting in a fishery HG of 359 mt for the area south of 34[deg]27[min]
N. lat. The sum of the northern and southern area ACLs (1,957 mt) is a
13 percent reduction from the coastwide ABC.
y/ Longspine thornyhead. A coastwide stock assessment was conducted
in 2005 and the stock was estimated to be at 71 percent of its unfished
biomass in 2005. A coastwide OFL of 3,483 mt is based on the 2005 stock
assessment with a F50% FMSY proxy. The ABC of
2,902 mt is a 17 percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.72/P*=0.40)
as it's a category 2 species. For the portion of the stock that is north
of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat., the ACL is 2,064 mt, and is 79 percent of the
coastwide OFL for the biomass in that area. A set-aside of 44 mt
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is deducted from the ACL for the Tribal fishery (30 mt), the incidental
open access fishery (1 mt), and research catch (13 mt), resulting in a
fishery HG of 2,020 mt. For that portion of the stock south of
34[deg]27[min] N. lat. the ACL is 366 mt and is 21 percent of the
coastwide OFL reduced by 50 percent as a precautionary adjustment. A
set-aside of 3 mt is deducted from the ACL for the incidental open
access fishery (2 mt), and research catch (1 mt), resulting in a fishery
HG of 363 mt. The sum of the northern and southern area ACLs (2,430 mt)
is a 16 percent reduction from the coastwide ABC.
z/ Cowcod. Final 2012 ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for overfished
species are contingent upon potential changes to rebuilding plans.
aa/ Darkblotched rockfish. Final 2012 ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for
overfished species are contingent upon potential changes to rebuilding
plans.
bb/ Yelloweye rockfish. Final 2012 ACLs, ACTs and fishery HGs for
overfished species are contingent upon potential changes to rebuilding
plans.
cc/ California Scorpionfish south was assessed in 2005 and was
estimated to be at 80 percent of its unfished biomass in 2005. The OFL
of 132 mt is based on the new assessment with a harvest rate proxy of
F50%. The ABC of 126 mt is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. Because the stock
is above B40%, the ACL is set equal to the ABC. A set-aside
of 2 mt is deducted from the ACL for the incidental open access fishery,
resulting in a fishery HG of 124 mt.
dd/ Black rockfish north (Washington). A stock assessment was
prepared in 2007 for black rockfish north of 45[deg]56[min]N. lat. (Cape
Falcon, Oregon). The biomass in this area was estimated to be at 53
percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The OFL from the assessed area
is based on the 2007 assessment with a harvest rate proxy of
F50%. The resulting OFL for the area north of 46[deg]16[min]
N. lat. (the Washington/Oregon border) is 435 mt, which is 97 percent of
the OFL from the assessed area. The ABC of 415 mt for the area north of
46[deg]16[min] N. lat. is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The ACL was set
equal to the ABC, since the stock is above B40%. A set-aside
of 14 mt for the Tribal fishery results in a fishery HG of 401 mt.
ee/ Black rockfish south (Oregon and California). A 2007 stock
assessment was prepared for black rockfish south of 45[deg]56[min] N.
lat. (Cape Falcon, Oregon) to the southern limit of the stock's
distribution in Central California. The biomass in the south was
estimated to be at 70 percent of its unfished biomass in 2007. The OFL
from the assessed area is based on the 2007 assessment with a harvest
rate proxy of F50%. Three percent of the OFL from the stock
assessment prepared for black rockfish north of 45[deg]56[min] N. lat.
is added to the OFL from the assessed area south of 45[deg]56[min]. The
resulting OFL for the area south of 46[deg]16[min] N. lat. is 1,169 mt.
The ABC of 1,117 mt for the south is a 4 percent reduction from the OFL
([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category 1 species. The ACL was set at
1,000 mt, which is a constant catch strategy designed to keep the stock
biomass above B40%. The black rockfish ACL in the area south
of 46[deg]16[min] N. lat., is subdivided with separate HGs being set for
the area north of 42[deg] N. lat. (580 mt/58 percent) and for the area
south of 42[deg] N. lat. (420 mt/42 percent).
ff/ Minor rockfish north is comprised of three minor rockfish sub-
complexes: Nearshore, shelf, and slope. The OFL of 3,767 mt is the sum
of OFLs for nearshore (116 mt), shelf (2,197 mt) and slope (1,507 mt)
north sub-complexes. Each sub-complex OFL is the sum of the OFLs of the
component species within the complex. The ABCs for the minor rockfish
complexes and sub-complexes are based on a sigma value of 0.36 for
category 1 stocks (splitnose and chilipepper rockfish), 0,72 for
category 2 stocks (greenstriped rockfish and blue rockfish in
California) and 1.44 for category 3 stocks (all others) with a P* of
0.45. The resulting minor rockfish north ABC, which is the summed
contribution of the ABCs for the contributing species in each sub-
complex (nearshore, shelf, and slope) is 3,414 mt. The ACL of 2,227 mt
for the complex is the sum of the sub-complex ACLs. The sub-complex ACLs
are the sum of the component stock ACLs, which are less than or equal to
the ABC contribution of each component stock. There are no set-asides
for the nearshore sub-complex, thus the fishery HG is equal to the ACL,
which is 99 mt. The set-aside for the shelf sub-complex is 43 mt--Tribal
fishery (9 mt), the incidental open access fishery (26 mt), EFP catch (4
mt) and research catch (4 mt), resulting in a shelf fishery HG of 925
mt. The set-aside for the slope sub-complex is 68 mt--Tribal fishery (36
mt), the incidental open access fishery (19 mt), EFP catch (2) and
research catch (11 mt), resulting in a slope fishery HG of 1,092 mt.
gg/ Minor rockfish south is comprised of three minor rockfish sub-
complexes: Nearshore, shelf, and slope. The OFL of 4,291 mt is the sum
of OFLs for nearshore (1,145 mt), shelf (2,243 mt) and slope (903 mt)
south sub-complexes. Each sub-complex OFL is the sum of the OFLs of the
component species within the complex. The ABCs for the minor rockfish
complexes and sub-complexes are based on a sigma value of 0.36 for
category 1 stocks (gopher rockfish north of Point Conception,
blackgill), 0.72 for category 2 stocks (blue rockfish in the assessed
area, greenstriped rockfish, and bank rockfish) and 1.44 for category 3
stocks (all others) with a P* of 0.45. The resulting minor rockfish
south ABC, which is the summed contribution of the ABCs for the
contributing species in each sub-complex, is 3,712 mt. The
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ACL of 2,341 mt for the complex is the sum of the sub-complex ACLs. The
sub-complex ACLs are the sum of the component stock ACLs, which are less
than or equal to the ABC contribution of each component stock. There are
no set-asides for the nearshore sub-complex, thus the fishery HG is
equal to the ACL, which is 990 mt. The set-asides for the shelf sub-
complex is 13 mt for the incidental open access fishery (9 mt), EFP
catch (2 mt) and research catch (2 mt), resulting in a shelf fishery HG
of 701 mt. The set-asides for the slope sub-complex is 27 mt for the
incidental open access fishery (17 mt), EFP catch (2 mt) and research
catch (8 mt), resulting in a slope fishery HG of 599 mt.
hh/ Longnose skate. A stock assessment update was prepared in 2007
and the stock was estimated to be at 66 percent of its unfished biomass.
The OFL of 3,128 mt is based on the 2007 stock assessment with an
FMSY proxy of F45%. The ABC of 2,990 mt is a 4
percent reduction from the OFL ([sigma]=0.36/P*=0.45) as it's a category
1 species. The ACL of 1,349 is the 2010 OY and represents a 50 percent
increase in the average 2004-2006 catch mortality (landings and discard
mortality). The set-asides for longnose skate is 129 mt for the Tribal
fishery (56 mt), incidental open access fishery (65 mt), and research
catch (8 mt), resulting in a fishery HG of 1,220 mt.
ii/ ``Other fish'' contains all unassessed groundfish FMP species
that are neither rockfish (family Scorpaenidae) nor flatfish. These
species include big skate, California skate, leopard shark, soupfin
shark, spiny dogfish, finescale codling, Pacific rattail, ratfish,
cabezon off Washington, and kelp greenling. The OFL of 11,150 mt is the
2010 MSY harvest level minus the 50 mt contribution made for cabezon off
Oregon, which is a newly assessed stock to be managed with stock-
specific specifications. The ABC of 7,742 mt is a 31 percent reduction
from the OFL ([sigma]=1.44/P*=0.40) as all of the stocks in the ``other
fish'' complex are category 3 species. The ACL of 5,575 mt is equal to
the 2010 OY, minus half of the OFL contribution for Cabezon off of
Oregon (25 mt). The fishery HG is equal to the ACL.
[76 FR 27531, May 11, 2011]
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Sec. Table 2b to Part 660, Subpart C--2012, and beyond, Allocations by
Species or Species Group (final 2012 allocations for assessed flatfish
are contingent upon potential changes to flatfish status determination
criteria and the harvest control rule, and, for overfished species,
potential changes to rebuilding plans). (Weights in Metric Tons)
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY11.004
a/ Allocations decided through the biennial specification process.
b/ /30 mt of the total trawl allocation for POP is allocated to the
whiting fisheries, as
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follows: 12.6 mt for the shorebased IFQ fishery, 7.2 mt for the
mothership fishery, and 10.2 mt for the catcher/processor fishery. The
tonnage calculated here for the whiting portion of the shorebased IFQ
fishery contributes to the total shorebased trawl allocation, which is
found at 660.140 (d)(1)(ii)(D).
c/ 14.1 mt of the total trawl allocation of canary rockfish is
allocated to the whiting fisheries, as follows: 5.9 mt for the
shorebased IFQ fishery, 3.4 mt for the mothership fishery, and 4.8 mt
for the catcher/processor fishery. The tonnage calculated here for the
whiting portion of the shorebased IFQ fishery contributes to the total
shorebased trawl allocation, which is found at 660.140 (d)(1)(ii)(D).
d/ 25 mt of the total trawl allocation for darkblotched rockfish is
allocated to the whiting fisheries, as follows: 10.5 mt for the
shorebased IFQ fishery, 6.0 mt for the mothership fishery, and 8.5 mt
for the catcher/processor fishery. The tonnage calculated here for the
whiting portion of the shorebased IFQ fishery contributes to the total
shorebased trawl allocation, which is found at 660.140 (d)(1)(ii)(D).
e/ 52 percent (255 mt) of the total trawl allocation for widow
rockfish is allocated to the whiting fisheries, as follows: 107.1 mt for
the shorebased IFQ fishery, 61.2 mt for the mothership fishery, and 86.7
mt for the catcher/processor fishery. The tonnage calculated here for
the whiting portion of the shorebased IFQ fishery contributes to the
total shorebased trawl allocation, which is found at 660.140
(d)(1)(ii)(D).
[76 FR 27531, May 11, 2011]
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Sec. Table 2c to Part 660, Subpart C--Sablefish North of 36[deg]N. lat.
Allocations, 2012, and beyond
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY11.005
[76 FR 27531, May 11, 2011]
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Sec. Table 2d to Part 660, Subpart C--At-Sea Whiting Fishery Annual Set-
Asides, 2012 and beyond
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Species or species complex Set-aside (mt)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lingcod.................................. 6
Pacific Cod.............................. 5
Pacific Whiting.......................... Allocation a
Sablefish N. of 36[deg].................. 50
Sablefish S. of 36[deg].................. NA
PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH...................... Allocation a
WIDOW ROCKFISH........................... Allocation a
Chilipepper S. of 40[deg]10[min]......... NA
Splitnose S. of 40[deg]10[min]........... NA
Yellowtail N. of 40[deg]10[min].......... 300
Shortspine Thornyhead N. of 20
34[deg]27[min].
Shortspine Thornyhead S. of NA
34[deg]27[min].
Longspine Thornyhead N. of 34[deg]27[min] 5
Longspine Thornyhead S. of 34[deg]27[min] NA
DARKBLOTCHED............................. Allocation a
Minor Slope RF N......................... 55
Minor Slope RF S......................... NA
Dover Sole............................... 5
English Sole............................. 5
Petrale Sole--coastwide.................. 5
Arrowtooth Flounder...................... 10
Starry Flounder.......................... 5
Other Flatfish........................... 20
CANARY ROCKFISH.......................... Allocation a
BOCACCIO................................. NA
COWCOD................................... NA
YELLOWEYE................................ 0
Black Rockfish........................... NA
Blue Rockfish (CA)....................... NA
Minor Nearshore RF N..................... NA
Minor Nearshore RF S..................... NA
Minor Shelf RF N......................... 35
Minor Shelf RF S......................... NA
California scorpionfish.................. NA
Cabezon (off CA only).................... NA
Other Fish............................... 520
Longnose Skate........................... 5
Pacific Halibut.......................... 10 b
------------------------------------------------------------------------
a/ See Table 2.b., to Subpart C, for the at-sea whiting allocations for
these species.
b As stated in Sec. 660.55(m), the Pacific halibut set-aside is 10 mt,
to accommodate bycatch in the at-sea Pacific whiting fisheries and in
the shorebased trawl sector south of 40[deg]10[min] N lat. (estimated
to be approximately 5 mt each).
[76 FR 27531, May 11, 2011]
Sec. Table 3 to Part 660, Subpart C--Vessel Capacity Ratings for West
Coast Groundfish Limited Entry Permits
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capacity
Vessel length rating
------------------------------------------------------------------------
<20.......................................................... 1.00
21.......................................................... 1.13
22.......................................................... 1.27
23.......................................................... 1.42
24.......................................................... 1.58
25.......................................................... 1.75
26.......................................................... 1.93
27.......................................................... 2.12
28.......................................................... 2.32
29.......................................................... 2.53
30.......................................................... 2.76
31.......................................................... 2.99
32.......................................................... 3.24
33.......................................................... 3.50
34.......................................................... 3.77
35.......................................................... 4.05
36.......................................................... 4.35
37.......................................................... 4.66
38.......................................................... 4.98
39.......................................................... 5.31
40.......................................................... 5.66
41.......................................................... 6.02
42.......................................................... 6.39
43.......................................................... 6.78
44.......................................................... 7.18
45.......................................................... 7.59
46.......................................................... 8.02
47.......................................................... 8.47
48.......................................................... 8.92
49.......................................................... 9.40
50.......................................................... 9.88
51.......................................................... 10.38
52.......................................................... 10.90
53.......................................................... 11.43
54.......................................................... 11.98
55.......................................................... 12.54
56.......................................................... 13.12
57.......................................................... 13.71
58.......................................................... 14.32
59.......................................................... 14.95
60.......................................................... 15.59
61.......................................................... 16.25
62.......................................................... 16.92
63.......................................................... 17.61
64.......................................................... 18.32
65.......................................................... 19.04
66.......................................................... 19.78
67.......................................................... 20.54
68.......................................................... 21.32
69.......................................................... 22.11
70.......................................................... 22.92
71.......................................................... 23.74
72.......................................................... 24.59
73.......................................................... 25.45
74.......................................................... 26.33
75.......................................................... 27.23
76.......................................................... 28.15
77.......................................................... 29.08
78.......................................................... 30.04
79.......................................................... 31.01
80.......................................................... 32.00
81.......................................................... 33.01
82.......................................................... 34.04
83.......................................................... 35.08
84.......................................................... 36.15
85.......................................................... 37.24
86.......................................................... 38.34
87.......................................................... 39.47
88.......................................................... 40.61
89.......................................................... 41.77
90.......................................................... 42.96
91.......................................................... 44.16
92.......................................................... 45.38
93.......................................................... 46.63
94.......................................................... 47.89
95.......................................................... 49.17
96.......................................................... 50.48
97.......................................................... 51.80
98.......................................................... 53.15
99.......................................................... 54.51
100.......................................................... 55.90
101.......................................................... 57.31
102.......................................................... 58.74
103.......................................................... 60.19
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104.......................................................... 61.66
105.......................................................... 63.15
106.......................................................... 64.67
107.......................................................... 66.20
108.......................................................... 67.76
109.......................................................... 69.34
110.......................................................... 70.94
111.......................................................... 72.57
112.......................................................... 74.21
113.......................................................... 75.88
114.......................................................... 77.57
115.......................................................... 79.28
116.......................................................... 81.02
117.......................................................... 82.77
118.......................................................... 84.55
119.......................................................... 86.36
120.......................................................... 88.18
121.......................................................... 90.03
122.......................................................... 91.90
123.......................................................... 93.80
124.......................................................... 95.72
125.......................................................... 97.66
126.......................................................... 99.62
127.......................................................... 101.61
128.......................................................... 103.62
129.......................................................... 105.66
130.......................................................... 107.72
131.......................................................... 109.80
132.......................................................... 111.91
133.......................................................... 114.04
134.......................................................... 116.20
135.......................................................... 118.38
136.......................................................... 120.58
137.......................................................... 122.81
138.......................................................... 125.06
139.......................................................... 127.34
140.......................................................... 129.64
141.......................................................... 131.97
142.......................................................... 134.32
143.......................................................... 136.70
144.......................................................... 139.10
145.......................................................... 141.53
146.......................................................... 143.98
147.......................................................... 146.46
148.......................................................... 148.96
149.......................................................... 151.49
150.......................................................... 154.05
151.......................................................... 154.68
152.......................................................... 155.31
153.......................................................... 155.94
154.......................................................... 156.57
155.......................................................... 157.20
156.......................................................... 157.83
157.......................................................... 158.46
158.......................................................... 159.10
159.......................................................... 159.73
160.......................................................... 160.36
161.......................................................... 160.99
162.......................................................... 161.62
163.......................................................... 162.25
164.......................................................... 162.88
165.......................................................... 163.51
166.......................................................... 164.14
167.......................................................... 164.77
168.......................................................... 165.41
169.......................................................... 166.04
170.......................................................... 166.67
171.......................................................... 167.30
172.......................................................... 167.93
173.......................................................... 168.56
174.......................................................... 169.19
175.......................................................... 169.82
176.......................................................... 170.45
177.......................................................... 171.08
178.......................................................... 171.72
179.......................................................... 172.35
180.......................................................... 172.98
181.......................................................... 173.61
182.......................................................... 174.24
183.......................................................... 174.87
184.......................................................... 175.50
185.......................................................... 176.13
186.......................................................... 176.76
187.......................................................... 177.40
188.......................................................... 178.03
189.......................................................... 178.66
190.......................................................... 179.29
191.......................................................... 179.92
192.......................................................... 180.55
193.......................................................... 181.18
194.......................................................... 181.81
195.......................................................... 182.44
196.......................................................... 183.07
197.......................................................... 183.71
198.......................................................... 184.34
199.......................................................... 184.97
200.......................................................... 185.60
201.......................................................... 186.23
202.......................................................... 186.86
203.......................................................... 187.49
204.......................................................... 188.12
205.......................................................... 188.75
206.......................................................... 189.38
207.......................................................... 190.02
208.......................................................... 190.65
209.......................................................... 191.28
210.......................................................... 191.91
211.......................................................... 192.54
212.......................................................... 193.17
213.......................................................... 193.80
214.......................................................... 194.43
215.......................................................... 195.06
216.......................................................... 195.69
217.......................................................... 196.33
218.......................................................... 196.96
219.......................................................... 197.59
220.......................................................... 198.22
221.......................................................... 198.85
222.......................................................... 199.48
223.......................................................... 200.11
224.......................................................... 200.74
225.......................................................... 201.37
226.......................................................... 202.01
227.......................................................... 202.64
228.......................................................... 203.27
229.......................................................... 203.90
230.......................................................... 204.53
231.......................................................... 205.16
232.......................................................... 205.79
233.......................................................... 206.42
234.......................................................... 207.05
235.......................................................... 207.68
236.......................................................... 208.32
237.......................................................... 208.95
238.......................................................... 209.58
239.......................................................... 210.21
240.......................................................... 210.84
241.......................................................... 211.47
242.......................................................... 212.10
243.......................................................... 212.73
244.......................................................... 213.36
245.......................................................... 213.99
246.......................................................... 214.63
247.......................................................... 215.26
248.......................................................... 215.89
249.......................................................... 216.52
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250.......................................................... 217.15
251.......................................................... 217.78
252.......................................................... 218.41
253.......................................................... 219.04
254.......................................................... 219.67
255.......................................................... 220.30
256.......................................................... 220.94
257.......................................................... 221.57
258.......................................................... 222.20
259.......................................................... 222.83
260.......................................................... 223.46
261.......................................................... 224.09
262.......................................................... 224.72
263.......................................................... 225.35
264.......................................................... 225.98
265.......................................................... 226.61
266.......................................................... 227.25
267.......................................................... 227.88
268.......................................................... 228.51
269.......................................................... 229.14
270.......................................................... 229.77
271.......................................................... 230.40
272.......................................................... 231.03
273.......................................................... 231.66
274.......................................................... 232.29
275.......................................................... 232.93
276.......................................................... 233.56
277.......................................................... 234.19
278.......................................................... 234.82
279.......................................................... 235.45
280.......................................................... 236.08
281.......................................................... 236.71
282.......................................................... 237.34
283.......................................................... 237.97
284.......................................................... 238.60
285.......................................................... 239.24
286.......................................................... 239.87
287.......................................................... 240.50
288.......................................................... 241.13
289.......................................................... 241.76
290.......................................................... 242.39
291.......................................................... 243.02
292.......................................................... 243.65
293.......................................................... 244.28
294.......................................................... 244.91
295.......................................................... 245.55
296.......................................................... 246.18
297.......................................................... 246.81
298.......................................................... 247.44
299.......................................................... 248.07
300.......................................................... 248.70
301.......................................................... 249.33
302.......................................................... 249.96
303.......................................................... 250.59
304.......................................................... 251.22
305.......................................................... 251.86
306.......................................................... 252.49
307.......................................................... 253.12
308.......................................................... 253.75
309.......................................................... 254.38
310.......................................................... 255.01
311.......................................................... 255.64
312.......................................................... 256.27
313.......................................................... 256.90
314.......................................................... 257.54
315.......................................................... 258.17
316.......................................................... 258.80
317.......................................................... 259.43
318.......................................................... 260.06
319.......................................................... 260.69
320.......................................................... 261.32
321.......................................................... 261.95
322.......................................................... 262.58
323.......................................................... 263.21
324.......................................................... 263.85
325.......................................................... 264.48
326.......................................................... 265.11
327.......................................................... 265.74
328.......................................................... 266.37
329.......................................................... 267.00
330.......................................................... 267.63
331.......................................................... 268.26
332.......................................................... 268.89
333.......................................................... 269.52
334.......................................................... 270.16
335.......................................................... 270.79
336.......................................................... 271.42
337.......................................................... 272.05
338.......................................................... 272.68
339.......................................................... 273.31
340.......................................................... 273.94
341.......................................................... 274.57
342.......................................................... 275.20
343.......................................................... 275.83
344.......................................................... 276.47
345.......................................................... 277.10
346.......................................................... 277.73
347.......................................................... 278.36
348.......................................................... 278.99
349.......................................................... 279.62
350.......................................................... 280.25
351.......................................................... 280.88
352.......................................................... 281.51
353.......................................................... 282.14
354.......................................................... 282.78
355.......................................................... 283.41
356.......................................................... 284.04
357.......................................................... 284.67
358.......................................................... 285.30
359.......................................................... 285.93
360.......................................................... 286.56
361.......................................................... 287.19
362.......................................................... 287.82
363.......................................................... 288.46
364.......................................................... 289.09
365.......................................................... 289.72
366.......................................................... 290.35
367.......................................................... 290.98
368.......................................................... 291.61
369.......................................................... 292.24
370.......................................................... 292.87
371.......................................................... 293.50
372.......................................................... 294.13
373.......................................................... 294.77
374.......................................................... 295.40
375.......................................................... 296.03
376.......................................................... 296.66
377.......................................................... 297.29
378.......................................................... 297.92
379.......................................................... 298.55
380.......................................................... 299.18
381.......................................................... 299.81
382.......................................................... 300.44
383.......................................................... 301.08
384.......................................................... 301.71
385.......................................................... 302.34
386.......................................................... 302.97
387.......................................................... 303.60
388.......................................................... 304.23
389.......................................................... 304.86
390.......................................................... 305.49
391.......................................................... 306.12
392.......................................................... 306.75
393.......................................................... 307.39
394.......................................................... 308.02
395.......................................................... 308.65
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396.......................................................... 309.28
397.......................................................... 309.91
398.......................................................... 310.54
399.......................................................... 311.17
400............................................... 311.80
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[69 FR 18453, Apr. 7, 2004. Redesignated at 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010]
Subpart D_West Coast Groundfish_Limited Entry Trawl Fisheries
Source: 75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 660.100 Purpose and scope.
This subpart covers the Pacific coast groundfish limited entry trawl
fishery. Under the trawl rationalization program, the limited entry
trawl fishery consists of the Shorebased IFQ Program, the MS Coop
Program, and the C/P Coop Program. Nothing in these regulations shall be
construed to modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the
antitrust laws. The trawl rationalization program creates limited access
privileges. These limited access privileges, including the QS or IBQ, QP
or IBQ pounds, and catch history assignments, may be revoked, limited or
modified at any time in accordance with the MSA--and do not create any
right of compensation to the holder of the limited access privilege if
it is revoked, limited, or modified. The trawl rationalization program
does not create any right, title, or interest in or to any fish before
the fish is harvested by the holder and shall be considered a grant of
permission to the holder of the limited access privilege to engage in
activities permitted by the trawl rationalization program.
[75 FR 78383, Dec. 15, 2010]
Sec. 660.111 Trawl fishery--definitions.
These definitions are specific to the limited entry trawl fisheries
covered in this subpart. General groundfish definitions are found at
Sec. 660.11, subpart C.
Accumulation limits mean the maximum extent of permissible
ownership, control or use of a privilege within the trawl
rationalization program, and include the following:
(1) Shorebased IFQ Program. (i) Control limits means the maximum
amount of QS or IBQ that a person may own or control, as described at
Sec. 660.140(d)(4).
(ii) Vessel limits means the maximum amount of QP a vessel can hold,
acquire, and/or use during a calendar year, and specify the maximum
amount of QP that may be registered to a single vessel during the year
(QP Vessel Limit) and, for some species, the maximum amount of unused QP
registered to a vessel account at any one time (Unused QP Vessel Limit),
as described at Sec. 660.140(e)(4).
(2) MS Coop Program. (i) MS permit usage limit means the maximum
amount of the annual mothership sector Pacific whiting allocation that a
person owning an MS permit may cumulatively process, no more than 45
percent, as described at Sec. 660.150(f)(3)(i).
(ii) MS/CV permit ownership limit means the maximum amount of catch
history assignment that a person may own, no more than 20 percent of the
MS sector's allocation of Pacific whiting, as described at Sec.
660.150(g)(3)(i).
(iii) Catcher vessel usage limit means the maximum amount of the
annual mothership sector Pacific whiting allocation that a vessel may
catch, no more than 30 percent, as described at Sec. 660.150(g)(3)(ii).
Catch history assignment means a percentage of the mothership sector
allocation of Pacific whiting based on a limited entry permit's
qualifying history and which is specified on the MS/CV-endorsed limited
entry permit.
Catcher/processor coop or C/P coop means a harvester group that
includes all eligible catcher/processor at-sea Pacific whiting endorsed
permit owners who voluntarily form a coop and who manage the catcher/
processor-specified allocations through private agreements and
contracts.
Catcher/Processor Coop Program or C/P Coop Program means the C/P
Coop Program described at Sec. 660.160, subpart D.
Charterer means, for the purpose of economic data collection
program, a person, other than the owner of the vessel, who: entered in
to any agreement or commitment by which the possession or services of
the vessel are secured for a period of time for the purposes of
commercially harvesting or
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processing fish. A long-term or exclusive contract for the sale of all
or a portion of the vessel's catch or processed products is not
considered a charter.
Complete economic data collection (EDC) form means that a response
is supplied for each question, sub-question, and answer-table cell. If
particular question or sub-question is not applicable, ``NA'', must be
entered in the appropriate space on the form. The form must also be
signed and dated to certify that the information is true and complete to
the best of the signatory's knowledge.
Coop agreement means a private agreement between a group of MS/CV-
endorsed limited entry permit owners or C/P-endorsed permit owners that
contains all information specified at Sec. Sec. 660.150 and 660.160,
subpart D.
Coop member means a permit owner of an MS/CV-endorsed permit for the
MS Coop Program that is a party to an MS coop agreement, or a permit
owner of a C/P-endorsed permit for the C/P Coop Program that is legally
obligated to the C/P coop.
Coop permit means a Federal permit required to participate as a
Pacific whiting coop in the catcher/processor or mothership sectors.
Designated coop manager means an individual appointed by a permitted
coop that is identified in the coop agreement and is responsible for
actions described at Sec. Sec. 660.150 (for an MS coop) or 660.160 (for
a C/P coop), subpart D.
IBQ pounds means the quotas, expressed in round weight of fish, that
are issued annually to each QS permit owner in the Shorebased IFQ
Program based on the amount of IBQ they own and the amount of allowable
bycatch mortality allocated to the Shorebased IFQ Program. IBQ pounds
have the same species/species group and area designations as the IBQ
from which they are issued.
IFQ first receivers mean persons who first receive, purchase, or
take custody, control, or possession of catch onshore directly from a
vessel that harvested the catch while fishing under the Shorebased IFQ
Program described at Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
IFQ landing means an offload of fish harvested under the Shorebased
IFQ Program described at Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
IFQ trip means a trip in which the vessel has a valid fishing
declaration for any of the following: Limited entry midwater trawl, non-
whiting shorebased IFQ; Limited entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting
shorebased IFQ; Limited entry bottom trawl, shorebased IFQ, not
including demersal trawl; Limited entry demersal trawl, shorebased IFQ;
or Limited entry groundfish non-trawl, shorebased IFQ.
Individual bycatch quota (IBQ) means the amount of bycatch quota for
an individual species/species group and area expressed as a percentage
of the annual allocation of allowable bycatch mortality to the
Shorebased IFQ Program. IBQ is used as the basis for the annual
calculation and allocation of a QS permit owner's IBQ pounds in the
Shorebased IFQ Program. Both IBQ and QS may be listed on a QS permit and
in the associated QS account. Species for which IBQ will be issued for
the Shorebased IFQ Program are listed at Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
Individual fishing quota (IFQ) means a Federal permit to harvest a
quantity of fish, expressed as a percentage of the total allowable catch
of a fishery that may be received or held for exclusive use by a person.
An IFQ is a harvest privilege that may be revoked at any time in
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act. IFQ species for the Shorebased
IFQ Program are listed at Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
Inter-coop means two or more permitted coops that have submitted an
accepted inter-coop agreement to NMFS that specifies a coordinated
strategy for harvesting pooled allocations of Pacific whiting and non-
whiting groundfish.
Inter-coop agreement means a written agreement between two or more
permitted mothership coops and which contains private contractual
arrangements for sharing catch and/or bycatch with one another.
Lessee means, for the purpose of economic data collection program, a
person, other than the owner of the vessel or facility, who: was
identified as the leaseholder, in a written lease, of the vessel or
facility, or paid expenses of
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the vessel or facility, or claimed expenses for the vessel or facility
as a business expense on a federal income tax return, or on a state
income tax return.
Material change means, for the purposes of a coop agreement, a
change to any of the required components of the coop agreement, defined
at Sec. Sec. 660.150 and 660.160, subpart D, which was submitted to
NMFS during the application process for the coop permit.
Mothership coop or MS coop means a group of MS/CV-endorsed limited
entry permit owners that are authorized by means of a coop permit to
jointly harvest and process from a single coop allocation.
Mothership Coop Program or MS Coop Program means the MS Coop Program
described at Sec. 660.150, subpart D, and includes both the coop and
non-coop fisheries.
Mutual agreement exception means, for the purpose of Sec. 660.150,
subpart D, an agreement that allows the owner of an MS/CV-endorsed
limited entry permit to withdraw the permit's obligation of its catch
history assignment to a permitted mothership processor, when mutually
agreed to with the mothership processor, and to obligate to a different
permitted mothership processor.
Pacific halibut set-aside means an amount of Pacific halibut
annually set aside for the at-sea whiting fisheries (mothership and C/P
sectors) and which is based on the trawl allocation of Pacific whiting.
Pacific whiting IFQ fishery means the Shorebased IFQ Program fishery
composed of vessels making Pacific whiting IFQ trips pursuant to the
requirements at Sec. 660.131 during the primary whiting season fishery
dates for the Shorebased IFQ Program.
Pacific whiting IFQ trip means a trip in which a vessel registered
to a limited entry permit uses legal midwater groundfish trawl gear with
a valid declaration for limited entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting
shorebased IFQ, as specified at Sec. 660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A) during the
dates for the Pacific whiting IFQ fishery primary season.
Processor obligation means an annual requirement for an MS/CV-
endorsed limited entry permit to assign the amount of catch available
from the permit's catch history assignment to a particular MS permit.
Quota pounds (QP) means the quotas, expressed in round weight of
fish, that are issued annually to each QS permit owner in the Shorebased
IFQ Program based on the amount of QS they own and the amount of fish
allocated to the Shorebased IFQ Program. QP have the same species/
species group and area designations as the QS from which they are
issued.
Quota share (QS) means the amount of fishing quota for an individual
species/species group and area expressed as a percentage of the annual
allocation of fish to the Shorebased IFQ Program. The QS is used as the
basis for the annual calculation and allocation of a QS permit owner's
QP in the Shorebased IFQ Program. Both QS and IBQ may be listed on a QS
permit and in the associated QS account. Species for which QS will be
issued for the Shorebased IFQ Program are listed at Sec. 660.140,
subpart D.
Shorebased IFQ Program means the Shorebased IFQ Program described at
Sec. 660.140, subpart D.
Vessel account means an account held by the vessel owner where QP
and IBQ pounds are registered for use by a vessel in the Shorebased IFQ
Program.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78383, Dec. 15, 2010]
Sec. 660.112 Trawl fishery--prohibitions.
These prohibitions are specific to the limited entry trawl
fisheries. General groundfish prohibitions are defined at Sec. 660.12,
subpart C. In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec.
600.725 of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person or vessel to:
(a) General--(1) Trawl gear endorsement. Fish with groundfish trawl
gear, or carry groundfish trawl gear on board a vessel that also has
groundfish on board, unless the vessel is registered for use with a
valid limited entry permit with a trawl gear endorsement, with the
following exception.
(i) The vessel is in continuous transit from outside the fishery
management area to a port in Washington, Oregon, or California;
(ii) The vessel is registered to a limited entry MS permit with a
valid
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mothership fishery declaration, in which case trawl nets and doors must
be stowed in a secured and covered manner, and detached from all towing
lines, so as to be rendered unusable for fishing.
(2) Sorting. Fail to sort catch consistent with the requirements
specified at Sec. 660.130(d).
(3) Recordkeeping and reporting. (i) Fail to comply with all
recordkeeping and reporting requirements at Sec. 660.13; including
failure to submit information, submission of inaccurate information, or
intentionally submitting false information on any report required at
Sec. 660.13(d), and Sec. 660.113.
(ii) Falsify or fail to make and/or file, retain or make available
any and all reports of groundfish landings, containing all data, and in
the exact manner, required by the regulation at Sec. 660.13, subpart C,
or Sec. 660.113, subpart D.
(iii) Failure to submit a complete EDC form to NMFS as required by
Sec. 660.113.
(4) Observers.--(i) Fish (including processing, as defined at Sec.
600.10 of this chapter) in the Shorebased IFQ Program, the MS Coop
Program, or the C/P Coop Program if NMFS determines the vessel is unsafe
for an observer.
(ii) Fish in the Shorebased IFQ Program, the MS Coop Program, or the
C/P Coop Program without observer coverage.
(5) Fishing in conservation areas with trawl gear. (i) Operate any
vessel registered to a limited entry permit with a trawl endorsement and
trawl gear on board in a applicable GCA (defined at Sec. 660.11,
subpart C and Sec. 660.130(e), subpart D), except for purposes of
continuous transiting, with all groundfish trawl gear stowed in
accordance with Sec. 660.130(e)(4), subpart D or except as authorized
in the groundfish management measures published at Sec. 660.130,
subpart D.
(ii) Fish with bottom trawl gear (defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart
C) anywhere within EFH seaward of a line approximating the 700-fm (1280-
m) depth contour, as defined in Sec. 660.76, subpart C. For the
purposes of regulation, EFH seaward of 700-fm (1280-m) within the EEZ is
described at Sec. 660.75, subpart C.
(iii) Fish with bottom trawl gear (defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart
C) with a footrope diameter greater than 19 inches (48 cm) (including
rollers, bobbins or other material encircling or tied along the length
of the footrope) anywhere within EFH within the EEZ. For the purposes of
regulation, EFH within the EEZ is described at Sec. 660.75, subpart C.
(iv) Fish with bottom trawl gear (defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart
C) with a footrope diameter greater than 8 inches (20 cm) (including
rollers, bobbins or other material encircling or tied along the length
of the footrope) anywhere within the EEZ shoreward of a line
approximating the 100-fm (183-m) depth contour (defined at Sec. 660.73,
subpart C).
(v) Fish with bottom trawl gear (defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart
C), within the EEZ in the following areas (defined at Sec. Sec. 660.77
and 660.78, Subpart C): Olympic 2, Biogenic 1, Biogenic 2, Grays Canyon,
Biogenic 3, Astoria Canyon, Nehalem Bank/Shale Pile, Siletz Deepwater,
Daisy Bank/Nelson Island, Newport Rockpile/Stonewall Bank, Heceta Bank,
Deepwater off Coos Bay, Bandon High Spot, Rogue Canyon.
(vi) Fish with bottom trawl gear (defined at Sec. 660.11), other
than demersal seine, unless otherwise specified in this section or Sec.
660.130, within the EEZ in the following areas (defined at Sec.
660.79): Eel River Canyon, Blunts Reef, Mendocino Ridge, Delgada Canyon,
Tolo Bank, Point Arena North, Point Arena South Biogenic Area, Cordell
Bank/Biogenic Area, Farallon Islands/Fanny Shoal, Half Moon Bay,
Monterey Bay/Canyon, Point Sur Deep, Big Sur Coast/Port San Luis, East
San Lucia Bank, Point Conception, Hidden Reef/Kidney Bank (within Cowcod
Conservation Area West), Catalina Island, Potato Bank (within Cowcod
Conservation Area West), Cherry Bank (within Cowcod Conservation Area
West), and Cowcod EFH Conservation Area East.
(vii) Fish with bottom contact gear (defined at Sec. 660.11,
subpart C) within the EEZ in the following areas (defined at Sec. Sec.
660.78 and 660.79, subpart C): Thompson Seamount, President Jackson
Seamount, Cordell Bank (50-fm (91-m) isobath), Harris Point, Richardson
Rock, Scorpion, Painted Cave, Anacapa Island, Carrington Point, Judith
Rock,
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Skunk Point, Footprint, Gull Island, South Point, and Santa Barbara.
(viii) Fish with bottom contact gear (defined at Sec. 660.11,
subpart C), or any other gear that is deployed deeper than 500-fm (914-
m), within the Davidson Seamount area (defined at Sec. 660.79, subpart
C).
(b) Shorebased IFQ Program--(1) General. (i) Own or control by any
means whatsoever an amount of QS or IBQ that exceeds the Shorebased IFQ
Program accumulation limits.
(ii) Fish in the Shorebased IFQ Program with a vessel that does not
have a valid vessel account or that has a vessel account with a deficit
(negative balance) for any species/species group.
(iii) Have any IFQ species/species group catch (landings and
discards) from an IFQ trip not covered by QP for greater than 30 days
from the date the deficit (negative balance) from that trip is
documented, unless the deficit is within the limits of the carryover
provision specified at Sec. 660.140(e)(5), subpart D, in which case the
vessel has 30 days after the QP for the following year are issued to
eliminate the deficit.
(iv) Transfer the limited entry trawl endorsed permit to another
vessel or sell the limited entry trawl endorsed permit to another owner
if the vessel registered to the permit has an overage (catch not covered
by QP), until the overage is covered, regardless of the amount of the
overage.
(v) Use QP by vessels not registered to a limited entry trawl permit
with a valid vessel account.
(vi) Use QP in an area or for species/species groups other than that
for which it is designated.
(vii) Fish in more than one IFQ management area, specified at Sec.
660.140(c)(2), on the same trip.
(viii) Fish on a Pacific whiting IFQ trip with a gear other than
legal midwater groundfish trawl gear.
(ix) Fish on a Pacific whiting IFQ trip without a valid declaration
for limited entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting shorebased IFQ, as
specified at Sec. 660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A), subpart C.
(x) Use midwater trawl gear to fish for Pacific whiting within an
RCA outside the Pacific whiting IFQ fishery primary season as specified
at Sec. 660.131(b)(2)(iii).
(xi) Bring a haul on board before all catch from the previous haul
has been stowed.
(xii) Process groundfish at-sea (``at-sea processing'') by vessels
in the Shorebased IFQ Program regardless of the type of gear used, with
the following exceptions:
(A) A vessel that is 75-ft (23-m) or less LOA that harvests whiting
and, in addition to heading and gutting, cuts the tail off and freezes
the whiting, is not considered to be a catcher/processor nor is it
considered to be processing fish, and
(B) A vessel that has a sablefish at-sea processing exemption,
defined at Sec. 660.25(b)(3)(iv)(D), subpart C may process sablefish
at-sea.
(xiii) Retain any IFQ species/species group onboard a vessel unless
the vessel has observer coverage during the entire trip and until all
IFQ species from the trip are offloaded. A vessel may deliver IFQ
species/species groups to more than one IFQ first receiver, but must
maintain observer coverage until all IFQ species from the trip are
offloaded. Once transfer of fish begins, all fish aboard the vessel are
counted as part of the same landing as defined at Sec. 660.11.
(xiv) Discard IFQ species/species group at sea unless the observer
has documented or estimated the discards.
(xv) Begin a new fishing trip until all fish from an IFQ landing
have been offloaded from the vessel.
(2) IFQ first receivers. (i) Accept an IFQ landing without a valid
first receiver site license.
(ii) Fail to sort fish received from a IFQ landing prior to first
weighing after offloading as specified at Sec. 660.130(d)(2) for the
Shorebased IFQ Program, except the vessels declared in to the limited
entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting shorebased IFQ at Sec.
660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A), subpart C may weigh catch on a bulk scale before
sorting as described at Sec. 660.140(j)(2).
(iii) Process, sell, or discard any groundfish received from an IFQ
landing that has not been weighed on a scale that is in compliance with
requirements at Sec. 660.15, subpart C.
(iv) Transport catch away from the point of landing before that
catch has been sorted and weighed by federal
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groundfish species or species group, and recorded for submission on an
electronic fish ticket. (If fish will be transported to a different
location for processing, all sorting and weighing to federal groundfish
species groups must occur before transporting the catch away from the
point of landing).
(v) Receive an IFQ landing without coverage by a catch monitor when
one is required by regulations, unless NMFS has granted a written waiver
exempting the IFQ first receiver from the catch monitor coverage
requirements. On a case-by-case basis, a temporary written waiver may be
granted by the Assistant Regional Administrator or designee if he/she
determines that the failure to obtain coverage of a catch monitor was
due to circumstances beyond the control of the first receiver. The
duration of the waiver will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
(vi) Receive an IFQ landing without a NMFS-accepted catch monitoring
plan or not in accordance with their NMFS-accepted catch monitoring
plan.
(vii) Mix catch from more than one IFQ landing prior to the catch
being sorted and weighed.
(viii) Fail to comply with the IFQ first receiver responsibilities
specified at Sec. 660.140(b)(2).
(ix) Process, sell, or discard any groundfish received from an IFQ
landing that has not been accounted for on an electronic fish ticket
with the identification number for the vessel that delivered the fish.
(x) Fail to submit, or submit incomplete or inaccurate information
on any report, application, or statement required under this part.
(c) MS and C/P Coop Programs. (1) Process Pacific whiting in the
fishery management area during times or in areas where at-sea processing
is prohibited for the sector in which the vessel fishes, unless:
(i) The fish are received from a member of a Pacific Coast treaty
Indian tribe fishing under Sec. 660.50, subpart C;
(ii) The fish are processed by a waste-processing vessel according
to Sec. 660.131(g); or
(iii) The vessel is completing processing of Pacific whiting taken
on board prior to the close of that vessel's primary season.
(2) During times or in areas where at-sea processing is prohibited,
take and retain or receive Pacific whiting, except as cargo or fish
waste, on a vessel in the fishery management area that already has
processed Pacific whiting on board. An exception to this prohibition is
provided if the fish are received within the tribal U&A from a member of
a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe fishing under Sec. 660.50, subpart
C.
(3) Operate as a waste-processing vessel within 48 hours of a
primary season for Pacific whiting in which that vessel operates as a
catcher/processor or mothership, according to Sec. 660.131(g).
(4) On a vessel used to fish for Pacific whiting, fail to keep the
trawl doors on board the vessel, when taking and retention is prohibited
under Sec. 660.131(b), subpart D.
(d) MS Coop Program (coop and non-coop fisheries). (1) Catch, take,
or harvest fish in the mothership non-coop fishery with a vessel that is
not registered to a current MS/CV-endorsed limited entry trawl permit.
(2) Receive catch, process catch, or otherwise fish as a mothership
vessel if it is not registered to a current MS permit.
(3) Fish with a vessel in the mothership sector, if that vessel was
used to fish in the C/P fishery in the same calendar year.
(4) Catch, take, or harvest fish in the MS Coop Program with a
vessel that does not have a valid VMS declaration for limited entry
midwater trawl, Pacific whiting mothership sector, as specified at Sec.
660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A), subpart C.
(5) Transfer catch to a vessel that is not registered to an MS
permit. (i.e. a tender vessel).
(6) Use a vessel registered to a limited entry permit with a trawl
endorsement (with or without an MS/CV endorsement) to catch more than 30
percent of the Pacific whiting allocation for the mothership sector.
(7) Process more than 45 percent of the annual mothership sector's
Pacific whiting allocation.
(8) Catch, take, or harvest fish before all catch from any previous
haul has been transferred to a single vessel registered to an MS permit.
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(9) Transfer catch from a single haul to more than one permitted MS
vessel.
(10) Catch, take, or harvest fish for a MS coop with a vessel that
has not been identified by the coop as a vessel authorized to harvest
that coop's allocation.
(11) Catch, take, or harvest fish in the non-coop fishery with a
vessel registered to an MS/CV-endorsed permit in the same year the MS/
CV-endorsed permit was registered to a vessel that fished as a member of
a coop in the MS Coop Program.
(12) Sort or discard any portion of the catch taken by a catcher
vessel in the mothership sector before the catcher vessel observer
completes sampling of the catch, except for minor operational amounts of
catch lost by a catcher vessel provided the observer has accounted for
the discard (i.e., a maximized retention fishery).
(13) Mix catch from more than one haul before the observer completes
their collection of catch for sampling.
(14) Take deliveries without a valid scale inspection report signed
by an authorized scale inspector on board the vessel.
(15) Sort, process, or discard catch delivered to a mothership
before the catch is weighed on a scale that meets the requirements of
Sec. 660.15(b), including the daily test requirements.
(e) C/P Coop Program. (1) Fish with a vessel in the catcher/
processor sector that is not registered to a current C/P-endorsed
limited entry trawl permit.
(2) Fish as a catcher/processor vessel in the same year that the
vessel fishes as a catcher vessel in the mothership fishery.
(3) Fish as a catcher/processor vessel in the same year that the
vessel operates as a mothership in the mothership fishery.
(4) Fish in the C/P Coop Program with a vessel that does not have a
valid VMS declaration for limited entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting
catcher/processor sector, as specified at Sec. 660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A).
(5) Fish in the C/P Coop Program with a vessel that is not
identified in the C/P coop agreement.
(6) Fish in the C/P Coop Program without a valid scale inspection
report signed by an authorized scale inspector on board the vessel.
(7) Sort, process, or discard catch before the catch is weighed on a
scale that meets the requirements of Sec. 660.15(b), including the
daily test requirements.
(8) Discard any catch from the codend or net (i.e. bleeding) before
the observer has completed their data collection.
(9) Mix catch from more than one haul before the observer completes
their collection of catch for sampling.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78384, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 53837, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.113 Trawl fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
General groundfish recordkeeping and reporting requirements are
defined at Sec. 660.13, subpart C. The following recordkeeping and
reporting requirements are in addition to those and are specific to the
limited entry trawl fisheries.
(a) General requirements. (1) All records or reports required by
this paragraph (a) must: be maintained in English, be accurate, be
legible, be based on local time, and be submitted in a timely manner.
(2) Retention of Records. All records used in the preparation of
records or reports specified in this section or corrections to these
reports must be maintained for a period of not less than three years
after the date of landing and must be immediately available upon request
for inspection by NMFS or authorized officers or others as specifically
authorized by NMFS. Records used in the preparation of required reports
specified in this section or corrections to these reports that are
required to be kept include, but are not limited to, any written,
recorded, graphic, electronic, or digital materials as well as other
information stored in or accessible through a computer or other
information retrieval system; worksheets; weight slips; preliminary,
interim, and final tally sheets; receipts; checks; ledgers; notebooks;
diaries; spreadsheets; diagrams; graphs; charts; tapes; disks; or
computer printouts. All relevant records used in the preparation of
electronic fish ticket reports or corrections to these reports must be
maintained for a
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period of not less than three years after the date and must be
immediately available upon request for inspection by NMFS or authorized
officers or others as specifically authorized by NMFS.
(b) Shorebased IFQ Program. (1) Economic data collection (EDC)
program. The following persons are required to submit an EDC form as
specified at Sec. 660.114:
(i) All owners, lessees, and charterers of a catcher vessel
registered to a limited entry trawl endorsed permit.
(ii) All owners of a first receiver site license.
(iii) All owners and lessees of a shorebased processor.
(2) Electronic vessel logbook. [Reserved]
(3) Gear switching declaration. Any person with a limited entry
trawl permit participating in the Shorebased IFQ Program using
groundfish non-trawl gear (i.e., gear switching) must submit a valid
gear declaration reporting such participation as specified in Sec.
660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A).
(4) Electronic fish ticket. The IFQ first receiver is responsible
for compliance with all reporting requirements described in this
paragraph.
(i) Required information. All IFQ first receivers must provide the
following types of information: Date of landing, vessel that made the
delivery, vessel account number, gear type used, catch area, first
receiver, actual weights of species landed listed by species or species
group including species with no value, condition landed, number of
salmon by species, number of Pacific halibut, and any other information
deemed necessary by the Regional Administrator as specified on the
appropriate electronic fish ticket form.
(ii) Submissions. The IFQ first receiver must:
(A) Include as part of each electronic fish ticket submission, the
actual scale weight for each groundfish species as specified by
requirements at Sec. 660.15(c) and the vessel identification number.
(B) Use for the purpose of submitting electronic fish tickets, and
maintain in good working order, computer equipment as specified at Sec.
660.15(d)(1);
(C) Install, use, and update as necessary, any NMFS-approved
software described at Sec. 660.15(d)(3);
(D) Submit a completed electronic fish ticket for every IFQ landing
no later than 24 hours after the date the fish are received, unless a
waiver of this requirement has been granted under provisions specified
at paragraph (b)(4)(iv) of this section.
(iii) Revising a submission. In the event that a data error is
found, electronic fish ticket submissions may be revised by resubmitting
the revised form. Electronic fish tickets are to be used for the
submission of final data. Preliminary data, including estimates of fish
weights or species composition, shall not be submitted on electronic
fish tickets.
(iv) Waivers for submission. On a case-by-case basis, a temporary
written waiver of the requirement to submit electronic fish tickets may
be granted by the Assistant Regional Administrator or designee if he/she
determines that circumstances beyond the control of a first receiver
would result in inadequate data submissions using the electronic fish
ticket system. The duration of the waiver will be determined on a case-
by-case basis.
(v) Reporting requirements when a temporary waiver has been granted.
IFQ First receivers that have been granted a temporary waiver from the
requirement to submit electronic fish tickets must submit on paper the
same data as is required on electronic fish tickets within 24 hours of
the date received during the period that the waiver is in effect. Paper
fish tickets must be sent by facsimile to NMFS, Northwest Region,
Sustainable Fisheries Division, 206-526- 6736 or by delivering it in
person to 7600 Sand Point Way, NE., Seattle, WA 98115. The requirements
for submissions of paper tickets in this paragraph are separate from,
and in addition to existing state requirements for landing receipts or
fish receiving tickets.
(c) MS Coop Program (coop and non-coop fisheries)--(1) Economic data
collection (EDC) program. The following persons are required to submit a
complete economic data collection form as specified at Sec. 660.114.
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(i) All owners, lessees, and charterers of a catcher vessel
registered to a limited entry trawl MS/CV-endorsed permit.
(ii) All owners, lessees, and charterers of a vessel registered to
an MS permit.
(2) NMFS-approved scales--(i) Scale test report form. Mothership
vessel operators are responsible for conducting scale tests and for
recording the scale test information on the at-sea scale test report
form as specified at Sec. 660.15(b), subpart C, for mothership vessels.
(ii) Printed scale reports. Specific requirements pertaining to
printed scale reports and scale weight print outs are specified at Sec.
660.15(b), subpart C, for mothership vessels.
(iii) Retention of scale records and reports. The vessel must
maintain the test report form on board until the end of the fishing year
during which the tests were conducted, and make the report forms
available to observers, NMFS staff, or authorized officers. In addition,
the vessel owner must retain the scale test report forms for 3 years
after the end of the fishing year during which the tests were performed.
All scale test report forms must be signed by the vessel operator.
(3) Annual coop report--(i) The designated coop manager for the
mothership coop must submit an annual report to the Council for its
November meeting each year. The annual coop report will contain
information about the current year's fishery, including:
(A) The mothership sector's annual allocation of Pacific whiting and
the permitted mothership coop allocation;
(B) The mothership coop's actual retained and discarded catch of
Pacific whiting, salmon, Pacific halibut, rockfish, groundfish, and
other species on a vessel-by-vessel basis;
(C) A description of the method used by the mothership coop to
monitor performance of coop vessels that participated in the fishery;
(D) A description of any actions taken by the mothership coop in
response to any vessels that exceed their allowed catch and bycatch; and
(E) Plans for the next year's mothership coop fishery, including the
companies participating in the cooperative, the harvest agreement, and
catch monitoring and reporting requirements.
(ii) The annual coop report submitted to the Council must be
finalized to capture any additional fishing activity that year and
submitted to NMFS by March 31 of the following year before a coop permit
is issued for the following year.
(4) Cease fishing report. As specified at Sec. 660.150(c)(4)(ii),
the designated coop manager, or in the case of an inter-coop agreement,
all of the designated coop managers must submit a cease fishing report
to NMFS indicating that harvesting has concluded for the year.
(d) C/P Coop Program--(1) Economic data collection (EDC) program.
All owners, lessees, and charterers of a vessel registered to a C/P-
endorsed limited entry trawl permit are required to submit a complete
economic data collection form as specified at Sec. 660.114.
(2) NMFS-approved scales--(i) Scale test report form. Catcher/
processor vessel operators are responsible for conducting scale tests
and for recording the scale test information on the at-sea scale test
report form as specified at Sec. 660.15(b), subpart C, for C/P vessels.
(ii) Printed scale reports. Specific requirements pertaining to
printed scale reports and scale weight print outs are specified at Sec.
660.15(b), subpart C, for C/P vessels.
(iii) Retention of scale records and reports. The vessel must
maintain the test report form on board until the end of the fishing year
during which the tests were conducted, and make the report forms
available to observers, NMFS staff, or authorized officers. In addition,
the vessel owner must retain the scale test report forms for 3 years
after the end of the fishing year during which the tests were performed.
All scale test report forms must be signed by the vessel operator.
(3) Annual coop report--(i) The designated coop manager for the C/P
coop must submit an annual report to the Council for its November
meeting each year. The annual coop report will contain information about
the current year's fishery, including:
(A) The C/P sector's annual allocation of Pacific whiting;
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(B) The C/P coop's actual retained and discarded catch of Pacific
whiting, salmon, Pacific halibut, rockfish, groundfish, and other
species on a vessel-by-vessel basis;
(C) A description of the method used by the C/P coop to monitor
performance of cooperative vessels that participated in the fishery;
(D) A description of any actions taken by the C/P coop in response
to any vessels that exceed their allowed catch and bycatch; and
(E) Plans for the next year's C/P coop fishery, including the
companies participating in the cooperative, the harvest agreement, and
catch monitoring and reporting requirements.
(ii) The annual coop report submitted to the Council must be
finalized to capture any additional fishing activity that year and
submitted to NMFS by March 31 of the following year before a coop permit
is issued for the following year.
(4) Cease fishing report. As specified at Sec. 660.160(c)(5), the
designated coop manager must submit a cease fishing report to NMFS
indicating that harvesting has concluded for the year.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78385, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 53837, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.114 Trawl fishery--economic data collection program.
(a) General. The economic data collection (EDC) program collects
mandatory economic data from participants in the trawl rationalization
program. NMFS requires submission of an EDC form to gather ongoing,
annual data for 2011 and beyond, as well as a onetime collection in 2011
of baseline economic data from 2009 through 2010.
(b) Economic data collection program requirements. The following
fishery participants in the limited entry groundfish trawl fisheries are
required to comply with the following EDC program requirements:
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Consequence for failure to
submit (In addition to
Economic data Who is required to consequences listed below,
Fishery participant collection submit an EDC? failure to submit an EDC
may be a violation of the
MSA.)
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(1) Limited entry trawl catcher (i) Baseline (2009 and All owners, lessees, (A) For permit owner, a
vessels. 2010) economic data. and charterers of a limited entry trawl permit
catcher vessel application (including MS/
registered to a CV-endorsed limited entry
limited entry trawl trawl permit) will not be
endorsed permit at considered complete until
any time in 2009 or the required EDC for that
2010. permit owner associated
with that permit is
submitted, as specified at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4)(i),
subpart C.
(B) For a vessel owner,
participation in the
groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, changes in
vessel registration,
vessel account actions, or
if own QS permit, issuance
of annual QP or IBQ
pounds) will not be
authorized until the
required EDC for that
owner for that vessel is
submitted, as specified,
in part, at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(v), subpart C
and Sec. 660.140(e),
subpart D.
(C) For a vessel lessee or
charterer, participation
in the groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, issuance of
annual QP or IBQ pounds if
own QS or IBQ) will not be
authorized, until the
required EDC for their
operation of that vessel
is submitted.
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(ii) Annual/ongoing All owners, lessees, (A) For permit owner, a
(2011 and beyond) and charterers of a limited entry trawl permit
economic data. catcher vessel application (including MS/
registered to a CV-endorsed limited entry
limited entry trawl trawl permit) will not be
endorsed permit at considered complete until
any time in 2011 and the required EDC for that
beyond. permit owner associated
with that permit is
submitted, as specified at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4)(i),
subpart C.
(B) For a vessel owner,
participation in the
groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, changes in
vessel registration,
vessel account actions, or
if own QS permit, issuance
of annual QP or IBQ
pounds) will not be
authorized until the
required EDC for that
owner for that vessel is
submitted, as specified,
in part, at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(v), subpart C
and Sec. 660.140(e),
subpart D.
(C) For a vessel lessee or
charterer, participation
in the groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, issuance of
annual QP or IBQ pounds if
own QS or IBQ) will not be
authorized, until the
required EDC for their
operation of that vessel
is submitted.
(2) Motherships.................... (i) Baseline (2009 and All owners, lessees, (A) For permit owner, an MS
2010) economic data. and charterers of a permit application will
mothership vessel not be considered complete
that received whiting until the required EDC for
in 2009 or 2010 as that permit owner
recorded in NMFS' associated with that
NORPAC database. permit is submitted, as
specified at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(i), subpart
C.
(B) For a vessel owner,
participation in the
groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, changes in
vessel registration) will
not be authorized until
the required EDC for that
owner for that vessel is
submitted, as specified,
in part, at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(v), subpart
C.
(C) For a vessel lessee or
charterer, participation
in the groundfish fishery
will not be authorized,
until the required EDC for
their operation of that
vessel is submitted.
(ii) Annual/ongoing All owners, lessees, (A) For permit owner, an MS
(2011 and beyond) and charterers of a permit application will
economic data. mothership vessel not be considered complete
registered to an MS until the required EDC for
permit at any time in that permit owner
2011 and beyond. associated with that
permit is submitted, as
specified at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(i), subpart
C.
(B) For a vessel owner,
participation in the
groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, changes in
vessel registration) will
not be authorized until
the required EDC for that
owner for that vessel is
submitted, as specified,
in part, at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(v), subpart
C.
(C) For a vessel lessee or
charterer, participation
in the groundfish fishery
will not be authorized,
until the required EDC for
their operation of that
vessel is submitted.
(3) Catcher processors............. (i) Baseline (2009 and All owners, lessees, (A) For permit owner, a C/P-
2010) economic data. and charterers of a endorsed limited entry
catcher processor trawl permit application
vessel that harvested will not be considered
whiting in 2009 or complete until the
2010 as recorded in required EDC for that
NMFS' NORPAC database. permit owner associated
with that permit is
submitted, as specified at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4)(i),
subpart C.
(B) For a vessel owner,
participation in the
groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, changes in
vessel registration) will
not be authorized until
the required EDC for that
owner for that vessel is
submitted, as specified,
in part, at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(v), subpart
C.
(C) For a vessel lessee or
charterer, participation
in the groundfish fishery
will not be authorized,
until the required EDC for
their operation of that
vessel is submitted.
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(ii) Annual/ongoing All owners, lessees, (A) For permit owner, a C/P-
(2011 and beyond) and charterers of a endorsed limited entry
economic data. catcher processor trawl permit application
vessel registered to will not be considered
a catcher processor complete until the
permit at any time in required EDC for that
2011 and beyond. permit owner associated
with that permit is
submitted, as specified at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4)(i),
subpart C.
(B) For a vessel owner,
participation in the
groundfish fishery
(including, but not
limited to, changes in
vessel registration) will
not be authorized until
the required EDC for that
owner for that vessel is
submitted, as specified,
in part, at Sec.
660.25(b)(4)(v), subpart
C.
(C) For a vessel lessee or
charterer, participation
in the groundfish fishery
will not be authorized,
until the required EDC for
their operation of that
vessel is submitted.
(4) First receivers/shorebased (i) Baseline (2009 and All owners and lessees A first receiver site
processors. 2010) economic data. of a shorebased license application for a
processor and all particular physical
buyers that received location for processing
groundfish or whiting and buying will not be
harvested with a considered complete until
limited entry trawl the required EDC for the
permit as listed in applying processor or
the PacFIN database buyer is submitted, as
in 2009 or 2010. specified at Sec.
660.140(f)(3), subpart D.
(ii) Annual/ongoing (A) All owners of a A first receiver site
(2011 and beyond) first receiver site license application will
economic data. license in 2011 and not be considered complete
beyond. until the required EDC for
that license owner
associated with that
license is submitted, as
specified at Sec.
660.140(f)(3), subpart D.
See paragraph
(b)(4)(ii)(A) of this
table.
(B) All owners and
lessees of a shore-
based processor (as
defined under
``processor'' at Sec.
660.11, subpart C,
for purposes of EDC)
that received round
or headed-and-gutted
IFQ species
groundfish or whiting
from a first receiver
in 2011 and beyond.
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(c) Submission of the EDC form and deadline--(1) Submission of the
EDC form. The complete, certified EDC form must be submitted to ATTN:
Economic Data Collection Program (FRAM Division), NMFS, Northwest
Fisheries Science Center, 2725 Montlake Boulevard East, Seattle, WA
98112. A complete EDC form contains responses for all data fields, which
include but are not limited to costs, labor, earnings, activity in a
fishery, vessel or plant characteristics, value, quota, operational
information, location of expenditures and earnings, ownership
information and leasing information.
(2) Deadline. Complete, certified EDC forms must be mailed and
postmarked by or hand-delivered to NMFS NWFSC no later than September 1,
2011, for baseline data, and, for the annual/ongoing data collection
beginning September 1, 2012, September 1 each year for the prior year's
data.
(d) Confidentiality of information. Information received on an EDC
form will be considered confidential under applicable law and guidance.
(e) EDC audit procedures--(1) NMFS reserves the right to conduct
verification of economic data with the submitter of the form. NMFS may
employ a third party agent to conduct the audits.
(2) The submitter of the EDC form must respond to any inquiry by
NMFS
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or a NMFS agent within 20 days of the date of issuance of the inquiry,
unless an extension is granted by NMFS.
(3) The submitter of the form must provide copies of additional data
to facilitate verification by NMFS or NMFS' agent upon request. The NMFS
auditor may review and request copies of additional data provided by the
submitter, including but not limited to, previously audited or reviewed
financial statements, worksheets, tax returns, invoices, receipts, and
other original documents substantiating the economic data submitted.
[75 FR 78387, Dec. 15, 2010]
Sec. 660.120 Trawl fishery--crossover provisions.
(a) General. In addition to the General provisions listed at Sec.
660.60, subpart C, the crossover provisions of this section apply to
vessels operating in the limited entry trawl fishery.
(b) Operating in north-south management areas with different trip
limits--(1) Minor Rockfish.
(i) If a trawl vessel takes and retains minor shelf rockfish south
of 40[deg]10'N. lat., that vessel is also permitted to take and retain,
possess, or land yellowtail rockfish up to its cumulative limits north
of 40[deg]10'N. lat., even if yellowtail rockfish is part of the
landings from minor shelf rockfish taken and retained south of
40[deg]10'N. lat. Widow rockfish is included in overall shelf rockfish
limits for all gear groups.
(ii) If a trawl vessel takes and retains minor shelf rockfish north
of 40[deg]10'N. lat., that vessel is also permitted to take and retain,
possess, or land chilipepper rockfish up to its cumulative limits south
of 40[deg]10' N. lat., even if chilipepper rockfish is part of the
landings from minor shelf rockfish taken and retained north of
40[deg]10' N. lat.
(2) DTS complex. Differential trawl trip limits for the ``DTS
complex'' north and south of latitudinal management lines may be
specified in trip limits, Table 1 (North) and Table 1 (South) of this
subpart. Vessels operating in the limited entry trawl fishery are
subject to the crossover provisions in this paragraph when making
landings that include any one of the four species in the ``DTS
complex.''
(3) Flatfish complex. There are often differential trip limits for
the flatfish complex (butter, curlfin, English, flathead, petrale, rex,
rock, and sand soles, Pacific sanddab, and starry flounder) north and
south of latitudinal management lines. Vessels operating in the limited
entry trawl fishery are subject to the crossover provisions in this
paragraph when making landings that include any one of the species in
the flatfish complex.
Sec. 660.130 Trawl fishery--management measures.
(a) General. Limited entry trawl vessels are those vessels
registered to a limited entry permit with a trawl endorsement and those
vessels registered to an MS permit. Most species taken in limited entry
trawl fisheries will be managed with quotas (see Sec. 660.140),
allocations or set-asides (see Sec. 660.150 or Sec. 660.160), or
cumulative trip limits (see trip limits in Tables 1 (North) and 1
(South) of this subpart), size limits (see Sec. 660.60 (h)(5), subpart
C), seasons (see Pacific whiting at Sec. 660.131(b), subpart D), gear
restrictions (see paragraph (b) of this section) and closed areas (see
paragraph (e) of this section and Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.79,
subpart C). The trawl fishery has gear requirements and harvest limits
that differ by the type of trawl gear on board and the area fished.
Groundfish vessels operating south of Point Conception must adhere to
CCA restrictions (see paragraph (e)(1) of this section and Sec. 660.70,
subpart C). The trip limits in Tables 1 (North) and 1 (South) of this
subpart apply to vessels participating in the limited entry groundfish
trawl fishery and may not be exceeded. Federal commercial groundfish
regulations are not intended to supersede any more restrictive state
commercial groundfish regulations relating to federally-managed
groundfish.
(b) Trawl gear requirements and restrictions. Trawl nets may be
fished with or without otter boards, and may use warps or cables to herd
fish.
(1) Codends. Only single-walled codends may be used in any trawl.
Double-walled codends are prohibited.
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(2) Mesh size. Groundfish trawl gear must meet the minimum mesh size
requirements in this paragraph. Mesh size requirements apply throughout
the net. Minimum trawl mesh sizes are: Bottom trawl, 4.5 inches (11.4
cm); midwater trawl, 3.0 inches (7.6 cm). Minimum trawl mesh size
requirements are met if a 20-gauge stainless steel wedge, less one
thickness of the metal wedge, can be passed with only thumb pressure
through at least 16 of 20 sets of two meshes each of wet mesh.
(3) Chafing gear. Chafing gear may encircle no more than 50 percent
of the net's circumference. No section of chafing gear may be longer
than 50 meshes of the net to which it is attached. Chafing gear may be
used only on the last 50 meshes, measured from the terminal (closed) end
of the codend. Except at the corners, the terminal end of each section
of chafing gear on all trawl gear must not be connected to the net. (The
terminal end is the end farthest from the mouth of the net.) Chafing
gear must be attached outside any riblines and restraining straps. There
is no limit on the number of sections of chafing gear on a net.
(4) Large footrope trawl gear. Large footrope gear is bottom trawl
gear with a footrope diameter larger than 8 inches (20 cm) (including
rollers, bobbins or other material encircling or tied along the length
of the footrope). Fishing with bottom trawl gear with a footrope
diameter greater than 19 inches (48 cm) (including rollers, bobbins, or
other material encircling or tied along the length of the footrope) is
prohibited anywhere in EFH within the EEZ, as defined by latitude/
longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.75, subpart C.
(5) Small footrope trawl gear. Small footrope gear is bottom trawl
gear with a footrope diameter of 8 inches (20 cm) or smaller (including
rollers, bobbins or other material encircling or tied along the length
of the footrope). Other lines or ropes that run parallel to the footrope
may not be augmented with material encircling or tied along their length
such that they have a diameter larger than 8 inches (20 cm). For
enforcement purposes, the footrope will be measured in a straight line
from the outside edge to the opposite outside edge at the widest part on
any individual part, including any individual disk, roller, bobbin, or
any other device.
(i) Selective flatfish trawl gear. Selective flatfish trawl gear is
a type of small footrope trawl gear. The selective flatfish trawl net
must be a two-seamed net with no more than two riblines, excluding the
codend. The breastline may not be longer than 3 ft (0.92 m) in length.
There may be no floats along the center third of the headrope or
attached to the top panel except on the riblines. The footrope must be
less than 105 ft (32.26 m) in length. The headrope must be not less than
30 percent longer than the footrope. An explanatory diagram of a
selective flatfish trawl net is provided as Figure 1 of part 660,
subpart D.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) Midwater (or pelagic) trawl gear. Midwater trawl gear must have
unprotected footropes at the trawl mouth, and must not have rollers,
bobbins, tires, wheels, rubber discs, or any similar device anywhere on
any part of the net. The footrope of midwater gear may not be enlarged
by encircling it with chains or by any other means. Ropes or lines
running parallel to the footrope of midwater trawl gear must be bare and
may not be suspended with chains or any other materials. Sweep lines,
including the bottom leg of the bridle, must be bare. For at least 20 ft
(6.15 m) immediately behind the footrope or headrope, bare ropes or mesh
of 16-inch (40.6-cm) minimum mesh size must completely encircle the net.
A band of mesh (a ``skirt'') may encircle the net under transfer cables,
lifting or splitting straps (chokers), but must be: over riblines and
restraining straps; the same mesh size and coincide knot-to-knot with
the net to which it is attached; and no wider than 16 meshes.
(c) Prohibitions by limited entry trawl gear type. Management
measures may vary depending on the type of trawl gear (i.e., large
footrope, small footrope, selective flatfish, or midwater trawl gear)
used and/or on board a vessel during a fishing trip, cumulative limit
period, and the area fished. Trawl nets may be used on and off the
seabed. For some species or species groups, Table 1 (North) and Table
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1 (South) of this subpart provide trip limits that are specific to
different types of trawl gear: large footrope, small footrope (including
selective flatfish), selective flatfish, midwater, and multiple types.
If Table 1 (North) and Table 1 (South) of this subpart provide gear
specific limits for a particular species or species group, it is
unlawful to take and retain, possess or land that species or species
group with limited entry trawl gears other than those listed.
(1) Fishing with large footrope trawl gear. It is unlawful for any
vessel using large footrope gear to fish for groundfish shoreward of the
RCAs defined at paragraph (e)(4) of this section and at Sec. Sec.
660.70 through 660.74, subpart C. The use of large footrope gear is
permitted seaward of the RCAs coastwide.
(2) Fishing with small footrope trawl gear. North of 40[deg]10[min]
N. lat., it is unlawful for any vessel using small footrope gear (except
selective flatfish gear) to fish for groundfish or have small footrope
trawl gear (except selective flatfish gear) onboard while fishing
shoreward of the RCA defined at paragraph (e) of this section and at
Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.74. South of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat., small
footrope gear is required shoreward of the RCA. Small footrope gear is
permitted seaward of the RCA coastwide.
(i) North of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat., selective flatfish gear is
required shoreward of the RCA defined at paragraph (e) of this section
and at Sec. Sec. 660.70, through 660.74. South of 40[deg]10[min] N.
lat., selective flatfish gear is permitted, but not required, shoreward
of the RCA. The use of selective flatfish trawl gear is permitted
seaward of the RCA coastwide.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) Fishing with midwater trawl gear. North of 40[deg]10' N. lat.,
midwater trawl gear is permitted only for vessels participating in the
primary Pacific whiting fishery (for details on the Pacific whiting
fishery see Sec. 660.131, subpart D.) South of 40[deg]10' N. lat., the
use of midwater trawl gear is prohibited shoreward of the RCA and
permitted seaward of the RCA.
(4) More than one type of trawl gear on board. The cumulative trip
limits in Table 1 (North) or Table 1 (South) of this subpart must not be
exceeded.
(i) The following restrictions apply to vessels operating north of
40[deg]10' N. lat.:
(A) A vessel may not have both groundfish trawl gear and non-
groundfish trawl gear onboard simultaneously. A vessel may not have both
bottom trawl gear and midwater trawl gear onboard simultaneously. A
vessel may have more than one type of limited entry bottom trawl gear on
board, either simultaneously or successively, during a cumulative limit
period.
(B) If a vessel fishes exclusively with large or small footrope
trawl gear during an entire cumulative limit period, the vessel is
subject to the small or large footrope trawl gear cumulative limits and
that vessel must fish seaward of the RCA during that limit period.
(C) If a vessel fishes exclusively with selective flatfish trawl
gear during an entire cumulative limit period, then the vessel is
subject to the selective flatfish trawl gear-cumulative limits during
that limit period, regardless of whether the vessel is fishing shoreward
or seaward of the RCA.
(D) If more than one type of bottom trawl gear (selective flatfish,
large footrope, or small footrope) is on board, either simultaneously or
successively, at any time during a cumulative limit period, then the
most restrictive cumulative limit associated with the bottom trawl gear
on board during that cumulative limit period applies for the entire
cumulative limit period, regardless of whether the vessel is fishing
shoreward or seaward of the RCA.
(E) If a vessel fishes both north and south of 40[deg]10' N. lat.
with any type of small footrope gear onboard the vessel at any time
during the cumulative limit period, the most restrictive trip limit
associated with the gear on board applies for that trip and will count
toward the cumulative trip limit for that gear (See crossover provisions
at Sec. 660.120, subpart D.)
(F) Midwater trawl gear is allowed only for vessels participating in
the primary whiting season.
(ii) The following restrictions apply to vessels operating south of
40[deg]10' N. lat.:
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(A) A vessel may not have both groundfish trawl gear and non-
groundfish trawl gear onboard simultaneously. A vessel may not have both
bottom trawl gear and midwater trawl gear onboard simultaneously. A
vessel may not have small footrope trawl gear and any other type of
bottom trawl gear onboard simultaneously.
(B) For vessels using more than one type of trawl gear during a
cumulative limit period, limits are additive up to the largest limit for
the type of gear used during that period.
(C) If a vessel fishes both north and south of 40[deg]10' N. lat.
with any type of small footrope gear onboard the vessel at any time
during the cumulative limit period, the most restrictive trip limit
associated with the gear on board applies for that trip and will count
toward the cumulative trip limit for that gear (See crossover provisions
at Sec. 660.120, subpart D.)
(d) Sorting. Under Sec. 660.12 (a)(8), subpart C, it is unlawful
for any person to ``fail to sort, prior to the first weighing after
offloading, those groundfish species or species groups for which there
is a trip limit, size limit, scientific sorting designation, quota,
harvest guideline, ACL or ACT or OY, if the vessel fished or landed in
an area during a time when such trip limit, size limit, scientific
sorting designation, quota, harvest guideline, ACL or ACT or OY
applied.'' The States of Washington, Oregon, and California may also
require that vessels record their landings as sorted on their state
landing receipt.
(1) Species and areas--(i) Coastwide. Widow rockfish, canary
rockfish, darkblotched rockfish, yelloweye rockfish, shortbelly
rockfish, black rockfish, blue rockfish, minor nearshore rockfish, minor
shelf rockfish, minor slope rockfish, shortspine and longspine
thornyhead, Dover sole, arrowtooth flounder, petrale sole, starry
flounder, English sole, other flatfish, lingcod, sablefish, Pacific cod,
spiny dogfish, other fish, longnose skate, and Pacific whiting;
(ii) North of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. POP, yellowtail rockfish;
(iii) South of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. Minor shallow nearshore
rockfish, minor deeper nearshore rockfish, California scorpionfish,
chilipepper rockfish, bocaccio rockfish, splitnose rockfish, Pacific
sanddabs, cowcod, bronzespotted rockfish and cabezon.
(2) Sorting requirements for the Shorebased IFQ Program--(i) First
receivers. Fish landed at IFQ first receivers (including shoreside
processing facilities and buying stations that intend to transport catch
for processing elsewhere) must be sorted, prior to first weighing after
offloading from the vessel and prior to transport away from the point of
landing, except the vessels declared in to the limited entry midwater
trawl, Pacific whiting shorebased IFQ at Sec. 660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A),
subpart C, may weigh catch on a bulk scale before sorting as described
at Sec. 660.140(j)(2).
(ii) Catcher vessels. All catch must be sorted to the species groups
specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section for vessels with limited
entry permits, except those retaining all catch during a Pacific whiting
IFQ trip. The catch must not be discarded from the vessel and the vessel
must not mix catch from hauls until the observer has sampled the catch.
Prohibited species must be sorted according to the following species
groups: Dungeness crab, Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon, other salmon.
Non-groundfish species must be sorted as required by the state of
landing.
(3) Sorting requirements for the at-sea sectors of the Pacific
whiting fishery.
(i) Pacific whiting at-sea processing vessels may use an accurate
in-line conveyor or hopper type scale to derive an accurate total catch
weight prior to sorting. Immediately following weighing of the total
catch, the catch must be sorted to the species groups specified in
paragraph (d)(1) of this section and all incidental catch (groundfish
and non-groundfish species) must be accurately accounted for and the
weight of incidental catch deducted from the total catch weight to
derive the weight of target species.
(ii) Catcher vessels in the MS sector. If sorting occurs on the
catcher vessel, the catch must not be discarded from the vessel and the
vessel must not mix catch from hauls until the observer has sampled the
catch.
(e) Groundfish conservation areas (GCAs) applicable to trawl
vessels. A
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GCA, a type of closed area, is a geographic area defined by coordinates
expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude. The latitude and
longitude coordinates of the GCA boundaries are specified at Sec. Sec.
660.70 through 660.74, subpart C. A vessel that is fishing within a GCA
listed in this paragraph (d) with trawl gear authorized for use within a
GCA may not have any other type of trawl gear on board the vessel. The
following GCAs apply to vessels participating in the limited entry trawl
fishery. Additional closed areas that specifically apply to the Pacific
whiting fisheries are described at Sec. 660.131(c), subpart D.
(1) Cowcod conservation areas (CCAs). Vessels using limited entry
trawl gear are prohibited from fishing within the CCAs. See Sec. 660.70
for the coordinates that define the CCAs. Limited entry trawl vessels
may transit through the Western CCA with their gear stowed and
groundfish on board only in a corridor through the Western CCA bounded
on the north by the latitude line at 33[deg]00.50' N. lat., and bounded
on the south by the latitude line at 32[deg]59.50' N. lat. It is
unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish within the
CCAs, except as authorized in this paragraph, when those waters are open
to fishing.
(2) Farallon islands. Under California law, commercial fishing for
all groundfish is prohibited between the shoreline and the 10 fm (18 m)
depth contour around the Farallon Islands. (See Sec. 660.70, subpart C)
(3) Cordell Banks. Commercial fishing for groundfish is prohibited
in waters of depths less than 100-fm (183-m) around Cordell Banks as
defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70,
subpart C.
(4) Trawl rockfish conservation areas. The trawl RCAs are closed
areas, defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates which are
specified at Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.74, subpart C. Boundaries for
the trawl RCAs applicable to groundfish trawl vessels throughout the
year are provided in the header to Table 1 (North) and Table 1 (South)
of this subpart and may be modified by NMFS inseason pursuant to Sec.
660.60(c), subpart C.
(i) It is unlawful to operate a vessel with trawl gear onboard
within the trawl RCA, except for the purpose of continuous transiting,
or when the use of trawl gear is authorized in this section. It is
lawful to fish with groundfish trawl gear within the trawl RCA only
under the following conditions: vessels fishing with midwater trawl gear
on Pacific whiting trips during the primary whiting season, provided a
valid declaration report has been filed with NMFS OLE, as required at
Sec. 660.12(d), subpart C; and vessels fishing with demersal seine gear
between 38[deg] N. lat. and 36[deg] N. lat. shoreward of a boundary line
approximating the 100 fm (183 m) depth contour as defined at Sec.
660.73, subpart C, provided a valid declaration report has been filed.
(ii) Trawl vessels may transit through an applicable GCA, with or
without groundfish on board, provided all groundfish trawl gear is
stowed either: below deck; or if the gear cannot readily be moved, in a
secured and covered manner, detached from all towing lines, so that it
is rendered unusable for fishing; or remaining on deck uncovered if the
trawl doors are hung from their stanchions and the net is disconnected
from the doors. These restrictions do not apply to vessels fishing with
midwater trawl gear for whiting during a primary season.
(iii) It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish
taken with limited entry trawl gear within the trawl RCA, unless
otherwise authorized in this section.
(iv) If a vessel fishes in the trawl RCA, it may not participate in
any fishing on that trip that is prohibited within the trawl RCA. [For
example, if a vessel fishes in the pink shrimp fishery within the RCA,
the vessel cannot on the same trip fish in the DTS fishery seaward of
the RCA.] Nothing in these Federal regulations supersedes any state
regulations that may prohibit trawling shoreward of the fishery
management area (3-200 nm).
(5) Essential fish habitat conservation areas. An EFHCA, a type of
closed area, is a geographic area defined by coordinates expressed in
degrees of latitude and longitude at Sec. Sec. 660.75 through 660.79,
subpart C, where specified types of fishing are prohibited in accordance
with
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Sec. 660.12, subpart C. EFHCAs apply to vessels using bottom trawl gear
or to vessels using ``bottom contact gear,'' which is defined at Sec.
660.11, subpart C, to include bottom trawl gear, among other gear types.
(i) The following EFHCAs apply to vessels operating within the West
Coast EEZ with bottom trawl gear:
(A) Seaward of a boundary line approximating the 700-fm (1280-m)
depth contour. Fishing with bottom trawl gear is prohibited in waters of
depths greater than 700 fm (1280 m) within the EFH, as defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.75 and
660.76, subpart C.
(B) Shoreward of a boundary line approximating the 100-fm (183-m)
depth contour. Fishing with bottom trawl gear with a footrope diameter
greater than 8 inches (20 cm) is prohibited in waters shoreward of a
boundary line approximating the 100-fm (183-m) depth contour, as defined
by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.73, subpart
C.
(C) EFHCAs for all bottom trawl gear. Fishing with bottom trawl gear
is prohibited within the following EFHCAs, which are defined by specific
latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.77 through 660.78,
subpart C: Olympic 2, Biogenic 1, Biogenic 2, Grays Canyon, Biogenic 3,
Astoria Canyon, Nehalem Bank/Shale Pile, Siletz Deepwater, Daisy Bank/
Nelson Island, Newport Rockpile/Stonewall Bank, Heceta Bank, Deepwater
off Coos Bay, Bandon High Spot, Rogue Canyon.
(D) EFHCAs for all bottom trawl gear, except demersal seine gear.
Fishing with bottom trawl gear except demersal seine gear (defined at
Sec. 660.11, subpart C) is prohibited within the following EFHCAs,
which are defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at
Sec. 660.79, subpart C: Eel River Canyon, Blunts Reef, Mendocino Ridge,
Delgada Canyon, Tolo Bank, Point Arena North, Point Arena South Biogenic
Area, Cordell Bank/Biogenic Area, Farallon Islands/Fanny Shoal, Half
Moon Bay, Monterey Bay/Canyon, Point Sur Deep, Big Sur Coast/Port San
Luis, East San Lucia Bank, Point Conception, Hidden Reef/Kidney Bank
(within Cowcod Conservation Area West), Catalina Island, Potato Bank
(within Cowcod Conservation Area West), Cherry Bank (within Cowcod
Conservation Area West), and Cowcod EFH Conservation Area East.
(ii) EFHCAs for bottom contact gear, which includes bottom trawl
gear. Fishing with bottom contact gear, including bottom trawl gear is
prohibited within the following EFHCAs, which are defined by specific
latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.75 through 660.79:
Thompson Seamount, President Jackson Seamount, Cordell Bank (50 fm (91
m) isobath), Harris Point, Richardson Rock, Scorpion, Painted Cave,
Anacapa Island, Carrington Point, Judith Rock, Skunk Point, Footprint,
Gull Island, South Point, and Santa Barbara. Fishing with bottom contact
gear is also prohibited within the Davidson Seamount EFH Area, which is
defined with specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec.
660.79.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78389, Dec. 15, 2010; 75
FR 82305, Dec. 30, 2010; 76 FR 27546, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53837, Aug.
30, 2011]
Sec. 660.131 Pacific whiting fishery management measures.
(a) Sectors--(1) The catcher/processor sector, or C/P Coop Program,
is composed of catcher/processors registered to a limited entry permit
with a C/P endorsement.
(2) The mothership sector, or MS Coop Program, is composed of
motherships and catcher vessels that harvest Pacific whiting for
delivery to motherships. Motherships are vessels registered to an MS
permit, and catcher vessels are vessels registered to a limited entry
permit with an MS/CV endorsement or vessels registered to a limited
entry permit without an MS/CV endorsement if the vessel is authorized to
harvest the coop's allocation.
(3) The Pacific whiting IFQ fishery is composed of vessels that
harvest Pacific whiting for delivery shoreside to IFQ first receivers
during the primary season.
(b) Pacific whiting seasons--(1) Primary seasons. The primary
seasons for the Pacific whiting fishery are:
(i) For the Shorebased IFQ Program, Pacific whiting IFQ fishery, the
period(s) of the large-scale target fishery
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is conducted after the season start date;
(ii) For catcher/processors, the period(s) when catching and at-sea
processing is allowed for the catcher/processor sector (after the season
closes at-sea processing of any fish already on board the processing
vessel is allowed to continue); and
(iii) For vessels delivering to motherships, the period(s) when
catching and at-sea processing is allowed for the mothership sector
(after the season closes at-sea processing of any fish already on board
the processing vessel is allowed to continue).
(2) Different primary season start dates. North of 40[deg]30[min] N.
lat., different starting dates may be established for the catcher/
processor sector, the mothership sector, and in the Pacific whiting IFQ
fishery for vessels delivering to IFQ first receivers north of 42[deg]
N. lat. and vessels delivering to IFQ first receivers between 42[deg]
through 40[deg]30[min] N. lat.
(i) Procedures. The primary seasons for the whiting fishery north of
40[deg]3[min] N. lat. generally will be established according to the
procedures of the PCGFMP for developing and implementing harvest
specifications and apportionments. The season opening dates remain in
effect unless changed, generally with the harvest specifications and
management measures.
(ii) Criteria. The start of a primary season may be changed based on
a recommendation from the Council and consideration of the following
factors, if applicable: Size of the harvest guidelines for whiting and
bycatch species; age/size structure of the whiting population; expected
harvest of bycatch and prohibited species; availability and stock status
of prohibited species; expected participation by catchers and
processors; the period between when catcher vessels make annual
processor obligations and the start of the fishery; environmental
conditions; timing of alternate or competing fisheries; industry
agreement; fishing or processing rates; and other relevant information.
(iii) Primary whiting season start dates and duration. After the
start of a primary season for a sector of the whiting fishery, the
season remains open for that sector until the sector allocation of
whiting or non-whiting groundfish (with allocations) is reached or
projected to be reached and the fishery season for that sector is closed
by NMFS. The starting dates for the primary seasons for the whiting
fishery are as follows:
(A) Catcher/processor sector--May 15.
(B) Mothership sector--May 15.
(C) Shorebased IFQ Program, Pacific whiting IFQ fishery.
(1) North of 42[deg] N. lat.--June 15;
(2) Between 42[deg]-40[deg]30[min] N. lat.--April 1; and
(3) South of 40[deg]30[min] N. lat.--April 15.
(3) Trip limits in the whiting fishery. The ``per trip'' limit for
whiting before the regular (primary) season for the shorebased sector is
announced in Table 1 of this subpart, and is a routine management
measure under Sec. 660.60(c). This trip limit includes any whiting
caught shoreward of 100-fm (183-m) in the Eureka, CA area. The ``per
trip'' limit for other groundfish species for the shorebased sector are
announced in Table 1 (North) and Table 1 (South) of this subpart and
apply as follows:
(i) During the groundfish cumulative limit periods both before and
after the primary whiting season, vessels may use either small and/or
large footrope gear, but are subject to the more restrictive trip limits
for those entire cumulative periods.
(ii) If, during a primary whiting season, a whiting vessel harvests
a groundfish species other than whiting for which there is a midwater
trip limit, then that vessel may also harvest up to another footrope-
specific limit for that species during any cumulative limit period that
overlaps the start or close of the primary whiting season.
(c) Closed areas. Vessels fishing in the Pacific whiting primary
seasons for the Shorebased IFQ Program, MS Coop Program, or C/P Coop
Program shall not target Pacific whiting with midwater trawl gear in the
following portions of the fishery management area:
(1) Klamath river salmon conservation zone. The ocean area
surrounding the Klamath River mouth bounded on the north by
41[deg]38.80' N. lat. (approximately 6 nm north of the Klamath River
mouth), on the west by 124[deg]23' W. long. (approximately 12 nm from
shore), and
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on the south by 41[deg]26.80' N. lat. (approximately 6 nm south of the
Klamath River mouth).
(2) Columbia river salmon conservation zone. The ocean area
surrounding the Columbia River mouth bounded by a line extending for 6
nm due west from North Head along 46[deg]18' N. lat. to 124[deg]13.30'
W. long., then southerly along a line of 167 True to 46[deg]11.10' N.
lat. and 124[deg]11' W. long. (Columbia River Buoy), then northeast
along Red Buoy Line to the tip of the south jetty.
(3) Ocean salmon conservation zone. All waters shoreward of a
boundary line approximating the 100 fm (183 m) depth contour. Latitude
and longitude coordinates defining the boundary line approximating the
100 fm (183 m) depth contour are provided at Sec. 660.73, subpart C.
This closure will be implemented through automatic action, defined at
Sec. 660.60(d), subpart C, when NMFS projects the Pacific whiting
fishery may take in excess of 11,000 Chinook within a calendar year.
(4) Pacific whiting bycatch reduction areas (BRAs). Vessels using
limited entry midwater trawl gear during the primary whiting season may
be prohibited from fishing shoreward of a boundary line approximating
the 75-fm (137-m), 100-fm (183-m) or 150-fm (274-m) depth contours.
Latitude and longitude coordinates for the boundary lines approximating
the depth contours are provided at Sec. Sec. 660.72 and 660.73.
Closures may be implemented inseason for a sector(s) through automatic
action, defined at Sec. 660.60(d), when NMFS projects that a sector
will exceed an allocation for a non-whiting groundfish species specified
for that sector before the sector's whiting allocation is projected to
be reached.
(d) Eureka area trip limits. Trip landing or frequency limits may be
established, modified, or removed under Sec. 660.60 or this paragraph,
specifying the amount of Pacific whiting that may be taken and retained,
possessed, or landed by a vessel that, at any time during a fishing
trip, fished in the fishery management area shoreward of the 100 fathom
(183 m) contour (as shown on NOAA Charts 18580, 18600, and 18620) in the
Eureka area (from 43[deg] 00[min] to 40[deg] 30[min] N. lat.). Unless
otherwise specified, no more than 10,000-lb (4,536 kg) of whiting may be
taken and retained, possessed, or landed by a vessel that, at any time
during a fishing trip, fished in the fishery management area shoreward
of the 100 fm (183 m) contour (as shown on NOAA Charts 18580, 18600, and
18620) in the Eureka management area (defined at Sec. 660.11).
(e) At-sea processing. Whiting may not be processed at sea south of
42[deg]00[min] N. lat. (Oregon-California border), unless by a waste-
processing vessel as authorized under paragraph (g) of this section.
(f) Time of day. Vessels fishing in the Pacific whiting primary
seasons for the Shorebased IFQ Program, MS Coop Program or C/P Coop
Program shall not target Pacific whiting with midwater trawl gear in the
fishery management area south of 42[deg]00[min] N. lat. between 0001
hours to one-half hour after official sunrise (local time). During this
time south of 42[deg]00[min]N. lat., trawl doors must be on board any
vessel used to fish for whiting and the trawl must be attached to the
trawl doors. Official sunrise is determined, to the nearest 5[deg] lat.,
in The Nautical Almanac issued annually by the Nautical Almanac Office,
U.S. Naval Observatory, and available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office.
(g) Processing fish waste at sea. A vessel that processes only fish
waste (a ``waste-processing vessel'') is not considered a whiting
processor and therefore is not subject to the allocations, seasons, or
restrictions for catcher/processors or motherships while it operates as
a waste-processing vessel. However, no vessel may operate as a waste-
processing vessel 48 hours immediately before and after a primary season
for whiting in which the vessel operates as a catcher/processor or
mothership. A vessel must meet the following conditions to qualify as a
waste-processing vessel:
(1) The vessel makes meal (ground dried fish), oil, or minced
(ground flesh) product, but does not make, and does not have on board,
surimi (fish paste with additives), fillets (meat from the side of the
fish, behind the head and in front of the tail), or headed and gutted
fish (head and viscera removed).
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(2) The amount of whole whiting on board does not exceed the trip
limit (if any) allowed under Sec. 660.60(c), subpart C, or Tables 1
(North) or 1 (South) in subpart D.
(3) Any trawl net and doors on board are stowed in a secured and
covered manner, and detached from all towing lines, so as to be rendered
unusable for fishing.
(4) The vessel does not receive codends containing fish.
(5) The vessel's operations are consistent with applicable state and
Federal law, including those governing disposal of fish waste at sea.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 75421, Dec. 3, 2010; 75
FR 78390, Dec. 15, 2010; 76 FR 27546, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53837, Aug.
30, 2011]
Sec. 660.140 Shorebased IFQ Program.
(a) General. The Shorebased IFQ Program requirements in this section
will be effective beginning January 1, 2011, except for paragraphs
(d)(4), (d)(6), and (d)(8) of this section, which are effective
immediately. The Shorebased IFQ Program applies to qualified
participants in the Pacific Coast Groundfish fishery and includes a
system of transferable QS for most groundfish species or species groups,
IBQ for Pacific halibut, and trip limits or set-asides for the remaining
groundfish species or species groups. NMFS will issue a QS permit to
eligible participants and will establish a QS account for each QS permit
owner to track the amount of QS or IBQ and QP or IBQ pounds owned by
that owner. QS permit owners may own QS or IBQ for IFQ species,
expressed as a percent of the allocation to the Shorebased IFQ Program
for that species. NMFS will issue QP or IBQ pounds to QS permit owners,
expressed in pounds, on an annual basis, to be deposited in the
corresponding QS account. NMFS will establish a vessel account for each
eligible vessel owner participating in the Shorebased IFQ Program, which
is independent of the QS permit and QS account. In order to use QP or
IBQ pounds, a QS permit owner must transfer the QP or IBQ pounds from
the QS account into the vessel account for the vessel to which the QP or
IBQ pounds is to be assigned. Harvests of IFQ species may only be
delivered to an IFQ first receiver with a first receiver site license.
In addition to the requirements of this section, the Shorebased IFQ
Program is subject to the following groundfish regulations of subparts C
and D:
(1) Regulations set out in the following sections of subpart C:
Sec. 660.11 Definitions, Sec. 660.12 Prohibitions, Sec. 660.13
Recordkeeping and reporting, Sec. 660.14 VMS requirements, Sec. 660.15
Equipment requirements, Sec. 660.16 Groundfish observer program, Sec.
660.20 Vessel and gear identification, Sec. 660.25 Permits, Sec.
660.55 Allocations, Sec. 660.60 Specifications and management measures,
Sec. 660.65 Groundfish harvest specifications, and Sec. Sec. 660.70
through 660.79 Closed areas.
(2) Regulations set out in the following sections of subpart D:
Sec. 660.111 Trawl fishery definitions, Sec. 660.112 Trawl fishery
prohibitions, Sec. 660.113 Trawl fishery recordkeeping and reporting,
Sec. 660.120 Trawl fishery crossover provisions, Sec. 660.130 Trawl
fishery management measures, and Sec. 660.131 Pacific whiting fishery
management measures.
(3) The Shorebased IFQ Program may be restricted or closed as a
result of projected overages within the Shorebased IFQ Program, the MS
Coop Program, or the C/P Coop Program. As determined necessary by the
Regional Administrator, area restrictions, season closures, or other
measures will be used to prevent the trawl sector in aggregate or the
individual trawl sectors (Shorebased IFQ, MS Coop, or C/P Coop) from
exceeding an ACL, OY, ACT or formal allocation specified in the PCGFMP
or regulation at Sec. 660.55, subpart C, or Sec. Sec. 660.140,
660.150, or 660.160, subpart D.
(b) Participation requirements and responsibilities--(1) IFQ
vessels. (i) Vessels must be registered to a groundfish limited entry
permit, endorsed for trawl gear with no C/P endorsement.
(ii) To start a fishing trip in the Shorebased IFQ Program, a vessel
and its owner(s) (as described on the USCG documentation or state
registration document) must be registered to the same vessel account
established by NMFS with no deficit (negative balance) for any species/
species group.
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(iii) All IFQ species/species group catch (landings and discards)
must be covered by QP or IBQ pounds. Any deficit (negative balance in a
vessel account) must be cured within 30 calendar days from the date the
deficit from that trip is documented in the vessel account, unless the
deficit is within the limits of the carryover provision at paragraph
(e)(5) of this section, in which case the vessel may declare out of the
IFQ fishery for the remainder of the year in which the deficit occurred,
and must cure the deficit within 30 days after the issuance of QP or IBQ
pounds for the following year.
(iv) Any vessel with a deficit (negative balance) in its vessel
account is prohibited from fishing that is within the scope of the
Shorebased IFQ Program until sufficient QP or IBQ pounds are transferred
into the vessel account to remove any deficit, regardless of the amount
of the deficit.
(v) A vessel account may not have QP or IBQ pounds (used and unused
combined) in excess of the QP Vessel Limit in any year, and for species
covered by Unused QP Vessel Limit, may not have QP or IBQ pounds in
excess of the Unused QP Vessel Limit at any time. These amounts are
specified at paragraph (e)(4) of this section.
(vi) Vessels must use either trawl gear as specified at Sec.
660.130(b), or a legal non-trawl groundfish gear under the gear
switching provisions as specified at Sec. 660.140(k).
(vii) Vessels that are registered to MS/CV-endorsed permits may be
used to fish in the Shorebased IFQ Program provided that the vessel is
registered to a valid Shorebased IFQ Program vessel account.
(viii) In the same calendar year, a vessel registered to a trawl
endorsed limited entry permit with no MS/CV or C/P endorsements may be
used to fish in the Shorebased IFQ Program if the vessel has a valid
vessel account, and to fish in the mothership sector for a permitted MS
coop as authorized by the MS coop.
(ix) Vessels that are registered to C/P-endorsed permits may not be
used to fish in the Shorebased IFQ Program.
(2) IFQ first receivers. The IFQ first receiver must:
(i) Ensure that all catch removed from a vessel making an IFQ
delivery is weighed on a scale or scales meeting the requirements
described in Sec. 660.15(c), subpart C;
(ii) Ensure that all catch is landed, sorted, and weighed in
accordance with a valid catch monitoring plan as described in Sec.
660.140(f)(3)(iii), subpart D.
(iii) Ensure that all catch is sorted, prior to first weighing, by
species or species groups as specified at Sec. 660.130(d), except the
vessels declared in to the limited entry midwater trawl, Pacific whiting
shorebased IFQ at Sec. 660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A), subpart C may weigh catch
on a before sorting as described at Sec. 660.140(j)(2).
(iv) Provide uninhibited access to all areas where fish are or may
be sorted or weighed to NMFS staff, NMFS-authorized personnel, or
authorized officer at any time when a delivery of IFQ species, or the
processing of those species, is taking place.
(v) Ensure that each scale produces a complete and accurate printed
record of the weight of all catch in a delivery, unless exempted in the
NMFS-accepted catch monitoring plan.
(vi) Retain and make available to NMFS staff, NMFS-authorized
personnel, or an authorized officer, all printed output from any scale
used to weigh catch, and any hand tally sheets, worksheets, or notes
used to determine the total weight of any species.
(vii) Ensure that each delivery of IFQ catch is monitored by a catch
monitor and that the catch monitor is on site the entire time the
delivery is being weighed or sorted.
(viii) Ensure that sorting and weighing is completed prior to catch
leaving the area that can be monitored from the observation area.
(c) IFQ species, management areas, and allocations. (1) IFQ species.
IFQ species are those groundfish species and Pacific halibut in the
exclusive economic zone or adjacent state waters off Washington, Oregon
and California, under the jurisdiction of the Council, for which QS and
IBQ are issued. Groupings and area subdivisions for IFQ species are
those groupings and area subdivisions for which ACLs or ACTs are
specified in the Tables 1a through 2d, and those for which there
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is an area-specific precautionary harvest policy. The lists of
individual groundfish species included in the minor shelf complex north
of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat., minor shelf complex south of 40[deg]10[min]
N. lat., minor slope complex north 40[deg]10[min] N. lat., minor slope
complex south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat., and in the other flatfish
complex are specified under the definition of ``groundfish'' at Sec.
660.11. The following are the IFQ species:
IFQ Species
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ROUNDFISH
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Lingcod
Pacific cod
Pacific whiting
Sablefish N. of 36[deg]
Sablefish S. of 36[deg]
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FLATFISH
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Dover sole
English sole
Petrale sole
Arrowtooth flounder
Starry flounder
Other flatfish stock complex
Pacific halibut (IBQ) N. of 40[deg]10[min]
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ROCKFISH
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Pacific ocean perch N. of 40[deg]10[min]
Widow rockfish
Canary rockfish
Chilipepper rockfish S. of 40[deg]10[min]
Bocaccio S. of 40[deg]10[min]
Splitnose rockfish S. of 40[deg]10[min]
Yellowtail rockfish N. of 40[deg]10[min]
Shortspine thornyhead N. of 34[deg]27[min]
Shortspine thornyhead S. of 34[deg]27[min]
Longspine thornyhead N. of 34[deg]27[min]
Cowcod S. of 40[deg]10[min]
Darkblotched rockfish
Yelloweye rockfish
Minor shelf rockfish complex N. of 40[deg]10[min]
Minor shelf rockfish complex S. of 40[deg]10[min]
Minor slope rockfish complex N. of 40[deg]10[min]
Minor slope rockfish complex S. of 40[deg]10[min]
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(2) IFQ management areas. A vessel participating in the Shorebased
IFQ Program may not fish in more than one IFQ management area during a
trip. IFQ management areas are as follows:
(i) Between the US/Canada border and 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.,
(ii) Between 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. and 36[deg] N. lat.,
(iii) Between 36[deg] N. lat. and 34[deg]27[min] N. lat., and
(iv) Between 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. and the US/Mexico border.
(3) IFQ program allocations. Allocations for the Shorebased IFQ
Program are determined for IFQ species as follows:
(i) For Pacific whiting, the Shorebased IFQ Program allocation is
specified at Sec. 660.55(i)(2), subpart C, 42 percent.
(ii) For Sablefish N. of 36[deg] N. lat., the Shorebased IFQ Program
allocation is the limited entry trawl allocation specified at Sec.
660.55(h), subpart C, minus any set-asides for the mothership and C/P
sectors for that species.
(iii) For IFQ species listed in the trawl/nontrawl allocation table,
specified at Sec. 660.55(c), subpart C, allocations are determined by
applying the trawl column percent to the fishery harvest guideline minus
any set-asides for the mothership and C/P sectors for that species and
minus allocations for darkblotched rockfish, POP, and widow rockfish.
(iv) The remaining IFQ species (canary rockfish, bocaccio, cowcod,
yelloweye rockfish, minor shelf rockfish N. of 40[deg]10' N. lat., and
minor shelf rockfish S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat., and minor slope rockfish
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat.) are allocated through the biennial
specifications and management measures process minus any set-asides for
the mothership and C/P sectors for that species.
(v) For Pacific halibut N. of 40[deg]10' N. lat., the Shorebased IFQ
Program allocation is specified at 660.55(m).
(vi) For each IFQ species, NMFS will determine annual sub-
allocations to individual QS accounts by multiplying the percent of QS
or IBQ registered to the account by the amount of each respective IFQ
species allocated to the Shorebased IFQ Program for that year. For each
IFQ species, NMFS will deposit QP or IBQ pounds in the respective QS
account in the amount of each sub-allocation determined.
(vii) Reallocations--(A) Reallocation with changes in management
areas.
(1) Area subdivision. If at any time after the initial allocation,
an IFQ species is geographically subdivided, those holding QS or IBQ for
the IFQ species being subdivided will receive an amount of QS or IBQ for
each newly
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created area that is equivalent to the amount they held for the area
before it was subdivided.
(2) Area recombination. When two areas are combined for an IFQ
species, the QS or IBQ held by individuals in each area will be adjusted
proportionally such that:
(i) The total QS or IBQ for the area sums to 100 percent, and
(ii) A person holding QS or IBQ in the newly created area will
receive the same amount of total QP or IBQ pounds as they would if the
areas had not been combined.
(3) Area line movement. When a management area boundary line is
moved for an IFQ species, the QS or IBQ held by individuals in each area
will be adjusted proportionally such that they each maintain their same
share of the trawl allocation on a coastwide basis (a fishing area may
expand or decrease, but the individual's QP or IBQ pounds for both areas
combined wouldn't change because of the change in areas). In order to
achieve this end, the holders of QS or IBQ in the area being reduced
will receive QS or IBQ for the area being expanded, such that the total
QP or IBQ pounds they would be issued will not be reduced as a result of
the area reduction. Those holding QS or IBQ in the area being expanded
will have their QS or IBQ reduced such that the total QP or IBQ pounds
they receive in the year of the line movement will not increase as a
result of the expansion (nor will it be reduced).
(B) Reallocation with subdivision of a species group. If at any time
after the initial allocation an IFQ species which is a species group is
subdivided, each species or species group resulting from the subdivision
will be an IFQ species. QS owners for the species group being subdivided
will receive an amount of QS for each newly created IFQ species that is
equivalent to the amount they held for the species group before it was
subdivided. For example, if a person holds one percent of a species
group before the subdivision, that person will hold one percent of the
QS for each IFQ species resulting from the subdivision.
(d) QS permits and QS accounts--(1) General. In order to obtain QS
and/or IBQ, a person must apply for a QS permit. NMFS will determine if
the applicant is eligible to own QS and/or IBQ in accordance with
paragraph (d)(2) of this section. If eligible, NMFS will issue a QS
permit, and will establish a QS account to track QS and IBQ balances for
all IFQ species identified at Sec. 660.140(c)(1). NMFS will issue
initial allocations of QS and IBQ in accordance with paragraph (d)(8) of
this section. Transfers of QS and IBQ, and of QP or IBQ pounds, are
subject to provisions at paragraph (d)(3) of this section. QS permit
owners can monitor the status of their QS and IBQ, and associated QP and
IBQ pounds, throughout the year in their QS account.
(i) Annual QS adjustments. On or about January 1 each year, QS
permit owners will be notified, via the IFQ Web site and their QS
account, of any adjustments to their QS and/or IBQ allocations, for each
of the IFQ species. Updated QS and/or IBQ values, if applicable, will
reflect the results of: any recalculation of initial allocation formulas
resulting from changes in provisional OYs used in the allocation
formulas or appeals, any redistribution of QS and IBQ (e.g., resulting
from permanent revocation of applicable permits, subject to accumulation
limits), and any transfers of QS and/or IBQ made during the prior year.
(ii) Annual QP and IBQ pound allocations. QP and IBQ pounds will be
deposited into QS accounts annually. QS permit owners will be notified
of QP deposits via the IFQ Web site and their QS account. QP and IBQ
pounds will be issued to the nearest whole pound using standard rounding
rules (i.e. decimal amounts less than 0.5 round down and 0.5 and greater
round up), except that in the first year of the Shorebased IFQ Program,
issuance of QP for overfished species greater than zero but less than
one pound will be rounded up to one pound. QS permit owners must
transfer their QP and IBQ pounds from their QS account to a vessel
account in order for those QP and IBQ pounds to be fished. QP and IBQ
pounds must be transferred in whole pounds (i.e. no fraction of a QP or
IBQ pound can be transferred). All QP and IBQ pounds in a QS account
must be transferred to a vessel account by September 1 of each year in
order to be fished.
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(A) Nonwhiting QP annual sub-allocations. NMFS will issue QP for IFQ
species other than Pacific whiting and Pacific halibut annually by
multiplying the QS permit owner's QS for each such IFQ species by that
year's shorebased trawl allocation for that IFQ species. Deposits to QS
accounts for IFQ species other than Pacific whiting and Pacific halibut
will be made on or about January 1 each year.
(B) Pacific whiting QP annual allocation. NMFS will issue QP for
Pacific whiting annually by multiplying the QS permit owner's QS for
Pacific whiting by that year's shorebased trawl allocation for Pacific
whiting.
(1) In years where the Pacific whiting harvest specification is
known by January 1, deposits to QS accounts for Pacific whiting will be
made on or about January 1.
(2) In years where the Pacific whiting harvest specification is not
known by January 1, NMFS will issue Pacific whiting QP in two parts. On
or about January 1, NMFS will deposit Pacific whiting QP based on the
shorebased trawl allocation multiplied by the lower end of the range of
potential harvest specifications for Pacific whiting for that year.
After the final Pacific whiting harvest specifications are established
later in the year, NMFS will deposit additional QP to the QS account so
that the total QP issued for that year is equal to the QS permit owner's
QS for Pacific whiting multiplied by that year's shorebased trawl
allocation for Pacific whiting.
(C) Pacific halibut IBQ pounds annual allocation. NMFS will issue
IBQ pounds for Pacific halibut annually by multiplying the QS permit
owner's IBQ percent by the Shorebased IFQ Program component of the trawl
mortality limit for that year (expressed in net weight), dividing by
0.75 to convert to round weight pounds, and dividing by 0.62 to convert
from legal sized to legal and non-legal sized halibut. Consistent with
Sec. 660.55(m), the Shorebased IFQ Program component of the trawl
mortality limit will be 130,000 pounds of legal size halibut, net weight
in the first four years of the Shorebased IFQ Program and not to exceed
100,000 pounds starting in the fifth year of the Shorebased IFQ Program,
less the set-aside amount of Pacific halibut to accommodate the
incidental catch in the trawl fishery south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.
and in the at-sea whiting fishery. Deposits to QS accounts for Pacific
halibut IBQ pounds will be made on or about January 1 each year.
(D) For the 2011 trawl fishery, NMFS will issue QP based on the
following shorebased trawl allocations:
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Shorebased
trawl
IFQ Species Management area allocation
(mt)
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Lingcod........................ ....................... 1,863.30
Pacific cod.................... ....................... 1,135.00
Pacific Whiting................ ....................... 92,817.90
Sablefish...................... North of 36[deg] N. 2,546.34
lat..
Sablefish...................... South of 36[deg] N. 530.88
lat..
Dover sole..................... ....................... 22,234.50
English sole................... ....................... 18,672.95
PETRALE SOLE................... ....................... 871.00
Arrowtooth flounder............ ....................... 12,431.20
Starry flounder................ ....................... 667.50
Other flatfish................. ....................... 4,197.40
PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH............ North of 40[deg]10[min] 119.36
N. lat..
WIDOW ROCKFISH................. ....................... 342.62
CANARY ROCKFISH................ ....................... 25.90
Chilipepper rockfish........... South of 40[deg]10[min] 1,475.25
N. lat..
BOCACCIO ROCKFISH.............. South of 40[deg]10[min] 60.00
N. lat..
Splitnose rockfish............. South of 40[deg]10[min] 1,381.30
N. lat..
Yellowtail rockfish............ North of 40[deg]10[min] 3,094.16
N. lat..
Shortspine thornyhead.......... North of 34[deg]27[min] 1,431.60
N. lat..
Shortspine thornyhead.......... South of 34[deg]27[min] 50.00
N. lat..
Longspine thornyhead........... North of 34[deg]27[min] 1,966.25
N. lat..
COWCOD......................... South of 40[deg]10[min] 1.80
N. lat..
DARKBLOTCHED ROCKFISH.......... ....................... 250.84
YELLOWEYE ROCKFISH............. ....................... 0.60
Minor shelf rockfish complex... North of 40[deg]10[min] 522.00
N. lat..
Minor shelf rockfish complex... South of 40[deg]10[min] 86.00
N. lat..
Minor slope rockfish complex... North of 40[deg]10[min] 829.52
N. lat..
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Minor slope rockfish complex... South of 40[deg]10[min] 377.37
N. lat..
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(2) Eligibility and registration--(i) Eligibility. Only the
following persons are eligible to own QS permits:
(A) A United States citizen, that is eligible to own and control a
U.S. fishing vessel with a fishery endorsement pursuant to 46 U.S.C.
12113 (general fishery endorsement requirements and 75 percent
citizenship requirement for entities);
(B) A permanent resident alien, that is eligible to own and control
a U.S. fishing vessel with a fishery endorsement pursuant to 46 U.S.C.
12113 (general fishery endorsement requirements and 75 percent
citizenship requirement for entities); or
(C) A corporation, partnership, or other entity established under
the laws of the United States or any State, that is eligible to own and
control a U.S. fishing vessel with a fishery endorsement pursuant to 46
U.S.C. 12113 (general fishery endorsement requirements and 75 percent
citizenship requirement for entities). However, there is an exception
for any entity that owns a mothership that participated in the west
coast groundfish fishery during the allocation period and is eligible to
own or control that U.S. fishing vessel with a fishery endorsement
pursuant to sections 203(g) and 213(g) of the AFA.
(ii) Registration. A QS account will be established by NMFS with the
issuance of a QS permit. The administrative functions associated with
the Shorebased IFQ Program (e.g., account registration, landing
transactions, and transfers) are designed to be accomplished online;
therefore, a participant must have access to a computer with Internet
access and must set up online access to their QS account to participate.
The computer must have Internet browser software installed (e.g.,
Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Firefox); as well as the Adobe
Flash Player software version 9.0 or greater. NMFS will mail initial QS
permit owners instructions to set up online access to their QS account.
NMFS may require QS account owners that are business entities to
designate an account manager that may act on behalf of the entity and
their contact information. NMFS will use the QS account to send messages
to QS permit owners; it is important for QS permit owners to monitor
their online QS account and all associated messages.
(3) Renewal, change of permit ownership, and transfers--(i) Renewal.
(A) QS permits expire at the end of each calendar year, and must be
renewed between October 1 and November 30 of each year in order to
remain in force the following year. A complete QS permit renewal package
must be received by SFD no later than November 30 to be accepted by
NMFS.
(B) Notification to renew QS permits will be sent by SFD by
September 1 each year to the QS permit owner's most recent address in
the SFD record. The QS permit owner shall provide SFD with notice of any
address change within 15 days of the change.
(C) Any QS permit for which SFD does not receive a QS permit renewal
request by November 30 will have its QS account inactivated by NMFS at
the end of the calendar year and the QS permit will not be renewed by
NMFS for the following year. NMFS will not issue QP or IBQ pounds to the
inactivated QS account associated with the non-renewed QS permit for
that year. Any QP or IBQ pounds derived from the QS or IBQ in the
inactivated QS account will be redistributed among all other QS permit
owners that renewed their permit by the deadline. Redistribution of QP
or IBQ pounds to QS permit owners will be proportional to the QS or IBQ
for each IFQ species. A non-renewed QS permit may be renewed in a
subsequent year by submission of a complete QS permit renewal package
during the permit renewal period for that year, and NMFS will issue the
associated QP or IBQ pounds for that year.
(D) QS permits will not be renewed until SFD has received a complete
application for a QS permit renewal,
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which includes payment of required fees, complete documentation of QS
permit ownership on the Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest Form
as required under paragraph (d)(4)(iv) of this section, a complete
economic data collection form if required under Sec. 660.114, subpart
D. The QS permit renewal will be considered incomplete until the
required information is submitted. NMFS may require QS account owners
that are business entities to designate an account manager and their
contact information through the QS permit renewal process.
(E) Effective Date. A QS permit is effective on the date given on
the permit and remains effective until the end of the calendar year.
(F) IAD and appeals. QS permit renewals are subject to the permit
appeals process specified at Sec. 660.25(g), subpart C.
(ii) Change of permit ownership and transfer restrictions--(A)
Restriction on the transfer of ownership for QS permits. A QS permit
cannot be transferred to another individual or entity. The QS permit
owner cannot change or add additional individuals or entities as owners
of the permit (i.e., cannot change the registered permit owners as given
on the permit). Any change to the owner of the QS permit requires the
new owner(s) to apply for a QS permit, and is subject to accumulation
limits and approval by NMFS.
(B) Transfers of QS or IBQ or QP or IBQ pounds. (1) General.
Transfers of QS or IBQ from one QS account to another QS account and
transfers of QP or IBQ pounds from a QS account to a vessel account must
be accomplished via the online QS account. During the year there may be
situations where NMFS deems it necessary to prohibit transfers (i.e.,
account reconciliation, system maintenance, or for emergency fishery
management reasons). To make a transfer, a QS permit owner must initiate
a transfer request by logging onto the online QS account. Following the
instructions provided on the Web site, the QS permit owner must enter
pertinent information regarding the transfer request including, but not
limited to: IFQ species, amount of QS, IBQ, QP, or IBQ pounds to be
transferred for each IFQ species; name and any other identifier of the
eligible transferee (e.g., QS permit number, vessel account number); and
the value of the transferred QS, IBQ, QP, or IBQ pounds for each IFQ
species. The online system will verify whether all information has been
entered and whether the transfer complies with ownership limits or
vessel limits, as applicable. If the information is not accepted, an
electronic message will record as much in the transferor's QS account
explaining the reason(s). If the information is accepted, the online
system will record the pending transfer in both the transferor's QS
account and the transferee's QS account or vessel account. The
transferee must approve the transfer by electronic signature in order
for the transfer to be completed. If the transferee accepts the
transfer, the online system will record the transfer and confirm the
transaction in both the transferor's QS account and the transferee's QS
account or vessel account through a transaction confirmation notice.
Once the transferee accepts the transaction, the transaction is final
and permanent.
(2) Transfer of QS or IBQ between QS accounts. After the second year
of the trawl rationalization program, QS permit owners may transfer QS
or IBQ to another QS permit owner, subject to accumulation limits and
approval by NMFS. QS or IBQ is transferred as a percent, divisible to
one-thousandth of a percent (i.e., greater than or equal to 0.001%).
During the first 2 years after implementation of the program, QS or IBQ
cannot be transferred to another QS permit owner, except under U.S.
court order or authorization and as approved by NMFS. QS or IBQ may not
be transferred between December 1 through December 31 each year. QS or
IBQ may not be transferred to a vessel account.
(3) Transfer of QP or IBQ pounds from a QS account to a vessel
account. QP or IBQ pounds must be transferred in whole pounds (i.e. no
fraction of a QP can be transferred). QP or IBQ pounds must be
transferred to a vessel account in order to be used. Transfers of QP or
IBQ pounds from a QS account to a vessel account are subject to vessel
accumulation limits and NMFS' approval. All QP or IBQ pounds from a QS
account must be transferred to one or
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more vessel accounts by September 1 each year. Once QP or IBQ pounds are
transferred from a QS account to a vessel account (accepted by the
transferee/vessel owner), they cannot be transferred back to a QS
account and may only be transferred to another vessel account. QP or IBQ
pounds may not be transferred from one QS account to another QS account.
(C) Effective date--(1) Transfer of QS or IBQ between QS accounts is
effective on the date approved by NMFS.
(2) Transfer of QP or IBQ pounds from a QS account to a vessel
account is effective on the date approved by NMFS.
(D) IAD and appeals. Transfers are subject to the permit appeals
process specified at Sec. 660.25 (g), subpart C.
(4) Accumulation limits--(i) QS and IBQ control limits. QS and IBQ
control limits are accumulation limits and are the amount of QS and IBQ
that a person, individually or collectively, may own or control. QS and
IBQ control limits are expressed as a percentage of the Shorebased IFQ
Program's allocation.
(A) Control limits for individual species. No person may own or
control, or have a controlling influence over, by any means whatsoever
an amount of QS or IBQ for any individual species that exceeds the
Shorebased IFQ Program accumulation limits.
(B) Control limit for aggregate nonwhiting QS holdings. To determine
how much aggregate nonwhiting QS a person holds, NMFS will convert the
person's QS to pounds. This conversion will always be conducted using
the trawl allocations applied to the 2010 OYs, until such time as the
Council recommends otherwise. Specifically, NMFS will multiply each
person's QS for each species by the shoreside trawl allocation for that
species. The person's pounds for all nonwhiting species will be summed
and divided by the shoreside trawl allocation of all nonwhiting species
to calculate the person's share of the aggregate nonwhiting trawl quota.
To determine the shoreside trawl allocation for the purpose of
determining compliance with the aggregate nonwhiting control limit, for
species that have specific trawl allocation percentages in Amendment 21,
NMFS will apply the Amendment 21 trawl allocation percentages to (set
forth at Sec. 660.55) the 2010 OYs, and where applicable, will deduct
the preliminary set-asides for the at-sea sectors from Amendment 21. For
species that do not have specific trawl allocation percentages in
Amendment 21, NMFS will apply a percentage based on the Northwest
Fishery Science Center final report on 2010 estimated total fishing
mortality of groundfish by sector, or, if the final report for 2010 is
not available, based on the most recent report available.
(C) The Shorebased IFQ Program accumulation limits are as follows:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
QS and IBQ
control
Species category limit (in
percent)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-whiting groundfish species............................. 2.7
Lingcod--coastwide......................................... 2.5
Pacific cod................................................ 12.0
Pacific whiting (shoreside)................................ 10.0
Sablefish:
N. of 36[deg] (Monterey north)........................... 3.0
S. of 36[deg] (Conception area).......................... 10.0
Pacific ocean perch N. of 40[deg]10[min]................... 4.0
Widow rockfish............................................. 5.1
Canary rockfish............................................ 4.4
Chilipepper rockfish S. of 40[deg]10[min].................. 10.0
Bocaccio S. of 40[deg]10[min].............................. 13.2
Splitnose rockfish S. of 40[deg]10[min].................... 10.0
Yellowtail rockfish N. of 40[deg]10[min]................... 5.0
Shortspine thornyhead:
N. of 34[deg]27[min]..................................... 6.0
S. of 34[deg]27[min]..................................... 6.0
Longspine thornyhead:
N. of 34[deg]27[min]..................................... 6.0
Cowcod S. of 40[deg]10[min]................................ 17.7
Darkblotched rockfish...................................... 4.5
Yelloweye rockfish......................................... 5.7
Minor rockfish complex N. of
40[deg]10[min]:
Shelf species............................................ 5.0
Slope species............................................ 5.0
Minor rockfish complex S. of
40[deg]10[min]:
Shelf species............................................ 9.0
Slope species............................................ 6.0
Dover sole................................................. 2.6
English sole............................................... 5.0
Petrale sole............................................... 3.0
Arrowtooth flounder........................................ 10.0
Starry flounder............................................ 10.0
Other flatfish stock complex............................... 10.0
Pacific halibut (IBQ) N. of 40[deg]10[min]................. 5.4
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(ii) Ownership--individual and collective rule. The QS or IBQ that
counts toward a person's accumulation limit will include:
(A) The QS or IBQ owned by that person, and
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(B) That portion of the QS or IBQ owned by an entity in which that
person has an economic or financial interest, where the person's share
of interest in that entity will determine the portion of that entity's
QS or IBQ that counts toward the person's limit.
(iii) Control. Control means, but is not limited to, the following:
(A) The person has the right to direct, or does direct, in whole or
in part, the business of the entity to which the QS or IBQ are
registered;
(B) The person has the right to limit the actions of or replace, or
does limit the actions of or replace, the chief executive officer, a
majority of the board of directors, any general partner, or any person
serving in a management capacity of the entity to which the QS or IBQ
are registered;
(C) The person has the right to direct, or does direct, and/or the
right to prevent or delay, or does prevent or delay, the transfer of QS
or IBQ, or the resulting QP or IBQ pounds;
(D) The person, through loan covenants or any other means, has the
right to restrict, or does restrict, and/or has a controlling influence
over the day to day business activities or management policies of the
entity to which the QS or IBQ are registered;
(E) The person, excluding banks and other financial institutions
that rely on QS or IBQ as collateral for loans, through loan covenants
or any other means, has the right to restrict, or does restrict, any
activity related to QS or IBQ or QP or IBQ pounds, including, but not
limited to, use of QS or IBQ, or the resulting QP or IBQ pounds, or
disposition of fish harvested under the resulting QP or IBQ pounds;
(F) The person, excluding banks and other financial institutions
that rely on QS or IBQ as collateral for loans, has the right to
control, or does control, the management of, or to be a controlling
factor in, the entity to which the QS or IBQ, or the resulting QP or IBQ
pounds, are registered;
(G) The person, excluding banks and other financial institutions
that rely on QS or IBQ as collateral for loans, has the right to cause
or prevent, or does cause or prevent, the sale, lease or other
disposition of QS or IBQ, or the resulting QP or IBQ pounds; and
(H) The person has the ability through any means whatsoever to
control or have a controlling influence over the entity to which QS or
IBQ is registered.
(iv) Trawl identification of ownership interest form. Any person
that owns a limited entry trawl permit and that is applying for or
renewing a QS permit shall document those persons that have an ownership
interest in the limited entry trawl or QS permit greater than or equal
to 2 percent. This ownership interest must be documented with the SFD
via the Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest Form. For renewal, if
the limited entry trawl permit and QS permit have identical ownership
interest, only one form need be submitted attesting to such ownership.
SFD will not issue a QS permit unless the Trawl Identification of
Ownership Interest Form has been completed. Further, if SFD discovers
through review of the Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest Form
that a person owns or controls more than the accumulation limits and is
not authorized to do so under paragraph (d)(4)(v) of this section, the
person will be notified and the QS permit will be issued up to the
accumulation limit specified in the QS or IBQ control limit table from
paragraph (d)(4)(i) of this section. NMFS may request additional
information of the applicant as necessary to verify compliance with
accumulation limits.
(v) Divestiture. Accumulation limits will be calculated by first
calculating the aggregate nonwhiting QS limit and then the individual
species QS or IBQ control limits. For QS permit owners (including any
person who has ownership interest in the owner named on the permit) that
are found to exceed the accumulation limits during the initial issuance
of QS permits, an adjustment period will be provided after which they
will have to completely divest of QS or IBQ in excess of the
accumulation limits. QS or IBQ will be issued for amounts in excess of
accumulation limits only for owners of limited entry permits transferred
to them by November 8, 2008, if such transfers of ownership have been
registered with NMFS by November 30, 2008. The owner
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of any permit transferred after November 8, 2008, or if transferred
earlier, not registered with NMFS by November 30, 2008, will only be
eligible to receive an initial allocation for that permit of those QS or
IBQ that are within the accumulation limits; any QS or IBQ in excess of
the accumulation limits will be redistributed to the remainder of the
initial recipients of QS or IBQ in proportion to each recipient's
initial allocation of QS or IBQ for each species. Any person that
qualifies for an initial allocation of QS or IBQ in excess of the
accumulation limits will be allowed to receive that allocation, but must
divest themselves of the excess QS or IBQ during years three and four of
the IFQ program. Holders of QS or IBQ in excess of the control limits
may receive and use the QP or IBQ pounds associated with that excess, up
to the time their divestiture is completed. At the end of year 4 of the
IFQ program, any QS or IBQ held by a person (including any person who
has ownership interest in the owner named on the permit) in excess of
the accumulation limits will be revoked and redistributed to the
remainder of the of the QS or IBQ owners in proportion to the QS or IBQ
holdings in year 5. No compensation will be due for any revoked shares.
(5) Appeals. An appeal to a QS permit or QS account action follows
the same process as the general permit appeals process as defined at
Sec. 660.25(g), subpart C.
(6) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge fees
for administrative costs associated with the issuance of a QS permit
consistent with the provisions given at Sec. 660.25(f), subpart C.
(7) [Reserved]
(8) Application requirements and initial issuance for QS permit and
QS/IBQ--(i) Additional definitions. The following definitions are
applicable to paragraph (d)(8) of this section and apply to terms used
for the purposes of application requirements and initial issuance of QS
permits and QS/IBQ:
(A) Nonwhiting trip means a fishing trip where less than 50 percent
by weight of all fish reported on the state landing receipt is whiting.
(B) PacFIN means the Pacific Fisheries Information Network of the
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
(C) Relative history means the landings history of a permit for a
species, year, and area subdivision, divided by the total fleet history
of the sector for that species, year, and area subdivision, as
appropriate, or, in the case of shoreside processors, the annual sum of
the shoreside processor's whiting receipts divided by the aggregate
annual sum of whiting received by all shoreside processors in that year.
Relative history is expressed as a percent.
(D) Shoreside processor means an operation, working on U.S. soil,
that takes delivery of trawl caught groundfish that has not been
processed; and that thereafter engages that fish in shoreside
processing. Entities that received fish that have not undergone at-sea
processing or shoreside processing and sell that fish directly to
consumers shall not be considered a processor for purposes of QS
allocations. Shoreside processing is defined as either of the following:
(1) Any activity that takes place shoreside; and that involves:
Cutting groundfish into smaller portions; or freezing, cooking, smoking,
drying groundfish; or packaging that groundfish for resale into 100
pound units or smaller for sale or distribution into a wholesale or
retail market.
(2) The purchase and redistribution in to a wholesale or retail
market of live groundfish from a harvesting vessel.
(E) Whiting trip means a fishing trip where greater than or equal to
50 percent by weight of all fish reported on the state landing receipt
is whiting.
(ii) Eligibility criteria for QS permit and QS/IBQ. Only the
following persons are eligible to receive a QS permit or QS/IBQ:
(A) The owner of a valid trawl limited entry permit is eligible to
receive a QS permit and its associated QS or IBQ amount. Any past
landings history associated with the current limited entry trawl permit
accrues to the current permit owner. NMFS will not recognize any person
as the limited entry permit owner other than the person listed as
limited entry permit owner in NMFS permit database. If a limited
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entry permit has history on state landing receipts and has been combined
with a permit that has received or will receive a C/P endorsement, the
trawl limited entry permit does not qualify for QS or IBQ.
(B) Shoreside processors that meet the recent participation
requirement of having received deliveries of 1 mt or more of whiting
from whiting trips in each of any two years from 1998 through 2004 are
eligible for an initial issuance of whiting QS. NMFS will initially
identify shoreside processors by reference to Pacific whiting shoreside
first receivers recorded on fish tickets in the relevant PacFIN dataset
on July 1, 2010, subject to correction as described in paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(G) of this section.
(iii) Steps for QS and IBQ allocation formulas. The QS and IBQ
allocation formulas are applied in the following steps:
(A) First, for each limited entry trawl permit owner, NMFS will
determine a preliminary QS allocation for non-whiting trips.
(B) Second, for each limited entry trawl permit owner, NMFS will
determine a preliminary QS allocation for whiting trips.
(C) Third, for each limited entry trawl permit owner, NMFS will
combine the amounts resulting from paragraphs (d)(8)(iii)(A) and (B) of
this section.
(D) Fourth, NMFS will reduce the results for limited entry trawl
permit owners by 10 percent of non-whiting species as a set aside for
Adaptive Management Program (AMP) and by 20 percent of whiting for the
initial issuance of QS allocated to qualifying shoreside processors.
(E) Fifth, NMFS will determine the whiting QS allocation for
qualifying shoreside processors from the 20 percent of whiting QS
allocated to qualifying shoreside processors at initial issuance of QS.
(F) Sixth, for each limited entry trawl permit owner, NMFS will
determine the Pacific halibut IBQ allocation.
(G) Seventh, for limited entry trawl permits transferred after
November 8, 2008, or if transferred earlier, not registered with NMFS by
November 30, 2008, for which NMFS determines the owners of such permits
would exceed the accumulation limits specified at paragraph (d)(4) of
this section based on the previous steps, NMFS will redistribute the
excess QS or IBQ to other qualified QS permit owners within the
accumulation limits.
(iv) Allocation formula for specific QS and IBQ amounts--(A)
Allocation formula rules. Unless otherwise specified, the following
rules will be applied to data for the purpose of calculating an initial
allocation of QS and IBQ:
(1) For limited entry trawl permit owners, a permit will be assigned
catch history or relative history based on the landing history of the
vessel(s) associated with the permit at the time the landings were made.
(2) The relevant PacFIN dataset includes species compositions based
on port sampled data and applied to data at the vessel level.
(3) Only landings of IFQ species which are caught in the exclusive
economic zone or adjacent state waters off Washington, Oregon and
California will be used for calculation of allocation formulas. For the
purpose of allocation of IFQ species for which the QS or IBQ will be
subdivided by area, catch areas have been assigned to landings of IFQ
species reported on state landing receipts based on port of landing.
(4) History from limited entry permits that have been combined with
a permit that may qualify for a C/P endorsement and which has shorebased
permit history will not be included in the preliminary QS and IBQ
allocation formula, other than in the determination of fleet history
used in the calculation of relative history for permits that do not have
a C/P endorsement.
(5) History of illegal landings and landings made under non-whiting
EFPs that are in excess of the cumulative limits in place for the non-
EFP fishery will not count toward the allocation of QS or IBQ.
(6) The limited entry permit's landings history includes the
landings history of permits that have been previously combined with that
permit.
(7) If two or more limited entry trawl permits have been
simultaneously registered to the same vessel, NMFS will
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split the landing history evenly between all such limited entry trawl-
endorsed permits during the time they were simultaneously registered to
the vessel.
(8) Unless otherwise noted, the calculation for QS or IBQ allocation
under paragraph (d)(8) of this section will be based on state landing
receipts (fish tickets) as recorded in the relevant PacFIN dataset on
July 1, 2010.
(9) For limited entry trawl permits, landings under provisional
``A'' permits that did not become ``A'' permits and ``B'' permits will
not count toward the allocation of QS or IBQ, other than in the
determination of fleet history used in the calculation of relative
history for permits that do not have a C/P endorsement.
(10) For limited entry trawl permits, NMFS will calculate initial
issuance of QS separately based on whiting trips and non-whiting trips,
and will weigh each calculation according to initial issuance
allocations between whiting trips and non-whiting trips, which are one-
time allocations necessary for the formulas used during the initial
issuance of QS to create a single Shorebased IFQ Program. The initial
issuance allocations between whiting and non-whiting trips for canary
rockfish, bocaccio, cowcod, yelloweye rockfish, minor shelf rockfish N.
of 40[deg]10', minor shelf rockfish S. of 40[deg]10', and minor slope
rockfish S. of 40[deg]10' will be determined through the biennial
specifications process. The initial issuance allocations for the
remaining IFQ species are as follows:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Initial issuance allocation percentage
Species ----------------------------------------
Non-whiting Whiting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lingcod........................ 99.7%.......... 0.3%
Pacific Cod.................... 99.9%.......... 0.1%
Pacific Whiting................ 0.1%........... 99.9%
Sablefish N. of 36[deg] N. lat. 98.2%.......... 1.8%
Sablefish S. of 36[deg] N. lat. 100.0%......... 0.0%
PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH............ remaining...... 17% or 30 mt,
whichever is greater,
to shorebased + at-
sea whiting.
If under rebuilding,
52% to shorebased +
at-sea whiting.
WIDOW.......................... remaining...... If stock rebuilt, 10%
or 500 mt, whichever
is greater, to
shorebased + at-sea
whiting.
Chilipepper S. of 40[deg]10' N. 100.0%......... 0.0%
lat..
Splitnose S. of 40[deg]10' N. 100.0%......... 0.0%
lat..
Yellowtail N. of 40[deg]10' N. remaining...... 300 mt.
lat..
Shortspine N. of 34[deg]27' N. 99.9%.......... 0.1%
lat..
Shortspine S. of 34[deg]27' N. 100.0%......... 0.0%
lat..
Longspine N. of 34[deg]27' N. 100.0%......... 0.0%
lat..
DARKBLOTCHED................... remaining...... 9% or 25 mt, whichever
is greater, to
shorebased + at-sea
whiting.
Minor Slope Rockfish N. of 98.6%.......... 1.4%
40[deg]10' N. lat.
Dover Sole..................... 100.0%......... 0.0%
English Sole................... 99.9%.......... 0.1%
Petrale Sole................... 100.0%......... 0.0%
Arrowtooth Flounder............ 100.0%......... 0.0%
Starry Flounder................ 100.0%......... 0.0%
Other Flatfish................. 99.9%.......... 0.1%
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(B) Preliminary QS allocation for nonwhiting trips. NMFS will
calculate the non-whiting preliminary QS allocation differently for
different species groups, Groups 1 through 3.
(1) Allocation formula species groups. For the purposes of
preliminary QS allocation, IFQ species will be grouped as follows:
(i) Group 1 includes lingcod, Pacific cod, Pacific whiting,
sablefish north of 36[deg] N. lat., sablefish south of 36[deg] N. lat.,
Dover sole, English sole, petrale sole, arrowtooth flounder, starry
flounder, other flatfish stock complex, chilipepper rockfish, splitnose
rockfish, yellowtail rockfish, shortspine thornyhead north of 34[deg]27'
N. lat., shortspine thornyhead south of 34[deg]27' N. lat., longspine
thornyhead north of 34[deg]27' N. lat., minor rockfish north slope
species complex, minor rockfish south slope species complex, minor
rockfish north shelf species complex, and minor rockfish south shelf
species complex.
(ii) Group 2 includes bocaccio, cowcod, darkblotched rockfish,
Pacific
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ocean perch, widow rockfish, and yelloweye rockfish.
(iii) Group 3 includes canary rockfish.
(2) Group 1 species: The preliminary QS allocation process indicated
in paragraph (d)(8)(iii)(A) of this section for Group 1 species follows
a two-step process, one to allocate a pool of QS equally among all
eligible limited entry permits and the other to allocate the remainder
of the preliminary QS based on permit history. Through these two
processes, preliminary QS totaling 100 percent for each Group 1 species
will be allocated. In later steps this amount will be adjusted and
reduced as indicated in paragraph (d)(8)(iii)(C) and (D), to determine
the QS allocation.
(i) QS to be allocated equally. The pool of QS for equal allocation
will be determined using the landings history from Federal limited entry
groundfish permits that were retired through the Federal buyback program
(i.e., buyback permit) (70 FR 45695, August 8, 2005). The QS pool
associated with the buyback permits will be the buyback permit history
as a percent of the total fleet history for the allocation period. The
calculation will be based on total absolute pounds with no dropped years
and no other adjustments. The QS pool will be divided equally among
qualifying limited entry permits for all QS species/species groups and
areas in Group 1.
(ii) QS to be allocated based on each permit's history. The pool for
QS allocation based on limited entry trawl permit history will be the QS
remaining after subtracting out the QS allocated equally. This pool will
be allocated to each qualifying limited entry trawl permit based on the
permit's relative history from 1994 through 2003. For each limited entry
trawl permit, NMFS will calculate a set of relative histories using the
following methodology. First, NMFS will sum the permit's landings by
each year for each Group 1 species/species group and area subdivision.
Second, NMFS will divide each permit's annual sum for a particular
species/species group and area subdivision by the shoreside limited
entry trawl fleet's annual sum for the same species/species group and
area subdivision. NMFS will then calculate a total relative history for
each permit by species/species group and area subdivision by adding all
relative histories for the permit together and subtracting the three
years with the lowest relative history for the permit. The result for
each permit by species/species group and areas subdivision will be
divided by the aggregate sum of all total relative histories of all
qualifying limited entry trawl permits for that species/species group
and area subdivision. NMFS will then multiply the result from this
calculation by the amount of QS in the pool to be allocated based on
each permit's history.
(3) Group 2 species: The preliminary QS allocation step indicated in
paragraph (d)(8)(iii)(A) of this section will be calculated for each
limited entry trawl permit using a formula based on QS allocations for
each limited entry trawl permit for 11 target species, areas of
distribution of fishing effort as determined from 2003-2006 target
species catch data from the PacFIN Coastwide Trawl Logbook Database,
average bycatch ratios for each area as derived from West Coast
Groundfish Observer Program (WCGOP) data from 2003 through 2006, and the
non-whiting initial issuance allocation of the limited entry trawl
allocation amounts for 2011 for each of the 11 target species. These
data are used in a series of sequential steps to estimate the allocation
of Group 2 species to each limited entry trawl permit. Paragraphs
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(iii) to (vi) of this section estimate the permit's
total 2003-2006 target species by area. Paragraphs (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(vii)
to (xii) of this section project Group 2 species bycatch amounts using
2003-2006 WCGOP observer ratios and the initial issuance allocation
applied to the 2011 limited entry trawl allocation. Paragraphs
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(xiv) to (xvii) of this section convert these amounts
into QS. As with Group 1 species, preliminary QS totaling 100 percent
for each Group 2 species unit will be allocated and the amount of the
allocations will be adjusted and reduced as indicated in paragraph
(d)(8)(iii)(C) and (D) of this section to determine the QS allocation.
(i) The 11 target species are arrowtooth flounder, starry flounder,
other flatfish, Dover sole, English sole, petrale sole, minor slope
rockfish,
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shortspine thornyheads, longspine thornyheads, sablefish, and Pacific
cod.
(ii) The 8 areas of distribution of fishing effort are defined
latitudinally and by depth. The latitudinal areas are (a) north of
47[deg]40 N. lat.; (b) between 47[deg]40 N. lat. and 43[deg]55' N. lat.;
(c) 43[deg]55' N. lat. and 40[deg]10' N. lat.; and (d) south of
40[deg]10' N. lat. Each latitudinal area is further divided by depth
into areas shoreward and seaward of the trawl Rockfish Conservation Area
as defined at Sec. 660.130(e)(4) of this subpart.
(iii) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will review the
permit logbook data for that permit and sum target species catch
recorded for the years 2003-2006, resulting in total target species
catch in each area for each permit for the years 2003 through 2006 for
all 11 target species in aggregate.
(iv) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will also sum target
species catch by area into total coastwide target species catch for each
permit for the years 2003 through 2006 for all 11 target species in
aggregate. For practicability, seaward or shoreward of the RCA as
identified in the logbook data is defined as being deeper than or
shallower than 115 fathoms, respectively.
(v) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will divide logbook
aggregate target species catch in each area (paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(iii) of this section) by the permit's total coastwide
target species catch (paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(iv) of this section) to
create a set of 8 area catch ratios for each permit. (Note: The sum of
all area catch ratios equals 1 for each permit).
(vi) For limited entry trawl permits where the vessel registered to
the permit did not submit logbooks showing any catch of the 11 target
species for any of the years 2003 through 2006, NMFS will use the
following formula to calculate area target catch ratios: (a) NMFS will
sum by area all limited entry trawl permits' total logbook area target
catches from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(iii) of this section, (b) NMFS
will sum coastwide all limited entry trawl permits' total logbook target
catches across all areas from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(iv) of this
section, and (c) NMFS will divide these sums (i.e., a/b) to create
average permit logbook area target catch ratios.
(vii) NMFS will calculate the 2011 non-whiting short term allocation
amount for each of the 11 target species by multiplying the limited
entry trawl allocation amounts for 2011 for each by the corresponding
initial issuance allocation percentage for the non-whiting sector given
in paragraph (d)(8)(iii)(A)(10) of this section or determined through
the biennial specifications process, as applicable.
(viii) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will obtain the
percentage of the limited entry trawl permit initial QS allocation for
each of the 11 target species resulting from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(2)
of this section.
(ix) NMFS will calculate each limited entry trawl permit's projected
non-whiting sector quota pounds for 2011 by multiplying the 2011 non-
whiting sector initial issuance allocation amounts for each of the 11
target species from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(vii) of this section by
each permit's target species QS allocation percentage from paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(viii) of this section.
(x) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will sum the projected
quota pounds for the 11 target species from paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(ix) of this section to get a total projected weight of
all 11 target species for the limited entry trawl permit.
(xi) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will estimate the
permit's total incidental catch of Group 2 species by area by
multiplying the projected 2011 total weight of all 11 target species by
the applicable area catch ratio for each area as calculated in either
paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(v) of this section (permits with logbook
data) or paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(vi) of this section (permits without
logbook data).
(xii) NMFS will apply WCGOP average bycatch ratios for each Group 2
species (observed Group 2 species catch/total target species catch) by
area. The WCGOP average bycatch ratios are as follows:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Area Shoreward Seaward
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bocaccio
------------------------------------------------------------------------
N. of 47[deg]40' N. lat..................... ............ ............
43[deg]55' N. lat. to 47[deg]40' N. lat..... ............ ............
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40[deg]10' N. lat. to 43[deg]55' N. lat..... ............ ............
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat..................... 0.019013759 0.001794203
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cowcod
------------------------------------------------------------------------
N. of 47[deg]40' N. lat..................... ............ ............
43[deg]55' N. lat. to 47[deg]40' N. lat..... ............ ............
40[deg]10' N. lat. to 43[deg]55' N. lat..... ............ ............
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat..................... 0.001285088 0.000050510
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darkblotched
------------------------------------------------------------------------
N. of 47[deg]40' N. lat..................... 0.001560461 0.009950330
43[deg]55' N. lat. to 47[deg]40' N. lat..... 0.002238054 0.018835786
40[deg]10' N. lat. to 43[deg]55' N. lat..... 0.002184788 0.015025697
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat..................... 0.000006951 0.004783988
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pacific ocean perch
------------------------------------------------------------------------
N. of 47[deg]40' N. lat..................... 0.001069954 0.019848047
43[deg]55' N. lat. to 47[deg]40' N. lat..... 0.000110802 0.015831815
40[deg]10' N. lat. to 43[deg]55' N. lat..... 0.000148715 0.001367645
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat..................... ............ ............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Widow
------------------------------------------------------------------------
N. of 47[deg]40' N. lat..................... 0.000132332 0.000065291
43[deg]55' N. lat. to 47[deg]40' N. lat..... 0.000387346 0.000755163
40[deg]10' N. lat. to 43[deg]55' N. lat..... 0.000175128 0.000008118
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat..................... 0.001049485 0.000676828
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Yelloweye
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N. of 47[deg]40' N. lat..................... 0.000334697 0.000006363
43[deg]55' N. lat. to 47[deg]40' N. lat..... 0.000083951 0.000010980
40[deg]10' N. lat. to 43[deg]55' N. lat..... 0.000128942 0.000006300
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat..................... 0.000094029 ............
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(xiii) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will calculate
projected Group 2 species amounts by area by multiplying the limited
entry trawl permit's projected 2011 total weight of all target species
by area from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(xi) of this section by the
applicable average bycatch ratio for each Group 2 species and
corresponding area of paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(xii) of this section.
(xiv) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will sum all area
amounts for each Group 2 species from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(xiii)
of this section to calculate the total projected amounts of each Group 2
species for each limited entry trawl permit.
(xv) NMFS will sum all limited entry trawl permits' projected Group
2 species amounts from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(xiv) of this section
to calculate coastwide total projected amounts for each Group 2 species.
(xvi) NMFS will estimate preliminary QS for each limited entry trawl
permit for each Group 2 species by dividing each limited entry trawl
permit's total projected amount of each Group 2 species from paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(xiv) of this section by the coastwide total projected
amount for that species from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3)(xv) of this
section.
(4) Group 3 Species: (i) The preliminary QS allocation step
indicated in paragraph (d)(8)(iii)(A) of this section will be performed
in two calculations that result in the division of preliminary QS
allocation into two pools, one to allocate QS equally among all eligible
limited entry permits, using the approach identified for Group 1 species
in paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(2)(i) of this section, and the other to
allocate QS using a formula based on QS allocations for target species
and areas fished, using the approach identified for Group 2 species in
paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(3) of this section, using the following WCGOP
average bycatch rates:
Canary
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Area Shoreward Seaward
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N. of 47[deg]40' N. lat..................... 0.008041898 0.000030522
43[deg]55' N. lat. to 47[deg]40' N. lat..... 0.003081830 0.000142136
40[deg]10' N. lat. to 43[deg]55' N. lat..... 0.008716148 0.000021431
S. of 40[deg]10' N. lat..................... 0.001581194 0.000009132
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(ii) Through these two processes, preliminary QS totaling 100
percent for each species will be allocated. In later steps, this amount
will be adjusted and reduced as indicated in paragraphs (d)(8)(iii)(C)
and (D) of this section to determine the QS allocation. In combining the
two QS pools for each permit, the equal allocation portion is weighted
according to the process in paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(B)(2)(i) of this
section, and the portion calculated based on allocations for target
species and areas fished is weighted according to the process in
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(2)(ii) of this section.
(C) Preliminary QS allocation for whiting trips. The preliminary QS
allocation based on whiting trips as indicated in paragraph
(d)(8)(iii)(B) of this section for limited entry trawl permits follows a
two step process, one to allocate a pool of QS equally among all
eligible limited entry permits and the other to allocate the remainder
of the
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preliminary QS based on permit history. Through these two processes,
preliminary QS totaling 100 percent for each species will be allocated.
In later steps, this amount will be adjusted and reduced, as indicated
in paragraphs (d)(8)(iii)(C) and (D) of this section, to determine the
QS allocation.
(1) QS to be allocated equally. The pool of QS for equal allocation
will be determined using the whiting trip landings history from Federal
limited entry groundfish permits that were retired through the Federal
buyback program (i.e., buyback permit) (70 FR 45695, August 8, 2005).
For each species, the whiting trip QS pool associated with the buyback
permits will be the buyback permit history as a percent of the total
fleet history for the allocation period. The calculation will be based
on total absolute pounds with no dropped years and no other adjustments.
The whiting trip QS pool associated with the buyback permits will be
divided equally among all qualifying limited entry permits for each
species.
(2) QS to be allocated based on each permit's history. The pool for
QS allocation based on each limited entry trawl permit's history will be
the QS remaining after subtracting out the QS associated with the
buyback permits allocated equally.
(i) Whiting QS allocated based on each permit's history. Whiting QS
based on each limited entry trawl permit's history will be allocated
based on the permit's relative history from 1994 through 2003. For each
limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will calculate a whiting relative
history for each qualifying year, as follows. First, NMFS will sum the
permit's history of landings of whiting from whiting trips for each
year. Second, NMFS will divide each permit's annual sum of whiting from
whiting trips by the shoreside limited entry trawl fleet's annual sum of
whiting. NMFS will then calculate a total relative history for each
permit by adding all relative histories for the permit together and
subtracting the two years with the lowest relative history. NMFS will
then divide the result for each permit by the total relative history for
whiting of all qualifying limited entry trawl permits. The result from
this calculation will then be multiplied by the amount of whiting QS in
the pool to be allocated based on each permit's history.
(ii) Other incidentally caught species QS allocation for eligible
limited entry trawl permit owners. Other incidentally caught species
from the QS remaining after subtracting out the QS associated with the
buyback permits will be allocated pro-rata based on each limited entry
trawl permit's whiting QS from whiting trips. Pro-rata means a percent
that is equal to the percent of whiting QS.
(D) QS from limited entry permits calculated separately for non-
whiting trips and whiting trips. NMFS will calculate the portion of QS
for each species which a permit receives based on non-whiting trips and
whiting trips separately and will weight each preliminary QS in
proportion to the initial issuance allocation percentage between whiting
trips and non-whiting trips for that species in paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(A)(10) of this section or determined through the biennial
specifications process, as applicable.
(1) Nonwhiting trips. To determine the amount of QS of each species
for non-whiting trips for each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will
multiply the preliminary QS for the permit from paragraph (d)(8)(iii)(A)
of this section for each species by the initial issuance allocation
percentage for that species for non-whiting trips.
(2) Whiting trips. To determine the amount of QS of each species for
whiting trips for each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will multiply
the preliminary QS from paragraph (d)(8)(iii)(B) of this section for
each species by the initial issuance allocation percentage for that
species for whiting trips.
(E) QS for each limited entry trawl permit. For each limited entry
trawl permit, NMFS will add the results for the permit from paragraphs
(d)(8)(iv)(D)(1) and (D)(2) of this section in order to determine the
total QS for each species on that permit.
(F) Adjustment for AMP set-aside and shoreside processor initial
issuance allocations. NMFS will reduce the non-whiting QS allocation to
each limited entry trawl permit by 10 percent, for a QS set-aside to
AMP. NMFS will reduce
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the whiting QS allocation to each limited entry trawl permit by 20
percent for the initial QS allocation to shoreside processors.
(G) Allocation of initial issuance of whiting QS for shoreside
processors. NMFS will calculate the amount of whiting QS available to
shoreside processors from the 20 percent adjustment of whiting QS
allocations in paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(F) of this section. For each
eligible shoreside processor, whiting QS will be allocated based on the
eligible shoreside processor's relative history from 1998 through 2004.
Only the deliveries for which the shoreside processor is the first
processor of the fish will be used in the calculation of whiting
relative history.
(1) For each shoreside processor which has received deliveries of at
least 1 mt of whiting from whiting trips in each of any two years from
1998 through 2004, NMFS will calculate a whiting relative history for
each qualifying year, as follows. First, NMFS will sum the shoreside
processor's receipts of whiting for each year. Second, NMFS will
calculate the relative history for each year by dividing each shoreside
processor's annual sum of whiting receipts by the aggregate annual sum
of whiting received by all shoreside processors in that year. NMFS will
then calculate a total relative history for each shoreside processor by
adding all relative histories for the shoreside processor together and
subtracting the two years with the lowest relative history. NMFS will
then divide the result for each shoreside processor by the aggregate sum
of all total relative histories for whiting by all qualifying shoreside
processors. The result from this calculation will then be multiplied by
20 percent to determine the shoreside processor's whiting QS.
(2) For purposes of making an initial issuance of whiting QS to a
shoreside processor, NMFS will attribute landing history to the Pacific
whiting shoreside first receiver reported on the landing receipt (the
entity responsible for filling out the state landing receipt) as
recorded in the relevant PacFIN dataset on July 1, 2010. History may be
reassigned to a shoreside processor not on the state landings receipt as
described at paragraph (d)(8)(vi)(B) of this section.
(H) Allocation of Pacific halibut IBQ for each limited entry trawl
permit. For each eligible limited entry trawl permit owner, NMFS will
calculate Pacific halibut individual bycatch quota (IBQ) for the area
north of 40[deg]10' N. lat. using a formula based on (a) QS allocations
for each limited entry trawl permit for two target species, (b) areas of
distribution of fishing effort as determined from 2003-2006 target
species catch data from the PacFIN Coastwide Trawl Logbook Database, (c)
average bycatch ratios for each area as derived from WCGOP data from
2003 through 2006, and (d) the non-whiting initial issuance allocation
of the limited entry trawl allocation amounts for 2011 for arrowtooth
and petrale sole. These data are used in a series of sequential steps to
determine the allocation of IBQ to each limited entry trawl permit.
Paragraphs (d)(8)(iv)(H)(3) to (6) of this section estimate the permit's
total 2003-2006 target species by area. Paragraphs (d)(8)(iv)(H)(7) to
(13) of this section project Pacific halibut bycatch amounts using 2003-
2006 WCGOP observer ratios and the 2011 non-whiting initial issuance
allocation of the limited entry trawl allocation amounts. Paragraphs
(d)(8)(iv)(H)(14) to (16) of this section convert these amounts into QS.
(1) The target species are arrowtooth flounder and petrale sole.
(2) The four bycatch areas are defined latitudinally and by depth.
The latitudinal areas are (a) north of 47[deg]30' N. lat., and (b)
between 40[deg]10' N. lat. and 47[deg]30' N. lat. Each latitudinal area
is further divided by depth into areas shoreward and seaward of the
trawl Rockfish Conservation Area as defined at Sec. 660.130(e)(4),
subpart D.
(3) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will review the permit
logbook data for that permit and sum target species catch recorded for
the years 2003-2006, resulting in total target species catch in each of
the four areas for each permit for the years 2003 through 2006 for both
target species in aggregate. For practicability, seaward or shoreward of
the RCA as identified in the logbook data is defined as being
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deeper than or shallower than 115 fathoms, respectively.
(4) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will also sum the
target species catch by area into total aggregate target species catch
for each permit for the years 2003 through 2006.
(5) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will divide logbook
aggregate target species catch in each area (paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(3)
of this section) by the sum of the permit's catch of each target species
in all four bycatch areas (paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(4) of this section)
to create a set of area catch ratios for each permit. (Note: The sum of
all four area catch ratios in aggregate equals 1 for each permit).
(6) For limited entry trawl permits where the vessel registered to
the permit did not submit logbooks showing any catch of either of the
two target species for any of the years 2003 through 2006, NMFS will use
the following formula to calculate area target catch ratios: NMFS will
sum by area all limited entry trawl permits' total logbook area target
catches from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(3) of this section, and sum all
limited entry trawl permits' total logbook target catches across all
four areas from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(4) of this section; and divide
these sums to create average permit logbook area target catch ratios.
(7) NMFS will calculate the 2011 non-whiting initial issuance
allocation amount for each of the two target species by multiplying the
limited entry trawl allocation amounts for 2011 for each by the
corresponding initial issuance allocation percentage for the non-whiting
sector given in paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(A)(10) of this section.
(8) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will obtain the non-
whiting portion of each limited entry trawl permit's initial QS
allocations for each of the two target species resulting from paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(B)(2) of this section.
(9) NMFS will calculate each limited entry trawl permit's projected
non-whiting sector quota pounds for the two target species for 2011 by
multiplying the 2011 non-whiting sector short term allocation amounts
for each of the target species by the permit's QS allocation percentage
for the species from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(8) of this section.
(10) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will sum the
projected quota pounds for the two target species from paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(H)(9) of this section to get a total projected weight of the
two target species for the limited entry trawl permit.
(11) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will multiply the
projected 2011 total weight of the two target species by the applicable
area catch ratio for each area as calculated in either paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(H)(5) of this section (permits with logbook data) or
paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(6) of this section (permits without logbook
data).
(12) NMFS will apply WCGOP average halibut bycatch ratios (observed
halibut catch/total of two target species catch) by area. The WCGOP
average halibut bycatch ratios are as follows:
Pacific Halibut
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Area Shoreward Seaward
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N. of 47[deg]30' N. lat..................... 0.225737162 0.084214162
40[deg]10' N. lat. to 47[deg]30' N. lat..... 0.086250913 0.033887839
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(13) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will calculate
projected Pacific halibut amounts by area by multiplying the limited
entry trawl permit's projected 2011 total weight of the two target
species by area from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(11) of this section by the
average bycatch ratio for the corresponding area of paragraph
(d)(8)(iv)(H)(12) of this section.
(14) For each limited entry trawl permit, NMFS will sum all area
amounts from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(13) of this section to calculate
the total projected Pacific halibut amount for each limited entry trawl
permit.
(15) NMFS will sum all limited entry trawl permits' projected
Pacific halibut amounts from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(14) of this section
to calculate aggregate total amounts of Pacific halibut.
(16) NMFS will estimate preliminary Pacific halibut IBQ for each
limited entry trawl permit by dividing each limited entry trawl permit's
total projected Pacific halibut amount from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(14)
of this section by the aggregate total amounts of
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Pacific halibut from paragraph (d)(8)(iv)(H)(15) of this section.
(I) Redistribution of QS and IBQ. For each limited entry trawl
permit transferred after November 8, 2008, or if transferred earlier,
not registered with NMFS by November 30, 2008, for which NMFS determines
that the owner of such permit would exceed the accumulation limits
specified at paragraph (d)(4)(i) of this section based on calculation of
the preceding allocation formulas for all limited entry trawl permits
owned by such owner using the individual and collective rule described
at Sec. 660.140(d)(4)(ii), NMFS will redistribute the excess QS or IBQ
to other qualified QS permit owners within the accumulation limits.
(v) QS application. Persons may apply for an initial issuance of QS
and IBQ and a QS permit in one of two ways: Complete and submit a
prequalified application received from NMFS, or complete and submit an
application package. The completed application must be either postmarked
or hand-delivered within normal business hours no later than November 1,
2010. If an applicant fails to submit a completed application by the
deadline date, they forgo the opportunity to receive consideration for
initial issuance of QS and IBQ and a QS permit.
(A) Prequalified application. A ``prequalified application'' is a
partially pre-filled application where NMFS has preliminarily determined
the landings history that may qualify the applicant for an initial
issuance of QS and IBQ. The application package will include a
prequalified application (with landings history), a Trawl Identification
of Ownership Interest form, and any other documents NMFS believes are
necessary to aid the limited entry permit owner in completing the QS
application.
(1) For current trawl limited entry permit owners, NMFS will mail a
prequalified application to all owners, as listed in the NMFS permit
database at the time applications are mailed, that NMFS determines may
qualify for QS or IBQ. NMFS will mail the application by certified mail
to the current address of record in the NMFS permit database. The
application will contain the basis of NMFS' calculation of the permit
owner's QS and IBQ for each species/species group or area.
(2) For shoreside processors, NMFS will mail a prequalified
application to those Pacific whiting shoreside first receivers with
receipts of 1 mt or more of whiting from whiting trips in each of any
two years from 1998 through 2004, as documented on fish tickets in the
relevant PacFIN dataset on July 1, 2010. NMFS will mail the prequalified
application by certified mail to the current address of record given by
the state in which the entity is registered. For all qualified entities
who meet the eligibility requirement at paragraph (d)(8)(ii)(B) of this
section, the application will provide the basis of NMFS' calculation of
the initial issuance of Pacific whiting QS.
(B) Request for an application. An owner of a current limited entry
trawl permit or a Pacific whiting first receiver or shoreside processor
that believes it is qualified for an initial issuance of QS and IBQ and
does not receive a prequalified application, must complete an
application package and submit the completed application to NMFS by the
application deadline. Application packages are available on NMFS' Web
site (http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/Groundfish-Halibut/Groundfish-Permits/
index.cfm) or by contacting SFD. An application must include valid
PacFIN data or other credible information that substantiates the
applicant's qualification for an initial issuance of QS and IBQ.
(vi) Corrections to the application. If an applicant does not accept
NMFS' calculation in the prequalified application either in part or
whole, the applicant must identify in writing to NMFS which parts the
applicant believes to be inaccurate, and must provide specific credible
information to substantiate any requested corrections. The completed
application and specific credible information must be provided to NMFS
in writing by the application deadline. Written communication must
either be post-marked or hand-delivered within normal business hours no
later than November 1, 2010. Requests for corrections may only be
granted for the following reasons:
(A) Errors in NMFS' use or application of data, including:
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(1) Errors in NMFS' use or application of landings data from PacFIN;
(2) Errors in NMFS' use or application of state logbook data from
PacFIN;
(3) Errors in NMFS' application of the QS or IBQ allocation formula;
(4) Errors in identification of the permit owner, permit
combinations, or vessel registration as listed in NMFS permit database;
(5) Errors in identification of ownership information for the first
receiver or the processor that first processed the fish; and
(6) Errors in NMFS' use or application of ownership interest
information.
(B) Reassignment of Pacific whiting landings history for shoreside
processors. For shoreside processors, the landing history may be
reassigned from the Pacific whiting shoreside first receive identified
in the relevant PacFIN database to a shoreside processor that was in
fact the first processor of the fish. In order for an applicant to
request that landing history be reassigned, an authorized representative
for the Pacific whiting shoreside first receiver identified on the state
landing receipt must submit, by the application deadline date specified
in paragraph (d)(8)(vii)(B) of this section for initial issuance of QS,
a written request that the whiting landings history from the qualifying
years be conveyed to a shoreside processor. The letter must be signed
and dated by the authorized representative of the Pacific whiting
shoreside first receiver named on the state landing receipt and signed
and dated by the authorized representative of the shoreside processor to
which the Pacific whiting landing history is requested to be reassigned.
The letter must identify the dates of the landings history and the
associated amounts that are requested to be reassigned, and include the
legal name of the shoreside processor to which the Pacific whiting
landing history is requested to be reassigned, their date of birth or
tax identification number, business address, business phone number, fax
number, and e-mail address. If any document exists that demonstrates
that the shoreside processor to which the Pacific whiting landing
history is requested to be reassigned was in fact the first processor of
the fish, such documentation must be provided to NMFS. NMFS will review
the information submitted and will make a determination as part of the
IAD.
(vii) Submission of the application and application deadline--(A)
Submission of the application. Submission of the complete, certified
application includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The applicant is required to sign and date the application and
have the document notarized by a licensed Notary Public.
(2) The applicant must certify that they qualify to own QS and IBQ.
(3) The applicant must indicate they accept NMFS' calculation of
initial issuance of QS and IBQ provided in the prequalified application,
or provide credible information that demonstrates their qualification
for QS and IBQ.
(4) The applicant is required to provide a complete Trawl
Identification of Ownership Interest Form as specified at paragraph
(d)(4)(iv) of this section.
(5) Business entities may be required to submit a corporate
resolution or other credible documentation as proof that the
representative of the entity is authorized to act on behalf of the
entity; and
(6) NMFS may request additional information of the applicant as
necessary to make an IAD on initial issuance of QS or IBQ.
(B) Application deadline. A complete, certified application must be
either postmarked or hand-delivered within normal business hours to
NMFS, Northwest Region, Permits Office, Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand Point Way,
NE., Seattle, WA 98115, no later than November 1, 2010. NMFS will not
accept or review any applications received or postmarked after the
application deadline. There are no hardship exemptions for this
deadline.
(viii) Permit transfer during application period. NMFS will not
review or approve any request for a change in limited entry trawl permit
owner at any time after either November 1, 2010 or the date upon which
the application is received by NMFS, whichever occurs first, until a
final decision is made by the Regional Administrator on behalf
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of the Secretary of Commerce regarding the QS and IBQ to be issued for
that permit.
(ix) Initial Administrative Determination (IAD). NMFS will issue an
IAD for all complete, certified applications received by the application
deadline date. If NMFS approves an application for initial issuance of
QS and IBQ, the applicant will receive a QS permit specifying the
amounts of QS and IBQ for which the applicant has qualified and the
applicant will be registered to a QS account. If NMFS disapproves or
partially disapproves an application, the IAD will provide the reasons.
As part of the IAD, NMFS will indicate whether the QS permit owner
qualifies for QS or IBQ in amounts that exceed the accumulation limits
and are subject to divestiture provisions given at paragraph (d)(4)(v)
of this section, or whether the QS permit owner qualifies for QS or IBQ
that exceed the accumulation limits and does not qualify to receive the
excess under paragraph (d)(4)(v) of this section. If the applicant does
not appeal the IAD within 60 calendar days of the date on the IAD, the
IAD becomes the final decision of the Regional Administrator acting on
behalf of the Secretary of Commerce.
(x) Appeals. For QS permits and QS/IBQ issued under this section,
the appeals process and timelines are specified at Sec. 660.25(g),
subpart C. For the initial issuance of QS/IBQ and the QS permits, the
bases for appeal are described in paragraph (d)(8)(vi) of this section.
An additional basis for appeal for whiting QS based on shoreside
processing is an allegation that the shoreside processor or Pacific
whiting shoreside first receiver to which a QS permit and whiting QS
have been assigned was not in fact the first processor of the fish
included in the qualifying landings history. The appellant must submit
credible information supporting the allegation that they were in fact
the first shoreside processor for the fish in question. Items not
subject to appeal include, but are not limited to, the accuracy of
permit landings data or Pacific whiting shoreside first receiver
landings data in the relevant PacFIN dataset on July 1, 2010.
(e) Vessel accounts--(1) General. In order to participate in the
Shorebased IFQ Program, a vessel must be registered to an eligible
limited entry trawl permit. A vessel account will be established on
request for an owner of a vessel registered to an eligible limited entry
trawl permit in order to track QP and IBQ pounds. QP or IBQ pounds will
have the same species/species groups and area designations as the QS or
IBQ from which it was issued. Annually, QS or IBQ (expressed as a
percent) are converted to QP or IBQ pounds (expressed as a weight) in a
QS account. QP or IBQ pounds may be transferred from a QS account to a
vessel account or from one vessel account to another vessel account. QP
or IBQ pounds are required to cover catch (landings and discards) by
limited entry trawl vessels of all IFQ species/species groups, except
for:
(i) Gear exception. Vessels with a limited entry trawl permit using
the following gears would not be required to cover groundfish catch with
QP or Pacific halibut catch with IBQ pounds: Non-groundfish trawl, gear
types defined in the coastal pelagic species FMP, gear types defined in
the highly migratory species FMP, salmon troll, crab pot, and limited
entry fixed gear when the vessel also has a limited entry permit
endorsed for fixed gear and has declared that they are fishing in the
limited entry fixed gear fishery.
(ii) Species exception. QP are not required for the following
species: Longspine thornyheads south of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat., minor
nearshore rockfish (north and south), black rockfish (coastwide),
California scorpionfish, cabezon, kelp greenling, shortbelly rockfish,
and ``other fish'' (as defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart C, under the
definition of ``groundfish''). For these species, trip limits remain in
place as specified in the trip limit tables at Table 1 (North) and Table
1 (South) of this subpart.
(2) Eligibility and registration--(i) Eligibility. To establish a
registered vessel account, a person must own a vessel and that vessel
must be registered to a groundfish limited entry permit endorsed for
trawl gear.
(ii) Registration. A vessel account must be registered with the NMFS
SFD Permits Office. A vessel account may be established at any time
during the
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year. An eligible vessel owner must submit a request in writing to NMFS
to establish a vessel account. The request must include the vessel name;
USCG vessel registration number (as given on USCG Form 1270) or state
registration number, if no USCG documentation; all vessel owner names
(as given on USCG Form 1270, or on state registration, as applicable);
and business contact information, including: Address, phone number, fax
number, and e-mail. NMFS may require vessel account owners that are
business entities to designate an account manager that may act on behalf
of the entity and their contact information. Requests for a vessel
account must also include the following information: A complete economic
data collection form as required under Sec. 660.113(b), (c) and (d),
subpart D, and a complete Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest
Form as required under paragraph (e)(4)(ii) of this section. The request
for a vessel account will be considered incomplete until the required
information is submitted. Any change in the legal name of the vessel
owner(s) will require the new owner to register with NMFS for a vessel
account. A participant must have access to a computer with Internet
access and must set up online access to their vessel account to
participate. The computer must have Internet browser software installed
(e.g., Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Firefox); as well as the
Adobe Flash Player software version 9.0 or greater. NMFS will mail
vessel account owners instructions to set up online access to their
vessel account. NMFS may require vessel account owners that are business
entities to designate an account manager that may act on behalf of the
entity and their contact information. NMFS will use the vessel account
to send messages to vessel owners in the Shorebased IFQ Program; it is
important for vessel owners to monitor their online vessel account and
all associated messages.
(3) Renewal, change of account ownership, and transfer of QP or IBQ
pounds--(i) Renewal. (A) Vessel accounts expire at the end of each
calendar year, and must be renewed between October 1 and November 30 of
each year in order to ensure the vessel account is active on January 1
of the following year. A complete vessel account renewal package must be
received by SFD no later than November 30 to be accepted by NMFS.
(B) Notification to renew vessel accounts will be issued by SFD
prior to September 1 each year to the vessel account owner's most recent
address in the SFD record. The vessel account owner shall provide SFD
with notice of any address change within 15 days of the change.
(C) Any vessel account for which SFD does not receive a vessel
account renewal request by November 30 will have its vessel account
inactivated by NMFS at the end of the calendar year. NMFS will not issue
QP or IBQ pounds to the inactivated vessel account. Any QP or IBQ pounds
in the vessel account will expire and surplus QP or IBQ pounds will not
be available for carryover. A non-renewed vessel account may be renewed
in a subsequent year by submission of a complete vessel account renewal
package.
(D) Vessel accounts will not be renewed until SFD has received a
complete application for a vessel account renewal, which includes
payment of required fees, a complete documentation of permit ownership
on the Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest Form as required under
(e)(4)(ii) of this section, and a complete economic data collection form
as required under Sec. 660.114, subpart D. The vessel account renewal
will be considered incomplete until the required information is
submitted. NMFS may require vessel account owners that are business
entities to designate an account manager that may act on behalf of the
entity and their contact information.
(E) Effective Date. A vessel account is effective on the date issued
by NMFS and remains effective until the end of the calendar year.
(F) IAD and appeals. Vessel account renewals are subject to the
appeals process specified at Sec. 660.25(g), subpart C.
(ii) Change in vessel account ownership. Vessel accounts are non-
transferable and ownership of a vessel account cannot change. If the
ownership of a vessel changes, then a new vessel account must be opened
by the new
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owner in order for the vessel to participate in the Shorebased IFQ
Program.
(iii) Transfer of QP or IBQ pounds--(A) General. QP or IBQ pounds
may only be transferred from a QS account to a vessel account or between
vessel accounts. QP or IBQ pounds cannot be transferred from a vessel
account to a QS account. Transfers of QP or IBQ pounds are subject to
accumulation limits. QP or IBQ pounds in a vessel account may only be
transferred to another vessel account. QP or IBQ pounds must be
transferred in whole pounds (i.e., no fraction of a QP or IBQ pound can
be transferred). During the year there may be situations where NMFS
deems it necessary to prohibit transfers (i.e., account reconciliation,
system maintenance, or for emergency fishery management reasons).
(B) Transfer procedures. QP or IBQ pound transfers from one vessel
account to another vessel account must be accomplished via the online
vessel account. To make a transfer, a vessel account owner must initiate
a transfer request by logging onto the online vessel account. Following
the instructions provided on the Web site, the vessel account owner must
enter pertinent information regarding the transfer request including,
but not limited to: IFQ species, amount of QP or IBQ pounds to be
transferred for each IFQ species (in whole pound increments); name and
any other identifier of the eligible transferee (e.g., USCG
documentation number or state registration number, as applicable) of the
eligible vessel account receiving the transfer; and the value of the
transferred QP or IBQ pounds. The online system will verify whether all
information has been entered and whether the transfer complies with
vessel limits, as applicable. If the information is not accepted, an
electronic message will record as much in the transferor's vessel
account explaining the reason(s). If the information is accepted, the
online system will record the pending transfer in both the transferor's
and the transferee's vessel accounts. The transferee must approve the
transfer by electronic signature. If the transferee accepts the
transfer, the online system will record the transfer and confirm the
transaction in both accounts through a transaction confirmation notice.
Once the transferee accepts the transaction, the transaction is final
and permanent. QP or IBQ pounds may be transferred to vessel accounts at
any time during January 1 through December 14 each year unless otherwise
notified by NMFS. QP or IBQ pounds may not be transferred between
December 15 and December 31 each year.
(4) Accumulation limits--(i) Vessel limits. Vessel accounts may not
have QP or IBQ pounds in excess of the QP Vessel Limit in any year, and,
for species covered by Unused QP Vessel Limits, may not have QP or IBQ
pounds in excess of the Unused QP Vessel Limit at any time. These
amounts are as follows:
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Unused QP
QP vessel vessel
limit limit
Species category (annual (daily
limit) (in limit) (in
percent) percent)
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Non-whiting groundfish species................ 3.2
Lingcod--coastwide............................ 3.8
Pacific cod................................... 20.0
Pacific whiting (shoreside)................... 15.0
Sablefish:
N. of 36[deg] (Monterey north)............ 4.5
S. of 36[deg] (Conception area)........... 15.0
Pacific ocean perch N. of 40[deg]10[min]...... 6.0 4.0
Widow rockfish \1\............................ 8.5 5.1
Canary rockfish............................... 10.0 4.4
Chilipepper rockfish S. of 40[deg]10[min]..... 15.0
Bocaccio S. of 40[deg]10[min]................. 15.4 13.2
Splitnose rockfish S. of 40[deg]10[min]....... 15.0
Yellowtail rockfish N. of 40[deg]10[min]...... 7.5
Shortspine thornyhead:
N. of 34[deg]27[min]...................... 9.0
S. of 34[deg]27[min]...................... 9.0
Longspine thornyhead:
N. of 34[deg]27[min]...................... 9.0
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Cowcod S. of 40[deg]10[min]................... 17.7 17.7
Darkblotched rockfish......................... 6.8 4.5
Yelloweye rockfish............................ 11.4 5.7
Minor rockfish complex N. of 40[deg]10[min]:
Shelf species............................. 7.5
Slope species............................. 7.5
Minor rockfish complex S. of 40[deg]10[min]:
Shelf species............................. 13.5
Slope species............................. 9.0
Dover sole.................................... 3.9
English sole.................................. 7.5
Petrale sole.................................. 4.5
Arrowtooth flounder........................... 20.0
Starry flounder............................... 20.0
Other flatfish stock complex.................. 15.0
Pacific halibut (IBQ) N. of 40[deg]10[min].... 14.4 5.4
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\1\ If widow rockfish is rebuilt before initial allocation of QS, the
vessel limit will be set at 1.5 times the control limit.
(ii) Trawl identification of ownership interest form. Any person
that owns a vessel registered to a limited entry trawl permit and that
is applying for or renewing a vessel account shall document those
persons that have an ownership interest in the vessel greater than or
equal to 2 percent. This ownership interest must be documented with the
SFD via the Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest Form. SFD will
not issue a vessel account unless the Trawl Identification of Ownership
Interest Form has been completed. NMFS may request additional
information of the applicant as necessary to verify compliance with
accumulation limits.
(5) Carryover. The carryover provision allows a limited amount of
surplus QP or IBQ pounds in a vessel account to be carried over from one
year to the next or allows a deficit in a vessel account in one year to
be covered with QP or IBQ pounds from a subsequent year, up to a
carryover limit. The carryover limit is calculated by multiplying the
carryover percentage by the cumulative total of QP or IBQ pounds (used
and unused) in a vessel account for the base year, less any transfers
out of the vessel account or any previous carryover amounts. The
percentage used for the carryover provision may be changed during the
biennial specifications and management measures process.
(i) Surplus QP or IBQ pounds. A vessel account with a surplus of QP
or IBQ pounds (unused QP or IBQ pounds) for any IFQ species at the end
of the fishing year may carryover for use in the immediately following
year an amount of unused QP or IBQ pounds up to its carryover limit. The
carryover limit for the surplus is calculated as 10 percent of the
cumulative total QP or IBQ pounds (used and unused, less any transfers
or any previous carryover amounts) in the vessel account at the end of
the year. NMFS will credit the carryover amount to the vessel account in
the immediately following year. If there is a decline in the OY between
the base year and the following year in which the QP or IBQ pounds would
be carried over, the carryover amount will be reduced in proportion to
the reduction in the OY. Surplus QP or IBQ pounds may not be carried
over for more than one year. Any amount of QP or IBQ pounds in a vessel
account and in excess of the carryover amount will expire on December 31
each year and will not be available for any future use.
(ii) Deficit QP or IBQ pounds. A vessel account with a deficit
(negative balance) of QP or IBQ pounds for any IFQ species in the
current year may cover that deficit with QP or IBQ pounds from the
following year without incurring a violation if all of the following
conditions are met:
(A) The vessel declares out of the Shorebased IFQ Program for the
year in which the deficit occurred. To declare out of the Shorebased IFQ
Program, the vessel owner must submit a
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signed, dated, and notarized letter to the NMFS Office of Law
Enforcement, declaring the vessel owner's intent to declare out of the
Shorebased IFQ Program for the remainder of the year and invoke the
carryover provision to cover the deficit. (If the deficit occurs less
than 30 days before the end of the calendar year, declaring out of the
Shorebased IFQ Program for the remainder of the year is not required,
however, the vessel owner must notify the NMFS Office of Law Enforcement
of the owner's intent to invoke the carryover provision to cover the
deficit.)
(B) The amount of QP or IBQ pounds required to cover the deficit
from the current fishing year is less than or equal to the vessel's
carryover limit for a deficit. The carryover limit for a deficit is
calculated as 10 percent of the total cumulative QP or IBQ pounds (used
and unused, less any transfers or any previous carryover amounts) in the
vessel account 30 days after the date the deficit is documented; and
(C) Sufficient QP or IBQ pounds are transferred in to the vessel
account to cure the deficit within 30 days of NMFS' issuance of QP or
IBQ pounds to QS accounts in the following year.
(6) Appeals. An appeal to a vessel account action follows the
appeals process defined at Sec. 660.25(g), subpart C.
(7) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge fees
for administrative costs associated with the vessel accounts consistent
with the provisions given at Sec. 660.25(f), subpart C.
(8) Cost recovery. [Reserved]
(f) First receiver site license--(1) General. Any IFQ first receiver
that receives IFQ landings must hold a valid first receiver site
license. The first receiver site license authorizes the holder to
receive, purchase, or take custody, control, or possession of an IFQ
landing at a specific physical site onshore directly from a vessel. Once
the trawl rationalization program is implemented, a temporary, interim
first receiver site license will be available by application to NMFS and
will be valid until June 30, 2011, or until an application for a first
receiver site license as specified in paragraph (f)(3) of this section
is approved by NMFS, whichever comes first. An application for an
interim first receiver site license is subject to all of the
requirements in this paragraph (f) including the submission of a catch
monitoring plan, except that the catch monitoring plan in paragraph
(f)(3)(iii) does not have to have been previously accepted by NMFS and
the site does not have to have been previously inspected.
(2) Issuance. (i) First receiver site licenses will only be issued
to a person registered to a valid license issued by the state of
Washington, Oregon, or California, and that authorizes the person to
receive fish from a catcher vessel.
(ii) A first receiver may apply for a first receiver site license at
any time during the calendar year.
(iii) A first receiver site license is valid for one year from the
date it was issued by NMFS, or until the state license required by
paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this section is no longer effective, whichever
occurs first. IFQ first receivers must reapply for a first receiver site
license each year and whenever a change in the ownership occurs.
(3) Application process. Persons interested in being licensed as an
IFQ first receiver must submit a complete application for a first
receiver site license to NMFS, Northwest Region, Permits Office, ATTN:
Catch Monitor Coordinator, Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA
98115. NMFS will only consider complete applications for approval. A
complete application includes:
(i) State license. A copy of a valid license issued by the state in
which they operate which allows the person to receive fish from a
catcher vessel.
(ii) Contact information. (A) The name of the first receiver,
(B) The physical location of the first receiver, including the
street address where the IFQ landings will be received and/or processed.
(C) The name and phone number of the plant manager and any other
authorized representative who will serve as a point of contact with
NMFS.
(iii) A NMFS-accepted catch monitoring plan. All IFQ first receivers
must prepare and operate under a NMFS-accepted catch monitoring plan.
NMFS will not issue a first receiver site license to
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a processor that does not have a current, NMFS-accepted catch monitoring
plan.
(A) Catch monitoring plan review process. NMFS will accept a catch
monitoring plan if it meets all the requirements specified in paragraph
(f)(3)(iii)(C) of this section. The site must be inspected by NMFS staff
or a NMFS designated inspector prior to acceptance to ensure that the
first receiver conforms to the elements addressed in the catch
monitoring plan. If NMFS does not accept a catch monitoring plan for any
reason, a new or revised catch monitoring plan may be submitted.
(B) Arranging an inspection. The time and place of a monitoring plan
inspection must be arranged by submitting a written request for an
inspection as part of the application for a first receiver site license.
After receiving a complete application for a first receiver site
license, NMFS will contact the applicant to schedule a site inspection.
The inspection request must include:
(1) Name and signature of the person submitting the application and
the date of the application;
(2) Address, telephone number, fax number, and email address (if
available) of the person submitting the application;
(3) A proposed catch monitoring plan detailing how the IFQ first
receiver will meet each of the performance standards in paragraph
(f)(3)(iii)(C) of this section.
(C) Contents of a catch monitoring plan. The catch monitoring plan
must:
(1) Catch sorting. Describe the amount and location of all space
used for sorting catch, the number of staff assigned to catch sorting,
and the maximum rate that catch will flow through the sorting area.
(2) Monitoring for complete sorting. Detail how IFQ first receiver
staff will ensure that sorting is complete; what steps will be taken to
prevent unsorted catch from entering the factory or other areas beyond
the location where catch sorting and weighing can be monitored from the
observation area; and what steps will be taken if unsorted catch enters
the factory or other areas beyond the location where catch sorting and
weighing can be monitored from the observation area.
(3) Scales used for weighing IFQ landings. Identify each scale that
will be used to weigh IFQ landings by the type and capacity and describe
where it is located and what it will be used for. Each scale must be
appropriate for its intended use.
(4) Printed record. Identify all scales that will be used to weigh
IFQ landings that cannot produce a complete printed record as specified
at Sec. 660.15(c), subpart C. State how the scale will be used, and how
the plant intends to produce a complete and accurate record of the total
weight of each delivery.
(5) Weight monitoring. Detail how the IFQ first receiver will ensure
that all catch is weighed and the process used to meet the catch
weighing requirements specified at paragraph (j) of this section. If a
catch monitoring plan proposes the use of totes in which IFQ species
will be weighed, or a deduction for the weight of ice, the catch
monitoring plan must detail how the process will accurately account for
the weight of ice and/or totes.
(6) Delivery points. Identify specific delivery points where catch
is removed from an IFQ vessel. The delivery point is the first location
where fish removed from a delivering catcher vessel can be sorted or
diverted to more than one location. If the catch is pumped from the hold
of a catcher vessel or a codend, the delivery point will be the location
where the pump first discharges the catch. If catch is removed from a
vessel by brailing, the delivery point normally will be the bin or belt
where the brailer discharges the catch.
(7) Observation area. Designate and describe the observation area.
The observation area is a location where a catch monitor may monitor the
flow of fish during a delivery, including: Access to the observation
area, the flow of fish, and lighting used during periods of limited
visibility. Standards for the observation area are specified at
paragraph (i)(4)(ii) of this section.
(8) Lockable cabinet. Identify the location of a secure, dry, and
lockable cabinet or locker with the minimum interior dimensions of two
feet wide by two
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feet tall by two feet deep for the exclusive use of the catch monitor,
NMFS staff, or authorized officers.
(9) Plant liaison. Identify the designated plant liaison. The plant
liaison responsibilities are specified at paragraph (i)(6) of this
section.
(10) First receiver diagram. The catch monitoring plan must be
accompanied by a diagram of the plant showing:
(i) The delivery point(s);
(ii) The observation area;
(iii) The lockable cabinet;
(iv) The location of each scale used to weigh catch; and
(v) Each location where catch is sorted.
(D) Catch monitoring plan acceptance period and changes. NMFS will
accept a catch monitoring plan if it meets the performance standards
specified in paragraph (f)(3)(iii)(C) of this section. For the first
receiver site license to remain in effect, an owner or manager must
notify NMFS in writing of any and all changes made in IFQ first receiver
operations or layout that do not conform to the catch monitoring plan.
(E) Changing a NMFS-accepted catch monitoring plan. An owner and
manager may change an accepted catch monitoring plan by submitting a
plan addendum to NMFS. NMFS will accept the modified catch monitoring
plan if it continues to meet the performance standards specified in
paragraph (f)(3)(iii)(C) of this section. Depending on the nature and
magnitude of the change requested, NMFS may require an additional catch
monitoring plan inspection. A catch monitoring plan addendum must
contain:
(1) Name and signature of the person submitting the addendum;
(2) Address, telephone number, fax number and email address (if
available) of the person submitting the addendum;
(3) A complete description of the proposed catch monitoring plan
change.
(iv) Completed EDC form. A first receiver site license application
must include a complete economic data collection form as required under
Sec. 660.113(b), subpart D. The application for a first receiver site
license will be marked incomplete until the required information is
submitted.
(4) Initial administrative determination. For all complete
applications, NMFS will issue an IAD that either approves or disapproves
the application. If approved, the IAD will include a first receiver site
license. If disapproved, the IAD will provide the reasons for this
determination.
(5) Effective date. The first receiver site license is effective
upon approval and issuance by NMFS and will be effective for one year
from the date of NMFS issuance.
(6) Reissuance in subsequent years. Existing license holders must
reapply annually. If the existing license holder fails to reapply, the
first receiver's site license will expire one year from the date of NMFS
issuance of the license. The first receiver will not be authorized to
receive or process groundfish IFQ species if their first receiver site
license has expired.
(7) Change in ownership of an IFQ first receiver. If there are any
changes to the owner of a first receiver registered to a first receiver
site license during a calendar year, the first receiver site license is
void. The new owner of the first receiver must apply to NMFS for a first
receiver site license. A first receiver site license is not
transferrable by the license holder to any other person.
(8) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge fees
for administrative costs associated with processing the application
consistent with the provisions given at Sec. 660.25(f), subpart C.
(9) Appeals. If NMFS does not accept the first receiver site license
application through an IAD, the applicant may appeal the IAD consistent
with the general permit appeals process defined at Sec. 660.25(g),
subpart C.
(g) Retention requirements (whiting and non-whiting vessels)--(1)
Non-whiting vessels. Vessels participating in the Shoreside IFQ Program
other than vessels participating in the Pacific whiting IFQ fishery
(non-whiting vessels) may discard IFQ species/species groups, provided
such discards are accounted for and deducted from QP in the vessel
account. Non-whiting vessels must discard Pacific halibut and the
discard mortality must be accounted for and deducted from IBQ pounds in
the vessel
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account. Non-whiting vessels may discard non-IFQ species and non-
groundfish species. The sorting of catch, the weighing and discarding of
any IBQ and IFQ species, and the retention of IFQ species must be
monitored by the observer.
(2) Whiting maximized retention vessels. Maximized retention vessels
participating in the Pacific whiting IFQ fishery may discard minor
operational amounts of catch at sea if the observer has accounted for
the discard (i.e., a maximized retention fishery).
(3) Whiting vessels sorting at-sea. Vessels participating in the
Pacific whiting IFQ fishery that sort their catch at sea (whiting
vessels sorting at-sea) may discard IFQ species/species groups, provided
such discards are accounted for and deducted from QP in the vessel
account. Whiting vessels sorting at sea must discard Pacific halibut and
such discard mortality must be accounted for and deducted from IBQ
pounds in the vessel account. Whiting vessels sorting at-sea may discard
non-IFQ species and non-groundfish species. The sorting of catch,
weighing and discarding of any IFQ or IBQ species must be monitored by
the observer.
(h) Observer requirements--(1) Observer coverage requirements. (i)
Any vessel participating in the Shorebased IFQ Program must carry a
NMFS-certified observer during any trip until all fish from that trip
have been offloaded. If a vessel delivers fish from an IFQ trip to more
than one IFQ first receiver, the observer must remain onboard the vessel
during any transit between delivery points.
(ii) Observer deployment limitations and workload. Observer must not
be deployed for more than 22 calendar days in a calendar month. The
observer program may issue waivers to allow observers to work more than
22 calendar days per month when it's anticipated one trip will last over
20 days or for issues with observer availability due illness or injury
of other observers.
(A) If an observer is unable to perform their duties for any reason,
the vessel is required to be in port within 36 hours of the last haul
sampled by the observer.
(B) [Reserved]
(iii) Refusal to board. Any boarding refusal on the part of the
observer or vessel must be immediately reported to the observer program
and NOAA OLE by the observer provider. The observer must be available
for an interview with the observer program or NOAA OLE if necessary.
(2) Vessel responsibilities. An operator and/or crew of a vessel
required to carry an observer must provide:
(i) Accommodations and food. (A) Accommodations and food for trips
less than 24 hours must be equivalent to those provided for the crew.
(B) Accommodations and food for trips of 24 hours or more must be
equivalent to those provided for the crew and must include berthing
space, a space that is intended to be used for sleeping and is provided
with installed bunks and mattresses. A mattress or futon on the floor or
a cot is not acceptable if a regular bunk is provided to any crew
member, unless other arrangements are approved in advance by the
Regional Administrator or their designee.
(ii) Safe conditions. (A) Maintain safe conditions on the vessel for
the protection of observers including adherence to all U.S. Coast Guard
and other applicable rules, regulations, statutes, and guidelines
pertaining to safe operation of the vessel, including, but not limited
to rules of the road, vessel stability, emergency drills, emergency
equipment, vessel maintenance, vessel general condition and port bar
crossings. An observer may refuse boarding or reboarding a vessel and
may request a vessel to return to port if operated in an unsafe manner
or if unsafe conditions are identified.
(B) Have on board a valid Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Decal
that certifies compliance with regulations found in 33 CFR Chapter I and
46 CFR Chapter I, a certificate of compliance issued pursuant to 46 CFR
28.710 or a valid certificate of inspection pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 3311.
(iii) Computer hardware and software. [Reserved]
(iv) Vessel position. Allow observer(s) access to the vessel's
navigation equipment and personnel, on request, to determine the
vessel's position.
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(v) Access. Allow observer(s) free and unobstructed access to the
vessel's bridge, trawl or working deck, holding bins, sorting areas,
cargo hold, and any other space that may be used to hold, process,
weigh, or store fish at any time.
(vi) Prior notification. Notify observer(s) at least 15 minutes
before fish are brought on board to allow sampling the catch.
(vii) Records. Allow observer(s) to inspect and copy any state or
Federal logbook maintained voluntarily or as required by regulation.
(viii) Assistance. Provide all other reasonable assistance to enable
observer(s) to carry out their duties, including, but not limited to:
(A) Measuring decks, codends, and holding bins.
(B) Providing a designated working area on deck for the observer(s)
to collect, sort and store catch samples.
(C) Collecting samples of catch.
(D) Collecting and carrying baskets of fish.
(E) Allowing the observer(s) to collect biological data and samples.
(F) Providing adequate space for storage of biological samples.
(G) Providing time between hauls to sample and record all catch.
(H) Sorting retained and discarded catch into quota pound groupings.
(I) Stowing all catch from a haul before the next haul is brought
aboard.
(ix) Sampling station. To allow the observer to carry out the
required duties, the vessel owner must provide an observer sampling
station that is:
(A) Accessible. The observer sampling station must be available to
the observer at all times.
(B) Limits hazards. To the extent possible, the area should be free
and clear of hazards including, but not limited to, moving fishing gear,
stored fishing gear, inclement weather conditions, and open hatches.
(x) Transfers at sea. Transfers at-sea are prohibited.
(3) Procurement of observer services--(i) Owners of vessels required
to carry observers under paragraph (h)(1) of this section must arrange
for observer services from a permitted observer provider, except that:
(A) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS when NMFS has determined and given notification that the vessel
must carry NMFS staff or an individual authorized by NMFS in lieu of an
observer provided by a permitted observer provider.
(B) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS and a permitted observer provider when NMFS has determined and
given notification that the vessel must carry NMFS staff and/or
individuals authorized by NMFS, in addition to an observer provided by a
permitted observer provider.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) Application to become an observer provider. Any observer
provider holding a valid permit issued by the North Pacific observer
program in 2010 can supply observer services to the west coast trawl
fishery and will be issued a West Coast Groundfish Observer Program
permit.
(5) Observer provider responsibilities.
(i) Provide qualified candidates to serve as observers. Observer
providers must provide qualified candidates to serve as observers. To be
qualified, a candidate must have:
(A) A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or
university with a major in one of the natural sciences;
(B) Successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or
equivalent in applicable biological sciences with extensive use of
dichotomous keys in at least one course;
(C) Successfully completed at least one undergraduate course each in
math and statistics with a minimum of 5 semester hours total for both;
and
(D) Computer skills that enable the candidate to work competently
with standard database software and computer hardware.
(ii) Hiring an observer candidate--(A) The observer provider must
provide the candidate a copy of NMFS-provided pamphlets, information and
other literature describing observer duties, for example, the West Coast
Groundfish Observer Program's sampling manual. Observer job information
is available from the Observer Program Office's web site at http://
www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/research/divisions/fram/observer/index.cfm.
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(B) Observer contracts. The observer provider must have a written
contract or a written contract addendum signed by the observer and
observer provider prior to the observer's deployment with the following
clauses:
(1) That all the observer's in-season messages and catch reports
required to be sent while deployed are delivered to the Observer Program
Office as specified by written Observer Program instructions;
(2) That the observer inform the observer provider prior to the time
of embarkation if he or she is experiencing any new mental illness or
physical ailments or injury since submission of the physician's
statement as required as a qualified observer candidate that would
prevent him or her from performing their assigned duties; and
(3) That every observer completes a basic cardiopulmonary
resuscitation/first aid course prior to the end of the NMFS West Coast
Groundfish Observer Training class.
(iii) Ensure that observers complete duties in a timely manner. An
observer provider must ensure that observers employed by that observer
provider do the following in a complete and timely manner:
(A) Submit to NMFS all data, logbooks and reports and biological
samples as required under the observer program policy deadlines.
(B) Report for his or her scheduled debriefing and complete all
debriefing responsibilities; and
(C) Return all sampling and safety gear to the Observer Program
Office at the termination of their contract.
(D) Immediately report to the Observer Program Office and the NOAA
OLE any refusal to board an assigned vessel.
(iv) Observers provided to vessel. (A) Must have a valid West Coast
Groundfish observer certification endorsement;
(B) Must not have informed the provider prior to the time of
embarkation that he or she is experiencing a mental illness or a
physical ailment or injury developed since submission of the physician's
statement, as required in paragraph (h)(5)(xi)(B) of this section that
would prevent him or her from performing his or her assigned duties; and
(C) Must have successfully completed all NMFS required training and
briefing before deployment.
(v) Respond to industry requests for observers. An observer provider
must provide an observer for deployment pursuant to the terms of the
contractual relationship with the vessel to fulfill vessel requirements
for observer coverage under paragraphs (h)(5)(xi)(D) of this section. An
alternate observer must be supplied in each case where injury or illness
prevents the observer from performing his or her duties or where the
observer resigns prior to completion of his or her duties. If the
observer provider is unable to respond to an industry request for
observer coverage from a vessel for whom the provider is in a
contractual relationship due to the lack of available observers by the
estimated embarking time of the vessel, the provider must report it to
NMFS at least 4 hours prior to the vessel's estimated embarking time.
(vi) Provide observer salaries and benefits. An observer provider
must provide to its observer employees salaries and any other benefits
and personnel services in accordance with the terms of each observer's
contract.
(vii) Provide observer deployment logistics. (A) An observer
provider must ensure each of its observers under contract:
(1) Has an individually assigned mobile or cell phones, in working
order, for all necessary communication. An observer provider may
alternatively compensate observers for the use of the observer's
personal cell phone or pager for communications made in support of, or
necessary for, the observer's duties.
(2) Calls into the NMFS deployment hotline upon departing and
arriving into port for each trip to leave the following information:
observer name, phone number, vessel departing on, expected trip end date
and time.
(3) Remains available to NOAA Office for Law Enforcement and the
Observer Program until the conclusion of debriefing.
(4) Receives all necessary transportation, including arrangements
and logistics, of observers to the initial location of deployment, to
all subsequent
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vessel assignments during that deployment, and to the debriefing
location when a deployment ends for any reason; and
(5) Receives lodging, per diem, and any other services necessary to
observers assigned to fishing vessels.
(i) An observer under contract may be housed on a vessel to which he
or she is assigned: Prior to their vessel's initial departure from port;
for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours following the completion of
an offload when the observer has duties and is scheduled to disembark;
or for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours following the vessel's
arrival in port when the observer is scheduled to disembark.
(ii) During all periods an observer is housed on a vessel, the
observer provider must ensure that the vessel operator or at least one
crew member is aboard.
(iii) Otherwise, each observer between vessels, while still under
contract with a permitted observer provider, shall be provided with
accommodations in accordance with the contract between the observer and
the observer provider. If the observer provider is responsible for
providing accommodations under the contract with the observer, the
accommodations must be at a licensed hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, or
other shoreside accommodations that has an assigned bed for each
observer that no other person may be assigned to for the duration of
that observer's stay. Additionally, no more than four beds may be in any
room housing observers at accommodations meeting the requirements of
this section.
(viii) Observer deployment limitations and workload. (A) Not deploy
an observer on the same vessel more than 90 calendar days in a 12-month
period, unless otherwise authorized by NMFS.
(B) Not exceed observer deployment limitations and workload as
outlined in paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this section.
(ix) Verify vessel's safety decal. An observer provider must verify
that a vessel has a valid USCG safety decal as required under paragraph
(h)(2)(ii)(B) of this section before an observer may get underway aboard
the vessel. One of the following acceptable means of verification must
be used to verify the decal validity:
(A) An employee of the observer provider, including the observer,
visually inspects the decal aboard the vessel and confirms that the
decal is valid according to the decal date of issuance; or
(B) The observer provider receives a hard copy of the USCG
documentation of the decal issuance from the vessel owner or operator.
(x) Maintain communications with observers. An observer provider
must have an employee responsible for observer activities on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies involving observers or problems
concerning observer logistics, whenever observers are at sea, in
transit, or in port awaiting vessel reassignment.
(xi) Maintain communications with the Observer Program Office. An
observer provider must provide all of the following information by
electronic transmission (e-mail), fax, or other method specified by
NMFS.
(A) Observer training, briefing, and debriefing registration
materials. This information must be submitted to the Observer Program
Office at least 7 business days prior to the beginning of a scheduled
West Coast groundfish observer certification training or briefing
session.
(1) Training registration materials consist of the following:
(i) Date of requested training;
(ii) A list of observer candidates that includes each candidate's
full name (i.e., first, middle and last names), date of birth, and
gender;
(iii) A copy of each candidate's academic transcripts and resume;
(iv) A statement signed by the candidate under penalty of perjury
which discloses the candidate's criminal convictions;
(v) Projected observer assignments. Prior to the observer's
completion of the training or briefing session, the observer provider
must submit to the Observer Program Office a statement of projected
observer assignments that includes each observer's name, current mailing
address, e-mail address, phone numbers and port of embarkation (``home
port''); and
(vi) Length of each observer's contract.
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(2) Briefing registration materials consist of the following:
(i) Date and type of requested briefing session;
(ii) List of observers to attend the briefing session, that includes
each observer's full name (first, middle, and last names);
(iii) Projected observer assignments. Prior to the observer's
completion of the training or briefing session, the observer provider
must submit to the Observer Program Office a statement of projected
observer assignments that includes each observer's name, current mailing
address, e-mail address, phone numbers and port of embarkation (``home
port''); and
(iv) Length of each observer's contract.
(3) Debriefing. The West Coast Groundfish Observer Program will
notify the observer provider which observers require debriefing and the
specific time period the provider has to schedule a date, time, and
location for debriefing. The observer provider must contact the West
Coast Groundfish Observer program within 5 business days by telephone to
schedule debriefings.
(i) Observer providers must immediately notify the observer program
when observers end their contract earlier than anticipated.
(ii) [Reserved]
(B) Physical examination. A signed and dated statement from a
licensed physician that he or she has physically examined an observer or
observer candidate. The statement must confirm that, based on that
physical examination, the observer or observer candidate does not have
any health problems or conditions that would jeopardize that
individual's safety or the safety of others while deployed, or prevent
the observer or observer candidate from performing his or her duties
satisfactorily. The statement must declare that, prior to the
examination, the physician was made aware of the duties of the observer
and the dangerous, remote, and rigorous nature of the work by reading
the NMFS-prepared information. The physician's statement must be
submitted to the Observer Program Office prior to certification of an
observer. The physical exam must have occurred during the 12 months
prior to the observer's or observer candidate's deployment. The
physician's statement will expire 12 months after the physical exam
occurred. A new physical exam must be performed, and accompanying
statement submitted, prior to any deployment occurring after the
expiration of the statement.
(C) Certificates of insurance. Copies of ``certificates of
insurance'', that name the NMFS Observer Program leader as the
``certificate holder'', shall be submitted to the Observer Program
Office by February 1 of each year. The certificates of insurance shall
verify the following coverage provisions and state that the insurance
company will notify the certificate holder if insurance coverage is
changed or canceled.
(1) Maritime Liability to cover ``seamen's'' claims under the
Merchant Marine Act (Jones Act) and General Maritime Law ($1 million
minimum).
(2) Coverage under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act ($1 million minimum).
(3) States Worker's Compensation as required.
(4) Commercial General Liability.
(D) Observer provider contracts. If requested, observer providers
must submit to the Observer Program Office a completed and unaltered
copy of each type of signed and valid contract (including all
attachments, appendices, addendums, and exhibits incorporated into the
contract) between the observer provider and those entities requiring
observer services under paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this section. Observer
providers must also submit to the Observer Program Office upon request,
a completed and unaltered copy of the current or most recent signed and
valid contract (including all attachments, appendices, addendums, and
exhibits incorporated into the contract and any agreements or policies
with regard to observer compensation or salary levels) between the
observer provider and the particular entity identified by the Observer
Program or with specific observers. The copies must be submitted to the
Observer Program Office via e-mail, fax, or mail within 5 business days
of the request. Signed and valid contracts include the contracts an
observer provider has with:
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(1) Vessels required to have observer coverage as specified at
paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this section; and
(2) Observers.
(E) Change in observer provider management and contact information.
An observer provider must submit to the Observer Program Office any
change of management or contact information submitted on the provider's
permit application under paragraph (h)(4) of this section within 30 days
of the effective date of such change.
(F) Biological samples. The observer provider must ensure that
biological samples are stored/handled properly prior to delivery/
transport to NMFS.
(G) Observer status report. Each Tuesday, observer providers must
provide NMFS with an updated list of contact information for all
observers that includes the observer's name, mailing address, e-mail
address, phone numbers, port of embarkation (``home port''), fishery
deployed the previous week and whether or not the observer is ``in
service'', indicating when the observer has requested leave and/or is
not currently working for the provider.
(H) Providers must submit to NMFS, if requested, copies of any
information developed and used by the observer providers distributed to
vessels, such as informational pamphlets, payment notification,
description of observer duties, etc.
(I) Other reports. Reports of the following must be submitted in
writing to the West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Office by the
observer provider via fax or e-mail address designated by the Observer
Program Office within 24 hours after the observer provider becomes aware
of the information:
(1) Any information regarding possible observer harassment;
(2) Any information regarding any action prohibited under Sec.
660.12(e); Sec. 660.112(a)(4); or Sec. 600.725(o), (t) and (u);
(3) Any concerns about vessel safety or marine casualty under 46 CFR
4.05-1(a)(1) through (7);
(4) Any observer illness or injury that prevents the observer from
completing any of his or her duties described in the observer manual;
and
(5) Any information, allegations or reports regarding observer
conflict of interest or breach of the standards of behavior described in
observer provider policy.
(xii) Replace lost or damaged gear. An observer provider must
replace all lost or damaged gear and equipment issued by NMFS to an
observer under contract to that provider. All replacements must be in
accordance with requirements and procedures identified in writing by the
Observer Program Office.
(xiii) Maintain confidentiality of information. An observer provider
must ensure that all records on individual observer performance received
from NMFS under the routine use provision of the Privacy Act or as
otherwise required by law remain confidential and are not further
released to anyone outside the employ of the observer provider company
to whom the observer was contracted except with written permission of
the observer.
(xiv) Limitations on conflict of interest. Observer providers:
(A) Must not have a direct financial interest, other than the
provision of observer services, in the North Pacific or Pacific coast
fishery managed under an FMP for the waters off the coasts of Alaska,
Washington, Oregon, and California, including, but not limited to:
(1) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel or shoreside processor facility involved in the catching, taking,
harvesting or processing of fish,
(2) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel or shoreside processors participating in a fishery managed
pursuant to an FMP in the waters off the coasts of Alaska, California,
Oregon, and Washington, or
(3) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed products
from any vessel or shoreside processor participating in a fishery
managed pursuant to an FMP in the waters off the coasts of Alaska,
California, Oregon, and Washington.
(B) Must assign observers without regard to any preference by
representatives of vessels other than when an observer will be deployed.
(C) Must not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any
gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything
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of monetary value except for compensation for providing observer
services from anyone who conducts fishing or fish processing activities
that are regulated by NMFS in the Pacific coast or North Pacific
regions, or who has interests that may be substantially affected by the
performance or non-performance of the official duties of observer
providers.
(xv) Observer conduct and behavior. An observer provider must
develop and maintain a policy addressing observer conduct and behavior
for their employees that serve as observers.
(A) The policy shall address the following behavior and conduct
regarding:
(1) Observer use of alcohol;
(2) Observer use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs; and;
(3) Sexual contact with personnel of the vessel or processing
facility to which the observer is assigned, or with any vessel or
processing plant personnel who may be substantially affected by the
performance or non-performance of the observer's official duties.
(B) An observer provider shall provide a copy of its conduct and
behavior policy to each observer candidate and to the Observer Program
by February 1 of each year.
(xvi) Refusal to deploy an observer. Observer providers may refuse
to deploy an observer on a requesting vessel if the observer provider
has determined that the requesting vessel is inadequate or unsafe
pursuant to those described at Sec. 600.746 or U.S. Coast Guard and
other applicable rules, regulations, statutes, or guidelines pertaining
to safe operation of the vessel.
(6) Observer certification and responsibilities--(i) Applicability.
Observer certification authorizes an individual to fulfill duties as
specified in writing by the NMFS Observer Program Office while under the
employ of a NMFS-permitted observer provider and according to
certification requirements as designated under paragraph (h)(6)(iii) of
this section.
(ii) Observer certification official. The Regional Administrator
will designate a NMFS observer certification official who will make
decisions for the Observer Program Office on whether to issue or deny
observer certification.
(iii) Certification requirements--(A) Initial certification. NMFS
may certify individuals who, in addition to any other relevant
considerations:
(1) Are employed by an observer provider company permitted pursuant
to Sec. 660.140(h) at the time of the issuance of the certification;
(2) Have provided, through their observer provider:
(i) Information identified by NMFS at Sec. 679.50 regarding an
observer candidate's health and physical fitness for the job;
(ii) Meet all observer candidate education and health standards as
specified in Sec. 679.50; and
(iii) Have successfully completed NMFS-approved training as
prescribed by the At-Sea Hake and/or West Coast Groundfish Observer
Program. Successful completion of training by an observer applicant
consists of meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in
writing at the start of training; meeting all performance standards
issued in writing at the start of training for assignments, tests, and
other evaluation tools; and completing all other training requirements
established by the Observer Program.
(iv) Have not been decertified under paragraph (h)(6)(ix) of this
section, or pursuant to Sec. 679.50.
(B) [Reserved]
(iv) Denial of a certification. The NMFS observer certification
official will issue a written determination denying observer
certification if the candidate fails to successfully complete training,
or does not meet the qualifications for certification for any other
relevant reason.
(v) Issuance of an observer certification. An observer certification
may be issued upon determination by the observer certification official
that the candidate has successfully met all requirements for
certification as specified at paragraph (h)(6)(iii) of this section. The
following endorsements must be obtained in addition to observer
certification, in order for an observer to deploy.
(A) West Coast Groundfish Observer Program training certification
endorsement. A training certification endorsement signifies the
successful completion of the training course required to
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obtain observer certification. This endorsement expires when the
observer has not been deployed and performed sampling duties as required
by the Observer Program Office for a period of time, specified by the
Observer Program, after his or her most recent debriefing. The Observer
can renew the endorsement by successfully completing training once more.
(B) West Coast Groundfish Observer Program annual general
endorsement. Each observer must obtain an annual general endorsement to
their certification prior to his or her first deployment within any
calendar year subsequent to a year in which a training certification
endorsement is obtained. To obtain an annual general endorsement, an
observer must successfully complete the annual briefing, as specified by
the Observer Program. All briefing attendance, performance, and conduct
standards required by the Observer Program must be met.
(C) West Coast Groundfish Observer Program deployment endorsement.
Each observer who has completed an initial deployment after their
certification or annual briefing must receive a deployment endorsement
to their certification prior to any subsequent deployments for the
remainder of that year. An observer may obtain a deployment endorsement
by successfully completing all briefing requirements, when applicable.
The type of briefing the observer must attend and successfully complete
will be specified in writing by the Observer Program during the
observer's most recent debriefing.
(vi) Maintaining the validity of an observer certification. After
initial issuance, an observer must keep their certification valid by
meeting all of the following requirements specified below:
(A) Successfully perform their assigned duties as described in the
Observer Manual or other written instructions from the Observer Program
Office including calling in to the NMFS deployment hotline upon
departing and arriving in to port each trip to leave the following
information: Observer name, phone number, vessel name departing on, date
and time of departure and date and time of expected return.
(B) Accurately record their sampling data, write complete reports,
and report accurately any observations of suspected violations of
regulations relevant to conservation of marine resources or their
environment.
(C) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel or in the processing facility to any person except the owner or
operator of the observed vessel or an authorized officer or NMFS.
(D) Successfully complete NMFS-approved annual briefings as
prescribed by the West Coast Groundfish Observer Program.
(E) Successful completion of briefing by an observer applicant
consists of meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in
writing at the start of training; meeting all performance standards
issued in writing at the start of training for assignments, tests, and
other evaluation tools; and completing all other briefing requirements
established by the Observer Program.
(F) Hold current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation/first aid
certification as per American Red Cross Standards.
(G) Successfully meet all expectations in all debriefings including
reporting for assigned debriefings.
(H) Submit all data and information required by the Observer Program
within the program's stated guidelines.
(I) Meet the minimum annual deployment period of 3 months at least
once every 12 months.
(vii) Limitations on conflict of interest. Observers:
(A) Must not have a direct financial interest, other than the
provision of observer services, in a fishery managed pursuant to an FMP
for the waters off the coast of Alaska, or in a Pacific Coast fishery
managed by either the state or Federal Governments in waters off
Washington, Oregon, or California, including but not limited to:
(1) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processor facility involved
in the catching, taking, harvesting or processing of fish,
(2) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel,
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shore-based or floating stationary processing facility; or
(3) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed products
from any vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing
facilities.
(B) Must not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any
gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary
value from anyone who either conducts activities that are regulated by
NMFS in the Pacific coast or North Pacific regions or has interests that
may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of
the observers' official duties.
(C) May not serve as observers on any vessel or at any shore-based
owned or operated by a person who employed the observer in the last two
years.
(D) May not solicit or accept employment as a crew member or an
employee of a vessel or shore-based processor while employed by an
observer provider.
(E) Provisions for remuneration of observers under this section do
not constitute a conflict of interest.
(viii) Standards of behavior. Observers must:
(A) Perform their duties as described in the Observer Manual or
other written instructions from the Observer Program Office.
(B) Immediately report to the Observer Program Office and the NOAA
OLE any time they refuse to board a vessel.
(C) Accurately record their sampling data, write complete reports,
and report accurately any observations of suspected violations of
regulations relevant to the conservation of marine resources of their
environment.
(D) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel to any person except the owner or operator of the observed
vessel, an authorized officer, or NMFS.
(ix) Suspension and decertification--(A) Suspension and
decertification review official. The Regional Administrator (or a
designee) will designate an observer suspension and decertification
review official(s), who will have the authority to review observer
certifications and issue initial administrative determinations of
observer certification suspension and/or decertification.
(B) Causes for suspension or decertification. The suspension and
decertification official may initiate suspension or decertification
proceedings against an observer:
(1) When it is alleged that the observer has not met applicable
standards, including any of the following:
(i) Failed to satisfactorily perform duties as described or directed
by the observer program; or
(ii) Failed to abide by the standards of conduct for observers,
including conflicts of interest;
(2) Upon conviction of a crime or upon entry of a civil judgment
for:
(i) Commission of fraud or other violation in connection with
obtaining or attempting to obtain certification, or in performing the
duties as specified in writing by the NMFS Observer Program;
(ii) Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property;
(iii) Commission of any other offense indicating a lack of integrity
or honesty that seriously and directly affects the fitness of observers.
(C) Issuance of initial administrative determination. Upon
determination that suspension or decertification is warranted, the
suspension/decertification official will issue a written IAD to the
observer via certified mail at the observer's most current address
provided to NMFS. The IAD will identify whether a certification is
suspended or revoked and will identify the specific reasons for the
action taken. Decertification is effective 30 calendar days after the
date on the IAD, unless there is an appeal.
(D) Appeals. A certified observer who receives an IAD that suspends
or revokes his or her observer certification may appeal the
determination within 30 calendar days after the date on the IAD to the
Office of Administrative Appeals pursuant to Sec. 679.43.
(i) Catch monitor requirements for IFQ first receivers--(1) Catch
monitor coverage requirements. A catch monitor is required be present at
each IFQ first receiver whenever an IFQ landing is received, unless the
first receiver has
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been granted a written waiver from the catch monitor requirements by
NMFS.
(2) Procurement of catch monitor services. Owners or managers of
each IFQ first receiver must arrange for catch monitor services from a
certified catch monitor provider prior to accepting IFQ landings.
(3) Catch monitor safety. (i) Each IFQ first receiver must adhere to
all applicable rules, regulations, or statutes pertaining to safe
operation and maintenance of a processing and/or receiving facility.
(ii) The working hours of each individual catch monitor will be
limited as follows:
(A) An individual catch monitor shall not be required or permitted
to work more than 16 hours per calendar day, with maximum of 14 hours
being work other than the summary and submission of catch monitor data.
(B) Following monitoring shift of more than 10 hours, each catch
monitor must be provided with a minimum 6 hours break before they may
resume monitoring.
(4) Catch monitor access. (i) Each IFQ first receiver must allow
catch monitors free and unobstructed access to the catch throughout the
sorting process and the weighing process.
(ii) The IFQ first receiver must ensure that there is an observation
area available to the catch monitor that meets the following standards:
(A) Access to the observation area. The observation area must be
freely accessible to NMFS staff, NMFS-authorized personnel, or
authorized officers at any time a valid catch monitoring plan is
required.
(B) Monitoring the flow of fish. The catch monitor must have an
unobstructed view or otherwise be able to monitor the entire flow of
fish between the delivery point and a location where all sorting has
takes place and each species has been weighed.
(C) Adequate lighting. Adequate lighting must be provided during
periods of limited visibility.
(iii) Each IFQ first receiver must allow catch monitors free and
unobstructed access to any documentation required by regulation
including fish tickets, scale printouts and scale test results.
(5) Lockable cabinet. Each IFQ first receiver must provide a secure,
dry, and lockable cabinet or locker with the minimum interior dimensions
of two feet wide by two feet tall by two feet deep for the exclusive use
the catch monitor and NMFS staff or NMFS-authorized agents.
(6) Plant liaison for the catch monitor. Each IFQ first receiver
must designate a plant liaison. The plant liaison is responsible for:
(i) Orienting new catch monitors to the facility;
(ii) Assisting in the resolution of catch monitoring concerns; and
(iii) Informing NMFS if changes must be made to the catch monitoring
plan.
(7) Reasonable assistance. Each IFQ first receiver must provide
reasonable assistance to the catch monitors to enable each catch monitor
to carry out his or her duties. Reasonable assistance includes, but is
not limited to: informing the monitor when bycatch species will be
weighed, and providing a secure place to store equipment and gear.
(j) Catch weighing requirements--(1) Catch monitoring plan. All
first receivers must operate under a NMFS-accepted catch monitoring
plan.
(2) Sorting and weighing IFQ landings--(i) Approved scales. The IFQ
first receiver must ensure that all IFQ species received from a vessel
making an IFQ landing are weighed on a scale(s) that meets the
requirements specified at Sec. 660.15(c).
(ii) Printed record. All scales identified in the catch monitoring
plan accepted by NMFS during the first receiver site license application
process, must produce a printed record for each delivery, or portion of
a delivery, weighed on that scale, with the following exception: If
approved by NMFS as part of the catch monitoring plan, scales not
designed for automatic bulk weighing may be exempted from part or all of
the printed record requirements. The printed record must include:
(A) The first receiver's name;
(B) The weight of each load in the weighing cycle;
(C) The total weight of fish in each landing, or portion of the
landing that was weighed on that scale;
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(D) The date the information is printed; and
(E) The name and vessel registration or documentation number of the
vessel making the delivery. The scale operator may write this
information on the scale printout in ink at the time of printing.
(iii) Scales that may be exempt from printed report. An IFQ first
receiver that receives no more than 200,000 pounds of groundfish in any
calendar month will be exempt from the requirement to produce a printed
record provided that:
(A) The first receiver has not previously operated under a catch
monitoring plan where a printed record was required;
(B) The first receiver ensures that all catch is weighed; and
(C) The catch monitor, NMFS staff, or authorized officer can verify
that all catch is weighed.
(iv) Retention of printed records. An IFQ first receiver must
maintain printouts on site until the end of the fishing year during
which the printouts were made and make them available upon request by
NMFS staff or an authorized officer for 3 years after the end of the
fishing year during which the printout was made.
(v) Weight monitoring. An IFQ first receiver must ensure that it is
possible for the catch monitor, NMFS staff, or authorized officer to
verify the weighing of all catch.
(vi) Catch sorting. All fish delivered to the plant must be sorted
and weighed by species as specified at Sec. 660.130(d).
(vii) Complete sorting. Sorting and weighing must be completed prior
to catch leaving the area that can be monitored from the catch monitor's
observation area.
(viii) Pacific whiting. For Pacific Whiting taken with midwater
trawl gear, IFQ first receivers may use an in-line conveyor or hopper
type scale to derive an accurate total catch weight prior to sorting.
Immediately following weighing of the total catch and prior to
processing or transport away from the point of landing, the catch must
be sorted to the species groups specified at Sec. 660.130(d) and all
incidental catch (groundfish and non groundfish species) must be
accurately weighed and the weight of incidental catch deducted from the
total catch weight to derive the weight of target species.
(ix) For all other IFQ landings the following weighing standards
apply:
(A) A belt or automatic hopper scale may be used to weigh all of the
catch prior to sorting. All but a single predominant species must then
be reweighed.
(B) An in-line conveyor or automatic hopper scale may be used to
weigh the predominant species after catch has been sorted. Other species
must be weighed in a manner that facilitates tracking of the weights of
those species.
(C) IFQ species or species group may be weighed in totes on a
platform scale capable of printing a label or tag and recording the
label or tag information to memory for printing a report as specified at
Sec. 660.15. The label or tag must remain affixed to the tote until the
tote is emptied. The label or tag must show the following information:
(1) The species or species group;
(2) The weight of the fish in the tote;
(3) The date the label or tag was printed; and
(4) The vessel name.
(D) Totes and ice. If a catch monitoring plan proposes the use of
totes in which fish will be weighed, or a deduction for the weight of
ice, the deduction must be accurately accounted for. No deduction may be
made for the weight of water or slime. This standard may be met by:
(1) Taring the empty or pre-iced tote on the scale prior to filling
with fish;
(2) Labeling each tote with an individual tare weight. This weight
must be accurate within 500 grams (1 pound if scale is denominated in
pounds) for any given tote and the average error for all totes may not
exceed 200 grams (8 ounces for scales denominated in pounds);
(3) An alternate approach accepted by NMFS. NMFS will only accept
approaches that do not involve the estimation of the weight of ice or
the weight of totes and allow NMFS staff or an authorized officer to
verify that the deduction or tare weight is accurate.
(E) An alternate approach accepted by NMFS in the catch monitoring
plan.
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(3) IFQ first receiver responsibilities relative to catch weighing
and monitoring of catch weighing. The IFQ first receiver must:
(i) General. (A) Ensure that all IFQ landings are sorted and weighed
as specified at Sec. 660.130(d) and in accordance with an approved
catch monitoring plan.
(B) [Reserved]
(ii) Catch monitors, NMFS staff, and authorized officers. (A) Have a
catch monitor on site the entire time an IFQ landing is being offloaded,
sorted, or weighed.
(B) Notify the catch monitor of the offloading schedule.
(C) Provide catch monitors, NMFS staff, or an authorized officer
with unobstructed access to any areas where IFQ species are or may be
sorted or weighed at any time IFQ species are being landed or processed.
(D) Ensure that catch monitors, NMFS staff, or an authorized officer
are able to simultaneously observe the weighing of catch on the scale
and read the scale display at any time.
(E) Ensure that printouts of the scale weight of each delivery or
offload are made available to catch monitors, NMFS staff, or an
authorized officer at the time printouts are generated.
(4) Scale tests. (i) All testing must meet the scale test standards
specified at Sec. 660.15(c).
(ii) Inseason scale testing. First receivers must allow, and provide
reasonable assistance to a catch monitor, NMFS staff or an authorized
officer to test scales used to weigh IFQ catch. A scale that does not
pass an inseason test may not be used to weigh IFQ catch until the scale
passes an inseason test or is approved for continued use by the weights
and measures authorities of the state in which the scale is located.
(k) Gear switching. (1) Participants in the Shorebased IFQ Program
may take IFQ species using any legal groundfish non-trawl gear (i.e.,
gear switching) and are exempt from the gear endorsements at Sec.
660.25(b)(3) for limited entry fixed gear permits, provided the
following requirements are met:
(i) The vessel must be registered to a limited entry trawl permit.
(ii) The vessel must be registered to a vessel account that is not
in deficit on any IFQ species.
(iii) The vessel operator must have submitted a valid gear
declaration for the trip that declares ``Limited entry groundfish non-
trawl, shorebased IFQ,'' as specified in Sec. 660.13(d)(5)(iv)(A), and
does not declare any other designation (a Shorebased IFQ Program trip
may not be combined with any other designation).
(iv) The vessel must comply with prohibitions applicable to limited
entry fixed gear fishery as specified at Sec. 660.212, gear
restrictions applicable to limited entry fixed gear as specified in
Sec. Sec. 660.219 and 660.230(b), and management measures specified in
Sec. 660.230(d), including restrictions on the fixed gear allowed
onboard, its usage, and applicable fixed gear groundfish conservation
area restrictions, except that the vessel will not be subject to limited
entry fixed gear trip limits when fishing in the Shorebased IFQ Program.
(v) The vessel must comply with the limited entry trawl trip limits
for species/species groups not covered under the Shorebased IFQ Program
or whiting trip limits outside the primary season.
(vi) The vessel must comply with recordkeeping and reporting
requirements applicable to limited entry trawl gear as specified in
Sec. 660.113.
(vii) The vessel must comply with and observer requirements and all
other provisions of the Shoreside IFQ Program as specified in this
section.
(2) [Reserved]
(l) Adaptive management program--(1) General. The adaptive
management program (AMP) is a set-aside of 10 percent of the non-whiting
QS to address the following objectives:
(i) Community stability;
(ii) Processor stability;
(iii) Conservation;
(iv) Unintended/unforeseen consequences of IFQ management; or
(v) Facilitating new entrants.
(2) Years one and two. The 10 percent of non-whiting QS will be
reserved for the AMP during years one and two of the Shorebased IFQ
Program, but the resulting AMP QP will be issued to all QS permit owners
in proportion to
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their non-whiting QS during years one and two.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78391, Dec. 15, 2010; 75
FR 82306, Dec. 30, 2010; 76 FR 27546, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 28908, May 19,
2011; 76 FR 53838, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.150 Mothership (MS) Coop Program.
(a) General. The MS Coop Program requirements in this section will
be effective beginning January 1, 2011. The MS Coop Program is a general
term to describe the limited access program that applies to eligible
harvesters and processors in the mothership sector of the Pacific
whiting at-sea trawl fishery. Eligible harvesters and processors,
including coop and non-coop fishery participants, must meet the
requirements set forth in this section of the Pacific Coast groundfish
regulations. Each year a vessel registered to an MS/CV-endorsed permit
may fish in either the coop or non-coop portion of the MS Coop Program,
but not both. In addition to the requirements of this section, the MS
Coop Program is subject to the following groundfish regulations of
subparts C and D of this part:
(1) Pacific whiting seasons Sec. 660.131(b), subpart D.
(2) Area restrictions specified for midwater trawl gear used to
harvest Pacific whiting fishery specified at Sec. 660.131(c), Subpart D
for GCAs, RCAs, Salmon Conservation Zones, BRAs, and EFHCAs.
(3) Regulations set out in the following sections of subpart C:
Sec. 660.11 Definitions, Sec. 660.12 Prohibitions, Sec. 660.13
Recordkeeping and reporting, Sec. 660.14 VMS requirements, Sec. 660.15
Equipment requirements, Sec. 660.16 Groundfish Observer Program, Sec.
660.20 Vessel and gear identification, Sec. 660.25 Permits, Sec.
660.55 Allocations, Sec. 660.60 Specifications and management measures,
Sec. 660.65 Groundfish harvest specifications, and Sec. Sec. 660.70
through 660.79 Closed areas.
(4) Regulations set out in the following sections of subpart D:
Sec. 660.111 Trawl fishery definitions, Sec. 660.112 Trawl fishery
prohibitions, Sec. 660.113 Trawl fishery recordkeeping and reporting,
Sec. 660.120 Trawl fishery crossover provisions, Sec. 660.130 Trawl
fishery management measures, and Sec. 660.131 Pacific whiting fishery
management measures.
(5) The MS Coop Program may be restricted or closed as a result of
projected overages within the MS Coop Program, the C/P Coop Program, or
the Shorebased IFQ Program. As determined necessary by the Regional
Administrator, area restrictions, season closures, or other measures
will be used to prevent the trawl sectors in aggregate or the individual
trawl sector (Shorebased IFQ, MS Coop, or C/P Coop) from exceeding an
ACL, ACT, or formal allocation specified in the PCGFMP or regulation at
Sec. 660.55, subpart C, or Sec. Sec. 660.140, 660.150, or 660.160,
subpart D.
(b) Participation requirements and responsibilities--(1) Mothership
vessels. (i) Mothership vessel participation requirements. A vessel is
eligible to receive and process catch as a mothership in the MS Coop
Program if:
(A) The vessel is registered to an MS permit;
(B) The vessel is not used to fish as a catcher vessel in the
mothership sector of the Pacific whiting fishery in the same calendar
year; and
(C) The vessel is not used to fish as a C/P in the Pacific whiting
fishery in the same calendar year.
(ii) Mothership vessel responsibilities. The owner and operator of a
mothership vessel must:
(A) Recordkeeping and reporting. Maintain a valid declaration as
specified at Sec. 660.13(d), subpart C; and, maintain and submit all
records and reports specified at Sec. 660.113(c) including, economic
data, scale tests records, and cease fishing reports.
(B) Observers. As specified at paragraph (j) of this section,
procure observer services, maintain the appropriate level of coverage,
and meet the vessel responsibilities.
(C) Catch weighing requirements. The owner and operator of a MS
vessel must:
(1) Ensure that all catch is weighed in its round form on a NMFS-
approved scale that meets the requirements described in section Sec.
660.15(b), subpart C;
(2) Provide a NMFS-approved platform scale, belt scale, and test
weights that meet the requirements described in section Sec. 660.15(b),
subpart C.
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(2) Mothership catcher vessels--(i) Mothership catcher vessel
participation requirements--(A) A vessel is eligible to harvest in the
MS Coop Program if the following conditions are met:
(1) If the vessel is used to fish as a mothership catcher vessel for
a permitted MS coop, the vessel is registered to a limited entry permit
with a trawl endorsement and NMFS has been notified that the vessel is
authorized to fish for the coop.
(2) If the vessel is used to harvest fish in the non-coop fishery,
the vessel is registered to an MS/CV-endorsed limited entry permit.
(3) The vessel is not used to harvest fish or process as a
mothership or catcher/processor vessel in the same calendar year.
(4) The vessel does not catch more than 30 percent of the Pacific
whiting allocation for the mothership sector.
(B) [Reserved]
(ii) Mothership catcher vessel responsibilities--(A) Observers. As
specified at paragraph (j) of this section, procure observer services,
maintain the appropriate level of coverage, and meet the vessel
responsibilities.
(B) Recordkeeping and reporting. Maintain a valid declaration as
specified at Sec. 660.13(d), subpart C; and, maintain and submit all
records and reports specified at Sec. 660.113(c) including, economic
data and scale tests records, if applicable.
(3) MS coops--(i) MS coop participation requirements. For a MS coop
to participate in the Pacific whiting mothership sector fishery it must:
(A) Be issued a MS coop permit;
(B) Be composed of MS/CV-endorsed limited entry permit owners;
(C) Be formed voluntarily;
(D) Be a legally recognized entity that represents its members;
(E) Designate an individual as a coop manager; and
(F) Include at least 20 percent of all MS/CV-endorsed permits as
members. The coop membership percentage will be interpreted by rounding
to the nearest whole permit (i.e. less than 0.5 rounds down and 0.5 and
greater rounds up).
(ii) MS coop responsibilities. A MS coop is responsible for:
(A) Applying for and being registered to a MS coop permit;
(B) Organizing and coordinating harvest activities of vessels
authorized to fish for the coop;
(C) Reassigning catch history assignments for use by coop members;
(D) Organizing and coordinating the transfer and leasing of catch
allocations with other permitted coops through inter-coop agreements;
(E) Monitoring harvest activities and enforcing the catch limits of
coop members;
(F) Submitting an annual report.
(G) Having a designated coop manager. The designated coop manager
must:
(1) Serve as the contact person between NMFS, the Council, and other
coops;
(2) Be responsible for the annual distribution of catch and bycatch
allocations among coop members;
(3) Oversee reassignment of catch allocations within the coop;
(4) Oversee inter-coop catch allocation reassignments;
(5) Prepare and submit an annual report on behalf of the coop;
(6) Be authorized to receive or respond to any legal process in
which the coop is involved; and
(7) Notify NMFS if the coop dissolves.
(iii) MS coop compliance and joint/several liability. An MS coop
must comply with the provisions of this section. The MS coop, member
limited entry permit owners, and owners and operators of vessels
registered to member limited entry permits, are jointly and severally
responsible for compliance with the provisions of this section. Pursuant
to 15 CFR part 904, each MS coop, member permit owner, and owner and
operator of a vessel registered to a coop member permit may be charged
jointly and severally for violations of the provisions of this section.
For purposes of enforcement, an MS coop is a legal entity that can be
subject to NOAA enforcement action for violations of the provisions of
this section.
(c) MS Coop Program species and allocations--(1) MS Coop Program
species. MS Coop Program species are as follows:
(i) Species with formal allocations to the MS Coop Program are
Pacific whiting, canary rockfish, darkblotched
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rockfish, Pacific Ocean perch, and widow rockfish;
(ii) Species with set-asides for the MS and C/P Coop Programs
combined, as described in Tables 1d and 2d, subpart C.
(2) Annual mothership sector sub-allocations. Annual allocation
amount(s) will be determined using the following procedure:
(i) MS/CV catch history assignments. Catch history assignments will
be based on catch history using the following methodology:
(A) Pacific whiting catch history assignment. For each MS/CV-
endorsed limited entry permit, the permit's entire catch history
assignment of Pacific whiting will be annually allocated to a single
permitted MS coop or to the non-coop fishery. An MS/CV-endorsed permit
owner cannot divide the permit's catch history assignment between more
than one MS coop or between a coop and the non-coop fishery for that
year. Once assigned to a permitted MS coop or to the non-coop fishery,
the permit's catch history assignment remains with that permitted MS
coop or non-coop fishery for that calendar year. When the mothership
sector allocation is established through the final Pacific whiting
specifications, the information for the conversion of catch history
assignment to pounds will be made available to the public through a
Federal Register announcement and/or public notice and/or the NMFS Web
site. The amount of whiting from the catch history assignment will be
issued to the nearest whole pound using standard rounding rules (i.e.
less than 0.5 rounds down and 0.5 and greater rounds up).
(B) Non-whiting groundfish species catch--(1) Non-whiting groundfish
species with a mothership sector allocation will be divided annually
between the permitted coops and the non-coop fishery. The pounds
associated with each permitted MS coop will be provided when the coop
permit is issued.
(2) Groundfish species with at-sea sector set-asides will be managed
on an annual basis unless there is a risk of a harvest specification
being exceeded, unforeseen impact on another fisheries, or conservation
concerns in which case inseason action may be taken. Set asides may be
adjusted through the biennial specifications and management measures
process as necessary.
(3) Groundfish species not addressed in paragraph (1) or (2) above,
will be managed on an annual basis unless there is a risk of a harvest
specification being exceeded, unforeseen impact on another fisheries, or
conservation concerns in which case inseason action may be taken.
(4) Halibut set-asides. Annually a specified amount of the Pacific
halibut will be held in reserve as a shared set-aside for bycatch in the
at-sea Pacific whiting fisheries and the shorebased trawl sector south
of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.
(ii) Annual coop allocations--(A) Pacific whiting. Each permitted MS
coop is authorized to harvest a quantity of Pacific whiting that is
based on the sum of the catch history assignments for each member MS/CV-
endorsed permit identified in the NMFS-accepted coop agreement for a
given calendar year. Other limited entry permits registered to vessels
that will fish for the coop do not bring catch allocation to a permitted
MS coop.
(B) Non-whiting groundfish with allocations. Sub-allocations of non-
whiting groundfish species with allocations to permitted MS coops will
be in proportion to the Pacific whiting catch history assignments
assigned to each permitted MS coop.
(iii) Annual non-coop allocation--(A) Pacific whiting. The non-coop
whiting fishery is authorized to harvest a quantity of Pacific whiting
that is remaining in the mothership sector annual allocation after the
deduction of all coop allocations.
(B) Non-whiting groundfish with allocations. The sub-allocation to
the non-coop fishery will be in proportion to the mothership catcher
vessel Pacific whiting catch history assignments for the non-coop
fishery.
(C) Announcement of the non-coop fishery allocations. Information on
the amount of Pacific whiting and non-whiting groundfish with
allocations that will be made available to the non-coop fishery when the
final Pacific whiting specifications for the mothership sector is
established and will be announced to the public
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through a Federal Register announcement and/or public notice and/or the
NMFS Web site.
(3) Reaching an allocation or sub-allocation. When the mothership
sector Pacific whiting allocation, Pacific whiting sub-allocation, or
non-whiting groundfish catch allocation is reached or is projected to be
reached, the following action may be taken:
(i) Further harvesting, receiving or at-sea processing by a
mothership or catcher vessel in the mothership sector is prohibited when
the mothership sector Pacific whiting allocation or non-whiting
groundfish allocation is projected to be reached. No additional
unprocessed groundfish may be brought on board after at-sea processing
is prohibited, but a mothership may continue to process catch that was
on board before at-sea processing was prohibited. Pacific whiting may
not be taken and retained, possessed, or landed by a catcher vessel
participating in the mothership sector.
(ii) When a permitted MS coop sub-allocation of Pacific whiting or
non-whiting groundfish species is reached, further harvesting or
receiving of groundfish by vessels fishing in the permitted MS coop must
cease, unless the permitted MS coop is operating under an NMFS-accepted
inter-coop agreement.
(iii) When the non-coop fishery sub-allocation of Pacific whiting or
non-whiting groundfish species is projected to be reached, further
harvesting or receiving of groundfish by vessels fishing in under the
non-coop fishery must cease.
(4) Non-whiting groundfish species reapportionment. This paragraph
(c)(4) describes the process for reapportioning non-whiting groundfish
species with allocations between permitted MS coops and the catcher/
processor sector. Reapportionment of mothership sector allocations to
the catcher/processor will not occur until all permitted MS coops and
the non-coop fishery have been closed by NMFS or have informed NMFS that
they have ceased operations for the remainder of the calendar year.
(i) Within the mothership sector. The Regional Administrator may
make available for harvest to permitted coops and the non-coop fishery
that have not notified NMFS that they have ceased fishing for the year,
the amounts of a permitted MS coop's non-whiting catch allocation
remaining when a coop reaches its Pacific whiting allocation or when the
designated coop manager notifies NMFS that a permitted coop has ceased
fishing for the year. The reapportioned allocations will be in
proportion to their original allocations.
(ii) Between the mothership and catcher/processor sectors. The
Regional Administrator may make available for harvest to the catcher/
processor sector of the Pacific whiting fishery, the amounts of the
mothership sector's non-whiting catch allocation remaining when the
Pacific whiting allocation is reached or participants in the sector do
not intend to harvest the remaining allocation. The designated coop
manager, or in the case of an inter-coop, all of the designated coop
managers must submit a cease fishing report to NMFS indicating that
harvesting has concluded for the year. At any time after greater than 80
percent of the Mothership sector Pacific whiting allocation has been
harvested, the Regional Administrator may contact designated coop
managers to determine whether they intend to continue fishing. When
considering redistribution of non-whiting catch allocation, the Regional
Administrator will take in to consideration the best available data on
total projected fishing impacts. Reapportionment between permitted MS
coops and the non-coop fishery within the mothership sector will be in
proportion to their original coop allocations for the calendar year.
(iii) Set-aside species. No inseason management actions are
associated with set asides.
(5) Announcements. The Regional Administrator will announce in the
Federal Register when the mothership sector or the allocation of Pacific
whiting or non-whiting groundfish with an allocation is reached, or is
projected to be reached, and specify the appropriate action. In order to
prevent exceeding an allocation and to avoid underutilizing the
resource, prohibitions against further taking and retaining,
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receiving, or at-sea processing of Pacific whiting, or reapportionment
of non-whiting groundfish with allocations may be made effective
immediately by actual notice to fishers and processors, by e-mail,
internet (www.nwr.noaa.gov/Groundfish-Halibut/Groundfish-Fishery-
Management/Whiting-Management/index.cfm), phone, fax, letter, press
release, and/or USCG Notice to Mariners (monitor channel 16 VHF),
followed by publication in the Federal Register, in which instance
public comment will be sought for a reasonable period of time
thereafter.
(6) Redistribution of annual allocation--(i) Between permitted MS
coops (inter-coop). (A) Through an inter-coop agreement, the designated
coop managers of permitted MS coops may distribute Pacific whiting and
non-whiting groundfish allocations among one or more permitted MS coops,
provided the processor obligations at paragraph (c)(7) of this section
have been met or a mutual agreement exception at paragraph (c)(7)(iv) of
this section has been submitted to NMFS.
(B) In the case of a MS coop failure during the Pacific whiting
primary season for the mothership sector, unused allocation associated
with the catch history will not be available for harvest by the coop
that failed, by any former members of the coop that failed, or any other
MS coop for the remainder of that calendar year.
(ii) Between the MS coop and non-coop fisheries. Pacific whiting may
not be redistributed between the coop and non-coop fisheries.
(ii) Between Pacific whiting sectors. Pacific whiting may not be
redistributed between the mothership sector and catcher/processor
sector. Whiting may not be redistributed to the Shorebased IFQ Program.
(7) Processor obligation and mutual agreement exceptions--(i)
Processor obligation. Through the annual MS/CV-endorsed limited entry
permit renewal process, the MS/CV-endorsed permit owner must identify to
NMFS to which MS permit the MS/CV permit owner intends to obligate the
catch history assignment associated with that permit if they are
participating in the MS coop fishery. Only one MS permit may be
designated (the obligation may not be split among MS permits).
(ii) Expiration of a processor obligation. Processor obligations
expire at the end of each calendar year when the MS Coop Permit expires.
(iii) Processor obligation when MS coop allocation is redistributed.
When a permitted MS coop redistributes Pacific whiting allocation within
the permitted MS coop or from one permitted MS coop to another permitted
MS coop through an inter-coop agreement, such allocations must be
delivered to the mothership registered to the MS permit to which the
allocation was obligated under the processor obligation submitted to
NMFS, unless a mutual agreement exception has been submitted to NMFS.
(iv) Mutual agreement exception. An MS/CV-endorsed permit's catch
history assignment can be released from a processor obligation through a
mutual agreement exception. The MS/CV-endorsed permit owner must submit
a copy to NMFS of the written agreement that includes the initial MS
permit owner's acknowledgment of the release of the MS/CV-endorsed
permit owner's processor obligation and the MS/CV-endorsed permit owner
must identify a processor obligation for a new MS permit.
(v) MS permit withdrawal. If an MS permit withdraws from the
mothership fishery before the resulting amounts of catch history
assignment have been announced by NMFS, any MS/CV-endorsed permit
obligated to the MS permit may elect to participate in the coop or non-
coop fishery. In such an event, the MS permit owner must provide written
notification of its withdrawal to NMFS and all MS/CV-endorsed permits
that are obligated to the MS permit, and the owner of each MS/CV-
endorsed permit obligated to the MS permit must provide written
notification to NMFS of their intent to either participate in the non-
coop fishery or the coop fishery, and if participating in the coop
fishery must identify a processor obligation for a new MS permit.
(vi) Submission of a mutual agreement exception or MS permit
withdrawal. Written notification of a mutual exception agreement or MS
permit withdrawal
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must be submitted to NMFS, Northwest Region, Permits Office, Bldg. 1,
7600 Sand Point Way, NE., Seattle, WA 98115.
(d) MS coop permit and agreement--(1) Eligibility and registration.
(i) Eligibility. To be an eligible coop entity a group of MS/CV-endorsed
permit owners (coop members) must be a recognized entity under the laws
of the United States or the laws of a State and represent all of the
coop members.
(ii) Annual registration and deadline. Each year, a coop entity
intending to participate as a coop under the MS Coop Program must submit
an application for a MS coop permit between February 1 and March 31 of
the year in which it intends to fish. NMFS will not consider any
applications received after March 31. A MS coop permit expires on
December 31 of the year in which it was issued.
(iii) Application for MS coop permit. The designated coop manager,
on behalf of the coop entity, must submit a complete application form
and include each of the items listed in paragraph (d)(1)(iii)(A) of this
section. Only complete applications will be considered for issuance of a
MS coop permit. An application will not be considered complete if any
required application fees and annual coop reports have not been received
by NMFS. NMFS may request additional supplemental documentation as
necessary to make a determination of whether to approve or disapprove
the application. Application forms and instruction are available on the
NMFS NWR Web site (http://www.nwr.noaa.gov) or by request from NMFS. The
designated coop manager must sign the application acknowledging the
responsibilities of a designated coop manager defined in paragraph
(b)(3) of this section.
(A) Coop agreement. Signed copies of the coop agreement must be
submitted to NMFS before the coop is authorized to engage in fishing
activities. A coop agreement must include all of the information listed
in this paragraph to be considered a complete coop agreement. NMFS will
only review complete coop agreements. A coop agreement will not be
accepted unless it includes all of the required information; the
descriptive items listed in this paragraph appear to meet the stated
purpose; and information submitted is correct and accurate.
(1) Coop agreement contents. Each coop agreement must be signed by
all of the coop members (MS/CV-endorsed permit owners) and include the
following information:
(i) A list of all vessels, and permit holders participating in the
coop and their share of the allocated catch which must match the amount
distributed to individual permit owners by NMFS.
(ii) All MS/CV-endorsed limited entry member permits identified by
permit number.
(iii) A processor obligation clause indicating that each MS/CV-
endorsed permit has notified a specific MS permit by September 1 of the
previous year of that MS/CV-endorsed permit's intent to obligate its
catch history assignment to that MS permit, except that for the 2011
fishery, such notification must have been made prior to submission of
the MS coop permit application.
(iv) A clause indicting that each member MS/CV-endorsed permit's
catch history assignment is based on the catch history assignment
calculation by NMFS used for distribution to the coop.
(v) A description of the coop's plan to adequately monitor and
account for the catch of Pacific whiting and non-whiting groundfish
allocations, and to monitor and account for the catch of prohibited
species.
(vi) A clause stating that if a permit is transferred during the
effective period of the coop agreement, any new owners of that member
permit would be coop members required to comply with membership
restrictions in the coop agreement.
(vii) A description of the coop's enforcement and penalty provisions
adequate to maintain catch of Pacific whiting and non-whiting groundfish
within the allocations.
(viii) A description of measures to reduce catch of overfished
species.
(ix) A clause describing the co-op manager's responsibility for
managing inter-coop reassignments of catch history assignment, should
any occur.
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(x) A clause describing how the annual report will be produced to
document the coop's catch, bycatch data, inseason catch history
reassignments and any other significant activities undertaken by the
coop during the year, and the submission deadlines for that report.
(xi) Identification of the designated coop manager.
(xii) Provisions that prohibit member permit owners that have
incurred legal sanctions that prevent them from fishing groundfish in
the Council region from fishing in the coop.
(2) Inter-coop agreement. The coop entity must provide, at the time
of annual application, copies of any inter-coop agreement(s) into which
the coop has entered. Such agreements must incorporate and honor the
provisions of the individual coop agreements for each coop that is a
party to the inter-coop agreement. Inter-coop agreements are specified
at paragraph (e) of this section.
(B) Acceptance of a coop agreement--(1) If NMFS does not accept the
coop agreement, the coop permit application will be returned to the
applicant with a letter stating the reasons the coop agreement was not
accepted by NMFS.
(2) Coop agreements that are not accepted may be resubmitted for
review by sufficiently addressing the deficiencies identified in the
NMFS letter and resubmitting the entire coop permit application by the
date specified in the NMFS letter.
(3) An accepted coop agreement that was submitted with the MS coop
permit application and for which a MS coop permit was issued will remain
in place through the end of the calendar year. The designated coop
manager must resubmit a complete coop agreement to NMFS consistent with
the coop agreement contents described in paragraph (d)(1)(iii)(A)(1) of
this section if there is a material change to the coop agreement.
(4) Within 7 calendar days following a material change, the
designated coop manager must notify NMFS of the material change. Within
30 calendar days, the designated coop manger must submit to NMFS the
revised coop agreement with a letter that describes such changes. NMFS
will review the material changes and provide a letter to the coop
manager that either accepts the changes as given or does not accept the
revised coop agreement with a letter stating the reasons that it was not
accepted by NMFS. The coop may resubmit the coop agreement with further
revisions to the material changes responding to NMFS concerns.
(iv) Effective date of MS coop permit. A MS coop permit will be
effective upon the date approved by NMFS and will allow fishing from the
start of the MS sector primary whiting season until the end of the
calendar year or until one or more of the following events occur,
whichever comes first:
(A) NMFS permanently closes the mothership sector fishing season for
the year or a specific MS coop or the designated coop manager notifies
NMFS that the coop has completed fishing for the calendar year,
(B) The coop has reached its Pacific whiting allocation,
(C) A material change to the coop agreement has occurred and the
designated coop manager failed to notify NMFS within 7 calendar days of
the material change and submit to NMFS the revised coop agreement with a
letter that describes such changes within 30 calendar days, or
(D) NMFS has determined that a coop failure occurred.
(2) Initial administrative determination. For all complete
applications, NMFS will issue an IAD that either approves or disapproves
the application. If approved, the IAD will include a MS coop permit. If
disapproved, the IAD will provide the reasons for this determination.
(3) Appeals. An appeal to a MS coop permit action follows the same
process as the general permit appeals process defined at Sec.
660.25(g), subpart C.
(4) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge fees
for administrative costs associated with the issuance of a MS coop
permit consistent with the provisions given at Sec. 660.25(f), subpart
C.
(5) Cost recovery. [Reserved]
(e) Inter-coop agreements--(1) General. Permitted MS coops may
voluntarily enter into inter-coop agreements for the purpose of sharing
permitted MS coop allocations of Pacific whiting and
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allocated non-whiting groundfish. If two or more permitted MS coops
enter into an inter-coop agreement, the inter-coop agreement must
incorporate and honor the provisions of each permitted MS coop subject
to the inter-coop agreement.
(2) Submission of inter-coop agreements. Inter-coop agreements must
be submitted to NMFS for acceptance.
(3) Inter-coop agreement review process. Each designated coop
manager must submit a copy of the inter-coop agreement signed by both
designated coop managers for review. Complete coop agreements containing
all items listed under paragraph (d)(1)(iii)(A)(1) will be reviewed by
NMFS.
(f) Mothership (MS) permit.
(1) General. Any vessel that processes or receives deliveries as a
mothership processor in the Pacific whiting fishery mothership sector
must be registered to an MS permit. A vessel registered to an MS permit
may receive fish from a vessel that fishes in an MS coop and/or may
receive fish from a vessel that fishes in the non-coop fishery at the
same time or during the same year.
(i) Vessel size endorsement. An MS permit does not have a vessel
size endorsement. The endorsement provisions at Sec. 660.25(b)(3)(iii),
subpart C, do not apply to an MS permit.
(ii) Restriction on C/P vessels operating as motherships.
Restrictions on a vessel registered to a limited entry permit with a C/P
endorsement operating as a mothership are specified at Sec. 660.160,
subpart D.
(2) Renewal, change of permit ownership, or vessel registration--(i)
Renewal. An MS permit must be renewed annually consistent with the
limited entry permit regulations given at Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C.
If a vessel registered to the MS permit will operate as a mothership in
the year for which the permit is renewed, the permit owner must make a
declaration as part of the permit renewal that while participating in
the whiting fishery it will operate solely as a mothership during the
calendar year to which its limited entry permit applies. Any such
declaration is binding on the vessel for the calendar year, even if the
permit is transferred during the year, unless it is rescinded in
response to a written request from the permit owner. Any request to
rescind a declaration must be made by the permit holder and granted in
writing by the Regional Administrator before any unprocessed whiting has
been taken on board the vessel that calendar year.
(ii) Change of permit ownership. An MS permit is subject to the
limited entry permit change in permit ownership regulations given at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C.
(iii) Change of vessel registration. An MS permit is subject to the
limited entry permit change of vessel registration regulations given at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C.
(3) Accumulation limits--(i) MS permit usage limit. No person who
owns an MS permit(s) may register the MS permit(s) to vessels that
cumulatively process more than 45 percent of the annual mothership
sector Pacific whiting allocation. For purposes of determining
accumulation limits, NMFS requires that permit owners submit a complete
trawl ownership interest form for the permit owner as part of annual
renewal for the MS permit. An ownership interest form will also be
required whenever a new permit owner obtains an MS permit as part of a
permit transfer request. Accumulation limits will be determined by
calculating the percentage of ownership interest a person has in any MS
permit. Determination of ownership interest will subject to the
individual and collective rule.
(ii) Ownership--individual and collective rule. The ownership that
counts toward a person's accumulation limit will include:
(A) Any MS permit owned by that person, and
(B) A portion of any MS permit owned by an entity in which that
person has an interest, where the person's share of interest in that
entity will determine the portion of that entity's ownership that counts
toward the person's limit.
(iii) [Reserved]
(iv) Trawl identification of ownership interest form. Any person
that is applying for or renewing an MS permit shall document those
persons that have an ownership interest in the permit greater than or
equal to 2 percent. This ownership interest must be documented
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with the SFD via the Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest Form.
SFD will not issue an MS Permit unless the Trawl Identification of
Ownership Interest Form has been completed. NMFS may request additional
information of the applicant as necessary to verify compliance with
accumulation limits.
(4) Appeals. An appeal to an MS permit action follows the same
process as the general permit appeals process defined at Sec.
660.25(g), subpart C.
(5) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge fees
for administrative costs associated with the issuance of an MS permit
consistent with the provisions given at Sec. 660.25(f), Subpart C.
(6) Application requirements and initial issuance for MS permit--(i)
Eligibility criteria for MS permit. Only the current owner of a vessel
that processed Pacific whiting in the mothership sector in the
qualifying years is eligible to receive initial issuance of an MS
permit, except that in the case of bareboat charterers, the charterer of
the bareboat may receive an MS permit instead of the vessel owner. As
used in this section, ``bareboat charterer'' means a vessel charterer
operating under a bareboat charter, defined as a complete transfer of
possession, command, and navigation of a vessel from the vessel owner to
the charterer for the limited time of the charter agreement.
(ii) Qualifying criteria for MS permit. To qualify for initial
issuance of an MS permit, a person must own, or operate under a bareboat
charter, a vessel on which at least 1,000 mt of Pacific whiting was
processed in the mothership sector in each year for at least two years
between 1997 and 2003 inclusive.
(iii) MS permit application. Persons may apply for initial issuance
of an MS permit in one of two ways: complete and submit a prequalified
application received from NMFS, or complete and submit an application
package. The completed application must be either postmarked or hand-
delivered within normal business hours no later than November 1, 2010.
If an applicant fails to submit a completed application by the deadline
date, they forgo the opportunity to receive consideration for initial
issuance of an MS permit.
(A) Prequalified application. A ``prequalified application'' is a
partially pre-filled application where NMFS has preliminarily determined
the processing history that may qualify the applicant for an initial
issuance of an MS permit. NMFS will mail prequalified application
packages to the owners or bareboat charterer of vessels which NMFS
determines may qualify for an MS permit. NMFS will mail the application
by certified mail to the current address of record in the NMFS permit
database. The application will contain the basis of NMFS' calculation.
The application package will include, but is not limited to: A
prequalified application (with processing history), a Trawl
Identification of Ownership Interest form, and any other documents NMFS
believes are necessary to aid the owners of the vessel or charterer of
the bareboat to complete the MS permit application.
(B) Request for an application. Any current owner or bareboat
charterer of a vessel that the owner or bareboat charterer believes
qualifies for initial issuance of an MS permit that does not receive a
prequalified application must complete an application package and submit
the completed application to NMFS by the application deadline.
Application packages are available on NMFS' Web site (http://
www.nwr.noaa.gov/Groundfish-Halibut/Groundfish-Permits/index.cfm) or by
contacting SFD. An application must include valid NORPAC data or other
credible information that substantiates the applicant's qualification
for initial issuance of an MS permit.
(iv) Corrections to the application. If the applicant does not
accept NMFS' calculation in the prequalified application either in part
or whole, in order for NMFS to reconsider NMFS' calculation, the
applicant must identify in writing to NMFS which parts of the
prequalified application that the applicant contends to be inaccurate,
and must provide specific credible information to substantiate any
requested corrections. The completed application and specific credible
information must be provided to NMFS in writing by the application
deadline. Written communication must be either post-marked or hand-
delivered within normal business
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hours no later than November 1, 2010. Requests for corrections may only
be granted for errors in NMFS' use or application of data, including:
(A) Errors in NMFS' use or application of data from NORPAC;
(B) Errors in NMFS' calculations; and
(C) Errors in the vessel registration as listed in the NMFS permit
database, or in the identification of the mothership owner or bareboat
charterer.
(v) Submission of the application and application deadline--(A)
Submission of the Application. Submission of the complete, certified
application includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The applicant is required to sign and date the application and
have the document notarized by a licensed Notary Public.
(2) The applicant must certify that they qualify to own an MS
permit.
(3) The applicant must indicate they accept NMFS' calculation in the
prequalified application, or provide credible information that
demonstrates their qualification for an MS permit.
(4) The applicant is required to provide a complete Trawl
Identification of Ownership Interest Form as specified at paragraph
(f)(3)(iv) of this section.
(5) Business entities may be required to submit a corporate
resolution or other credible documentation as proof that the
representative of the entity is authorized to act on behalf of the
entity;
(6) A bareboat charterer must provide credible evidence that
demonstrates it was chartering the mothership vessel under a private
contract during the qualifying years; and
(7) NMFS may request additional information of the applicant as
necessary to make an IAD on initial issuance of an MS permit.
(B) Application deadline. A complete, certified application must be
either postmarked or hand-delivered within normal business hours to
NMFS, Northwest Region, Permits Office, Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand Point Way,
NE., Seattle, WA 98115, no later than November 1, 2010. NMFS will not
accept or review any applications received or postmarked after the
application deadline. There are no hardship provisions for this
deadline.
(vi) Initial administrative determination (IAD). NMFS will issue an
IAD for all complete, certified applications received by the application
deadline date. If NMFS approves an application for initial issuance of
an MS permit, the applicant will receive an MS permit. If NMFS
disapproves an application, the IAD will provide the reasons. If the
applicant does not appeal the IAD within 60 calendar days of the date on
the IAD, the IAD becomes the final decision of the Regional
Administrator acting on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce.
(vii) Appeals. For MS permits issued under this section, the appeals
process and timelines are specified at Sec. 660.25(g), subpart C. For
the initial issuance of an MS permit, the bases for appeal are described
in paragraph (f)(6)(iv) of this section. Items not subject to appeal
include, but are not limited to, the accuracy of data in the relevant
NORPAC dataset on August 1, 2010.
(g) Mothership catcher vessel (MS/CV)--endorsed permit--(1) General.
Any vessel that delivers whiting to a mothership processor in the
Pacific whiting fishery mothership sector must be registered to an MS/
CV-endorsed permit, except that a vessel registered to limited entry
trawl permit without an MS/CV or C/P endorsement may fish for a coop if
authorized by the coop. Within the MS Coop Program, an MS/CV-endorsed
permit may participate in an MS coop or in the non-coop fishery. An MS/
CV-endorsed permit is a limited entry permit and is subject to the
limited entry permit provisions given at Sec. 660.25(b), subpart C.
(i) Catch history assignment. NMFS will assign a catch history
assignment to each MS/CV-endorsed permit. The catch history assignment
is based on the catch history in the Pacific whiting mothership sector
during the qualifying years of 1994 through 2003. The catch history
assignment is expressed as a percentage of Pacific whiting of the total
mothership sector allocation as described at paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this
section. Catch history assignments will be issued to the nearest whole
pound using standard rounding rules
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(i.e. decimal amounts from zero up to 0.5 round down and 0.5 up to 1.0
round up).
(ii) Pacific whiting mothership sector allocation. The catch history
assignment allocation accrues to the coop to which the MS/CV-endorsed
permit is tied through private agreement, or will be assigned to the
non-coop fishery if the MS/CV-endorsed permit does not participate in
the coop fishery.
(iii) Non-severable. The MS/CV endorsement and its catch history
assignment are not severable from the limited entry trawl permit. An MS/
CV endorsement and its catch history assignment are permanently affixed
to the original qualifying limited entry permit, and cannot be
transferred separately from the original qualifying limited entry
permit.
(iv) Restrictions on processing for MS/CV-endorsed permits. A vessel
registered to an MS/CV-endorsed permit in a given year shall not engage
in processing of Pacific whiting during that year.
(2) Renewal, change of permit owner, vessel registration, or
combination--(i) Renewal. An MS/CV-endorsed permit must be renewed
annually consistent with the limited entry permit regulations given at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C. During renewal, all MS/CV-endorsed
limited entry permit owners must make a preliminary declaration
regarding their intent to participate in the coop or non-coop portion of
the MS Coop Program for the following year. If the owner of the MS/CV-
endorsed permit intends to participate in the coop portion of the MS
Coop Program, they must also declare which MS vessel to which they
intend to obligate the permit's catch history assignment. MS/CV-endorsed
permits not obligated to a permitted MS coop by March 31 of the fishing
year will be assigned to the non-coop fishery. For an MS/CV-endorsed
permit that is not renewed, the following occurs:
(A) For the first year after the permit is not renewed, the permit
will be extinguished, and the catch history assignment from that permit
will be assigned to the non-coop fishery.
(B) In the year after the permit is extinguished (the second year
after the permit is not renewed), the catch history assignment from that
permit will be redistributed proportionally to all valid MS/CV-endorsed
permits.
(ii) Change of permit ownership. An MS/CV-endorsed permit is subject
to the limited entry permit change in permit ownership regulations given
at Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C.
(iii) Change of vessel registration. An MS/CV-endorsed permit is
subject to the limited entry permit change of vessel registration
regulations given at Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C.
(iv) Combination. An MS/CV-endorsed permit may be combined with one
or more other limited entry trawl permits; the resulting permit will be
a single permit with an increased size endorsement. If the MS/CV-
endorsed permit is combined with another limited entry trawl-endorsed
permit other than a C/P-endorsed permit, the resulting permit will be
MS/CV-endorsed. If an MS/CV-endorsed permit is combined with a C/P-
endorsed permit, the resulting permit will be exclusively a C/P-endorsed
permit, and will not have an MS/CV endorsement. If an MS/CV-endorsed
permit is combined with another MS/CV-endorsed permit, the combined
catch history assignment of the permit(s) will be added to the active
permit (the permit remaining after combination) and the other permit
will be retired. NMFS will not approve a permit combination if it
results in a person exceeding the accumulation limits specified at
paragraph (g)(3) of this section. Any request to combine permits is
subject to the provision provided at Sec. 660.25(b), including the
combination formula for resulting size endorsements.
(3) Accumulation limits--(i) MS/CV-endorsed permit ownership limit.
No person shall own MS/CV-endorsed permits for which the collective
Pacific whiting allocation total is greater than 20 percent of the total
mothership sector allocation. For purposes of determining accumulation
limits, NMFS requires that permit owners submit a complete trawl
ownership interest form for the permit owner as part of annual renewal
of an MS/CV-endorsed permit. An ownership interest form will also be
required whenever a new permit owner obtains an MS/CV-endorsed permit as
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part of a permit transfer request. Accumulation limits will be
determined by calculating the percentage of ownership interest a person
has in any MS/CV-endorsed permit and the amount of the Pacific whiting
catch history assignment given on the permit. Determination of ownership
interest will be subject to the individual and collective rule.
(A) Ownership--Individual and collective rule. The Pacific whiting
catch history assignment that applies to a person's accumulation limit
will include:
(1) The catch history assignment on any MS/CV-endorsed permit owned
by that person, and
(2) That portion of the catch history assignment on any MS/CV-
endorsed permit owned by an entity in which that person has an economic
or financial interest, where the person's share of interest in that
entity will determine the portion of that entity's catch history
assignment that counts toward the person's limit.
(B) [Reserved]
(C) Trawl identification of ownership interest form. Any person that
owns a limited entry trawl permit and that is applying for or renewing
an MS/CV endorsement shall document those persons that have an ownership
interest in the permit greater than or equal to 2 percent. This
ownership interest must be documented with the SFD via the Trawl
Identification of Ownership Interest Form. SFD will not issue an MS/CV
endorsement unless the Trawl Identification of Ownership Interest Form
has been completed. NMFS may request additional information of the
applicant as necessary to verify compliance with accumulation limits.
Further, if SFD discovers through review of the Trawl Identification of
Ownership Interest Form that a person owns or controls more than the
accumulation limits, the person will be subject to divestiture
provisions specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i)(D) of this section.
(D) Divestiture. For MS/CV-endorsed permit owners that are found to
exceed the accumulation limits during the initial issuance of MS/CV-
endorsed permits, an adjustment period will be provided after which they
will have to completely divest of ownership in permits that exceed the
accumulation limits. Any person that NMFS determines, as a result of the
initial issuance of MS/CV-endorsed permits, to own in excess of 20
percent of the total catch history assignment in the MS Coop Program
applying the individual and collective rule described at Sec.
660.150(g)(3)(i)(A) will be allowed to receive such permit(s), but must
divest themselves of the excess ownership during years one and two of
the MS Coop Program. Owners of such permit(s) may receive and use the
MS/CV-endorsed permit(s), up to the time their divestiture is completed.
At the end of year two of the MS Coop Program, any MS/CV-endorsed
permits owned by a person (including any person who has ownership
interest in the owner named on the permit) in excess of the accumulation
limits will not be issued (renewed) until the permit owner complies with
the accumulation limits.
(ii) Catcher vessel usage limit. No vessel may catch more than 30
percent of the mothership sector's whiting allocation.
(4) Appeals. An appeal to an MS/CV-endorsed permit action follows
the same process as the general permit appeals process defined at Sec.
660.25(g), subpart C.
(5) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge a fee
for administrative costs associated with the issuance of an MS/CV-
endorsed permit, as provided at Sec. 660.25(f), subpart C.
(6) Application requirements and initial issuance for MS/CV
endorsement--(i) Eligibility criteria for MS/CV endorsement. Only a
current trawl limited entry permit with a qualifying history of Pacific
whiting deliveries in the MS Pacific whiting sector is eligible to
receive an MS/CV endorsement. Any past catch history associated with the
current limited entry trawl permit accrues to the permit. If a trawl
limited entry permit is eligible to receive both a C/P endorsement and
an MS/CV endorsement, the permit owner must choose which endorsement to
apply for (i.e., the owner of such a permit may not receive both a C/P
and an MS/CV endorsement). NMFS will not recognize any other person as
permit owner other than the person listed as permit owner in NMFS permit
database.
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(ii) Qualifying criteria for MS/CV endorsement. In order to qualify
for an MS/CV endorsement, a qualifying trawl-endorsed limited entry
permit must have been registered to a vessel or vessels that caught and
delivered a cumulative amount of at least 500 mt of Pacific whiting to
motherships between 1994 through 2003. The calculation will be based on
the following:
(A) To determine a permit's qualifying catch history, NMFS will use
documented deliveries to a mothership in Pacific whiting observer data
as recorded in the relevant NORPAC dataset on August 1, 2010.
(B) The qualifying catch history will include any deliveries of
Pacific whiting to motherships by vessels registered to limited entry
trawl-endorsed permits that were subsequently combined to generate the
current permit.
(C) If two or more limited entry trawl permits have been
simultaneously registered to the same vessel, NMFS will divide the
qualifying catch history evenly between all such limited entry trawl-
endorsed permits during the time they were simultaneously registered to
the vessel.
(D) History of illegal deliveries will not be included in the
qualifying catch history.
(E) Deliveries made from Federal limited entry groundfish permits
that were retired through the Federal buyback program will not be
included in the qualifying catch history.
(F) Deliveries made under provisional ``A'' permits that did not
become ``A'' permits and ``B'' permits will not be included in the
qualifying catch history.
(iii) Qualifying criteria for catch history assignment. A catch
history assignment will be specified as a percent on the MS/CV-endorsed
permit. The calculation will be based on the following:
(A) For determination of a permit's catch history, NMFS will use
documented deliveries to a mothership in Pacific whiting observer data
as recorded in the relevant NORPAC dataset on August 1, 2010.
(B) NMFS will use relative history, which means the catch history of
a permit for a year divided by the total fleet history for that year,
expressed as a percent. NMFS will calculate relative history for each
year in the qualifying period from 1994 through 2003 by dividing the
total deliveries of Pacific whiting to motherships for the vessel(s)
registered to the permit for each year by the sum of the total catch of
Pacific whiting delivered to mothership vessel(s) for that year.
(C) NMFS will select the eight years with the highest relative
history of Pacific whiting, unless the applicant requests a different
set of eight years during the initial issuance and appeals process, and
will add the relative histories for these years to generate the permit's
total relative history. NMFS will then divide the permit's total
relative history by the sum of all qualifying permits' total relative
histories to determine the permit's catch history assignment, expressed
as a percent.
(D) The total relative history will include any deliveries of
Pacific whiting to motherships by vessels registered to limited entry
trawl-endorsed permits that were subsequently combined to generate the
current permit.
(E) If two or more limited entry trawl permits have been
simultaneously registered to the same vessel, NMFS will split the catch
history evenly between all such limited entry trawl-endorsed permits
during the time they were simultaneously registered to the vessel.
(F) History of illegal deliveries will not be included in the
calculation of a permit's catch history assignment or in the calculation
of relative history for individual years.
(G) Deliveries made from Federal limited entry groundfish permits
that were retired through the Federal buyback program will not be
included in the calculation of a permit's catch history assignment other
than for the purpose of calculating relative history for individual
years.
(H) Deliveries made under provisional ``A'' permits that did not
become ``A'' permits and ``B'' permits will not be included in the
calculation of a permit's catch history assignment other than for the
purpose of calculating relative history for individual years.
(iv) MS/CV endorsement and catch history assignment application.
Persons may apply for an initial issuance of an
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MS/CV endorsement on a limited entry trawl permit and its associated
catch history assignment in one of two ways: complete and submit a
prequalified application received from NMFS, or complete and submit an
application package. The completed application must be either postmarked
or hand-delivered within normal business hours no later than November 1,
2010. If an applicant fails to submit a completed application by the
deadline date, they forgo the opportunity to receive consideration for
an initial issuance of an MS/CV endorsement and associated catch history
assignment.
(A) Prequalified application. A ``prequalified application'' is a
partially pre-filled application where NMFS has preliminarily determined
the catch history that may qualify the applicant for an initial issuance
of an MS/CV endorsement and associated catch history assignment. NMFS
will mail prequalified application packages to the owners of current
limited entry trawl permits, as listed in the NMFS permit database at
the time applications are mailed, which NMFS determines may qualify for
an MS/CV endorsement and associated catch history assignment. NMFS will
mail the application by certified mail to the current address of record
in the NMFS permit database. The application will contain the basis of
NMFS' calculation. The application package will include, but is not
limited to: a prequalified application (with landings history), a Trawl
Identification of Ownership Interest form, and any other documents NMFS
believes are necessary to aid the limited entry permit owner in
completing the application.
(B) Request for an application. Any owner of a current limited entry
trawl permit that does not receive a prequalified application that
believes the permit qualifies for an initial issuance of an MS/CV
endorsement and associated catch history assignment must complete an
application package and submit the completed application to NMFS by the
application deadline. Application packages are available on the NMFS Web
site (http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/Groundfish-Halibut/Groundfish-Permits/
index.cfm) or by contacting SFD. An application must include valid
NORPAC data, copies of NMFS observer data forms, or other credible
information that substantiates the applicant's qualification for an
initial issuance of an MS/CV endorsement and associated catch history
assignment.
(v) Corrections to the application. If the applicant does not accept
NMFS' calculation in the prequalified application either in part or
whole, in order for NMFS to reconsider NMFS' calculation, the applicant
must identify in writing to NMFS which parts of the application that the
applicant contends to be inaccurate, and must provide specific credible
information to substantiate any requested corrections. The completed
application and specific credible information must be provided to NMFS
in writing by the application deadline. Written communication must be
either post-marked or hand-delivered within normal business hours no
later than November 1, 2010. Requests for corrections may only be
granted for changes to the selection of the eight years with the highest
relative history of whiting and errors in NMFS' use or application of
data, including:
(A) Errors in NMFS' use or application of data from NORPAC;
(B) Errors in NMFS' calculations;
(C) Errors in the identification of the permit owner, permit
combinations, or vessel registration as listed in the NMFS permit
database; and
(D) Errors in NMFS' use or application of ownership interest
information.
(vi) Submission of the application and application deadline--(A)
Submission of the application. Submission of the complete, certified
application includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The applicant is required to sign and date the application and
have the document notarized by a licensed Notary Public.
(2) The applicant must certify that they qualify to own an MS/CV-
endorsed permit and associated catch history assignment.
(3) The applicant must indicate they accept NMFS' calculation of
initial issuance of an MS/CV-endorsed permit
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and associated catch history assignment provided in the prequalified
application, or provide credible information that demonstrates their
qualification for an MS/CV-endorsed permit and associated catch history
assignment.
(4) The applicant is required to provide a complete Trawl
Identification of Ownership Interest Form as specified at paragraph
(g)(3)(i)(C) of this section.
(5) Business entities may be required to submit a corporate
resolution or other credible documentation as proof that the
representative of the entity is authorized to act on behalf of the
entity; and
(6) NMFS may request additional information of the applicant as
necessary to make an IAD on initial issuance of an MS/CV-endorsed permit
and associated catch history assignment.
(B) Application deadline. A complete, certified application must be
either postmarked or hand-delivered within normal business hours to
NMFS, Northwest Region, Permits Office, Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand Point Way
NE., Seattle, WA 98115, no later than November 1, 2010. NMFS will not
accept or review any applications received or postmarked after the
application deadline. There are no hardship provisions for this
deadline.
(vii) Permit transfer during application period. NMFS will not
review or approve any request for a change in limited entry trawl permit
owner at any time after either November 1, 2010 or the date upon which
the application is received by NMFS, whichever occurs first, until a
final decision is made by the Regional Administrator on behalf of the
Secretary of Commerce on that permit.
(viii) Initial Administrative Determination (IAD). NMFS will issue
an IAD for all complete, certified applications received by the
application deadline date. If NMFS approves an application for initial
issuance of an MS/CV-endorsed permit and associated catch history
assignment, the applicant will receive an MS/CV endorsement on a limited
entry trawl permit specifying the amounts of catch history assignment
for which the applicant has qualified. If NMFS disapproves an
application, the IAD will provide the reasons. If known at the time of
the IAD, NMFS will indicate if the owner of the MS/CV-endorsed permit
has ownership interest in catch history assignments that exceed the
accumulation limits and are subject to divestiture provisions given at
paragraph (g)(3)(i)(D) of this section. If the applicant does not appeal
the IAD within 60 calendar days of the date on the IAD, the IAD becomes
the final decision of the Regional Administrator acting on behalf of the
Secretary of Commerce.
(ix) Appeals. For an MS/CV-endorsed permit and associated catch
history assignment issued under this section, the appeals process and
timelines are specified at Sec. 660.25(g), subpart C. For the initial
issuance of an MS/CV-endorsed permit and associated catch history
assignment, the bases for appeal are described in paragraph (g)(6)(v) of
this section. Items not subject to appeal include, but are not limited
to, the accuracy of data in the relevant NORPAC dataset on August 1,
2010.
(h) Non-coop fishery--(1) Access to non-coop fishery allocation. All
vessels registered to the MS/CV-endorsed permits assigned to the non-
coop fishery will have access to harvest and deliver the aggregate catch
history assignment of all MS/CV permits assigned to the non-coop
fishery.
(2) Non-coop fishery closure. The non-coop fishery will be closed by
automatic action as specified at Sec. 660.60(d) when the Pacific
whiting or non-whiting allocations to the non-coop fishery have been
reached or are projected to be reached.
(i) Retention requirements. Catcher vessels participating in the MS
Coop Program may discard minor operational amounts of catch at sea if
the observer has accounted for the discard (i.e., a maximized retention
fishery).
(j) Observer requirements--(1) Observer coverage requirements. (i)
Coverage. (A) Motherships. Any vessel registered to an MS permit 125 ft
(38.1 m) LOA or longer must carry two NMFS-certified observers, and any
vessel registered to an MS permit shorter than 125 ft (38.1 m) LOA must
carry one NMFS-certified observer, each day that the vessel is used to
take, retain, receive, land, process, or transport groundfish.
(B) Catcher vessels. Any vessel delivering catch to any mothership
must
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carry one NMFS-certified observer each day that the vessel is used to
take groundfish.
(ii) Observer workload--(A) Motherships. The time required for the
observer to complete sampling duties must not exceed 12 consecutive
hours in each 24-hour period.
(B) Catcher vessels. If an observer is unable to perform their
duties for any reason, the vessel is required to be in port within 36
hours of the last haul sampled by the observer.
(iii) Refusal to board. Any boarding refusal on the part of the
observer or vessel must be reported to the observer program and NOAA OLE
by the observer provider. The observer must be available for an
interview with the observer program or NOAA OLE if necessary.
(2) Vessel responsibilities. An operator and/or crew of a vessel
required to carry an observer must provide:
(i) Accommodations and food--(A) Motherships. Provide accommodations
and food that are equivalent to those provided for officers, engineers,
foremen, deck-bosses or other management level personnel of the vessel.
(B) Catcher vessels--(1) Accommodations and food for trips less than
24 hours must be equivalent to those provided for the crew.
(2) Accommodations and food for trips of 24 hours or more must be
equivalent to those provided for the crew and must include berthing
space, a space that is intended to be used for sleeping and is provided
with installed bunks and mattresses. A mattress or futon on the floor or
a cot is not acceptable if a regular bunk is provided to any crew
member, unless other arrangements are approved in advance by the
Regional Administrator or their designee.
(ii) Safe conditions. Motherships and Catcher Vessels must:
(A) Maintain safe conditions on the vessel for the protection of
observers including adherence to all U.S. Coast Guard and other
applicable rules, regulations, or statutes pertaining to safe operation
of the vessel including, but not limited to, rules of the road, vessel
stability, emergency drills, emergency equipment, vessel maintenance,
vessel general condition, and port bar crossings. An observer may refuse
boarding or reboarding a vessel and may request a vessel return to port
if operated in an unsafe manner or if unsafe conditions are indentified.
(B) Have on board a valid Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Decal
that certifies compliance with regulations found in 33 CFR chapter I and
46 CFR Chapter I, a certificate of compliance issued pursuant to 46 CFR
28.710 or a valid certificate of inspection pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 3311.
(iii) Computer hardware and software--(A) Motherships must:
(1) Provide hardware and software pursuant to regulations at
Sec. Sec. 679.50(g)(1)(iii)(B)(1) through 679.50(g)(1)(iii)(B)(3).
(2) Provide the observer(s) access to a computer required under
paragraph (j)(2)(iii)(A) of this section, and that is connected to a
communication device that provides a point-to-point connection to the
NMFS host computer.
(3) Ensure that the mothership has installed the most recent release
of NMFS data entry software provided by the Regional Administrator, or
other approved software prior to the vessel receiving, catching or
processing IFQ species.
(4) Ensure that the communication equipment required in paragraph
(j)(2)(iii) of this section and that is used by observers to enter and
transmit data, is fully functional and operational. ``Functional'' means
that all the tasks and components of the NMFS supplied, or other
approved, software described at paragraph (j)(2)(iii) of this section
and the data transmissions to NMFS can be executed effectively aboard
the vessel by the communications equipment.
(B) Catcher vessels. [Reserved]
(iv) Vessel position. Allow observer(s) access to the vessel's
navigation equipment and personnel, on request, to determine the
vessel's position.
(v) Access. Allow observer(s) free and unobstructed access to the
vessel's bridge, trawl or working decks, holding bins, processing areas,
freezer spaces, weight scales, cargo holds, and any other space that may
be used to hold, process, weigh, or store fish or fish products at any
time.
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(vi) Prior notification. Notify observer(s) at least 15 minutes
before fish are brought on board, or fish and fish products are
transferred from the vessel, to allow sampling the catch or observing
the transfer.
(vii) Records. Allow observer(s) to inspect and copy any state or
Federal logbook maintained voluntarily or as required by regulation.
(viii) Assistance. Provide all other reasonable assistance to enable
observer(s) to carry out their duties, including, but not limited to:
(A) Measuring decks, codends, and holding bins.
(B) Providing the observer(s) with a safe work area.
(C) Collecting samples of catch.
(D) Collecting and carrying baskets of fish.
(E) Allowing the observer(s) to collect biological data and samples.
(F) Providing adequate space for storage of biological samples.
(ix) Sample station and operational requirements.
(A) Motherships. To allow the observer to carry out required duties,
the vessel owner must provide an observer sampling station that meets
the following requirements:
(1) Accessibility. The observer sampling station must be available
to the observer at all times.
(2) Location. The observer sampling station must be located within 4
m of the location from which the observer samples unsorted catch.
(3) Access. Unobstructed passage must be provided between the
observer sampling station and the location where the observer collects
sample catch.
(4) Minimum work space. The observer must have a working area of at
least 4.5 square meters, including the observer's sampling table, for
sampling and storage of fish to be sampled. The observer must be able to
stand upright and have a work area at least 0.9 m deep in the area in
front of the table and scale.
(5) Table. The observer sampling station must include a table at
least 0.6 m deep, 1.2 m wide and 0.9 m high and no more than 1.1 m high.
The entire surface area of the table must be available for use by the
observer. Any area for the observer sampling scale is in addition to the
minimum space requirements for the table. The observer's sampling table
must be secured to the floor or wall.
(6) Diverter board. The conveyor belt conveying unsorted catch must
have a removable board (``diverter board'') to allow all fish to be
diverted from the belt directly into the observer's sampling baskets.
The diverter board must be located downstream of the scale used to weigh
total catch. At least 1 m of accessible belt space, located downstream
of the scale used to weigh total catch, must be available for the
observer's use when sampling.
(7) Other requirements. The sampling station must be in a well-
drained area that includes floor grating (or other material that
prevents slipping), lighting adequate for day or night sampling, and a
hose that supplies fresh or sea water to the observer.
(8) Observer sampling scale. The observer sample station must
include a NMFS-approved platform scale (pursuant to requirements at
Sec. 679.28(j)(2)) with a capacity of at least 50 kg located within 1 m
of the observer's sampling table. The scale must be mounted so that the
weighing surface is no more than 0.7 m above the floor.
(B) Catcher vessels. To allow the observer to carry out the required
duties, the vessel owner must provide an observer sampling station that
is:
(1) Accessible. The observer sampling station must be available to
the observer at all times.
(2) Limits hazards. To the extent possible, the area should be free
and clear of hazards including, but not limited to, moving fishing gear,
stored fishing gear, inclement weather conditions, and open hatches.
(x) Transfer at sea. Observers may be transferred at-sea between
motherships, between motherships and catcher-processors, or between a
mothership and a catcher vessel. Transfers at-sea between catcher
vessels is prohibited. For transfers, both vessels must:
(A) Ensure that transfers of observers at sea via small boat under
its own power are carried out during daylight hours, under safe
conditions, and with the agreement of observers involved.
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(B) Notify observers at least 3 hours before observers are
transferred, such that the observers can finish any sampling work,
collect personal belongings, equipment, and scientific samples.
(C) Provide a safe pilot ladder and conduct the transfer to ensure
the safety of observers during transfers.
(D) Provide an experienced crew member to assist observers in the
small boat in which any transfer is made.
(3) Procurement of observer services--(i) Motherships--(A) Owners of
vessels required to carry observers under paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this
section must arrange for observer services from a permitted observer
provider, except that:
(1) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS when NMFS has determined and given notification that the vessel
must carry NMFS staff or an individual authorized by NMFS in lieu of an
observer provided by a permitted observer provider.
(2) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS and a permitted observer provider when NMFS has determined and
given notification that the vessel must carry NMFS staff and/or
individuals authorized by NMFS, in addition to an observer provided by a
permitted observer provider.
(B) [Reserved]
(ii) Catcher vessels--(A) Owners of vessels required to carry
observers under paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section must arrange for
observer services from a permitted observer provider, except that:
(1) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS when NMFS has determined and given notification that the vessel
must carry NMFS staff or an individual authorized by NMFS in lieu of an
observer provided by a permitted observer provider.
(2) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS and a permitted observer provider when NMFS has determined and
given notification that the vessel must carry NMFS staff and/or
individuals authorized by NMFS, in addition to an observer provided by a
permitted observer provider.
(B) [Reserved]
(4) Application to become an observer provider--(i) Motherships. Any
observer provider holding a valid permit issued by the North Pacific
Groundfish Observer Program in 2010 can supply observer services and
will be issued a West Coast Groundfish Observer Program permit.
(ii) Catcher vessels. [Reserved]
(5) Observer provider responsibilities--(i) Provide qualified
candidates to serve as observers. Observer providers must provide
qualified candidates to serve as observers. To be qualified, a candidate
must have:
(A) A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or
university with a major in one of the natural sciences;
(B) Successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or
equivalent in applicable biological sciences with extensive use of
dichotomous keys in at least one course;
(C) Successfully completed at least one undergraduate course each in
math and statistics with a minimum of 5 semester hours total for both;
and
(D) Computer skills that enable the candidate to work competently
with standard database software and computer hardware.
(ii) Hiring an observer candidate--(A) Motherships.
(1) The observer provider must provide the candidate a copy of NMFS-
provided pamphlets, information and other literature describing observer
duties (i.e. The At-Sea Hake Observer Program's Observer Manual) prior
to hiring the candidate. Observer job information is available from the
Observer Program Office's Web site at http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/
research/divisions/fram/observer/atseahake.cfm.
(2) Observer contracts. The observer provider must have a written
contract or a written contract addendum that is signed by the observer
and observer provider prior to the observer's deployment with the
following clauses:
(i) That all the observer's in-season messages and catch reports
required to be sent while deployed are delivered to the Observer Program
Office as specified by written Observer Program instructions;
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(ii) That the observer inform the observer provider prior to the
time of embarkation if he or she is experiencing any new mental illness
or physical ailments or injury since submission of the physician's
statement as required as a qualified observer candidate that would
prevent him or her from performing their assigned duties.
(B) Catcher vessels--(1) Provide the candidate a copy of NMFS-
provided pamphlets, information and other literature describing observer
duties, for example, the West Coast Groundfish Observer Program's
sampling manual. Observer job information is available from the Observer
Program Office's Web site at http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/research/
divisions/fram/observer/index.cfm.
(2) Observer contracts. The observer provider must have a written
contract or a written contract addendum that is signed by the observer
and observer provider prior to the observer's deployment with the
following clauses:
(i) That all the observer's in-season messages and catch reports
required to be sent while deployed are delivered to the Observer Program
Office as specified by written Observer Program instructions;
(ii) That the observer inform the observer provider prior to the
time of embarkation if he or she is experiencing any new mental illness
or physical ailments or injury since submission of the physician's
statement as required as a qualified observer candidate that would
prevent him or her from performing their assigned duties; and
(iii) That the observer completes a basic cardiopulmonary
resuscitation/first aid course prior to the end of the NMFS West Coast
Groundfish Observer Training class.
(iii) Ensure that observers complete duties in a timely manner--(A)
Motherships. An observer provider must ensure that observers employed by
that observer provider do the following in a complete and timely manner:
(1) Submit to NMFS all data, logbooks, and reports as required by
the Observer Manual;
(2) Report for his or her scheduled debriefing and complete all
debriefing responsibilities;
(3) Return all sampling and safety gear to the Observer Program
Office;
(4) Submit all biological samples from the observer's deployment by
the completion of the electronic vessel and/or processor survey(s); and
(5) Immediately report to the Observer Program Office and the NOAA
OLE any refusal to board an assigned vessel.
(B) Catcher vessels. An observer provider must ensure that observers
employed by that observer provider do the following in a complete and
timely manner:
(1) Submit to NMFS all data, logbooks, and reports as required by
the Observer Manual;
(2) Report for his or her scheduled debriefing and complete all
debriefing responsibilities; and
(3) Return all sampling and safety gear to the Observer Program
Office.
(4) Immediately report to the Observer Program Office and the NOAA
OLE any refusal to board an assigned vessel.
(iv) Observers provided to vessel--(A) Motherships. Observers
provided to mothership vessels:
(1) Must have a valid North Pacific groundfish observer
certification endorsement and an At-Sea Hake Observer Program
certification;
(2) Must not have not informed the provider prior to the time of
embarkation that he or she is experiencing a mental illness or a
physical ailment or injury developed since submission of the physician's
statement that would prevent him or her from performing his or her
assigned duties; and
(3) Must have successfully completed all NMFS required training and
briefing before deployment.
(B) Catcher vessels. Observers provided to catcher vessels:
(1) Must have a valid West Coast Groundfish observer certification;
(2) Must have not informed the provider prior to the time of
embarkation that he or she is experiencing a mental illness or a
physical ailment or injury developed since submission of the physician's
statement (required in paragraph (j)(5)(xi)(B)(2) of this section) that
would prevent him or her from performing his or her assigned duties;
and,
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(3) Must have successfully completed all NMFS required training and
briefing before deployment.
(v) Respond to industry requests for observers. An observer provider
must provide an observer for deployment pursuant to the terms of the
contractual relationship with the vessel to fulfill vessel requirements
for observer coverage specified at paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section.
An alternate observer must be supplied in each case where injury or
illness prevents the observer from performing his or her duties or where
the observer resigns prior to completion of his or her duties. If the
observer provider is unable to respond to an industry request for
observer coverage from a vessel for whom the provider is in a
contractual relationship due to lack of available observers by the
estimated embarking time of the vessel, the provider must report it to
the observer program at least 4 hours prior to the vessel's estimated
embarking time.
(vi) Provide observer salaries and benefits. An observer provider
must provide to its observer employees salaries and any other benefits
and personnel services in accordance with the terms of each observer's
contract.
(vii) Provide observer deployment logistics--(A) Motherships. An
observer provider must provide to each of its observers under contract:
(1) All necessary transportation, including arrangements and
logistics, of observers to the initial location of deployment, to all
subsequent vessel assignments during that deployment, and to the
debriefing location when a deployment ends for any reason; and
(2) Lodging, per diem, and any other services necessary to observers
assigned to fishing vessels.
(3) An observer under contract may be housed on a vessel to which he
or she is assigned:
(i) Prior to their vessel's initial departure from port;
(ii) For a period not to exceed twenty-four hours following the
completion of an offload when the observer has duties and is scheduled
to disembark; or
(iii) For a period not to exceed twenty-four hours following the
vessel's arrival in port when the observer is scheduled to disembark.
(iv) During all periods an observer is housed on a vessel, the
observer provider must ensure that the vessel operator or at least one
crew member is aboard.
(v) An observer under contract who is between vessel assignments
must be provided with shoreside accommodations pursuant to the terms of
the contract between the observer provider and the observers. If the
observer provider is responsible for providing accommodations under the
contract with the observer, the accommodations must be at a licensed
hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, or other shoreside accommodations for
the duration of each period between vessel or shoreside assignments.
Such accommodations must include an assigned bed for each observer and
no other person may be assigned that bed for the duration of that
observer's stay. Additionally, no more than four beds may be in any room
housing observers at accommodations meeting the requirements of this
section.
(B) Catcher vessels. An observer provider must ensure each of its
observers under contract:
(1) Has an individually assigned mobile or cell phones, in working
order, for all necessary communication. An observer provider may
alternatively compensate observers for the use of the observer's
personal cell phone or pager for communications made in support of, or
necessary for, the observer's duties.
(2) Calls into the NMFS deployment hotline upon departing and
arriving into port for each trip to leave the following information:
Observer name, phone number, vessel departing on, expected trip end date
and time.
(3) Remains available to NOAA OLE and the Observer Program until the
conclusion of debriefing.
(4) Receives all necessary transportation, including arrangements
and logistics, of observers to the initial location of deployment, to
all subsequent vessel assignments during that deployment, and to the
debriefing location when a deployment ends for any reason; and
(5) Receives lodging, per diem, and any other services necessary to
observers assigned to fishing vessels.
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(i) An observer under contract may be housed on a vessel to which he
or she is assigned: Prior to their vessel's initial departure from port;
for a period not to exceed 24 hours following the completion of an
offload when the observer has duties and is scheduled to disembark; or
for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours following the vessel's
arrival in port when the observer is scheduled to disembark.
(ii) During all periods an observer is housed on a vessel, the
observer provider must ensure that the vessel operator or at least one
crew member is aboard.
(iii) Otherwise, each observer between vessels, while still under
contract with a permitted observer provider, shall be provided with
accommodations in accordance with the contract between the observer and
the observer provider. If the observer provider is responsible for
providing accommodations under the contract with the observer, the
accommodations must be at a licensed hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, or
other shoreside accommodations that has an assigned bed for each
observer that no other person may be assigned to for the duration of
that observer's stay. Additionally, no more than four beds may be in any
room housing observers at accommodations meeting the requirements of
this section.
(viii) Observer deployment limitations--(A) Motherships. Unless
alternative arrangements are approved by the Observer Program Office, an
observer provider must not:
(1) Deploy an observer on the same vessel more than 90 days in a 12-
month period;
(2) Deploy an observer for more than 90 days in a single deployment;
(3) Include more than four vessels assignments in a single
deployment, or
(4) Disembark an observer from a vessel before that observer has
completed his or her sampling or data transmission duties.
(B) Catcher vessels. Not deploy an observer on the same vessel more
than 90 calendar days in a 12-month period.
(ix) Verify vessel's safety decal. An observer provider must verify
that a vessel has a valid USCG safety decal as required under paragraph
(j)(2)(ii)(B) of this section before an observer may get underway aboard
the vessel. One of the following acceptable means of verification must
be used to verify the decal validity:
(A) The observer provider or employee of the observer provider,
including the observer, visually inspects the decal aboard the vessel
and confirms that the decal is valid according to the decal date of
issuance; or
(B) The observer provider receives a hard copy of the USCG
documentation of the decal issuance from the vessel owner or operator.
(x) Maintain communications with observers. An observer provider
must have an employee responsible for observer activities on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies involving observers or problems
concerning observer logistics, whenever observers are at sea, in
transit, or in port awaiting vessel reassignment.
(xi) Maintain communications with the Observer Program Office. An
observer provider must provide all of the following information by
electronic transmission (e-mail), fax, or other method specified by
NMFS.
(A) Motherships--(1) Training and briefing registration materials.
The observer provider must submit training and briefing registration
materials to the Observer Program Office at least 5 business days prior
to the beginning of a scheduled observer at-sea hake training or
briefing session.
(i) Registration materials consist of the date of requested training
or briefing with a list of observers including each observer's full name
(i.e., first, middle and last names).
(ii) Projected observer assignments. Prior to the observer's
completion of the training or briefing session, the observer provider
must submit to the Observer Program Office a statement of projected
observer assignments that include the observer's name; vessel, gear
type, and vessel/processor code; port of embarkation; and area of
fishing.
(2) Observer debriefing registration. The observer provider must
contact the At-Sea Hake Observer Program within 5 business days after
the completion of an observer's deployment to schedule a date, time and
location for debriefing. Observer debriefing registration information
must be provided at the time of
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debriefing scheduling and must include the observer's name, cruise
number, vessel name(s) and code(s), and requested debriefing date.
(3) Observer provider contracts. If requested, observer providers
must submit to the Observer Program Office a completed and unaltered
copy of each type of signed and valid contract (including all
attachments, appendices, addendums, and exhibits incorporated into the
contract) between the observer provider and those entities requiring
observer services under paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section. Observer
providers must also submit to the Observer Program Office upon request,
a completed and unaltered copy of the current or most recent signed and
valid contract (including all attachments, appendices, addendums, and
exhibits incorporated into the contract and any agreements or policies
with regard to observer compensation or salary levels) between the
observer provider and the particular entity identified by the Observer
Program or with specific observers. The copies must be submitted to the
Observer Program Office via fax or mail within 5 business days of the
request. Signed and valid contracts include the contracts an observer
provider has with:
(i) Vessels required to have observer coverage as specified at
paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section; and
(ii) Observers.
(4) Change in observer provider management and contact information.
Observer providers must submit notification of any other change to
provider contact information, including but not limited to, changes in
contact name, phone number, email address, and address.
(5) Other reports. Reports of the following must be submitted in
writing to the At-Sea Hake Observer Program Office by the observer
provider via fax or email address designated by the Observer Program
Office within 24 hours after the observer provider becomes aware of the
information:
(i) Any information regarding possible observer harassment;
(ii) Any information regarding any action prohibited under Sec.
660.12(e); Sec. 660.112(a)(4); or Sec. 600.725(o), (t) and (u);
(iii) Any concerns about vessel safety or marine casualty under 46
CFR 4.05-1(a)(1) through (7);
(iv) Any observer illness or injury that prevents the observer from
completing any of his or her duties described in the observer manual;
and
(v) Any information, allegations or reports regarding observer
conflict of interest or breach of the standards of behavior described in
observer provider policy.
(B) Catcher vessels. An observer provider must provide all of the
following information by electronic transmission (e-mail), fax, or other
method specified by NMFS.
(1) Observer training, briefing, and debriefing registration
materials. This information must be submitted to the Observer Program
Office at least 7 business days prior to the beginning of a scheduled
West Coast groundfish observer certification training or briefing
session.
(i) Training registration materials consist of the following: Date
of requested training; a list of observer candidates that includes each
candidate's full name (i.e., first, middle and last names), date of
birth, and gender; a copy of each candidate's academic transcripts and
resume; a statement signed by the candidate under penalty of perjury
which discloses the candidate's criminal convictions; projected observer
assignments--Prior to the observer's completion of the training or
briefing session, the observer provider must submit to the Observer
Program Office a statement of projected observer assignments that
include that includes each observer's name, current mailing address, e-
mail address, phone numbers and port of embarkation (``home port''); and
length of observers contract.
(ii) Briefing registration materials consist of the following: Date
and type of requested briefing session; list of observers to attend the
briefing session, that includes each observer's full name (first,
middle, and last names); projected observer assignments--Prior to the
observer's completion of the training or briefing session, the observer
provider must submit to the Observer
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Program Office a statement of projected observer assignments that
include that includes each observer's name, current mailing address, e-
mail address, phone numbers and port of embarkation (``home port''); and
length of observer contract.
(iii) Debriefing. The West Coast Groundfish Observer Program will
notify the observer provider which observers require debriefing and the
specific time period the provider has to schedule a date, time, and
location for debriefing. The observer provider must contact the West
Coast Groundfish Observer program within 5 business days by telephone to
schedule debriefings. Observer providers must immediately notify the
observer program when observers end their contract earlier than
anticipated.
(2) Physical examination. A signed and dated statement from a
licensed physician that he or she has physically examined an observer or
observer candidate. The statement must confirm that, based on that
physical examination, the observer or observer candidate does not have
any health problems or conditions that would jeopardize that
individual's safety or the safety of others while deployed, or prevent
the observer or observer candidate from performing his or her duties
satisfactorily. The statement must declare that, prior to the
examination, the physician was made aware of the duties of the observer
and the dangerous, remote, and rigorous nature of the work by reading
the NMFS-prepared information. The physician's statement must be
submitted to the Observer Program Office prior to certification of an
observer. The physical exam must have occurred during the 12 months
prior to the observer's or observer candidate's deployment. The
physician's statement will expire 12 months after the physical exam
occurred. A new physical exam must be performed, and accompanying
statement submitted, prior to any deployment occurring after the
expiration of the statement.
(3) Certificates of insurance. Copies of ``certificates of
insurance'', that names the NMFS Observer Program leader as the
``certificate holder'', shall be submitted to the Observer Program
Office by February 1 of each year. The certificates of insurance shall
verify the following coverage provisions and state that the insurance
company will notify the certificate holder if insurance coverage is
changed or canceled.
(i) Maritime Liability to cover ``seamen's'' claims under the
Merchant Marine Act (Jones Act) and General Maritime Law ($1 million
minimum).
(ii) Coverage under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act ($1 million minimum).
(iii) States Worker's Compensation as required.
(iv) Commercial General Liability.
(4) Observer provider contracts. If requested, observer providers
must submit to the Observer Program Office a completed and unaltered
copy of each type of signed and valid contract (including all
attachments, appendices, addendums, and exhibits incorporated into the
contract) between the observer provider and those entities requiring
observer services under paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section. Observer
providers must also submit to the Observer Program Office upon request,
a completed and unaltered copy of the current or most recent signed and
valid contract (including all attachments, appendices, addendums, and
exhibits incorporated into the contract and any agreements or policies
with regard to observer compensation or salary levels) between the
observer provider and the particular entity identified by the Observer
Program or with specific observers. The copies must be submitted to the
Observer Program Office via fax or mail within 5 business days of the
request. Signed and valid contracts include the contracts an observer
provider has with:
(i) Vessels required to have observer coverage as specified at
paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section; and
(ii) Observers.
(5) Change in observer provider management and contact information.
An observer provider must submit to the Observer Program office any
change of management or contact information submitted on the provider's
permit application under paragraphs (j)(4) of this section within 30
days of the effective date of such change.
(6) Boarding refusals. The observer provider must report to NMFS any
trip
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that has been refused by an observer within 24 hours of the refusal.
(7) Biological samples. The observer provider must ensure that
biological samples are stored/handled properly prior to delivery/
transport to NMFS.
(8) Observer status report. Each Tuesday, observer providers must
provide NMFS with an updated list of contact information for all
observers that includes the observer's name, mailing address, e-mail
address, phone numbers, port of embarkation (``home port''), fishery
deployed the previous week and whether or not the observer is ``in
service'', indicating when the observer has requested leave and/or is
not currently working for the provider.
(9) Providers must submit to NMFS, if requested, copies of any
information developed and used by the observer providers distributed to
vessels, such as informational pamphlets, payment notification,
description of observer duties, etc.
(10) Other reports. Reports of the following must be submitted in
writing to the At-Sea Hake or West Coast Groundfish Observer Program
Office by the observer provider via fax or email address designated by
the Observer Program Office within 24 hours after the observer provider
becomes aware of the information:
(i) Any information regarding possible observer harassment;
(ii) Any information regarding any action prohibited under Sec.
660.12(e); Sec. 660.112(a)(4); or Sec. 600.725(o), (t) and (u);
(iii) Any concerns about vessel safety or marine casualty under 46
CFR 4.05-1(a)(1) through (7);
(iv) Any observer illness or injury that prevents the observer from
completing any of his or her duties described in the observer manual;
and
(v) Any information, allegations or reports regarding observer
conflict of interest or breach of the standards of behavior described in
observer provider policy.
(xii) Replace lost or damaged gear. An observer provider must
replace all lost or damaged gear and equipment issued by NMFS to an
observer under contract to that provider. All replacements must be in
accordance with requirements and procedures identified in writing by the
Observer Program Office.
(xiii) Maintain confidentiality of information. An observer provider
must ensure that all records on individual observer performance received
from NMFS under the routine use provision of the Privacy Act or as
otherwise required by law remain confidential and are not further
released to anyone outside the employ of the observer provider company
to whom the observer was contracted except with written permission of
the observer.
(xiv) Limitations on conflict of interest. Observer providers must
meet limitations on conflict of interest. Observer providers:
(A) Must not have a direct financial interest, other than the
provision of observer services, in the North Pacific or Pacific Coast
Groundfish fishery managed under an FMP for the waters off the coasts of
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California, including, but not limited
to,
(1) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel, or shoreside processor facility involved in the catching,
taking, harvesting or processing of fish,
(2) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel or shoreside processors participating in a fishery managed
pursuant to an FMP in the waters off the coasts of Alaska, California,
Oregon, and Washington, or
(3) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed products
from any vessel or shoreside processor participating in a fishery
managed pursuant to an FMP in the waters off the coasts of Alaska,
California, Oregon, and Washington.
(B) Must assign observers without regard to any preference by
representatives of vessels other than when an observer will be deployed.
(C) Must not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any
gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary
value except for compensation for providing observer services from
anyone who conducts fishing or fish processing activities that are
regulated by NMFS, or who has interests that may be substantially
affected by the performance or nonperformance
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of the official duties of observer providers.
(xv) Observer conduct and behavior. Observer providers must develop
and maintain a policy addressing observer conduct and behavior for their
employees that serve as observers. The policy shall address the
following behavior and conduct regarding:
(A) Observer use of alcohol;
(B) Observer use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs and;
(C) Sexual contact with personnel of the vessel or processing
facility to which the observer is assigned, or with any vessel or
processing plant personnel who may be substantially affected by the
performance or non-performance of the observer's official duties.
(D) An observer provider shall provide a copy of its conduct and
behavior policy by February 1 of each year, to: Observers, observer
candidates and; the Observer Program Office.
(xvi) Refusal to deploy an observer. Observer providers may refuse
to deploy an observer on a requesting vessel if the observer provider
has determined that the requesting vessel is inadequate or unsafe
pursuant to those regulations described at Sec. 600.746 or U.S. Coast
Guard and other applicable rules, regulations, statutes, or guidelines
pertaining to safe operation of the vessel.
(6) Observer certification and responsibilities--(i) Applicability.
Observer certification authorizes an individual to fulfill duties as
specified in writing by the NMFS Observer Program Office while under the
employ of a NMFS-permitted observer provider and according to
certification endorsements as designated under paragraph (j)(6)(iii) of
this section.
(ii) Observer certification official. The Regional Administrator
will designate a NMFS observer certification official who will make
decisions for the Observer Program Office on whether to issue or deny
observer certification.
(iii) Certification requirements--(A) Initial certification. NMFS
may certify individuals who, in addition to any other relevant
considerations:
(1) Are employed by an observer provider company permitted pursuant
to Sec. 679.50 at the time of the issuance of the certification;
(2) Have provided, through their observer provider:
(i) Information identified by NMFS at Sec. 679.50 regarding an
observer candidate's health and physical fitness for the job;
(ii) Meet all observer education and health standards as specified
in Sec. 679.50 and
(iii) Have successfully completed NMFS-approved training as
prescribed by the At-Sea Hake and/or the West Coast Groundfish Observer
Program. Successful completion of training by an observer applicant
consists of meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in
writing at the start of training; meeting all performance standards
issued in writing at the start of training for assignments, tests, and
other evaluation tools; and completing all other training requirements
established by the Observer Program.
(iv) Have not been decertified under paragraph (j)(6)(ix) of this
section, or pursuant to Sec. 679.50.
(B) [Reserved]
(iv) Denial of a certification. The NMFS observer certification
official will issue a written determination denying observer
certification if the candidate fails to successfully complete training,
or does not meet the qualifications for certification for any other
relevant reason.
(v) Issuance of an observer certification. An observer certification
will be issued upon determination by the observer certification official
that the candidate has successfully met all requirements for
certification as specified at paragraph (j)(6)(iii) of this section. The
following endorsements must be obtained, in addition to observer
certification, in order for an observer to deploy.
(A) Motherships--(1) North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program
certification training endorsement. A certification training endorsement
signifies the successful completion of the training course required to
obtain observer certification. This endorsement expires when the
observer has not been deployed and performed sampling duties as required
by the Observer Program Office for a period of time, specified by the
Observer Program, after his or her most recent debriefing. The observer
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can renew the endorsement by successfully completing certification
training once more.
(2) North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program annual general
endorsements. Each observer must obtain an annual general endorsement to
their certification prior to his or her first deployment within any
calendar year subsequent to a year in which a certification training
endorsement is obtained. To obtain an annual general endorsement, an
observer must successfully complete the annual briefing, as specified by
the Observer Program. All briefing attendance, performance, and conduct
standards required by the Observer Program must be met.
(3) North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program deployment
endorsements. Each observer who has completed an initial deployment
after certification or annual briefing must receive a deployment
endorsement to their certification prior to any subsequent deployments
for the remainder of that year. An observer may obtain a deployment
endorsement by successfully completing all pre-cruise briefing
requirements. The type of briefing the observer must attend and
successfully complete will be specified in writing by the Observer
Program during the observer's most recent debriefing.
(4) At-Sea Hake Observer Program endorsements. A Pacific hake
fishery endorsement is required for purposes of performing observer
duties aboard vessels that process groundfish at sea in the Pacific
whiting fishery. A Pacific whiting fishery endorsement to an observer's
certification may be obtained by meeting the following requirements:
(i) Be a prior NMFS-certified observer in the groundfish fisheries
off Alaska;
(ii) Receive an evaluation by NMFS for his or her most recent
deployment that indicated that the observer's performance met Observer
Program expectations for that deployment; successfully complete a NMFS-
approved observer training and/or Pacific whiting briefing as prescribed
by the Observer Program; and comply with all of the other requirements
of this section.
(B) Catcher vessels. The following endorsements must be obtained in
addition to observer certification, in order for an observer to deploy.
(1) West Coast Groundfish Observer Program training certification
endorsement. A training certification endorsement signifies the
successful completion of the training course required to obtain observer
certification. This endorsement expires when the observer has not been
deployed and performed sampling duties as required by the observer
Program office for a period of time, specified by the Observer Program,
after his or her most recent debriefing. The observer can renew the
endorsement by successfully completing training once more.
(2) West Coast Groundfish Observer Program annual general
endorsement. Each observer must obtain an annual general endorsement to
their certification prior to his or her first deployment within any
calendar year subsequent to a year in which a training certification
endorsement is obtained. To obtain an annual general endorsement, an
observer must successfully complete the annual briefing, as specified by
the Observer Program. All briefing attendance, performance, and conduct
standards required by the Observer Program must be met.
(3) West Coast Groundfish Observer Program deployment endorsement.
Each observer who has completed an initial deployment after their
certification or annual briefing must receive a deployment endorsement
to their certification prior to any subsequent deployments for the
remainder of that year. An observer may obtain a deployment endorsement
by successfully completing all briefing requirements, when applicable.
The type of briefing the observer must attend and successfully complete
will be specified in writing by the Observer Program during the
observer's most recent debriefing.
(vi) Maintaining the validity of an observer certification. After
initial issuance, an observer must keep their certification valid by
meeting all of the following requirements specified below:
(A) Motherships--(1) Successfully perform their assigned duties as
described in the Observer Manual or other written instructions from the
Observer Program Office including calling into
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the NMFS deployment hotline upon departing and arriving into port each
trip to leave the following information: Observer name, phone number,
vessel name departing on, date and time of departure and date and time
of expected return.
(2) Accurately record their sampling data, write complete reports,
and report accurately any observations of suspected violations of
regulations relevant to conservation of marine resources or their
environment.
(3) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel or in the processing facility to any person except the owner or
operator of the observed vessel or an authorized officer or NMFS.
(4) Successfully complete NMFS-approved annual briefings as
prescribed by the At-Sea Hake Observer Program.
(5) Successful completion of briefing by an observer applicant
consists of meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in
writing at the start of training; meeting all performance standards
issued in writing at the start of training for assignments, tests, and
other evaluation tools; and completing all other briefing requirements
established by the Observer Program.
(6) Successfully meet all expectations in all debriefings including
reporting for assigned debriefings.
(7) Submit all data and information required by the observer program
within the program's stated guidelines.
(B) Catcher vessels. After initial issuance, an observer must keep
their certification valid by meeting all of the following requirements
specified below:
(1) Successfully perform their assigned duties as described in the
Observer Manual or other written instructions from the Observer Program
Office including calling into the NMFS deployment hotline upon departing
and arriving into port each trip to leave the following information:
Observer name, phone number, vessel name departing on, date and time of
departure and date and time of expected return.
(2) Accurately record their sampling data, write complete reports,
and report accurately any observations of suspected violations of
regulations relevant to conservation of marine resources or their
environment.
(3) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel or in the processing facility to any person except the owner or
operator of the observed vessel or an authorized officer or NMFS.
(4) Successfully complete NMFS-approved annual briefings as
prescribed by the West Coast Groundfish Observer Program.
(5) Successful completion of briefing by an observer applicant
consists of meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in
writing at the start of training; meeting all performance standards
issued in writing at the start of training for assignments, tests, and
other evaluation tools; and completing all other briefing requirements
established by the Observer Program.
(6) Hold current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation/first aid
certification as per American Red Cross Standards.
(7) Successfully meet all expectations in all debriefings including
reporting for assigned debriefings.
(8) Submit all data and information required by the observer program
within the program's stated guidelines.
(9) Meet the minimum annual deployment period of 3 months at least
once every 12 months.
(vii) Limitations on conflict of interest. Observers:
(A) Must not have a direct financial interest, other than the
provision of observer services, in a fishery managed pursuant to an FMP
for the waters off the coast of Alaska, or in a Pacific Coast fishery
managed by either the State or Federal Governments in waters off
Washington, Oregon, or California, including but not limited to:
(1) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processor facility involved
in the catching, taking, harvesting or processing of fish,
(2) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing facility; or
(3) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed products
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any vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing facilities.
(B) Must not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any
gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary
value from anyone who either conducts activities that are regulated by
NMFS in the Pacific coast or North Pacific regions or has interests that
may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of
the observers' official duties.
(C) May not serve as observers on any vessel or at any shore-based
owned or operated by a person who employed the observer in the last two
years.
(D) May not solicit or accept employment as a crew member or an
employee of a vessel or shore-based processor while employed by an
observer provider.
(E) Provisions for remuneration of observers under this section do
not constitute a conflict of interest.
(viii) Standards of behavior. Observers must:
(A) Perform their assigned duties as described in the Observer
Manual or other written instructions from the Observer Program Office.
(B) Immediately report to the observer program office and the NMFS
OLE any time they refuse to board.
(C) Accurately record their sampling data, write complete reports,
and report accurately any observations of suspected violations of
regulations relevant to conservation of marine resources or their
environment.
(D) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel to any person except the owner or operator of the observed
vessel, an authorized officer, or NMFS.
(ix) Suspension and decertification--(A) Suspension and
decertification review official. The Regional Administrator (or a
designee) will designate an observer suspension and decertification
review official(s), who will have the authority to review observer
certifications and issue initial administrative determinations of
observer certification suspension and/or decertification.
(B) Causes for suspension or decertification. The suspension/
decertification official may initiate suspension or decertification
proceedings against an observer:
(1) When it is alleged that the observer has not met applicable
standards, including any of the following:
(i) Failed to satisfactorily perform duties of observers as
specified in writing by the NMFS Observer Program; or
(ii) Failed to abide by the standards of conduct for observers,
including conflicts of interest;
(2) Upon conviction of a crime or upon entry of a civil judgment
for:
(i) Commission of fraud or other violation in connection with
obtaining or attempting to obtain certification, or in performing the
duties as specified in writing by the NMFS Observer Program;
(ii) Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property;
(iii) Commission of any other offense indicating a lack of integrity
or honesty that seriously and directly affects the fitness of observers.
(C) Issuance of initial administrative determination. Upon
determination that suspension or decertification is warranted, the
suspension/decertification official will issue a written IAD to the
observer via certified mail at the observer's most current address
provided to NMFS. The IAD will identify whether a certification is
suspended or revoked and will identify the specific reasons for the
action taken. Decertification is effective 30 calendar days after the
date on the IAD, unless there is an appeal.
(D) Appeals. A certified observer who receives an IAD that suspends
or revokes his or her observer certification may appeal the
determination within 30 calendar days after the date on the IAD to the
Office of Administrative Appeals pursuant to Sec. 679.43.
(k) MS coop failure--(1) The Regional Administrator will determine
that a permitted MS coop is considered to have failed if:
(i) The coop members dissolve the coop, or
(ii) The coop membership falls below 20 percent of the MS/CV-
endorsed limited entry permits, or
(iii) The coop agreement is no longer valid.
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(2) If a permitted MS coop dissolves, the designated coop manager
must notify NMFS SFD in writing of the dissolution of the coop.
(3) In the event of a NMFS determined coop failure, or reported
failure, the designated coop manager will be notified in writing about
NMFS' determination. Upon notification of a coop failure, fishing under
the MS coop permit will no longer be allowed. Should a coop failure
determination be made during the Pacific whiting primary season for the
mothership sector, unused allocation associated with the catch history
will not be available for harvest by the coop that failed, by any former
members of the coop that failed, or any other MS coop for the remainder
of that calendar year.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78406, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 27547, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53838, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.160 Catcher/processor (C/P) Coop Program.
(a) General. The C/P Coop Program requirements in Sec. 660.160 will
be effective beginning January 1, 2011, except for paragraphs (d)(5) and
(d)(7) of this section, which are effective immediately. The C/P Coop
Program is a limited access program that applies to vessels in the C/P
sector of the Pacific whiting at-sea trawl fishery and is a single
voluntary coop. Eligible harvesters and processors must meet the
requirements set forth in this section of the Pacific Coast groundfish
regulations. In addition to the requirements of this section, the C/P
Coop Program is subject to the following groundfish regulations:
(1) Pacific whiting seasons Sec. 660.131(b), subpart D.
(2) Area restrictions specified for midwater trawl gear used to
harvest Pacific whiting fishery specified at Sec. 660.131(c), subpart D
for GCAs, RCAs, Salmon Conservation Zones, BRAs, and EFHCAs.
(3) Regulations set out in the following sections of subpart C:
Sec. 660.11 Definitions, Sec. 660.12 Prohibitions, Sec. 660.13
Recordkeeping and reporting, Sec. 660.14 VMS requirements, Sec. 660.15
Equipment requirements, Sec. 660.16 Groundfish Observer Program, Sec.
660.20 Vessel and gear identification, Sec. 660.25 Permits, Sec.
660.55 Allocations, Sec. 660.60 Specifications and management measures,
Sec. 660.65 Groundfish harvest specifications, and Sec. Sec. 660.70
through 660.79 Closed areas.
(4) Regulations set out in the following sections of subpart D:
Sec. 660.111 Trawl fishery definitions, Sec. 660.112 Trawl fishery
prohibitions, Sec. 660.113 Trawl fishery recordkeeping and reporting,
Sec. 660.120 Trawl fishery crossover provisions, Sec. 660.130 Trawl
fishery management measures, and Sec. 660.131 Pacific whiting fishery
management measures.
(5) The C/P Coop Program may be restricted or closed as a result of
projected overages within the MS Coop Program, the C/P Coop Program, or
the Shorebased IFQ Program. As determined necessary by the Regional
Administrator, area restrictions, season closures, or other measures
will be used to prevent the trawl sectors in aggregate or the individual
trawl sector (Shorebased IFQ, MS Coop, or C/P Coop) from exceeding an
ACL, ACT, or formal allocation specified in the PCGFMP or regulation at
Sec. 660.55, subpart C, or Sec. Sec. 660.140, 660.150, or 660.160,
subpart D.
(b) Participation requirements and responsibilities--(1) C/P
vessels--(i) C/P vessel participation requirements. A vessel is eligible
to fish as a catcher/processor in the C/P Coop Program if:
(A) The vessel is registered to a C/P-endorsed limited entry trawl
permit.
(B) The vessel is not used to harvest fish as a catcher vessel in
the mothership coop program in the same calendar year.
(C) The vessel is not used to fish as a mothership in the MS Coop
Program in the same calendar year.
(ii) C/P vessel responsibilities. The owner and operator of a
catcher/processor vessel must:
(A) Recordkeeping and reporting. Maintain a valid declaration as
specified at Sec. 660.13(d), subpart C; and maintain and submit all
records and reports specified at Sec. 660.113(d) including, economic
data, scale tests records, and cease fishing reports.
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(B) Observers. As specified at paragraph (g) of this section,
procure observer services, maintain the appropriate level of coverage,
and meet the vessel responsibilities.
(C) Catch weighing requirements. The owner and operator of a C/P
vessel must:
(1) Ensure that all catch is weighed in its round form on a NMFS-
approved scale that meets the requirements described in Sec. 660.15(b),
subpart C;
(2) Provide a NMFS-approved platform scale, belt scale, and test
weights that meet the requirements described in Sec. 660.15(b), subpart
C.
(2) C/P coops--(i) C/P coop participation requirements. For a C/P
coop to participate in the catcher/processor sector of the Pacific
whiting fishery, the C/P coop must:
(A) Be issued a C/P coop permit;
(B) Be composed of all C/P-endorsed limited entry permits and their
owners;
(C) Be formed voluntarily;
(D) Be a legally recognized entity that represents its members; and
(E) Designate an individual as a coop manager.
(ii) C/P coop responsibilities. A C/P coop is responsible for:
(A) Applying for and being registered to a C/P coop permit;
(B) Organizing and coordinating harvest activities of vessels that
fish for the coop;
(C) Allocating catch for use by specific coop members;
(D) Monitoring harvest activities and enforcing the catch limits of
coop members;
(E) Submitting an annual report.
(F) Having a designated coop manager. The designated coop manager
must:
(1) Serve as the contact person with NMFS and the Council;
(2) Be responsible for the annual distribution of catch and bycatch
allocations among coop members;
(3) Prepare and submit an annual report on behalf of the coop; and
(4) Be authorized to receive or respond to any legal process in
which the coop is involved; and
(5) Notify NMFS if the coop dissolves.
(iii) C/P coop compliance and joint/several liability. A C/P coop
must comply with the provisions of this section. The C/P coop, member
limited entry permit owners, and owners and operators of vessels
registered to member limited entry permits, are jointly and severally
responsible for compliance with the provisions of this section. Pursuant
to 15 CFR part 904, each C/P coop, member permit owner, and owner and
operator of a vessel registered to a coop member permit may be charged
jointly and severally for violations of the provisions of this section.
For purposes of enforcement, a C/P coop is a legal entity that can be
subject to NOAA enforcement action for violations of the provisions of
this section.
(c) C/P Coop Program species and allocations--(1) C/P Coop Program
species. C/P Coop Program species are as follows:
(i) Species with formal allocations to the C/P Coop Program are
Pacific whiting, canary rockfish, darkblotched rockfish, Pacific Ocean
perch, widow rockfish;
(ii) Species with set-asides for the MS and C/P Programs combined,
as described in Table 1d and 2d, subpart C.
(2) C/P Coop Program annual allocations. The C/P Coop Program
allocation of Pacific whiting is equal to the catcher/processor sector
allocation. Only a single coop may be formed in the catcher/processor
sector with the one permitted coop receiving the catcher/processor
sector allocation.
(3) Non-whiting groundfish species--(i) Non-whiting groundfish
species with a catcher/processor sector allocation are established in
accordance with regulation at Sec. 660.55(i). The pounds associated
with each species will be provided when the coop permit is issued.
(ii) Groundfish species with at-sea sector set-asides will be
managed on an annual basis unless there is a risk of a harvest
specification being exceeded, unforeseen impact on another fisheries, or
conservation concerns in which case inseason action may be taken. Set
asides may be adjusted through the biennial specifications and
management measures process as necessary.
(iii) Groundfish species not addressed under paragraph (i) or (ii)
above, will be managed on an annual basis unless there is a risk of a
harvest specification being exceeded, unforeseen impact on another
fisheries, or conservation
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concerns in which case inseason action may be taken.
(4) Halibut set-asides. Annually a specified amount of the Pacific
halibut will be held in reserve as a shared set-aside for bycatch in the
at-sea Pacific whiting fisheries and the shorebased trawl sector south
of 40[deg]10[min] N lat.
(5) Non-whiting groundfish species reapportionment. The Regional
Administrator may make available for harvest to the mothership sector of
the Pacific whiting fishery, the amounts of the catcher/processor
sector's non-whiting catch allocation remaining when the catcher/
processor sector reaches its Pacific whiting allocation or participants
in the catcher/processor sector do not intend to harvest the remaining
sector allocation. The designated coop manager must submit a cease
fishing report to NMFS indicating that harvesting has concluded for the
year. At any time after greater than 80 percent of the catcher/processor
sector Pacific whiting allocation has been harvested, the Regional
Administrator may contact the designated coop manager to determine
whether they intend to continue fishing. When considering redistribution
of non-whiting catch allocation, the Regional Administrator will take
into consideration the best available data on total projected fishing
impacts.
(6) Reaching the catcher/processor sector allocation. When the
catcher/processor sector allocation of Pacific whiting or non-whiting
groundfish catch allocation is reached or is projected to be reached,
further taking and retaining, receiving, or at-sea processing by a
catcher/processor is prohibited. No additional unprocessed groundfish
may be brought on board after at-sea processing is prohibited, but a
catcher/processor may continue to process catch that was on board before
at-sea processing was prohibited. The catcher/processor sector will
close when the allocation of any one species is reached or projected to
be reached.
(7) Announcements. The Regional Administrator will announce in the
Federal Register when the catcher/processor sector allocation of Pacific
whiting or non-whiting groundfish with an allocation is reached, or is
projected to be reached, and specify the appropriate action. In order to
prevent exceeding an allocation and to avoid underutilizing the
resource, prohibitions against further taking and retaining, receiving,
or at-sea processing of Pacific whiting, or reapportionment of non-
whiting groundfish with allocations may be made effective immediately by
actual notice to fishers and processors, by e-mail, Internet (http://
www.nwr.noaa.gov/Groundfish-Halibut/Groundfish-Fishery-Management/
Whiting-Management/index.cfm), phone, fax, letter, press release, and/or
USCG Notice to Mariners (monitor channel 16 VHF), followed by
publication in the Federal Register, in which instance public comment
will be sought for a reasonable period of time thereafter.
(d) C/P coop permit and agreement--(1) Eligibility and
registration--(i) Eligibility. To be an eligible coop entity a group of
C/P-endorsed permit owners (coop members) must be a recognized entity
under the laws of the United States or the laws of a State and that
represents all of the coop members.
(ii) Annual registration and deadline. Each year, the coop entity
must submit a complete application to NMFS for a C/P coop permit. The
application must be submitted to NMFS by between February 1 and March 31
of the year in which it intends to participate. NMFS will not consider
any applications received after March 31. A C/P coop permit expires on
December 31 of the year in which it was issued.
(iii) Application for a C/P coop permit. The designated coop
manager, on behalf of the coop entity, must submit a complete
application form and include each of the items listed in paragraph
(d)(1)(iii)(A) of this section. Only complete applications will be
considered for issuance of a C/P coop permit. An application will not be
considered complete if any required application fees and annual coop
reports have not been received by NMFS. NMFS may request additional
supplemental documentation as necessary to make a determination of
whether to approve or disapprove the application. Application forms and
instruction are available on the NMFS NWR Web site (http://
www.nwr.noaa.gov) or by request from NMFS. The designated coop manager
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must sign the application acknowledging the responsibilities of a
designated coop manager defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
(A) Coop agreement. Signed copies of the coop agreement must be
submitted to NMFS before the coop is authorized to engage in fishing
activities. A coop agreement must include all of the information listed
in this paragraph to be considered a complete coop agreement. NMFS will
only review complete coop agreements. A coop agreement will not be
accepted unless it includes all of the required information; the
descriptive items listed in this paragraph appear to meet the stated
purpose; and information submitted is correct and accurate.
(1) Coop agreement contents. The coop agreement must be signed by
the coop members (C/P-endorsed permit owners) and include the following
information:
(i) A list of all vessels registered to C/P-endorsed permits that
the member permit owners intend to use for fishing under the C/P coop
permit.
(ii) All C/P-endorsed limited entry member permits identified by
permit number.
(iii) A description of the coop's plan to adequately monitor and
account for the catch of Pacific whiting and non-whiting groundfish
allocations, and to monitor and account for the catch of prohibited
species.
(iv) A clause stating that if a permit is transferred during the
effective period of the co-op agreement, any new owners of that member
permit would be coop members and are required to comply with membership
restrictions in the coop agreement.
(v) A description of the coop's enforcement and penalty provisions
adequate to maintain catch of Pacific whiting and non-whiting groundfish
within the allocations.
(vi) A description of measures to reduce catch of overfished
species.
(vii) A clause describing how the annual report will be produced to
document the coop's catch, bycatch data, and any other significant
activities undertaken by the coop during the year, and the submission
deadlines for that report.
(viii) Identification of the designated coop manager.
(2) [Reserved]
(B) Acceptance of a coop agreement--(1) If NMFS does not accept the
coop agreement, the coop permit application will be returned to the
applicant with a letter stating the reasons the coop agreement was not
accepted by NMFS.
(2) Coop agreements that are not accepted may be resubmitted for
review by sufficiently addressing the deficiencies identified in the
NMFS letter and resubmitting the entire coop permit application by the
date specified in the NMFS letter.
(3) An accepted coop agreement that was submitted with the C/P coop
permit application and for which a C/P coop permit was issued will
remain in place through the end of the calendar year. The designated
coop manager must resubmit a complete coop agreement to NMFS consistent
with the coop agreement contents described in this paragraph if there is
a material change to the coop agreement.
(4) Within 7 calendar days following a material change, the
designated coop manager must notify NMFS of the material change. Within
30 calendar days, the designated coop manger must submit to NMFS the
revised coop agreement with a letter that describes such changes. NMFS
will review the material changes and provide a letter to the coop
manager that either accepts the changes as given or does not accept the
revised coop agreement with a letter stating the reasons that it was not
accepted by NMFS. The coop may resubmit the coop agreement with further
revisions to the material changes responding to NMFS concerns.
(iv) Effective date of C/P coop permit. A C/P coop permit will be
effective on the date approved by NMFS and will allow fishing from the
start of the C/P sector primary whiting season until the end of the
calendar year or until one or more of the following events occur,
whichever comes first:
(A) NMFS closes the C/P sector fishing season for the year or the
designated coop manager notifies NMFS that the coop has completed
fishing for the calendar year,
(B) The C/P coop has reached its Pacific whiting allocation,
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(C) A material change to the coop agreement has occurred and the
designated coop manager failed to notify NMFS within 7 calendar days of
the material change and submit to NMFS the revised coop agreement with a
letter that describes such changes within 30 calendar days, or
(D) NMFS has determined that a coop failure occurred.
(2) Initial administrative determination. For all complete
applications, NMFS will issue an IAD that either approves or disapproves
the application. If approved, the IAD will include a C/P coop permit. If
disapproved, the IAD will provide the reasons for this determination.
(3) Appeals. An appeal to a C/P coop permit action follows the same
process as the general permit appeals process defined at Sec.
660.25(g), subpart C.
(4) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge fees
for administrative costs associated with the issuance of a C/P coop
permit consistent with the provisions given at Sec. 660.25(f), subpart
C.
(5) Cost recovery. [Reserved]
(e) C/P-endorsed permit--(1) General. Any vessel participating in
the C/P sector of the non-tribal primary Pacific whiting fishery during
the season described at Sec. 660.131(b) of this subpart must be
registered to a valid limited entry permit with a C/P endorsement. A C/
P-endorsed permit is a limited entry permit and is subject to the
limited entry permit provisions given at Sec. 660.25(b).
(i) Non-severable. A C/P endorsement is not severable from the
limited entry trawl permit, and therefore, the endorsement may not be
transferred separately from the limited entry trawl permit.
(ii) Restriction on C/P vessel operating as a catcher vessel in the
mothership sector. A vessel registered to a C/P-endorsed permit cannot
operate as a catcher vessel delivering unprocessed Pacific whiting to a
mothership processor during the same calendar year it participates in
the C/P sector.
(iii) Restriction on C/P vessel operating as mothership. A vessel
registered to a C/P-endorsed permit cannot operate as a mothership
during the same calendar year it participates in the C/P sector.
(2) Renewal, change in permit ownership, vessel registration, or
combination.
(i) Renewal. A C/P-endorsed permit must be renewed annually
consistent with the limited entry permit regulations given at Sec.
660.25(b)(4), subpart C. If a vessel registered to the C/P-endorsed
permit will operate as a mothership in the year for which the permit is
renewed, the permit owner must make a declaration as part of the permit
renewal that while participating in the whiting fishery they will
operate solely as a mothership during the calendar year to which its
limited entry permit applies. Any such declaration is binding on the
vessel for the calendar year, even if the permit is transferred during
the year, unless it is rescinded in response to a written request from
the permit owner. Any request to rescind a declaration must be made by
the permit holder and granted in writing by the Regional Administrator
before any unprocessed whiting has been taken on board the vessel that
calendar year.
(ii) Change of permit ownership. A C/P-endorsed permit is subject to
the limited entry permit change in permit ownership regulations given at
Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C.
(iii) Change of vessel registration. A C/P-endorsed permit is
subject to the limited entry permit change of vessel registration
regulations given at Sec. 660.25(b)(4), subpart C.
(iv) Combination. If two or more permits are combined, the resulting
permit is one permit with an increased size endorsement. A C/P-endorsed
permit that is combined with another limited entry trawl-endorsed permit
that does not have a C/P endorsement will result in a single trawl
limited entry permit with a C/P endorsement with a larger size
endorsement. Any request to combine permits is subject to the provisions
provided at Sec. 660.25(b), including the combination formula for
resulting size endorsements.
(3) Appeals. An appeal to a C/P-endorsed permit action follows the
same process as the general permit appeals process defined at Sec.
660.25(g), subpart C.
(4) Fees. The Regional Administrator is authorized to charge fees
for the administrative costs associated with review and issuance of a C/
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consistent with the provisions at Sec. 660.25(f), subpart C.
(5) [Reserved]
(6) Application requirements and initial issuance for C/P
endorsement--(i) Eligibility criteria for C/P endorsement. Only current
owners of a current limited entry trawl permit that has been registered
to a vessel that participated in the C/P fishery during the qualifying
period are eligible to receive a C/P endorsement. Any past catch history
associated with the current limited entry trawl permit accrues to the
current permit owner. NMFS will not recognize any other person as the
limited entry permit owner other than the person listed as the limited
entry permit owner in the NMFS permit database.
(ii) Qualifying criteria for C/P endorsement. In order to qualify
for a C/P endorsement, a vessel registered to a valid trawl-endorsed
limited entry permit must have caught and processed any amount of
Pacific whiting during a primary catcher/processor season between 1997
through 2003. The calculation will be based on the following:
(A) Pacific Whiting Observer data recorded in the relevant NORPAC
dataset on August 1, 2010, and NMFS permit data on limited entry trawl-
endorsed permits will be used to determine whether a permit meets the
qualifying criteria for a C/P endorsement.
(B) Only Pacific whiting regulated by this subpart that was taken
with midwater (or pelagic) trawl gear will be considered for the C/P
endorsement.
(C) Permit catch and processing history includes only the catch/
processing history of Pacific whiting for a vessel when it was
registered to that particular permit during the qualifying years.
(D) History of illegal landings will not count.
(E) Landings history from Federal limited entry groundfish permits
that were retired through the Federal buyback program will not count.
(F) Landings under provisional ``A'' permits that did not become
``A'' permits and ``B'' permits will not count.
(iii) C/P endorsement application. Persons may apply for an initial
issuance of a C/P endorsement in one of two ways: complete and submit a
prequalified application received from NMFS, or complete and submit an
application package. The completed application must be either postmarked
or hand-delivered within normal business hours no later than November 1,
2010. If an applicant fails to submit a completed application by the
deadline date, they forgo the opportunity to receive consideration for
initial issuance of a C/P endorsement.
(A) Prequalified application. A ``prequalified application'' is a
partially pre-filled application where NMFS has preliminarily determined
the catch history that may qualify the applicant for an initial issuance
of a C/P endorsement. NMFS will mail a prequalified application to all
owners of current trawl limited entry permits, as listed in NMFS permit
database at the time applications are mailed, which NMFS determines may
qualify for a C/P endorsement. NMFS will mail the application by
certified mail to the current address of record in the NMFS permit
database. The application will contain the basis of NMFS' calculation.
The application package will include, but is not limited to: a
prequalified application (with catch history) and any other documents
NMFS believes are necessary to aid the limited entry permit owner in
completing the application.
(B) Request for an application. Any owner of a current limited entry
trawl permit that does not receive a prequalified application that
believes the permit qualifies for an initial issuance of a C/P
endorsement must complete an application package and submit the
completed application to NMFS by the application deadline. Application
packages are available on the NMFS Web site (http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/
Groundfish-Halibut/Groundfish-Permits/index.cfm) or by contacting SFD.
An application must include valid NORPAC data, copies of NMFS observer
data forms, or other credible information that substantiates the
applicant's qualification for initial issuance of a C/P endorsement.
(iv) Corrections to the application. If the applicant does not
accept NMFS' calculation in the prequalified application either in part
or whole, in order
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for NMFS to reconsider NMFS' calculation, the applicant must identify in
writing to NMFS which parts of the application the applicant contends to
be inaccurate, and must provide specific credible information to
substantiate any requested corrections. The completed application and
specific credible information must be provided to NMFS in writing by the
application deadline. Written communication must be either post-marked
or hand-delivered within normal business hours no later than November 1,
2010. Requests for corrections may only be granted for errors in NMFS'
use or application of data, including:
(A) Errors in NMFS' use or application of data from NORPAC;
(B) Errors in NMFS' calculations; and
(C) Errors in the identification of the permit owner, permit
combinations, or vessel registration as listed in the NMFS permit
database.
(v) Submission of the application and application deadline--(A)
Submission of the Application. Submission of the complete, certified
application includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The applicant is required to sign and date the application and
have the document notarized by a licensed Notary Public.
(2) The applicant must certify that they qualify to own a C/P-
endorsed permit.
(3) The applicant must indicate they accept NMFS' calculation of
initial issuance of C/P endorsement provided in the prequalified
application, or provide credible information that demonstrates their
qualification for a C/P endorsement.
(4) Business entities may be required to submit a corporate
resolution or other credible documentation as proof that the
representative of the entity is authorized to act on behalf of the
entity; and
(5) NMFS may request additional information of the applicant as
necessary to make an IAD on initial issuance of a C/P endorsement.
(B) Application deadline. A complete, certified application must be
either postmarked or hand-delivered within normal business hours to
NMFS, Northwest Region, Permits Office, Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand Point Way
NE., Seattle, WA 98115, no later than November 1, 2010. NMFS will not
accept or review any applications received or postmarked after the
application deadline. There are no hardship provisions for this
deadline.
(vi) Permit transfer during application period. NMFS will not review
or approve any request for a change in limited entry trawl permit owner
at any time after either November 1, 2010 or the date upon which the
application is received by NMFS, whichever occurs first, until a final
decision is made by the Regional Administrator on behalf of the
Secretary of Commerce.
(vii) Initial Administrative Determination (IAD). NMFS will issue an
IAD for all complete, certified applications received by the application
deadline date. If NMFS approves an application, the applicant will
receive a C/P endorsement on a limited entry trawl permit. If NMFS
disapproves an application, the IAD will provide the reasons. If the
applicant does not appeal the IAD within 60 calendar days of the date on
the IAD, the IAD becomes the final decision of the Regional
Administrator acting on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce.
(viii) Appeal. For a C/P-endorsed permit issued under this section,
the appeals process and timelines are specified at Sec. 660.25(g),
subpart C. For the initial issuance of a C/P-endorsed permit, the bases
for appeal are described in paragraph (d)(7)(iv) of this section. Items
not subject to appeal include, but are not limited to, the accuracy of
data in the relevant NORPAC dataset on August 1, 2010.
(f) Retention requirements. [Reserved]
(g) Observer requirements--(1) Observer coverage requirements--(i)
Coverage. Any vessel registered to a C/P-endorsed limited entry trawl
permit that is 125 ft (38.1 m) LOA or longer must carry two NMFS-
certified observers, and any vessel registered to a C/P-endorsed limited
entry trawl permit that is shorter than 125 ft (38.1 m) LOA must carry
one NMFS-certified observer, each day that the vessel is used to take,
retain, receive, land, process, or transport groundfish.
(ii) Observer workload. The time required for the observer to
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sampling duties must not exceed 12 consecutive hours in each 24-hour
period.
(iii) Refusal to board. Any boarding refusal on the part of the
observer or vessel must be reported to the observer program and NOAA OLE
by the observer provider. The observer must be available for an
interview with the observer program or NOAA OLE if necessary.
(2) Vessel responsibilities. An operator and/or crew of a vessel
required to carry an observer must provide:
(i) Accommodations and food. Provide accommodations and food that
are equivalent to those provided for officers, engineers, foremen, deck-
bosses or other management level personnel of the vessel.
(ii) Safe conditions--(A) Maintain safe conditions on the vessel for
the protection of observers including adherence to all U.S. Coast Guard
and other applicable rules, regulations, or statutes pertaining to safe
operation of the vessel, including but not limited to, rules of the
road, vessel stability, emergency drills, emergency equipment, vessel
maintenance, vessel general condition, and port bar crossings. An
observer may refuse boarding or reboarding a vessel and may request a
vessel to return to port if operated in an unsafe manner or if unsafe
conditions are identified.
(B) Have on board a valid Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Decal
that certifies compliance with regulations found in 33 CFR chapter I and
46 CFR chapter I, a certificate of compliance issued pursuant to 46 CFR
28.710 or a valid certificate of inspection pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 3311.
(iii) Computer hardware and software. Catcher/processor vessels
must:
(A) Provide hardware and software pursuant to regulations at
Sec. Sec. 679.50(g)(1)(iii)(B)(1) through 679.50(g)(1)(iii)(B)(3).
(B) Provide the observer(s) access to a computer required under
paragraph (g)(2)(iii) of this section that is connected to a
communication device that provides a point-to-point connection to the
NMFS host computer.
(C) Ensure that the catcher/processor has installed the most recent
release of NMFS data entry software provided by the Regional
Administrator, or other approved software prior to the vessel receiving,
catching or processing IFQ species.
(D) Ensure that the communication equipment required in paragraph
(g)(2)(iii) of this section and used by observers to enter and transmit
data, is fully functional and operational. ``Functional'' means that all
the tasks and components of the NMFS supplied, or other approved,
software described at paragraph (g)(2)(iii) of this section and the data
transmissions to NMFS can be executed effectively aboard the vessel by
the communications equipment.
(iv) Vessel position. Allow observer(s) access to, the vessel's
navigation equipment and personnel, on request, to determine the
vessel's position.
(v) Access. Allow observer(s) free and unobstructed access to the
vessel's bridge, trawl or working decks, holding bins, processing areas,
freezer spaces, weight scales, cargo holds, and any other space that may
be used to hold, process, weigh, or store fish or fish products at any
time.
(vi) Prior notification. Notify observer(s) at least 15 minutes
before fish are brought on board, or fish and fish products are
transferred from the vessel, to allow sampling the catch or observing
the transfer.
(vii) Records. Allow observer(s) to inspect and copy any State or
Federal logbook maintained voluntarily or as required by regulation.
(viii) Assistance. Provide all other reasonable assistance to enable
observer(s) to carry out their duties, including, but not limited to:
(A) Measuring decks, codends, and holding bins.
(B) Providing the observer(s) with a safe work area.
(C) Collecting samples of catch.
(D) Collecting and carrying baskets of fish.
(E) Allowing the observer(s) to collect biological data and samples.
(F) Providing adequate space for storage of biological samples.
(ix) Sampling station and operational requirements for catcher/
processor vessels. This paragraph contains the requirements for observer
sampling stations. To allow the observer to carry out the
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required duties, the vessel owner must provide an observer sampling
station that meets the following requirements:
(A) Accessibility. The observer sampling station must be available
to the observer at all times.
(B) Location. The observer sampling station must be located within 4
m of the location from which the observer samples unsorted catch.
(C) Access. Unobstructed passage must be provided between the
observer sampling station and the location where the observer collects
sample catch.
(D) Minimum work space. The observer must have a working area of at
least 4.5 square meters, including the observer's sampling table, for
sampling and storage of fish to be sampled. The observer must be able to
stand upright and have a work area at least 0.9 m deep in the area in
front of the table and scale.
(E) Table. The observer sampling station must include a table at
least 0.6 m deep, 1.2 m wide and 0.9 m high and no more than 1.1 m high.
The entire surface area of the table must be available for use by the
observer. Any area for the observer sampling scale is in addition to the
minimum space requirements for the table. The observer's sampling table
must be secured to the floor or wall.
(F) Diverter board. The conveyor belt conveying unsorted catch must
have a removable board (``diverter board'') to allow all fish to be
diverted from the belt directly into the observer's sampling baskets.
The diverter board must be located downstream of the scale used to weigh
total catch. At least 1 m of accessible belt space, located downstream
of the scale used to weight total catch, must be available for the
observer's use when sampling.
(G) Other requirements. The sampling station must be in a well-
drained area that includes floor grating (or other material that
prevents slipping), lighting adequate for day or night sampling, and a
hose that supplies fresh or sea water to the observer.
(H) Observer sampling scale. The observer sample station must
include a NMFS-approved platform scale (pursuant to requirements at
Sec. 679.28(d)(5)) with a capacity of at least 50 kg located within 1 m
of the observer's sampling table. The scale must be mounted so that the
weighing surface is no more than 0.7 m above the floor.
(x) Transfer at sea. Observers may be transferred at-sea between
catcher-processors, between catcher-processors and motherships, or
between a catcher-processor and a catcher vessel. Transfers at-sea
between catcher vessels is prohibited. For transfers, both vessels must:
(A) Ensure that transfers of observers at sea via small boat under
its own power are carried out during daylight hours, under safe
conditions, and with the agreement of observers involved.
(B) Notify observers at least 3 hours before observers are
transferred, such that the observers can finish any sampling work,
collect personal belongings, equipment, and scientific samples.
(C) Provide a safe pilot ladder and conduct the transfer to ensure
the safety of observers during transfers.
(D) Provide an experienced crew member to assist observers in the
small boat in which any transfer is made.
(3) Procurement of observer services--(i) Owners of vessels required
to carry observers under paragraph (g)(1) of this section must arrange
for observer services from a permitted observer provider, except that:
(A) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS when NMFS has determined and given notification that the vessel
must carry NMFS staff or an individual authorized by NMFS in lieu of an
observer provided by a permitted observer provider.
(B) Vessels are required to procure observer services directly from
NMFS and a permitted observer provider when NMFS has determined and
given notification that the vessel must carry NMFS staff and/or
individuals authorized by NMFS, in addition to an observer provided by a
permitted observer provider.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) Application to become an observer provider. Any observer
provider holding a valid permit issued by the North Pacific Groundfish
Observer Program in 2010 can supply observer services and
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will be issued a West Coast Groundfish Observer Program permit.
(5) Observer provider responsibilities--(i) Provide qualified
candidates to serve as observers. Observer providers must provide
qualified candidates to serve as observers. To be qualified, a candidate
must have:
(A) A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or
university with a major in one of the natural sciences;
(B) Successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or
equivalent in applicable biological sciences with extensive use of
dichotomous keys in at least one course;
(C) Successfully completed at least one undergraduate course each in
math and statistics with a minimum of 5 semester hours total for both;
and
(D) Computer skills that enable the candidate to work competently
with standard database software and computer hardware.
(ii) Hiring an observer candidate--(A) The observer provider must
provide the candidate a copy of NMFS-provided pamphlets, information and
other literature describing observer duties (i.e. The At-Sea Hake
Observer Program's Observer Manual) prior to hiring an observer
candidate. Observer job information is available from the Observer
Program Office's Web site at www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/research/divisions/fram/
observer/atseahake.cfm.
(B) Observer contracts. The observer provider must have a written
contract or a written contract addendum that is signed by the observer
and observer provider prior to the observer's deployment with the
following clauses:
(1) That all the observer's in-season messages and catch reports
required to be sent while deployed are delivered to the Observer Program
Office as specified by written Observer Program instructions;
(2) That the observer inform the observer provider prior to the time
of embarkation if he or she is experiencing any new mental illness or
physical ailments or injury since submission of the physician's
statement as required as a qualified observer candidate that would
prevent him or her from performing their assigned duties.
(iii) Ensure that observers complete duties in a timely manner. An
observer provider must ensure that observers employed by that observer
provider do the following in a complete and timely manner:
(A) Submit to NMFS all data, logbooks and reports as required by the
Observer Manual;
(B) Report for his or her scheduled debriefing and complete all
debriefing responsibilities;
(C) Return all sampling and safety gear to the Observer Program
Office;
(D) Submit all biological samples from the observer's deployment by
the completion of the electronic vessel and/or processor survey(s); and
(E) Immediately report to the Observer Program Office and the NOAA
OLE any refusal to board an assigned vessel.
(iv) Observers provided to vessel. Observers provided to catcher
processors:
(A) Must have a valid North Pacific groundfish observer
certification endorsements and an At-Sea Hake Observer Program
certification;
(B) Must not have informed the provider prior to the time of
embarkation that he or she is experiencing a mental illness or a
physical ailment or injury developed since submission of the physician's
statement that would prevent him or her from performing his or her
assigned duties; and
(C) Must have successfully completed all NMFS required training and
briefing before deployment.
(v) Respond to industry requests for observers. An observer provider
must provide an observer for deployment as requested pursuant to the
contractual relationship with the vessel to fulfill vessel requirements
for observer coverage specified under paragraph (g)(1) of this section.
An alternate observer must be supplied in each case where injury or
illness prevents the observer from performing his or her duties or where
the observer resigns prior to completion of his or her duties. If the
observer provider is unable to respond to an industry request for
observer coverage from a vessel for whom the provider is in a
contractual relationship due to lack of available observers by the
estimated embarking time of the vessel, the provider must report it to
the observer
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program at least 4 hours prior to the vessel's estimated embarking time.
(vi) Provide observer salaries and benefits. An observer provider
must provide to its observer employees salaries and any other benefits
and personnel services in accordance with the terms of each observer's
contract.
(vii) Provide observer deployment logistics. An observer provider
must provide to each of its observers under contract:
(A) All necessary transportation, including arrangements and
logistics, of observers to the initial location of deployment, to all
subsequent vessel assignments during that deployment, and to the
debriefing location when a deployment ends for any reason; and
(B) Lodging, per diem, and any other services necessary to observers
assigned to fishing vessels.
(1) An observer under contract may be housed on a vessel to which he
or she is assigned:
(i) Prior to their vessel's initial departure from port;
(ii) For a period not to exceed 24 hours following the completion of
an offload when the observer has duties and is scheduled to disembark;
or
(iii) For a period not to exceed twenty-four hours following the
vessel's arrival in port when the observer is scheduled to disembark.
(2) [Reserved]
(C) During all periods an observer is housed on a vessel, the
observer provider must ensure that the vessel operator or at least one
crew member is aboard.
(D) An observer under contract who is between vessel assignments
must be provided with shoreside accommodations in accordance with the
contract between the observer and the observer provider. If the provider
is providing accommodations, it must be at a licensed hotel, motel, bed
and breakfast, or other shoreside accommodations for the duration of
each period between vessel or shoreside assignments. Such accommodations
must include an assigned bed for each observer and no other person may
be assigned that bed for the duration of that observer's stay.
Additionally, no more than four beds may be in any room housing
observers at accommodations meeting the requirements of this section.
(viii) Observer deployment limitations. An observer provider must
not exceed observer deployment limitations specified in this paragraph
unless alternative arrangements are approved by the Observer Program
Office. An observer provider must not:
(A) Deploy an observer on the same vessel for more than 90 days in a
12-month period;
(B) Deploy an observer for more than 90 days in a single deployment;
(C) Include more than four vessel assignments in a single
deployment, or
(D) Disembark an observer from a vessel before that observer has
completed his or her sampling or data transmission duties.
(ix) Verify vessel's safety decal. An observer provider must verify
that a vessel has a valid USCG safety decal as required under paragraph
(g)(2)(ii)(B) of this section before an observer may get underway aboard
the vessel. One of the following acceptable means of verification must
be used to verify the decal validity:
(A) The observer provider or employee of the observer provider,
including the observer, visually inspects the decal aboard the vessel
and confirms that the decal is valid according to the decal date of
issuance; or
(B) The observer provider receives a hard copy of the USCG
documentation of the decal issuance from the vessel owner or operator.
(x) Maintain communications with observers. An observer provider
must have an employee responsible for observer activities on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies involving observers or problems
concerning observer logistics, whenever observers are at sea, in
transit, or in port awaiting vessel reassignment.
(xi) Maintain communications with the Observer Program Office. An
observer provider must provide all of the following information by
electronic transmission (e-mail), fax, or other method specified by
NMFS.
(A) Observer training and briefing. Observer training and briefing
registration materials must be submitted to the Observer Program Office
at least 5 business days prior to the beginning of a scheduled observer
at-sea hake training or briefing session. Registration
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materials consist of the following: The date of requested training or
briefing with a list of observers including each observer's full name
(i.e., first, middle and last names).
(B) Projected observer assignments. Prior to the observer's
completion of the training or briefing session, the observer provider
must submit to the Observer Program Office a statement of projected
observer assignments that include the observer's name; vessel, gear
type, and vessel/processor code; port of embarkation; and area of
fishing.
(C) Observer debriefing registration. The observer provider must
contact the At-Sea Hake Observer Program within 5 business days after
the completion of an observer's deployment to schedule a date, time and
location for debriefing. Observer debriefing registration information
must be provided at the time of debriefing scheduling and must include
the observer's name, cruise number, vessel name(s) and code(s), and
requested debriefing date.
(D) Observer provider contracts. If requested, observer providers
must submit to the Observer Program Office a completed and unaltered
copy of each type of signed and valid contract (including all
attachments, appendices, addendums, and exhibits incorporated into the
contract) between the observer provider and those entities requiring
observer services under paragraph (g)(1) of this section. Observer
providers must also submit to the Observer Program Office upon request,
a completed and unaltered copy of the current or most recent signed and
valid contract (including all attachments, appendices, addendums, and
exhibits incorporated into the contract and any agreements or policies
with regard to observer compensation or salary levels) between the
observer provider and the particular entity identified by the Observer
Program or with specific observers. The copies must be submitted to the
Observer Program Office via fax or mail within 5 business days of the
request. Signed and valid contracts include the contracts an observer
provider has with:
(1) Vessels required to have observer coverage as specified at
paragraph (g)(1) of this section; and
(2) Observers.
(E) Change in observer provider management and contact information.
Observer providers must submit notification of any other change to
provider contact information, including but not limited to, changes in
contact name, phone number, e-mail address, and address.
(F) Other reports. Reports of the following must be submitted in
writing to the At-Sea Hake Observer Program Office by the observer
provider via fax or e-mail address designated by the Observer Program
Office within 24 hours after the observer provider becomes aware of the
information:
(1) Any information regarding possible observer harassment;
(2) Any information regarding any action prohibited under Sec. Sec.
660.112 or 600.725(o), (t) and (u);
(3) Any concerns about vessel safety or marine casualty under 46 CFR
4.05-1(a)(1) through (7);
(4) Any observer illness or injury that prevents the observer from
completing any of his or her duties described in the observer manual;
and
(5) Any information, allegations or reports regarding observer
conflict of interest or breach of the standards of behavior described in
observer provider policy.
(xii) Replace lost or damaged gear. An observer provider must
replace all lost or damaged gear and equipment issued by NMFS to an
observer under contract to that provider. All replacements must be in
accordance with requirements and procedures identified in writing by the
Observer Program Office.
(xiii) Maintain confidentiality of information. An observer provider
must ensure that all records on individual observer performance received
from NMFS under the routine use provision of the Privacy Act or other
applicable law remain confidential and are not further released to
anyone outside the employ of the observer provider company to whom the
observer was contracted except with written permission of the observer.
(xiv) Limitations on conflict of interest. An observer provider must
meet limitations on conflict of interest. Observer providers:
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(A) Must not have a direct financial interest, other than the
provision of observer services, in a fishery managed under an FMP for
the waters off the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California,
including, but not limited to:
(1) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel or shoreside processor facility involved in the catching, taking,
harvesting or processing of fish,
(2) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel or shoreside processors participating in a fishery managed
pursuant to an FMP in the waters off the coasts of Alaska, California,
Oregon, and Washington, or
(3) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed products
from any vessel or shoreside processor participating in a fishery
managed pursuant to an FMP in the waters off the coasts of Alaska,
California, Oregon, and Washington.
(B) Must assign observers without regard to any preference by
representatives of vessels other than when an observer will be deployed.
(C) Must not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any
gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary
value except for compensation for providing observer services from
anyone who conducts fishing or fish processing activities that are
regulated by NMFS in the Pacific coast or North Pacific regions, or who
has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance or
nonperformance of the official duties of observer providers.
(xv) Observer conduct and behavior. An observer provider must
develop and maintain a policy addressing observer conduct and behavior
for their employees that serve as observers. The policy shall address
the following behavior and conduct:
(A) Observer use of alcohol;
(B) Observer use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs; and
(C) Sexual contact with personnel of the vessel or processing
facility to which the observer is assigned, or with any vessel or
processing plant personnel who may be substantially affected by the
performance or non-performance of the observer's official duties.
(D) An observer provider shall provide a copy of its conduct and
behavior policy by February 1 of each year, to observers, observer
candidates, and the Observer Program Office.
(xvi) Refusal to deploy an observer. Observer providers may refuse
to deploy an observer on a requesting vessel if the observer provider
has determined that the requesting vessel is inadequate or unsafe
pursuant to those regulations described at Sec. 600.746 or U.S. Coast
Guard and other applicable rules, regulations, statutes, or guidelines
pertaining to safe operation of the vessel.
(6) Observer certification and responsibilities--(i) Applicability.
Observer certification authorizes an individual to fulfill duties as
specified in writing by the NMFS Observer Program Office while under the
employ of a NMFS-permitted observer provider and according to
certification endorsements as designated under paragraph (g)(6)(iii) of
this section.
(ii) Observer certification official. The Regional Administrator
will designate a NMFS observer certification official who will make
decisions for the Observer Program Office on whether to issue or deny
observer certification.
(iii) Certification requirements--(A) Initial certification. NMFS
may certify individuals who, in addition to any other relevant
considerations:
(1) Are employed by an observer provider company holding a valid
North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program permit at the time of the
issuance of the certification to the observer;
(2) Have provided, through their observer provider:
(i) Information set forth at Sec. 679.50 regarding an observer
candidate's health and physical fitness for the job;
(ii) Meet all observer education and health standards as specified
in Sec. 679.50; and
(iii) Have successfully completed NMFS-approved training as
prescribed by the At-Sea Hake Observer Program and/or the West Coast
Groundfish Observer Program. Successful completion of training by an
observer applicant consists of meeting all attendance and conduct
standards issued in writing at
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the start of training; meeting all performance standards issued in
writing at the start of training for assignments, tests, and other
evaluation tools; and completing all other training requirements
established by the Observer Program.
(iv) Have not been decertified under paragraph (g)(6)(ix) of this
section, or pursuant to Sec. 679.50.
(B) [Reserved]
(iv) Denial of a certification. The NMFS observer certification
official will issue a written determination denying observer
certification if the candidate fails to successfully complete training,
or does not meet the qualifications for certification for any other
relevant reason.
(v) Issuance of an observer certification. An observer certification
may be issued upon determination by the observer certification official
that the candidate has successfully met all requirements for
certification as specified in paragraph (g)(6)(iii) of this section. The
following endorsements must be obtained, in addition to observer
certification, in order for an observer to deploy.
(A) North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program certification training
endorsement. A certification training endorsement signifies the
successful completion of the training course required to obtain observer
certification. This endorsement expires when the observer has not been
deployed and performed sampling duties as required by the Observer
Program Office for a period of time, specified by the Observer Program,
after his or her most recent debriefing. The observer can renew the
endorsement by successfully completing certification training once more.
(B) North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program annual general
endorsements. Each observer must obtain an annual general endorsement to
their certification prior to his or her first deployment within any
calendar year subsequent to a year in which a certification training
endorsement is obtained. To obtain an annual general endorsement, an
observer must successfully complete the annual briefing, as specified by
the Observer Program. All briefing attendance, performance, and conduct
standards required by the Observer Program must be met.
(C) North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program deployment
endorsements. Each observer who has completed an initial deployment
after certification or annual briefing must receive a deployment
endorsement to their certification prior to any subsequent deployments
for the remainder of that year. An observer may obtain a deployment
endorsement by successfully completing all pre-cruise briefing
requirements. The type of briefing the observer must attend and
successfully complete will be specified in writing by the Observer
Program during the observer's most recent debriefing.
(D) At-Sea Hake Observer Program endorsements. A Pacific hake
fishery endorsement is required for purposes of performing observer
duties aboard vessels that process groundfish at sea in the Pacific
whiting fishery. A Pacific whiting fishery endorsement to an observer's
certification may be obtained by meeting the following requirements:
(1) Be a prior NMFS-certified observer in the groundfish fisheries
off Alaska, unless an individual with this qualification is not
available;
(2) Receive an evaluation by NMFS for his or her most recent
deployment that indicated that the observer's performance met Observer
Program expectations for that deployment;
(3) Successfully complete a NMFS-approved observer training and/or
Pacific whiting briefing as prescribed by the Observer Program; and
(4) Comply with all of the other requirements of this section.
(vi) Maintaining the validity of an observer certification. After
initial issuance, an observer must keep their certification valid by
meeting all of the following requirements specified below:
(A) Successfully perform their assigned duties as described in the
Observer Manual or other written instructions from the Observer Program
Office including calling into the NMFS deployment hotline upon departing
and arriving into port each trip to leave the following information:
Observer name, phone number, vessel name departing on, date and time of
departure and date and time of expected return.
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(B) Accurately record their sampling data, write complete reports,
and report accurately any observations of suspected violations of
regulations relevant to conservation of marine resources or their
environment.
(C) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel or in the processing facility to any person except the owner or
operator of the observed vessel or an authorized officer or NMFS.
(D) Successfully complete NMFS-approved annual briefings as
prescribed by the At-Sea Hake Observer Program.
(E) Successful completion of briefing by an observer applicant
consists of meeting all attendance and conduct standards issued in
writing at the start of training; meeting all performance standards
issued in writing at the start of training for assignments, tests, and
other evaluation tools; and completing all other briefing requirements
established by the Observer Program.
(F) Successfully meet all expectations in all debriefings including
reporting for assigned debriefings.
(G) Submit all data and information required by the observer program
within the program's stated guidelines.
(vii) Limitations on conflict of interest. Observers:
(A) Must not have a direct financial interest, other than the
provision of observer services, in a fishery managed pursuant to an FMP
for the waters off the coast of Alaska, or in a Pacific Coast fishery
managed by either the state or Federal Governments in waters off
Washington, Oregon, or California, including but not limited to:
(1) Any ownership, mortgage holder, or other secured interest in a
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processor facility involved
in the catching, taking, harvesting or processing of fish,
(2) Any business involved with selling supplies or services to any
vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing facility; or
(3) Any business involved with purchasing raw or processed products
from any vessel, shore-based or floating stationary processing
facilities.
(B) Must not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any
gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary
value from anyone who either conducts activities that are regulated by
NMFS in the Pacific coast or North Pacific regions or has interests that
may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of
the observers' official duties.
(C) May not serve as observers on any vessel or at any shore-based
owned or operated by a person who employed the observer in the last two
years.
(D) May not solicit or accept employment as a crew member or an
employee of a vessel or shore-based processor while employed by an
observer provider.
(E) Provisions for remuneration of observers under this section do
not constitute a conflict of interest.
(viii) Standards of behavior. Observers must:
(A) Perform their assigned duties as described in the Observer
Manual or other written instructions from the Observer Program Office.
(B) Immediately report to the observer program office and the NOAA
Office of Law Enforcement any time they refuse to board a vessel.
(C) Accurately record their sampling data, write complete reports,
and report accurately any observations of suspected violations of
regulations relevant to conservation of marine resources or their
environment.
(D) Not disclose collected data and observations made on board the
vessel to any person except the owner or operator of the observed
vessel, an authorized officer, or NMFS.
(ix) Suspension and decertification--(A) Suspension and
decertification review official. The Regional Administrator (or a
designee) will designate an observer suspension and decertification
review official(s), who will have the authority to review observer
certifications and issue initial administrative determinations of
observer certification suspension and/or decertification.
(B) Causes for suspension or decertification. The suspension/
decertification official may initiate suspension or decertification
proceedings against an observer:
(1) When it is alleged that the observer has committed any acts or
omissions of any of the following: Failed to
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satisfactorily perform the duties of observers as specified in writing
by the NMFS Observer Program; or failed to abide by the standards of
conduct for observers (including conflicts of interest);
(2) Upon conviction of a crime or upon entry of a civil judgment
for: Commission of fraud or other violation in connection with obtaining
or attempting to obtain certification, or in performing the duties as
specified in writing by the NMFS Observer Program; commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of
records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; or
commission of any other offense indicating a lack of integrity or
honesty that seriously and directly affects the fitness of observers.
(C) Issuance of initial administrative determination. Upon
determination that suspension or decertification is warranted, the
suspension/decertification official will issue a written IAD to the
observer via certified mail at the observer's most current address
provided to NMFS. The IAD will identify whether a certification is
suspended or revoked and will identify the specific reasons for the
action taken. Decertification is effective 30 calendar days after the
date on the IAD, unless there is an appeal.
(D) Appeals. A certified observer who receives an IAD that suspends
or revokes the observer certification may appeal the determination
within 30 calendar days after the date on the IAD to the Office of
Administrative Appeals pursuant to Sec. 679.43.
(h) C/P coop failure--(1) The Regional Administrator will determine
that a permitted C/P coop is considered to have failed if any one of the
following occurs:
(i) Any current C/P-endorsed limited entry trawl permit is not
identified as a C/P coop member in the coop agreement submitted to NMFS
during the C/P coop permit application process;
(ii) Any current C/P-endorsed permit withdraws from the C/P coop
agreement;
(iii) The coop members voluntarily dissolve the coop; or
(iv) The coop agreement is no longer valid.
(2) If the permitted C/P coop dissolves, the designated coop manager
must notify NMFS SFD in writing of the dissolution of the coop.
(3) The Regional Administrator may make an independent determination
of a coop failure based on factual information collected by or provided
to NMFS.
(4) In the event of a NMFS-determined coop failure, or reported
failure, the designated coop manager will be notified in writing about
NMFS' determination.
(i) Upon notification of a coop failure, the C/P coop permit will no
longer be in effect.
(ii) The C/P sector will convert to an IFQ-based fishery beginning
the following calendar year after a coop failure, or a soon as
practicable thereafter. NMFS will develop additional regulations, as
necessary to implement an IFQ fishery for the C/P sector. Each C/P-
endorsed permit would receive an equal distribution of QS from the total
IFQ for the catcher/processor sector allocation.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78419, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 27547, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 53838, Aug. 30, 2011]
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Sec. Table 1 (North) to Part 660, Subpart D--Limited Entry Trawl
Rockfish Conservation Areas and Landing Allowances for non-IFQ Species
and Pacific Whiting North of 40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30JN11.000
[76 FR 38317, June 30, 2011]
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Sec. Table 1 (South) to Part 660, Subpart D--Limited Entry Trawl
Rockfish Conservation Areas and Landing Allowances for non-IFQ Species
and Pacific Whiting South of 40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY11.007
[76 FR 27547, May 11, 2011]
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Sec. Figure 1 to Part 660, Subpart D--Diagram of Selective Flatfish
Trawl
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR01OC10.015
Subpart E_West Coast Groundfish_Limited Entry Fixed Gear Fisheries
Source: 75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 660.210 Purpose and scope.
This subpart covers the Pacific Coast Groundfish limited entry fixed
gear fishery.
Sec. 660.211 Fixed gear fishery--definitions.
These definitions are specific to the limited entry fixed gear
fisheries covered in this subpart. General groundfish definitions are
found at Sec. 660.11, subpart C.
Daily Trip Limit (DTL) Fishery means a sablefish fishery that occurs
both north and south of 36[deg] N. lat. that is subject to trip limit
restrictions including daily and/or weekly and/or bimonthly trip limits.
Limited entry fixed gear fishery means the fishery composed of
vessels registered to limited entry permits with longline and pot/trap
endorsements.
Sablefish primary fishery means, for the limited entry fixed gear
sablefish fishery north of 36[deg] N. lat, the fishery where vessels
registered to at least one limited entry permit with both a gear
endorsement for longline or trap (or pot) gear and a sablefish
endorsement fish up to a specified tier limit and when they are not
eligible to fish in the DTL fishery.
Sablefish primary season means, for the limited entry fixed gear
sablefish fishery north of 36[deg] N. lat, the period when vessels
registered to at least one limited entry permit with both a gear
endorsement for longline or trap (or pot) gear and a sablefish
endorsement, are allowed to fish in the sablefish primary fishery
described at Sec. 660.231 of this subpart.
Tier limit means a specified amount of sablefish that may be
harvested by a vessel registered to a limited entry fixed gear permit(s)
with a Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 designation; a gear endorsement for
longline or trap (or pot) gear; and a sablefish endorsement.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 53838, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.212 Fixed gear fishery--prohibitions.
These prohibitions are specific to the limited entry fixed gear
fisheries and to the limited entry trawl fishery Shorebased IFQ Program
under gear switching. General groundfish prohibitions are found at Sec.
660.12, subpart C. In addition to the general groundfish prohibitions
specified in Sec. 660.12, subpart C, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) General. (1) Possess, deploy, haul, or carry onboard a fishing
vessel subject to subparts C and E a set net, trap or pot, longline, or
commercial vertical
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hook-and-line as defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart C, that is not in
compliance with the gear restrictions in Sec. 660.230, subpart E,
unless such gear is the gear of another vessel that has been retrieved
at sea and made inoperable or stowed in a manner not capable of being
fished. The disposal at sea of such gear is prohibited by Annex V of the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,
1973 (Annex V of MARPOL 73/78).
(2) Take, retain, possess, or land more than a single cumulative
limit of a particular species, per vessel, per applicable cumulative
limit period, except for sablefish taken in the limited entry, fixed
gear sablefish primary season from a vessel authorized to fish in that
season, as described at Sec. 660.231 and except for IFQ species taken
in the Shorebased IFQ Program from a vessel authorized under gear
switching provisions as described at Sec. 660.140(k).
(b) Recordkeeping and reporting. Fail to retain on board a vessel
from which sablefish caught in the sablefish primary season is landed,
and provide to an authorized officer upon request, copies of any and all
reports of sablefish landings against the sablefish-endorsed permit's
tier limit, or receipts containing all data, and made in the exact
manner required by the applicable state law throughout the sablefish
primary season during which such landings occurred and for 15 days
thereafter.
(c) Fishing in conservation areas--(1) Operate a vessel registered
to a limited entry permit with a longline, trap (pot), or trawl
endorsement and longline and/or trap gear onboard in an applicable GCA
(as defined at Sec. 660.230(d)), except for purposes of continuous
transiting, with all groundfish longline and/or trap gear stowed in
accordance with Sec. 660.212(a) or except as authorized in the
groundfish management measures at Sec. 660.230.
(2) Fish with bottom contact gear (as defined in Sec. 660.11,
subpart C) within the EEZ in the following areas (defined in Sec. Sec.
660.78 and 660.79, subpart C): Thompson Seamount, President Jackson
Seamount, Cordell Bank (50-fm (91-m) isobath), Harris Point, Richardson
Rock, Scorpion, Painted Cave, Anacapa Island, Carrington Point, Judith
Rock, Skunk Point, Footprint, Gull Island, South Point, and Santa
Barbara.
(3) Fish with bottom contact gear (as defined in Sec. 660.11,
subpart C), or any other gear that is deployed deeper than 500-fm (914-
m), within the Davidson Seamount area (defined in Sec. 660.75, subpart
C).
(d) Sablefish fisheries. (1) Take, retain, possess or land sablefish
under the tier limits provided for the limited entry, fixed gear
sablefish primary season, described in Sec. 660.231(b)(3), from a
vessel that is not registered to a limited entry permit with a sablefish
endorsement.
(2) Take, retain, possess or land sablefish in the sablefish primary
season, described at Sec. 660.231(b), subpart E, unless the owner of
the limited entry permit registered for use with that vessel and
authorizing the vessel to fish in the sablefish primary season is on
board that vessel. Exceptions to this prohibition are provided at Sec.
660.231(b)(4)(i) and (ii).
(3) Process sablefish taken at-sea in the limited entry fixed gear
sablefish primary fishery defined at Sec. 660.231, subpart E, from a
vessel that does not have a sablefish at-sea processing exemption,
defined at Sec. 660.25(b)(3)(iv)(D), subpart C.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 78427, Dec. 15, 2010; 76
FR 53838, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.213 Fixed gear fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
(a) General. General reporting requirements specified at Sec.
660.13 (a) through (c), subpart C, apply to limited entry fixed gear
fishery vessels.
(b) Declaration reports for limited entry fixed gear fishery
vessels. Declaration reporting requirements for limited entry fixed gear
fishery vessels are specified at Sec. 660.13 (d), subpart C.
(c) VMS requirements for limited entry fixed gear fishery vessels.
VMS requirements for limited entry fixed gear fishery vessels are
specified at Sec. 660.14, subpart C.
(d) Retention of records. (1) Any person landing groundfish must
retain on board the vessel from which groundfish are landed, and provide
to an authorized officer upon request, copies of any and all reports of
groundfish landings containing all data, and in the exact
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manner, required by the applicable state law throughout the cumulative
limit period during which a landing occurred and for 15 days thereafter.
(2) For participants in the sablefish primary season, the cumulative
limit period to which this requirement applies is April 1 through
October 31 or, for an individual permit holder, when that permit
holder's tier limit is attained, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 660.216 Fixed gear fishery--observer requirements.
(a) Observer coverage requirements. When NMFS notifies the owner,
operator, permit holder, or the manager of a catcher vessel, specified
at Sec. 660.16(c), subpart C, of any requirement to carry an observer,
the catcher vessel may not be used to fish for groundfish without
carrying an observer.
(b) Notice of departure basic rule. At least 24 hours (but not more
than 36 hours) before departing on a fishing trip, a vessel that has
been notified by NMFS that it is required to carry an observer, or that
is operating in an active sampling unit, must notify NMFS (or its
designated agent) of the vessel's intended time of departure. Notice
will be given in a form to be specified by NMFS.
(1) Optional notice--weather delays. A vessel that anticipates a
delayed departure due to weather or sea conditions may advise NMFS of
the anticipated delay when providing the basic notice described in
paragraph (b) of this section. If departure is delayed beyond 36 hours
from the time the original notice is given, the vessel must provide an
additional notice of departure not less than 4 hours prior to departure,
in order to enable NMFS to place an observer.
(2) Optional notice--back-to-back fishing trips. A vessel that
intends to make back-to-back fishing trips (i.e., trips with less than
24 hours between offloading from one trip and beginning another), may
provide the basic notice described in paragraph (b) of this section for
both trips, prior to making the first trip. A vessel that has given such
notice is not required to give additional notice of the second trip.
(c) Cease fishing report. Within 24 hours of ceasing the taking and
retaining of groundfish, vessel owners, operators, or managers must
notify NMFS or its designated agent that fishing has ceased. This
requirement applies to any vessel that is required to carry an observer,
or that is operating in a segment of the fleet that NMFS has identified
as an active sampling unit.
(d) Waiver. The Northwest Regional Administrator may provide written
notification to the vessel owner stating that a determination has been
made to temporarily waive coverage requirements because of circumstances
that are deemed to be beyond the vessel's control.
(e) Vessel responsibilities--(1) Accommodations and food. An
operator of a vessel required to carry one or more observer(s) must
provide accommodations and food that are Equivalent to those provided to
the crew.
(2) Safe conditions. Maintain safe conditions on the vessel for the
protection of observer(s) including adherence to all USCG and other
applicable rules, regulations, or statutes pertaining to safe operation
of the vessel, and provisions at Sec. Sec. 600.725 and 600.746 of this
chapter.
(3) Observer communications. Facilitate observer communications by:
(i) Observer use of equipment. Allowing observer(s) to use the
vessel's communication equipment and personnel, on request, for the
entry, transmission, and receipt of work-related messages, at no cost to
the observer(s) or the U.S. or designated agent.
(ii) Functional equipment. Ensuring that the vessel's communications
equipment, used by observers to enter and transmit data, is fully
functional and operational.
(4) Vessel position. Allow observer(s) access to, and the use of,
the vessel's navigation equipment and personnel, on request, to
determine the vessel's position.
(5) Access. Allow observer(s) free and unobstructed access to the
vessel's bridge, trawl or working decks, holding bins, processing areas,
freezer spaces, weight scales, cargo holds, and any other space that may
be used to hold, process, weigh, or store fish or fish products at any
time.
(6) Prior notification. Notify observer(s) at least 15 minutes
before fish
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are brought on board, or fish and fish products are transferred from the
vessel, to allow sampling the catch or observing the transfer, unless
the observer specifically requests not to be notified.
(7) Records. Allow observer(s) to inspect and copy any state or
Federal logbook maintained voluntarily or as required by regulation.
(8) Assistance. Provide all other reasonable assistance to enable
observer(s) to carry out their duties, including, but not limited to:
(i) Measuring decks, codends, and holding bins.
(ii) Providing the observer(s) with a safe work area.
(iii) Collecting bycatch when requested by the observer(s).
(iv) Collecting and carrying baskets of fish when requested by the
observer(s).
(v) Allowing the observer(s) to collect biological data and samples.
(vi) Providing adequate space for storage of biological samples.
(f) Sample station--(1) Observer sampling station. This paragraph
contains the requirements for observer sampling stations. The vessel
owner must provide an observer sampling station that complies with this
section so that the observer can carry out required duties.
(i) Accessibility. The observer sampling station must be available
to the observer at all times.
(ii) Location. The observer sampling station must be located within
4 m of the location from which the observer samples unsorted catch.
Unobstructed passage must be provided between the observer sampling
station and the location where the observer collects sample catch.
(2) [Reserved]
Sec. 660.219 Fixed gear identification and marking.
(a) Gear identification. (1) Limited entry fixed gear (longline,
trap or pot) must be marked at the surface and at each terminal end,
with a pole, flag, light, radar reflector, and a buoy.
(2) A buoy used to mark fixed gear must be marked with a number
clearly identifying the owner or operator of the vessel. The number may
be either:
(i) If required by applicable state law, the vessel's number, the
commercial fishing license number, or buoy brand number; or
(ii) The vessel documentation number issued by the USCG, or, for an
undocumented vessel, the vessel registration number issued by the state.
(b) [Reserved]
Sec. 660.220 Fixed gear fishery--crossover provisions.
(a) Operating in both limited entry and open access fisheries. See
provisions at Sec. 660.60(h)(7), subpart C.
(b) Operating in north-south management areas with different trip
limits. NMFS uses different types of management areas for West Coast
groundfish management. One type of management area is the north-south
management area, a large ocean area with northern and southern boundary
lines wherein trip limits, seasons, and conservation areas follow a
single theme. Within each north-south management area, there may be one
or more conservation areas, detailed in Sec. Sec. 660.60(h)(7) and
660.70 through 660.74, subpart C. The provisions within this paragraph
apply to vessels operating in different north-south management areas.
Trip limits for a species or a species group may differ in different
north-south management areas along the coast. The following
``crossover'' provisions apply to vessels operating in different
geographical areas that have different cumulative or ``per trip'' trip
limits for the same species or species group. Such crossover provisions
do not apply to species that are subject only to daily trip limits, or
to the trip limits for black rockfish off Washington (see Sec.
660.230(d)).
(1) Going from a more restrictive to a more liberal area. If a
vessel takes and retains any groundfish species or species group of
groundfish in an area where a more restrictive trip limit applies before
fishing in an area where a more liberal trip limit (or no trip limit)
applies, then that vessel is subject to the more restrictive trip limit
for the entire period to which that trip limit applies, no matter where
the fish are taken and retained, possessed, or landed.
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(2) Going from a more liberal to a more restrictive area. If a
vessel takes and retains a groundfish species or species group in an
area where a higher trip limit or no trip limit applies, and takes and
retains, possesses or lands the same species or species group in an area
where a more restrictive trip limit applies, that vessel is subject to
the more restrictive trip limit for the entire period to which that trip
limit applies, no matter where the fish are taken and retained,
possessed, or landed.
(3) Operating in two different areas where a species or species
group is managed with different types of trip limits. During the fishing
year, NMFS may implement management measures for a species or species
group that set different types of trip limits (for example, per trip
limits versus cumulative trip limits) for different areas. If a vessel
fishes for a species or species group that is managed with different
types of trip limits in two different areas within the same cumulative
limit period, then that vessel is subject to the most restrictive
overall cumulative limit for that species, regardless of where fishing
occurs.
(4) Minor rockfish. Several rockfish species are designated with
species-specific limits on one side of the 40[deg]10' N. lat. management
line, and are included as part of a minor rockfish complex on the other
side of the line. A vessel that takes and retains fish from a minor
rockfish complex (nearshore, shelf, or slope) on both sides of a
management line during a single cumulative limit period is subject to
the more restrictive cumulative limit for that minor rockfish complex
during that period.
(i) If a vessel takes and retains minor slope rockfish north of
40[deg]10' N. lat., that vessel is also permitted to take and retain,
possess or land splitnose rockfish up to its cumulative limit south of
40[deg]10' N. lat., even if splitnose rockfish were a part of the
landings from minor slope rockfish taken and retained north of
40[deg]10' N. lat.
(ii) If a vessel takes and retains minor slope rockfish south of
40[deg]10' N. lat., that vessel is also permitted to take and retain,
possess or land POP up to its cumulative limit north of 40[deg]10' N.
lat., even if POP were a part of the landings from minor slope rockfish
taken and retained south of 40[deg]10' N. lat.
Sec. 660.230 Fixed gear fishery--management measures.
(a) General. Most species taken in limited entry fixed gear
(longline and pot/trap) fisheries will be managed with cumulative trip
limits (see trip limits in Tables 2 (North) and 2 (South) of this
subpart), size limits (see Sec. 660.60(h)(5)), seasons (see trip limits
in Tables 2 (North) and 2 (South) of this subpart and sablefish primary
season details in Sec. 660.231), gear restrictions (see paragraph (b)
of this section), and closed areas (see paragraph (d) of this section
and Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.79). Cowcod retention is prohibited in
all fisheries, and groundfish vessels operating south of Point
Conception must adhere to CCA restrictions (see paragraph (d)(10) of
this section and Sec. 660.70). Yelloweye rockfish and canary rockfish
retention is prohibited in the limited entry fixed gear fisheries.
Regulations governing and tier limits for the limited entry, fixed gear
sablefish primary season north of 36[deg] N. lat. are found in Sec.
660.231. Vessels not participating in the sablefish primary season are
subject to daily or weekly sablefish limits in addition to cumulative
limits for each cumulative limit period. Only one sablefish landing per
week may be made in excess of the daily trip limit and, if the vessel
chooses to make a landing in excess of that daily trip limit, then that
is the only sablefish landing permitted for that week. The trip limit
for black rockfish caught with hook-and-line gear also applies, see
Sec. 660.230(e). The trip limits in Table 2 (North) and Table 2 (South)
of this subpart apply to vessels participating in the limited entry
groundfish fixed gear fishery and may not be exceeded. Federal
commercial groundfish regulations are not intended to supersede any more
restrictive state commercial groundfish regulations relating to
federally-managed groundfish.
(b) Gear restrictions--(1) Longline and pot or trap gear are
authorized in the limited entry fixed gear fishery, providing the gear
is in compliance with
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the restrictions set forth in this section, and gear marking
requirements described in Sec. 660.219 of this subpart.
(2) Vessels participating in the limited entry fixed gear fishery
may also fish with open access gear subject to the gear restrictions at
Sec. 660.330(b), subpart F, but will be subject to the most restrictive
trip limits for the gear used as specified at Sec. 660.60(h)(7),
subpart C.
(3) Limited entry fixed gear (longline, trap or pot gear) must be
attended at least once every 7 days.
(4) Traps or pots must have biodegradable escape panels constructed
with 21 or smaller untreated cotton twine in such a manner that an
opening at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter results when the twine
deteriorates.
(c) Sorting Requirements. (1) Under Sec. 660.12(a)(8), subpart C,
it is unlawful for any person to ``fail to sort, prior to the first
weighing after offloading, those groundfish species or species groups
for which there is a trip limit, size limit, scientific sorting
designation, quota, harvest guideline, ACL or ACT or OY, if the vessel
fished or landed in an area during a time when such trip limit, size
limit, scientific sorting designation, quota, harvest guideline, ACL or
ACT or OY applied.'' The States of Washington, Oregon, and California
may also require that vessels record their landings as sorted on their
state landing receipts.
(2) For limited entry fixed gear, the following species must be
sorted:
(i) Coastwide--widow rockfish, canary rockfish, darkblotched
rockfish, yelloweye rockfish, shortbelly rockfish, black rockfish, blue
rockfish, minor nearshore rockfish, minor shelf rockfish, minor slope
rockfish, shortspine and longspine thornyhead, Dover sole, arrowtooth
flounder, petrale sole, starry flounder, English sole, other flatfish,
lingcod, sablefish, Pacific cod, spiny dogfish, other fish, longnose
skate, and Pacific whiting;
(ii) North of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.--POP, yellowtail rockfish,
Cabezon (Oregon and California);
(iii) South of 40[deg]10' N. lat.--minor shallow nearshore rockfish,
minor deeper nearshore rockfish, California scorpionfish, chilipepper
rockfish, bocaccio rockfish, splitnose rockfish, Pacific sanddabs,
cowcod, bronzespotted rockfish and cabezon.
(d) Groundfish conservation areas applicable to limited entry fixed
gear vessels. A GCA, a type of closed area, is a geographic area defined
by coordinates expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude. The
latitude and longitude coordinates of the GCA boundaries are specified
at Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.74, subpart C. A vessel that is
authorized by this paragraph to fish within a GCA (e.g. fishing for
``other flatfish'' using no more than 12 hooks, ``Number 2'' or
smaller), may not simultaneously have other gear on board the vessel
that is unlawful to use for fishing within the GCA. The following GCAs
apply to vessels participating in the limited entry fixed gear fishery.
(1) North coast recreational yelloweye rockfish conservation area.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of the North Coast Recreational
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) boundaries are specified at
Sec. 660.70, subpart C. The North Coast Recreational YRCA is designated
as an area to be avoided (a voluntary closure) by commercial fixed gear
fishers.
(2) North coast commercial yelloweye rockfish conservation area. The
latitude and longitude coordinates of the North Coast Commercial
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) boundaries are specified at
Sec. 660.70, subpart C. Fishing with limited entry fixed gear is
prohibited within the North Coast Commercial YRCA. It is unlawful to
take and retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with limited entry
fixed gear within the North Coast Commercial YRCA. Limited entry fixed
gear vessels may transit through the North Coast Commercial YRCA with or
without groundfish on board.
(3) South coast recreational yelloweye rockfish conservation area.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of the South Coast Recreational
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) boundaries are specified at
Sec. 660.70, subpart C. The South Coast Recreational YRCA is designated
as an area to be avoided (a voluntary closure) by commercial fixed gear
fishers.
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(4) Westport offshore recreational YRCA. The latitude and longitude
coordinates that define the Westport Offshore Recreational YRCA
boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. The Westport
Offshore Recreational YRCA is designated as an area to be avoided (a
voluntary closure) by commercial fixed gear fishers.
(5) Point St. George YRCA. The latitude and longitude coordinates of
the Point St. George YRCA boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70,
subpart C. Fishing with limited entry fixed gear is prohibited within
the Point St. George YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. It is
unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with
limited entry fixed gear within the Point St. George YRCA, on dates when
the closure is in effect. The closure is not in effect at this time.
This closure may be imposed through inseason adjustment. Limited entry
fixed gear vessels may transit through the Point St. George YRCA, at any
time, with or without groundfish on board.
(6) South Reef YRCA. The latitude and longitude coordinates of the
South Reef YRCA boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
Fishing with limited entry fixed gear is prohibited within the South
Reef YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. It is unlawful to
take and retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with limited entry
fixed gear within the South Reef YRCA, on dates when the closure is in
effect. The closure is not in effect at this time. This closure may be
imposed through inseason adjustment. Limited entry fixed gear vessels
may transit through the South Reef YRCA, at any time, with or without
groundfish on board.
(7) Reading Rock YRCA. The latitude and longitude coordinates of the
Reading Rock YRCA boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
Fishing with limited entry fixed gear is prohibited within the Reading
Rock YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. It is unlawful to
take and retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with limited entry
fixed gear within the Reading Rock YRCA, on dates when the closure is in
effect. The closure is not in effect at this time. This closure may be
imposed through inseason adjustment. Limited entry fixed gear vessels
may transit through the Reading Rock YRCA, at any time, with or without
groundfish on board.
(8) Point Delgada (North) YRCA. The latitude and longitude
coordinates of the Point Delgada (North) YRCA boundaries are specified
at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. Fishing with limited entry fixed gear is
prohibited within the Point Delgada (North) YRCA, on dates when the
closure is in effect. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or
land groundfish taken with limited entry fixed gear within the Point
Delgada (North) YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. The
closure is not in effect at this time. This closure may be imposed
through inseason adjustment. Limited entry fixed gear vessels may
transit through the Point Delgada (North) YRCA, at any time, with or
without groundfish on board.
(9) Point Delgada (South) YRCA. The latitude and longitude
coordinates of the Point Delgada (South) YRCA boundaries are specified
at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. Fishing with limited entry fixed gear is
prohibited within the Point Delgada (South) YRCA, on dates when the
closure is in effect. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or
land groundfish taken with limited entry fixed gear within the Point
Delgada (South) YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. The
closure is not in effect at this time. This closure may be imposed
through inseason adjustment. Limited entry fixed gear vessels may
transit through the Point Delgada (South) YRCA, at any time, with or
without groundfish on board.
(10) Cowcod Conservation Areas. The latitude and longitude
coordinates of the Cowcod Conservation Areas (CCAs) boundaries are
specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. It is unlawful to take and retain,
possess, or land groundfish within the CCAs, except for species
authorized in this paragraph caught according to gear requirements in
this paragraph, when those waters are open to fishing. Commercial
fishing vessels may transit through the Western CCA with their gear
stowed and groundfish on board only in a corridor through the Western
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CCA bounded on the north by the latitude line at 33[deg]00.50' N. lat.,
and bounded on the south by the latitude line at 32[deg]59.50' N. lat.
Fishing with limited entry fixed gear is prohibited within the CCAs,
except as follows:
(i) Fishing for ``other flatfish'' is permitted within the CCAs
under the following conditions: When using no more than 12 hooks,
``Number 2'' or smaller, which measure no more than 11 mm (0.44 inches)
point to shank, and up to two 1-lb (0.45 kg) weights per line; and
provided a valid declaration report as required at Sec. 660.13(d),
subpart C, has been filed with NMFS OLE.
(ii) Fishing for rockfish and lingcod is permitted shoreward of the
20 fm (37 m) depth contour within the CCAs when trip limits authorize
such fishing, and provided a valid declaration report as required at
Sec. 660.13(d), subpart C, has been filed with NMFS OLE.
(11) Nontrawl Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCA). The nontrawl RCAs
are closed areas, defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates
(specified at Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.74, subpart C) designed to
approximate specific depth contours, where fishing for groundfish with
nontrawl gear is prohibited. Boundaries for the nontrawl RCA throughout
the year are provided in the header to Table 2 (North) and Table 2
(South) of this subpart and may be modified by NMFS inseason pursuant to
Sec. 660.60(c), subpart C.
(i) It is unlawful to operate a vessel with limited entry nontrawl
gear in the nontrawl RCA, except for the purpose of continuous transit,
or when the use of limited entry nontrawl gear is authorized in this
section. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish
taken with limited entry nontrawl gear within the nontrawl RCA, unless
otherwise authorized in this section.
(ii) Limited entry nontrawl vessels may transit through the nontrawl
RCA, with or without groundfish on board, provided all groundfish
nontrawl gear is stowed either: Below deck; or if the gear cannot
readily be moved, in a secured and covered manner, detached from all
lines, so that it is rendered unusable for fishing.
(iii) The nontrawl RCA restrictions in this section apply to vessels
registered to limited entry fixed gear permits fishing for species other
than groundfish with nontrawl gear on trips where groundfish species are
retained. Unless otherwise authorized in this section, a vessel may not
retain any groundfish taken on a fishing trip for species other than
groundfish that occurs within the nontrawl RCA. If a vessel fishes in a
non-groundfish fishery in the nontrawl RCA, it may not participate in
any fishing for groundfish on that trip that is prohibited within the
nontrawl RCA. [For example, if a vessel fishes in the salmon troll
fishery within the RCA, the vessel cannot on the same trip fish in the
sablefish fishery outside of the RCA.]
(iv) It is lawful to fish within the nontrawl RCA with limited entry
fixed gear only under the following conditions: when fishing for ``other
flatfish'' off California (between 42[deg] N. lat. south to the U.S./
Mexico border) using no more than 12 hooks, ``Number 2'' or smaller,
which measure no more than 11 mm (0.44 inches) point to shank, and up to
two 1-lb (0.91 kg) weights per line when trip limits authorize such
fishing, provided a valid declaration report as required at Sec.
660.13(d), subpart C, has been filed with NMFS OLE.
(12) Farallon Islands. Under California law, commercial fishing for
all groundfish is prohibited between the shoreline and the 10 fm (18 m)
depth contour around the Farallon Islands. An exception to this
prohibition is that commercial fishing for ``other flatfish'' is
permitted around the Farallon Islands using no more than 12 hooks,
``Number 2'' or smaller, which measure no more than 11 mm (0.44 inches)
point to shank, and up to two 1-lb (0.45-kg) weights per line. (See
Table 2 (South) of this subpart.) For a definition of the Farallon
Islands, see Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
(13) Cordell Banks. Commercial fishing for groundfish is prohibited
in waters of depths less than 100 fm (183 m) around Cordell Banks, as
defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70,
subpart C. An exception to this prohibition is that commercial fishing
for ``other flatfish'' is permitted around Cordell Banks using no more
than 12 hooks, ``Number 2'' or smaller, which measure no more than 11 mm
(0.44 inches) point to shank, and
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up to two 1-lb (0.45-kg) weights per line.
(14) Essential Fish Habitat Conservation Areas (EFHCA). An EFHCA, a
type of closed area, is a geographic area defined by coordinates
expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude at Sec. Sec. 660.75
through 660.79, where specified types of fishing are prohibited in
accordance with Sec. 660.12. EFHCAs apply to vessels using ``bottom
contact gear,'' which is defined at Sec. 660.11, to include limited
entry fixed gear (longline and pot/trap,) among other gear types.
Fishing with all bottom contact gear, including longline and pot/trap
gear, is prohibited within the following EFHCAs, which are defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.75 through
660.79: Thompson Seamount, President Jackson Seamount, Cordell Bank (50
fm (91 m) isobath), Harris Point, Richardson Rock, Scorpion, Painted
Cave, Anacapa Island, Carrington Point, Judith Rock, Skunk Point,
Footprint, Gull Island, South Point, and Santa Barbara. Fishing with
bottom contact gear is also prohibited within the Davidson Seamount EFH
Area, which is defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at
Sec. 660.75.
(e) Black rockfish fishery management. The trip limit for black
rockfish (Sebastes melanops) for commercial fishing vessels using hook-
and-line gear between the U.S.-Canada border and Cape Alava
(48[deg]09.50' N. lat.), and between Destruction Island (47[deg]40' N.
lat.) and Leadbetter Point (46[deg]38.17' N. lat.), is 100 lbs (45 kg)
or 30 percent, by weight of all fish on board, whichever is greater, per
vessel per fishing trip. These per trip limits apply to limited entry
and open access fisheries, in conjunction with the cumulative trip
limits and other management measures in Sec. 660.230, subpart E, and
Sec. 660.330, subpart F. The crossover provisions in Sec.
660.60(h)(7), subpart C, do not apply to the black rockfish per-trip
limits.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 27549, May 11, 2011; 76
FR 53838, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.231 Limited entry fixed gear sablefish primary fishery.
This section applies to the sablefish primary season for the limited
entry fixed gear fishery north of 36[deg] N. lat. Limited entry and open
access fixed gear sablefish fishing outside of the sablefish primary
season north of 36[deg] N. lat. is governed by routine management
measures imposed under Sec. Sec. 660.230 and 660.232, subpart E.
(a) Sablefish endorsement. A vessel may not fish in the sablefish
primary season for the limited entry fixed gear fishery, unless at least
one limited entry permit with both a gear endorsement for longline or
trap (or pot) gear and a sablefish endorsement is registered for use
with that vessel. Permits with sablefish endorsements are assigned to
one of three tiers, as described at Sec. 660.25(b)(3)(iv), subpart C.
(b) Sablefish primary season for the limited entry fixed gear
fishery--(1) Season dates. North of 36[deg] N. lat., the sablefish
primary season for the limited entry, fixed gear, sablefish-endorsed
vessels begins at 12 noon local time on April 1 and closes at 12 noon
local time on October 31, or closes for an individual permit holder when
that permit holder's tier limit has been reached, whichever is earlier,
unless otherwise announced by the Regional Administrator through the
routine management measures process described at Sec. 660.60(c).
(2) Gear type. During the season primary and when fishing against
primary season cumulative limits, each vessel authorized to fish in that
season under paragraph (a) of this section may fish for sablefish with
any of the gear types, except trawl gear, endorsed on at least one of
the permits registered for use with that vessel.
(3) Cumulative limits. (i) A vessel participating in the primary
season will be constrained by the sablefish cumulative limit associated
with each of the permits registered for use with that vessel. During the
primary season, each vessel authorized to fish in that season under
paragraph (a) of this section may take, retain, possess, and land
sablefish, up to the cumulative limits for each of the permits
registered for use with that vessel (i.e., stacked permits). If multiple
limited entry permits with sablefish endorsements are registered for use
with a single vessel, that vessel may land up to the total of all
cumulative limits announced in this paragraph for the tiers for those
permits, except as limited by
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paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section. Up to 3 permits may be registered
for use with a single vessel during the primary season; thus, a single
vessel may not take and retain, possess or land more than 3 primary
season sablefish cumulative limits in any one year. A vessel registered
for use with multiple limited entry permits is subject to per vessel
limits for species other than sablefish, and to per vessel limits when
participating in the daily trip limit fishery for sablefish under Sec.
660.232, subpart E. In 2011, the following annual limits are in effect:
Tier 1 at 47,697 lb (21,635 kg), Tier 2 at 21,680 lb (9,834 kg), and
Tier 3 at 12,389 lb (5,620 kg). For 2012 and beyond, the following
annual limits are in effect: Tier 1 at 40,113 lb (18,195 kg), Tier 2 at
18,233 lb (8,270 kg), and Tier 3 at 10,419 lb (4,726 kg).
(ii) If a permit is registered to more than one vessel during the
primary season in a single year, the second vessel may only take the
portion of the cumulative limit for that permit that has not been
harvested by the first vessel to which the permit was registered. The
combined primary season sablefish landings for all vessels registered to
that permit may not exceed the cumulative limit for the tier associated
with that permit.
(iii) A cumulative trip limit is the maximum amount of sablefish
that may be taken and retained, possessed, or landed per vessel in a
specified period of time, with no limit on the number of landings or
trips.
(iv) Incidental halibut retention north of Pt. Chehalis, WA (46[deg]
53.30' N. lat.). No halibut retention is allowed during the primary
sablefish fishery in 2010.
(4) Owner-on-board requirement. Any person who owns or has ownership
interest in a limited entry permit with a sablefish endorsement, as
described at Sec. 660.25(b)(3), subpart C, must be on board the vessel
registered for use with that permit at any time that the vessel has
sablefish on board the vessel that count toward that permit's cumulative
sablefish landing limit. This person must carry government issued photo
identification while aboard the vessel. A permit owner is not obligated
to be on board the vessel registered for use with the sablefish-endorsed
limited entry permit during the sablefish primary season if:
(i) The person, partnership or corporation had ownership interest in
a limited entry permit with a sablefish endorsement prior to November 1,
2000. A person who has ownership interest in a partnership or
corporation that owned a sablefish-endorsed permit as of November 1,
2000, but who did not individually own a sablefish-endorsed limited
entry permit as of November 1, 2000, is not exempt from the owner-on-
board requirement when he/she leaves the partnership or corporation and
purchases another permit individually. A person, partnership, or
corporation that is exempt from the owner-on-board requirement may sell
all of their permits, buy another sablefish-endorsed permit within up to
a year from the date the last permit was approved for transfer, and
retain their exemption from the owner-on-board requirements.
Additionally, a person, partnership, or corporation that qualified for
the owner-on-board exemption, but later divested their interest in a
permit or permits, may retain rights to an owner-on-board exemption as
long as that person, partnership, or corporation purchases another
permit by March 2, 2007. A person, partnership or corporation could only
purchase a permit if it has not added or changed individuals since
November 1, 2000, excluding individuals that have left the partnership
or corporation, or that have died.
(ii) The person who owns or who has ownership interest in a
sablefish-endorsed limited entry permit is prevented from being on board
a fishing vessel because the person died, is ill, or is injured. The
person requesting the exemption must send a letter to NMFS requesting an
exemption from the owner-on-board requirements, with appropriate
evidence as described at paragraph (b)(4)(ii)(A) or (B) of this section.
All emergency exemptions for death, injury, or illness will be evaluated
by NMFS and a decision will be made in writing to the permit owner
within 60 calendar days of receipt of the original exemption request.
(A) Evidence of death of the permit owner shall be provided to NMFS
in
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the form of a copy of a death certificate. In the interim before the
estate is settled, if the deceased permit owner was subject to the
owner-on-board requirements, the estate of the deceased permit owner may
send a letter to NMFS with a copy of the death certificate, requesting
an exemption from the owner-on-board requirements. An exemption due to
death of the permit owner will be effective only until such time that
the estate of the deceased permit owner has transferred the deceased
permit owner's permit to a beneficiary or up to three years after the
date of death as proven by a death certificate, whichever is earlier. An
exemption from the owner-on-board requirements will be conveyed in a
letter from NMFS to the estate of the permit owner and is required to be
on the vessel during fishing operations.
(B) Evidence of illness or injury that prevents the permit owner
from participating in the fishery shall be provided to NMFS in the form
of a letter from a certified medical practitioner. This letter must
detail the relevant medical conditions of the permit owner and how those
conditions prevent the permit owner from being onboard a fishing vessel
during the primary season. An exemption due to injury or illness will be
effective only for the fishing year of the request for exemption, and
will not be granted for more than three consecutive or total years. NMFS
will consider any exemption granted for less than 12 months in a year to
count as one year against the 3-year cap. In order to extend an
emergency medical exemption for a succeeding year, the permit owner must
submit a new request and provide documentation from a certified medical
practitioner detailing why the permit owner is still unable to be
onboard a fishing vessel. An emergency exemption will be conveyed in a
letter from NMFS to the permit owner and is required to be on the vessel
during fishing operations.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 11384, Mar. 2, 2011; 76
FR 27550, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 34912, June 15, 2011; 76 FR 53839, Aug.
30, 2011]
Sec. 660.232 Limited entry daily trip limit (DTL) fishery for sablefish.
(a) Limited entry DTL fisheries both north and south of 36[deg] N.
lat.--(1) Before the start of the sablefish primary season, all
sablefish landings made by a vessel authorized by Sec. 660.231(a) to
fish in the sablefish primary season will be subject to the restrictions
and limits of the limited entry daily and/or weekly trip limit (DTL)
fishery for sablefish specified in this section and which is governed by
routine management measures imposed under Sec. 660.60(c).
(2) Following the start of the primary season, all landings made by
a vessel authorized by Sec. 660.231(a) of this subpart to fish in the
primary season will count against the primary season cumulative limit(s)
associated with the permit(s) registered for use with that vessel. A
vessel that is eligible to fish in the sablefish primary season may fish
in the DTL fishery for sablefish once that vessels' primary season
sablefish limit(s) have been taken, or after the close of the primary
season, whichever occurs earlier. Any subsequent sablefish landings by
that vessel will be subject to the restrictions and limits of the
limited entry DTL fishery for sablefish for the remainder of the fishing
year.
(3) No vessel may land sablefish against both its primary season
cumulative sablefish limits and against the DTL fishery limits within
the same 24 hour period of 0001 hours local time to 2400 hours local
time. If a vessel has taken all of its tier limit except for an amount
that is smaller than the DTL amount, that vessel's subsequent sablefish
landings are automatically subject to DTL limits.
(4) Vessels registered for use with a limited entry, fixed gear
permit that does not have a sablefish endorsement may fish in the
limited entry, DTL fishery for as long as that fishery is open during
the fishing year, subject to routine management measures imposed under
Sec. 660.60(c), Subpart C. DTL limits for the limited entry fishery
north and south of 36[deg] N. lat. are provided in Tables 2 (North) and
2 (South) of this subpart.
(b) [Reserved]
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Conservation Areas and Trip Limits for Limited Entry Fixed Gear North of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
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Conservation Areas and Trip Limits for Limited Entry Fixed Gear South of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
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Subpart F_West Coast Groundfish_Open Access Fisheries
Source: 75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 660.310 Purpose and scope.
This subpart covers the Pacific Coast Groundfish open access
fishery. The open access fishery, as defined at Sec. 660.11, Subpart C,
is the fishery composed of commercial vessels using open access gear
fished pursuant to the harvest guidelines, quotas, and other management
measures specified for the harvest of open access allocations or
governing the fishing activities of open access vessels.
Sec. 660.311 Open access fishery--definitions.
General definitions for the Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries are
defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart C. The definitions in this subpart are
specific to the open access fishery covered in this subpart and are in
addition to those specified at Sec. 660.11, subpart C.
Closely tended for the purposes of this subpart means that a vessel
is within visual sighting distance or within 0.25 nm (463 m) of the gear
as determined by electronic navigational equipment.
Sec. 660.312 Open access fishery--prohibitions.
General groundfish prohibitions for the Pacific Coast groundfish
fisheries are defined at Sec. 660.12, subpart C. In addition to the
general groundfish prohibitions, it is unlawful for any person to:
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(a) General. (1) Take and retain, possess, or land groundfish in
excess of the landing limit for the open access fishery without having a
valid limited entry permit for the vessel affixed with a gear
endorsement for the gear used to catch the fish.
(2) Black rockfish fisheries. Have onboard a commercial hook-and-
line fishing vessel (other than a vessel operated by persons under Sec.
660.60 (c)(1)(ii), subpart C), more than the amount of the trip limit
set for black rockfish by Sec. 660.330(e) while that vessel is fishing
between the U.S.-Canada border and Cape Alava (48[deg]09'30'' N. lat.),
or between Destruction Island (47[deg]40'00'' N. lat.) and Leadbetter
Point (46[deg]38'10'' N. lat.).
(b) Gear. (1) Possess, deploy, haul, or carry onboard a fishing
vessel subject to this subpart a set net, trap or pot, longline, or
commercial vertical hook-and-line that is not in compliance with the
gear restrictions in Sec. 660.330(b), subpart F, unless such gear is
the gear of another vessel that has been retrieved at sea and made
inoperable or stowed in a manner not capable of being fished. The
disposal at sea of such gear is prohibited by Annex V of the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,
1973 (Annex V of MARPOL 73/78).
(2) Fish with dredge gear (defined in Sec. 660.11) anywhere within
EFH within the EEZ, as defined by latitude/longitude coordinates at
Sec. 660.75.
(3) Fish with beam trawl gear (defined in Sec. 660.11) anywhere
within EFH within the EEZ, as defined by latitude/longitude coordinates
at Sec. 660.75.
(4) Fish with bottom trawl gear with a footrope diameter greater
than 19 inches (48 cm) (including rollers, bobbins, or other material
encircling or tied along the length of the footrope) anywhere in EFH
within the EEZ, as defined by latitude/longitude coordinates at Sec.
660.75.
(c) Fishing in conservation areas with open access gears. (1)
Operate a vessel with non-groundfish trawl gear onboard in any
applicable GCA (as defined at Sec. 660.330(d)) except for purposes of
continuous transiting, with all trawl gear stowed in accordance with
Sec. 660.330(b), or except as authorized in the groundfish management
measures published at Sec. 660.330.
(2) Operate a vessel in an applicable GCA (as defined at Sec.
660.330(d) that has nontrawl gear onboard and is not registered to a
limited entry permit on a trip in which the vessel is used to take and
retain or possess groundfish in the EEZ, possess or land groundfish
taken in the EEZ, except for purposes of continuous transiting, with all
groundfish nontrawl gear stowed in accordance with Sec. 660.330(b), or
except as authorized in the groundfish management measures published at
Sec. 660.330.
(3) Fish with bottom contact gear (as defined in Sec. 660.11,
subpart C) within the EEZ in the following areas (defined in Sec. Sec.
660.78 and 660.79): Thompson Seamount, President Jackson Seamount,
Cordell Bank (50-fm (91-m) isobath), Harris Point, Richardson Rock,
Scorpion, Painted Cave, Anacapa Island, Carrington Point, Judith Rock,
Skunk Point, Footprint, Gull Island, South Point, and Santa Barbara.
(4) Fish with bottom contact gear (as defined in Sec. 660.11,
subpart C), or any other gear that is deployed deeper than 500-fm (914-
m), within the Davidson Seamount area (defined in Sec. 660.75).
Sec. 660.313 Open access fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
(a) General. General reporting requirements specified at Sec.
660.13(a) through (c) of subpart C apply to open access fisheries.
(b) Declaration reports for vessels using nontrawl gear. Declaration
reporting requirements for open access vessels using nontrawl gear (all
types of open access gear other than non-groundfish trawl gear) are
specified at Sec. 660.13(d).
(c) Declaration reports for vessels using non-groundfish trawl gear.
Declaration reporting requirements for open access vessels using non-
groundfish trawl gear are specified at Sec. 660.13(d).
(d) VMS requirements for open access fishery vessels. VMS
requirements for open access fishery vessels are specified at Sec.
660.14, subpart C.
(e) Retention of records. Any person landing groundfish must retain
on board the vessel from which groundfish is landed, and provide to an
authorized officer upon request, copies of any and
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all reports of groundfish landings containing all data, and in the exact
manner, required by the applicable state law throughout the cumulative
limit period during which a landing occurred and for 15 days thereafter.
Sec. 660.316 Open access fishery--observer requirements.
(a) Observer coverage requirements. When NMFS notifies the owner,
operator, permit holder, or the manager of a catcher vessel, specified
at Sec. 660.16(c), subpart C, of any requirement to carry an observer,
the catcher vessel may not be used to fish for groundfish without
carrying an observer.
(b) Notice of departure--basic rule. At least 24 hours (but not more
than 36 hours) before departing on a fishing trip, a vessel that has
been notified by NMFS that it is required to carry an observer, or that
is operating in an active sampling unit, must notify NMFS (or its
designated agent) of the vessel's intended time of departure. Notice
will be given in a form to be specified by NMFS.
(1) Optional notice--weather delays. A vessel that anticipates a
delayed departure due to weather or sea conditions may advise NMFS of
the anticipated delay when providing the basic notice described in
paragraph (b) of this section. If departure is delayed beyond 36 hours
from the time the original notice is given, the vessel must provide an
additional notice of departure not less than 4 hours prior to departure,
in order to enable NMFS to place an observer.
(2) Optional notice--back-to-back fishing trips. A vessel that
intends to make back-to-back fishing trips (i.e., trips with less than
24 hours between offloading from one trip and beginning another), may
provide the basic notice described in paragraph (b) of this section for
both trips, prior to making the first trip. A vessel that has given such
notice is not required to give additional notice of the second trip.
(c) Cease fishing report. Within 24 hours of ceasing the taking and
retaining of groundfish, vessel owners, operators, or managers must
notify NMFS or its designated agent that fishing has ceased. This
requirement applies to any vessel that is required to carry an observer,
or that is operating in a segment of the fleet that NMFS has identified
as an active sampling unit.
(d) Waiver. The Northwest Regional Administrator may provide written
notification to the vessel owner stating that a determination has been
made to temporarily waive coverage requirements because of circumstances
that are deemed to be beyond the vessel's control.
(e) Vessel responsibilities--(1) Accommodations and food. An
operator of a vessel required to carry one or more observer(s) must
provide accommodations and food that are Equivalent to those provided to
the crew.
(2) Safe conditions. Maintain safe conditions on the vessel for the
protection of observer(s) including adherence to all USCG and other
applicable rules, regulations, or statutes pertaining to safe operation
of the vessel, and provisions at Sec. Sec. 600.725 and 600.746 of this
chapter.
(3) Observer communications. Facilitate observer communications by:
(i) Observer use of equipment. Allowing observer(s) to use the
vessel's communication equipment and personnel, on request, for the
entry, transmission, and receipt of work-related messages, at no cost to
the observer(s) or the U.S. or designated agent.
(ii) Functional equipment. Ensuring that the vessel's communications
equipment, used by observers to enter and transmit data, is fully
functional and operational.
(4) Vessel position. Allow observer(s) access to, and the use of,
the vessel's navigation equipment and personnel, on request, to
determine the vessel's position.
(5) Access. Allow observer(s) free and unobstructed access to the
vessel's bridge, trawl or working decks, holding bins, processing areas,
freezer spaces, weight scales, cargo holds, and any other space that may
be used to hold, process, weigh, or store fish or fish products at any
time.
(6) Prior notification. Notify observer(s) at least 15 minutes
before fish are brought on board, or fish and fish
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products are transferred from the vessel, to allow sampling the catch or
observing the transfer, unless the observer specifically requests not to
be notified.
(7) Records. Allow observer(s) to inspect and copy any state or
Federal logbook maintained voluntarily or as required by regulation.
(8) Assistance. Provide all other reasonable assistance to enable
observer(s) to carry out their duties, including, but not limited to:
(i) Measuring decks, codends, and holding bins.
(ii) Providing the observer(s) with a safe work area.
(iii) Collecting bycatch when requested by the observer(s).
(iv) Collecting and carrying baskets of fish when requested by the
observer(s).
(v) Allowing the observer(s) to collect biological data and samples.
(vi) Providing adequate space for storage of biological samples.
(f) Sample station--(1) Observer sampling station. This paragraph
contains the requirements for observer sampling stations. The vessel
owner must provide an observer sampling station that complies with this
section so that the observer can carry out required duties.
(i) Accessibility. The observer sampling station must be available
to the observer at all times.
(ii) Location. The observer sampling station must be located within
4 m of the location from which the observer samples unsorted catch.
Unobstructed passage must be provided between the observer sampling
station and the location where the observer collects sample catch.
Sec. 660.319 Open access fishery gear identification and marking.
(a) Gear identification. (1) Open access fixed gear (longline, trap
or pot, set net and stationary hook-and-line gear, including commercial
vertical hook-and-line gear) must be marked at the surface and at each
terminal end, with a pole, flag, light, radar reflector, and a buoy.
(2) Open access commercial vertical hook-and-line gear that is
closely tended as defined at Sec. 660.311 of this subpart, may be
marked only with a single buoy of sufficient size to float the gear.
(3) A buoy used to mark fixed gear under paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2)
of this section must be marked with a number clearly identifying the
owner or operator of the vessel. The number may be either:
(i) If required by applicable state law, the vessel's number, the
commercial fishing license number, or buoy brand number; or
(ii) The vessel documentation number issued by the USCG, or, for an
undocumented vessel, the vessel registration number issued by the state.
(b) [Reserved]
Sec. 660.320 Open access fishery--crossover provisions.
(a) Operating in both limited entry and open access fisheries. See
provisions at Sec. 660.60, subpart C.
(b) Operating in north-south management areas with different trip
limits. NMFS uses different types of management areas for West Coast
groundfish management. One type of management area is the north-south
management area, a large ocean area with northern and southern boundary
lines wherein trip limits, seasons, and conservation areas follow a
single theme. Within each north-south management area, there may be one
or more conservation areas, detailed in Sec. Sec. 660.11 and 660.70
through 660.74, subpart C. The provisions within this paragraph apply to
vessels operating in different north-south management areas. Trip limits
for a species or a species group may differ in different north-south
management areas along the coast. The following ``crossover'' provisions
apply to vessels operating in different geographical areas that have
different cumulative or ``per trip'' trip limits for the same species or
species group. Such crossover provisions do not apply to species that
are subject only to daily trip limits, or to the trip limits for black
rockfish off Washington (see Sec. 660.330(e)).
(1) Going from a more restrictive to a more liberal area. If a
vessel takes and retains any groundfish species or species group of
groundfish in an area where a more restrictive trip limit applies before
fishing in an area where a
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more liberal trip limit (or no trip limit) applies, then that vessel is
subject to the more restrictive trip limit for the entire period to
which that trip limit applies, no matter where the fish are taken and
retained, possessed, or landed.
(2) Going from a more liberal to a more restrictive area. If a
vessel takes and retains a groundfish species or species group in an
area where a higher trip limit or no trip limit applies, and takes and
retains, possesses or lands the same species or species group in an area
where a more restrictive trip limit applies, that vessel is subject to
the more restrictive trip limit for the entire period to which that trip
limit applies, no matter where the fish are taken and retained,
possessed, or landed.
(3) Operating in two different areas where a species or species
group is managed with different types of trip limits. During the fishing
year, NMFS may implement management measures for a species or species
group that set different types of trip limits (for example, per trip
limits versus cumulative trip limits) for different areas. If a vessel
fishes for a species or species group that is managed with different
types of trip limits in two different areas within the same cumulative
limit period, then that vessel is subject to the most restrictive
overall cumulative limit for that species, regardless of where fishing
occurs.
(4) Minor rockfish. Several rockfish species are designated with
species-specific limits on one side of the 40[deg]10' N. lat. management
line, and are included as part of a minor rockfish complex on the other
side of the line. A vessel that takes and retains fish from a minor
rockfish complex (nearshore, shelf, or slope) on both sides of a
management line during a single cumulative limit period is subject to
the more restrictive cumulative limit for that minor rockfish complex
during that period.
(i) If a vessel takes and retains minor slope rockfish north of
40[deg]10' N. lat., that vessel is also permitted to take and retain,
possess or land splitnose rockfish up to its cumulative limit south of
40[deg]10' N. lat., even if splitnose rockfish were a part of the
landings from minor slope rockfish taken and retained north of
40[deg]10' N. lat.
(ii) If a vessel takes and retains minor slope rockfish south of
40[deg]10' N. lat., that vessel is also permitted to take and retain,
possess or land POP up to its cumulative limit north of 40[deg]10' N.
lat., even if POP were a part of the landings from minor slope rockfish
taken and retained south of 40[deg]10' N. lat.
(5) ``DTS complex''. There are often differential trawl trip limits
for the ``DTS complex'' north and south of latitudinal management lines.
Vessels operating in the limited entry trawl fishery are subject to the
crossover provisions in paragraph (b) of this section when making
landings that include any one of the four species in the ``DTS
complex.''
Sec. 660.330 Open access fishery--management measures.
(a) General. Groundfish species taken in open access fisheries will
be managed with cumulative trip limits (see trip limits in Tables 3
(North) and 3 (South) of this subpart), size limits (see Sec.
660.60(h)(5)), seasons (see seasons in Tables 3 (North) and 3 (South) of
this subpart), gear restrictions (see paragraph (b) of this section),
and closed areas (see paragraph (d) of this section and Sec. Sec.
660.70 through 660.79). Unless otherwise specified, a vessel operating
in the open access fishery is subject to, and must not exceed any trip
limit, frequency limit, and/or size limit for the open access fishery.
Cowcod retention is prohibited in all fisheries and groundfish vessels
operating south of Point Conception must adhere to CCA restrictions (see
paragraph (d)(11) of this section and Sec. 660.70). Retention of
yelloweye rockfish and canary rockfish is prohibited in all open access
fisheries. For information on the open access daily/weekly trip limit
fishery for sablefish, see Sec. 660.332 of this subpart and the trip
limits in Tables 3 (North) and 3 (South) of this subpart. Open access
vessels are subject to daily or weekly sablefish limits in addition to
cumulative limits for each cumulative limit period. Only one sablefish
landing per week may be made in excess of the daily trip limit and, if
the vessel chooses to make a landing in excess of that
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daily trip limit, then that is the only sablefish landing permitted for
that week. The trip limit for black rockfish caught with hook-and-line
gear also applies, see paragraph (e) of this section. Open access
vessels that fish with non-groundfish trawl gear or in the salmon troll
fishery north of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. are subject the cumulative
limits and closed areas (except the pink shrimp fishery which is not
subject to RCA restrictions) listed in Tables 3 (North) and 3 (South) of
this subpart. Federal commercial groundfish regulations are not intended
to supersede any more restrictive state commercial groundfish
regulations relating to federally managed groundfish.
(b) Gear restrictions. Open access gear includes longline, trap,
pot, hook-and-line (fixed or mobile), setnet (anchored gillnet or
trammel net, which are permissible south of 38[deg] N. lat. only), spear
and non-groundfish trawl gear (trawls used to target non-groundfish
species: pink shrimp or ridgeback prawns, and, south of Pt. Arena, CA
(38[deg]57.50' N. lat.), California halibut or sea cucumbers).
Restrictions for gears used in the open access fisheries are as follows:
(1) Non-groundfish trawl gear. Non-groundfish trawl gear is
generally trawl gear used to target pink shrimp, ridgeback prawn,
California halibut and sea cucumber and is exempt from the limited entry
trawl gear restrictions at Sec. 660.130(b). The following gear
restrictions apply to non-groundfish trawl gear:
(i) Bottom trawl gear with a footrope diameter greater than 19
inches (48 cm) (including rollers, bobbins, or other material encircling
or tied along the length of the footrope) is prohibited anywhere in EFH
within the EEZ, as defined by latitude/longitude coordinates at Sec.
660.75. unless such gear is the gear of another vessel that has been
retrieved at sea and made inoperable or stowed in a manner not capable
of being fished. The disposal at sea of such gear is prohibited by Annex
V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From
Ships, 1973 (Annex V of MARPOL 73/78).
(ii) [Reserved]
(2) Fixed gear. (i) Fixed gear (longline, trap or pot, set net and
stationary hook-and-line gear, including commercial vertical hook-and-
line gear) must be attended at least once every 7 days.
(ii) Set nets. Fishing for groundfish with set nets is prohibited in
the fishery management area north of 38[deg]00.00' N. lat.
(iii) Traps or pots. Traps must have biodegradable escape panels
constructed with 21 or smaller untreated cotton twine in such a manner
that an opening at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) in diameter results when the
twine deteriorates.
(iv) Spears. Spears may be propelled by hand or by mechanical means.
(c) Sorting. Under Sec. 660.12(a)(8), subpart C, it is unlawful for
any person to ``fail to sort, prior to the first weighing after
offloading, those groundfish species or species groups for which there
is a trip limit, size limit, scientific sorting designation, quota,
harvest guideline, ACL or ACT or OY, if the vessel fished or landed in
an area during a time when such trip limit, size limit, scientific
sorting designation, quota, harvest guideline, ACL or ACT or OY
applied.'' The States of Washington, Oregon, and California may also
require that vessels record their landings as sorted on their state
landing receipts. For open access vessels, the following species must be
sorted:
(1) Coastwide--widow rockfish, canary rockfish, darkblotched
rockfish, yelloweye rockfish, shortbelly rockfish, black rockfish, blue
rockfish, minor nearshore rockfish, minor shelf rockfish, minor slope
rockfish, shortspine and longspine thornyhead, Dover sole, arrowtooth
flounder, petrale sole, starry flounder, English sole, other flatfish,
lingcod, sablefish, Pacific cod, spiny dogfish, longnose skate, other
fish, Pacific whiting, and Pacific sanddabs;
(2) North of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.--POP, yellowtail rockfish,
Cabezon (Oregon and California);
(3) South of 40[deg]10' N. lat.--minor shallow nearshore rockfish,
minor deeper nearshore rockfish, chilipepper rockfish, bocaccio
rockfish, splitnose rockfish, cowcod, bronzespotted rockfish and
cabezon.
(d) Groundfish conservation areas affecting open access vessels. A
GCA, a type of closed area, is a geographic area defined by coordinates
expressed
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in degrees of latitude and longitude. A vessel that is authorized by
this paragraph to fish within a GCA (e.g. fishing for ``other flatfish''
using no more than 12 hooks, ``Number 2'' or smaller), may not
simultaneously have other gear on board the vessel that is unlawful to
use for fishing within the GCA. The following GCAs apply to vessels
participating in the open access groundfish fishery.
(1) North coast recreational yelloweye rockfish conservation area.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of the North Coast Recreational
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) boundaries are specified at
Sec. 660.70, subpart C. The North Coast Recreational YRCA is designated
as an area to be avoided (a voluntary closure) by commercial fixed gear
fishers.
(2) North coast commercial yelloweye rockfish conservation area. The
latitude and longitude coordinates of the North Coast Commercial
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) boundaries are specified at
Sec. 660.70, subpart C. Fishing with open access gear is prohibited
within the North Coast Commercial YRCA. It is unlawful to take and
retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with open access gear within
the North Coast Commercial YRCA. Open access vessels may transit through
the North Coast Commercial YRCA with or without groundfish on board.
(3) South coast recreational yelloweye rockfish conservation area.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of the South Coast Recreational
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA) boundaries are specified at
Sec. 660.70, subpart C. The South Coast Recreational YRCA is designated
as an area to be avoided (a voluntary closure) by commercial fixed gear
fishers.
(4) Westport offshore recreational YRCA. The latitude and longitude
coordinates that define the Westport Offshore Recreational YRCA
boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. The Westport
Offshore Recreational YRCA is designated as an area to be avoided (a
voluntary closure) by commercial fixed gear fishers.
(5) Point St. George YRCA. The latitude and longitude coordinates of
the Point St. George YRCA boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70,
subpart C. Fishing with open access gear is prohibited within the Point
St. George YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. It is unlawful
to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with open access
gear within the Point St. George YRCA, on dates when the closure is in
effect. The closure is not in effect at this time. This closure may be
imposed through inseason adjustment. Open access vessels may transit
through the Point St. George YRCA, at any time, with or without
groundfish on board.
(6) South Reef YRCA. The latitude and longitude coordinates of the
South Reef YRCA boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
Fishing with open access gear is prohibited within the South Reef YRCA,
on dates when the closure is in effect. It is unlawful to take and
retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with open access gear within
the South Reef YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. The closure
is not in effect at this time. This closure may be imposed through
inseason adjustment. Open access gear vessels may transit through the
South Reef YRCA, at any time, with or without groundfish on board.
(7) Reading Rock YRCA. The latitude and longitude coordinates of the
Reading Rock YRCA boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
Fishing with open access gear is prohibited within the Reading Rock
YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. It is unlawful to take and
retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with open access gear within
the Reading Rock YRCA, on dates when the closure is in effect. The
closure is not in effect at this time. This closure may be imposed
through inseason adjustment. Open access gear vessels may transit
through the Reading Rock YRCA, at any time, with or without groundfish
on board.
(8) Point Delgada (North) YRCA. The latitude and longitude
coordinates of the Point Delgada (North) YRCA boundaries are specified
at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. Fishing with open access gear is prohibited
within the Point Delgada (North) YRCA, on dates when the closure is in
effect. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish
taken with open access gear within the Point Delgada (North) YRCA, on
dates
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when the closure is in effect. The closure is not in effect at this
time. This closure may be imposed through inseason adjustment. Open
access gear vessels may transit through the Point Delgada (North) YRCA,
at any time, with or without groundfish on board.
(9) Point Delgada (South) YRCA. The latitude and longitude
coordinates of the Point Delgada (South) YRCA boundaries are specified
at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. Fishing with open access gear is prohibited
within the Point Delgada (South) YRCA, on dates when the closure is in
effect. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish
taken with open access gear within the Point Delgada (South) YRCA, on
dates when the closure is in effect. The closure is not in effect at
this time. This closure may be imposed through inseason adjustment. Open
access gear vessels may transit through the Point Delgada (South) YRCA,
at any time, with or without groundfish on board.
(10) Salmon Troll Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA). The
latitude and longitude coordinates of the Salmon Troll YRCA boundaries
are specified in the groundfish regulations at Sec. 660.70, subpart C,
and in the salmon regulations at Sec. 660.405. Fishing with salmon
troll gear is prohibited within the Salmon Troll YRCA. It is unlawful
for commercial salmon troll vessels to take and retain, possess, or land
fish taken with salmon troll gear within the Salmon Troll YRCA. Open
access vessels may transit through the Salmon Troll YRCA with or without
fish on board.
(11) Cowcod Conservation Areas (CCAs). The latitude and longitude
coordinates of the CCAs boundaries are specified at Sec. 660.70,
subpart C. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land
groundfish within the CCAs, except for species authorized in this
paragraph caught according to gear requirements in this paragraph, when
those waters are open to fishing. Commercial fishing vessels may transit
through the Western CCA with their gear stowed and groundfish on board
only in a corridor through the Western CCA bounded on the north by the
latitude line at 33[deg]00.50' N. lat., and bounded on the south by the
latitude line at 32[deg]59.50' N. lat. Fishing with open access gear is
prohibited in the CCAs, except as follows:
(i) Fishing for ``other flatfish'' is permitted within the CCAs
under the following conditions: when using no more than 12 hooks,
``Number 2'' or smaller, which measure no more than 11 mm (0.44 inches)
point to shank, and up to two 1-lb (0.45 kg) weights per line; and
provided a valid declaration report as required at Sec. 660.13(d), has
been filed with NMFS OLE.
(ii) Fishing for rockfish and lingcod is permitted shoreward of the
20 fm (37 m) depth contour within the CCAs when trip limits authorize
such fishing, and provided a valid declaration report as required at
Sec. 660.13(d), has been filed with NMFS OLE.
(12) Nontrawl rockfish conservation areas for the open access
fisheries. The nontrawl RCAs are closed areas, defined by specific
latitude and longitude coordinates (specified at Sec. Sec. 660.70
through 660.74, subpart C) designed to approximate specific depth
contours, where fishing for groundfish with nontrawl gear is prohibited.
Boundaries for the nontrawl RCA throughout the year are provided in the
open access trip limit tables, Table 3 (North) and Table 3 (South) of
this subpart and may be modified by NMFS inseason pursuant to Sec.
660.60(c).
(i) It is unlawful to operate a vessel in the nontrawl RCA that has
nontrawl gear onboard and is not registered to a limited entry permit on
a trip in which the vessel is used to take and retain or possess
groundfish in the EEZ, or land groundfish taken in the EEZ, except for
the purpose of continuous transiting, or when the use of nontrawl gear
is authorized in part 660.
(ii) On any trip on which a groundfish species is taken with
nontrawl open access gear and retained, the open access nontrawl vessel
may transit through the nontrawl RCA only if all groundfish nontrawl
gear is stowed either: Below deck; or if the gear cannot readily be
moved, in a secured and covered manner, detached from all lines, so that
it is rendered unusable for fishing.
(iii) The nontrawl RCA restrictions in this section apply to vessels
taking and retaining or possessing groundfish in the EEZ, or landing
groundfish
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taken in the EEZ. Unless otherwise authorized by part 660, a vessel may
not retain any groundfish taken on a fishing trip for species other than
groundfish that occurs within the nontrawl RCA. If a vessel fishes in a
non-groundfish fishery in the nontrawl RCA, it may not participate in
any fishing for groundfish on that trip that is prohibited within the
nontrawl RCA. [For example, if a vessel fishes in the salmon troll
fishery within the RCA, the vessel cannot on the same trip fish in the
sablefish fishery outside of the RCA.]
(iv) Fishing for ``other flatfish'' off California (between 42[deg]
N. lat. south to the U.S./Mexico border) is permitted within the
nontrawl RCA with fixed gear only under the following conditions: When
using no more than 12 hooks, ``Number 2'' or smaller, which measure no
more than 11 mm (0.44 inches) point to shank, and up to two 1-lb (0.91
kg) weights per line when trip limits authorize such fishing; and
provided a valid declaration report as required at Sec. 660.13(d), has
been filed with NMFS OLE.
(13) Non-groundfish trawl rockfish conservation areas for the open
access non-groundfish trawl fisheries. The non-groundfish trawl RCAs are
closed areas, defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates
(specified at Sec. Sec. 660.70 through 660.74, subpart C) designed to
approximate specific depth contours, where fishing for groundfish with
nontrawl gear is prohibited. Boundaries for the nontrawl RCA throughout
the year are provided in the open access trip limit tables, Table 3
(North) and Table 3 (South) of this subpart and may be modified by NMFS
in season pursuant to Sec. 660.60(c).
(i) It is unlawful to operate a vessel in the non-groundfish trawl
RCA with non-groundfish trawl gear onboard, except for the purpose of
continuous transiting, or when the use of trawl gear is authorized in
part 660. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish
taken with non-groundfish trawl gear within the nontrawl RCA, unless
otherwise authorized in part 660.
(ii) Non-groundfish trawl vessels may transit through the non-
groundfish trawl RCA, with or without groundfish on board, provided all
non-groundfish trawl gear is stowed either: Below deck; or if the gear
cannot readily be moved, in a secured and covered manner, detached from
all towing lines, so that it is rendered unusable for fishing; or
remaining on deck uncovered if the trawl doors are hung from their
stanchions and the net is disconnected from the doors.
(iii) The non-groundfish trawl RCA restrictions in this section
apply to vessels taking and retaining or possessing groundfish in the
EEZ, or landing groundfish taken in the EEZ. Unless otherwise authorized
by Part 660, it is unlawful for a vessel to retain any groundfish taken
on a fishing trip for species other than groundfish that occurs within
the non-groundfish trawl RCA. If a vessel fishes in a non-groundfish
fishery in the non-groundfish trawl RCA, it may not participate in any
fishing on that trip that is prohibited within the non-groundfish trawl
RCA. [For example, if a vessel fishes in the pink shrimp fishery within
the RCA, the vessel cannot on the same trip fish in the DTS fishery
seaward of the RCA.] Nothing in these Federal regulations supersedes any
state regulations that may prohibit trawling shoreward of the fishery
management area (3-200 nm).
(iv) It is lawful to fish with non-groundfish trawl gear within the
non-groundfish trawl RCA only under the following conditions:
(A) Pink shrimp trawling is permitted in the non-groundfish trawl
RCA when a valid declaration report as required at Sec. 660.12(d),
subpart C, has been filed with NMFS OLE. Groundfish caught with pink
shrimp trawl gear may be retained anywhere in the EEZ and are subject to
the limits in Table 3 (North) and Table 3 (South) of this subpart.
(B) When the shoreward line of the trawl RCA is shallower than 100
fm (183 m), vessels using ridgeback prawn trawl gear south of
34[deg]27.00[min] N. lat. may operate out to the 100 fm (183 m) boundary
line specified at Sec. 660.73, when a valid declaration report as
required at Sec. 660.13(d), has been filed with NMFS OLE. Groundfish
caught with ridgeback prawn trawl gear are subject to the limits in
Table 3 (North) and Table 3 (South) of this subpart.
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(14) Farallon Islands. Under California law, commercial fishing for
all groundfish is prohibited between the shoreline and the 10 fm (18 m)
depth contour around the Farallon Islands. An exception to this
prohibition is that commercial fishing for ``other flatfish'' is
permitted around the Farallon Islands using no more than 12 hooks,
``Number 2'' or smaller, which measure no more than 11 mm (0.44 inches)
point to shank, and up to two 1-lb (0.45 kg) weights per line. (See
Table 2 (South) of this subpart.) For a definition of the Farallon
Islands, see Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
(15) Cordell Banks. Commercial fishing for groundfish is prohibited
in waters of depths less than 100-fm (183-m) around Cordell Banks, as
defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70,
subpart C. An exception to this prohibition is that commercial fishing
for ``other flatfish'' is permitted around Cordell Banks using no more
than 12 hooks, ``Number 2'' or smaller, which measure no more than 11 mm
(0.44 inches) point to shank, and up to two 1-lb (0.45 kg) weights per
line.
(16) Essential fish habitat conservation areas (EFHCA). An EFHCA, a
type of closed area, is a geographic area defined by coordinates
expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude at Sec. Sec. 660.76
through 660.79, where specified types of fishing are prohibited in
accordance with Sec. 660.12, subpart C. EFHCAs apply to vessels using
bottom trawl gear and or vessels using ``bottom contact gear,'' which is
defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart C, and includes, but is not limited to:
Beam trawl, bottom trawl, dredge, fixed gear, set net, demersal seine,
dinglebar gear, and other gear (including experimental gear) designed or
modified to make contact with the bottom.
(i) The following EFHCAs apply to vessels operating within the EEZ
off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California with bottom trawl
gear:
(A) Seaward of a boundary line approximating the 700-fm (1280-m)
depth contour. Fishing with bottom trawl gear is prohibited in waters of
depths greater than 700 fm (1280 m) within the EFH, as defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.76.
(B) Shoreward of a boundary line approximating the 100-m (183-m)
depth contour. Fishing with bottom trawl gear with a footrope diameter
greater than 8 inches (20 cm) is prohibited in waters shoreward of a
boundary line approximating the 100-fm (183-m) depth contour, as defined
by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.73.
(C) EFHCAs for all bottom trawl gear. Fishing with all bottom trawl
gear is prohibited within the following EFHCAs, which are defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.77 through
660.78: Olympic 2, Biogenic 1, Biogenic 2, Grays Canyon, Biogenic 3,
Astoria Canyon, Nehalem Bank/Shale Pile, Siletz Deepwater, Daisy Bank/
Nelson Island, Newport Rockpile/Stonewall Bank, Heceta Bank, Deepwater
off Coos Bay, Bandon High Spot, Rogue Canyon.
(D) EFHCAs for all bottom trawl gear, except demersal seine gear.
Fishing with all bottom trawl gear except demersal seine gear (defined
at Sec. 660.11, subpart C) is prohibited within the following EFHCAs,
which are defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at
Sec. 660.79: Eel River Canyon, Blunts Reef, Mendocino Ridge, Delgada
Canyon, Tolo Bank, Point Arena North, Point Arena South Biogenic Area,
Cordell Bank/Biogenic Area, Farallon Islands/Fanny Shoal, Half Moon Bay,
Monterey Bay/Canyon, Point Sur Deep, Big Sur Coast/Port San Luis, East
San Lucia Bank, Point Conception, Hidden Reef/Kidney Bank (within Cowcod
Conservation Area West), Catalina Island, Potato Bank (within Cowcod
Conservation Area West), Cherry Bank (within Cowcod Conservation Area
West), and Cowcod EFH Conservation Area East.
(E) EFHCAs for bottom contact gear, which includes bottom trawl
gear. Fishing with bottom contact gear is prohibited within the
following EFHCAs, which are defined by specific latitude and longitude
coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.78 through 660.79: Thompson Seamount,
President Jackson Seamount, Cordell Bank (50-fm (91-m) isobath), Harris
Point, Richardson Rock, Scorpion, Painted Cave, Anacapa Island,
Carrington Point, Judith Rock, Skunk Point, Footprint, Gull Island,
South Point, and Santa Barbara. Fishing with bottom contact gear is also
prohibited within the Davidson Seamount EFH
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Area, which is defined by specific latitude and longitude coordinates at
Sec. 660.75.
(ii) [Reserved]
(e) Black rockfish fishery management. The trip limit for black
rockfish (Sebastes melanops) for commercial fishing vessels using hook-
and-line gear between the U.S.-Canada border and Cape Alava
(48[deg]09.50[min] N. lat.), and between Destruction Island
(47[deg]40[min] N. lat.) and Leadbetter Point (46[deg]38.17[min] N.
lat.), is 100-lbs (45 kg) or 30 percent, by weight of all fish on board,
whichever is greater, per vessel per fishing trip. These per trip limits
apply to limited entry and open access fisheries, in conjunction with
the cumulative trip limits and other management measures in Sec. Sec.
660.230 and 660.330. The crossover provisions in Sec. 660.60(h)(7), do
not apply to the black rockfish per-trip limits.
[75 FR 60897, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 27554, May 11, 2011; 76
FR 53839, Aug. 30, 2011]
Sec. 660.332 Open access daily trip limit (DTL) fishery for sablefish.
(a) Open access DTL fisheries both north and south of 36[deg] N.
lat. Open access vessels may fish in the open access, daily trip limit
fishery for as long as that fishery is open during the year, subject to
the routine management measures imposed under Sec. 660.60, subpart C.
(b) Trip limits. (1) Daily and/or weekly trip limits for the open
access fishery north and south of 36[deg] N. lat. are provided in Tables
3 (North) and 3 (South) of this subpart.
(2) Trip and/or frequency limits may be imposed in the limited entry
fishery on vessels that are not participating in the primary season
under Sec. 660.60, subpart C.
(3) Trip and/or size limits to protect juvenile sablefish in the
limited entry or open access fisheries also may be imposed at any time
under Sec. 660.60, subpart C.
(4) Trip limits may be imposed in the open access fishery at any
time under Sec. 660.60, subpart C.
Sec. 660.333 Open access non-groundfish trawl fishery--management measures.
(a) General. Groundfish taken with non-groundfish trawl gear by
vessels engaged in fishing for pink shrimp, ridgeback prawns, California
halibut, or sea cucumbers. Trip limits for groundfish retained in the
ridgeback prawn, California halibut, or sea cucumber fisheries are in
the open access trip limit table, Table 3 (South) of this subpart. Trip
limits for groundfish retained in the pink shrimp fishery are in Tables
3 (North) and 3 (South) of this subpart. The table also generally
describes the RCAs for vessels participating in these fisheries.
(b) Participation in the ridgeback prawn fishery. A trawl vessel
will be considered participating in the ridgeback prawn fishery if:
(1) It is not registered to a valid Federal limited entry groundfish
permit issued under Sec. 660.25(b) for trawl gear; and
(2) The landing includes ridgeback prawns taken in accordance with
California Fish and Game Code, section 8595, which states: ``Prawns or
shrimp may be taken for commercial purposes with a trawl net, subject to
Article 10 (commencing with Section 8830) of Chapter 3.''
(c) Participation in the California halibut fishery. (1) A trawl
vessel will be considered participating in the California halibut
fishery if:
(i) It is not registered to a valid Federal limited entry groundfish
permit issued under Sec. 660. 25(b) for trawl gear;
(ii) All fishing on the trip takes place south of Pt. Arena, CA
(38[deg]57.50' N. lat.); and
(iii) The landing includes California halibut of a size required by
California Fish and Game Code section 8392, which states: ``No
California halibut may be taken, possessed or sold which measures less
than 22 in (56 cm) in total length, unless it weighs 4-lb (1.8144 kg) or
more in the round, 3 and one-half lbs (1.587 kg) or more dressed with
the head on, or 3-lbs (1.3608 kg) or more dressed with the head off.
Total length means the shortest distance between the tip of the jaw or
snout, whichever extends farthest while the mouth is closed, and the tip
of the longest lobe of the tail, measured while the halibut is lying
flat in natural repose, without resort to any force other than the
swinging or fanning of the tail.''
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(2) [Reserved]
(d) Participation in the sea cucumber fishery. A trawl vessel will
be considered to be participating in the sea cucumber fishery if:
(1) It is not registered to a valid Federal limited entry groundfish
permit issued under Sec. 660. 25(b) for trawl gear;
(2) All fishing on the trip takes place south of Pt. Arena, CA
(38[deg]57.50' N. lat.); and
(3) The landing includes sea cucumbers taken in accordance with
California Fish and Game Code, section 8405, which requires a permit
issued by the State of California.
(e) Groundfish taken with non-groundfish trawl gear by vessels
engaged in fishing for pink shrimp. Notwithstanding Sec. 660.60(h)(7),
a vessel that takes and retains pink shrimp and also takes and retains
groundfish in either the limited entry or another open access fishery
during the same applicable cumulative limit period that it takes and
retains pink shrimp (which may be 1 month or 2 months, depending on the
fishery and the time of year), may retain the larger of the two limits,
but only if the limit(s) for each gear or fishery are not exceeded when
operating in that fishery or with that gear. The limits are not
additive; the vessel may not retain a separate trip limit for each
fishery.
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Sec. Table 3 (North) to Part 660, Subpart F--Non-Trawl Rockfish
Conservation Areas and Trip Limits for Open Access Gears North of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
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Sec. Table 3 (South) to Part 660, Subpart F--Non-Trawl Rockfish
Conservation Areas and Trip Limits for Open Access Gears South of
40[deg]10[min] N. Lat.
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[76 FR 38321, June 30, 2011]
Subpart G_West Coast Groundfish_Recreational Fisheries
Source: 75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 660.350 Purpose and scope.
This subpart covers the Pacific Coast Groundfish recreational
fishery.
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Sec. 660.351 Recreational fishery--definitions.
These definitions are specific to the recreational fisheries covered
in this subpart. General groundfish definitions are defined at Sec.
660.11, subpart C.
Bag limit means the number of fish available to an angler.
Boat limit means the number of fish available to for a vessel or
boat.
Hook limit means a limit on the number of hooks on any given fishing
line.
Sec. 660.352 Recreational fishery--prohibitions.
These prohibitions are specific to the recreational fisheries.
General groundfish prohibitions are found at Sec. 660.12, subpart C. In
addition to the general groundfish prohibitions specified in Sec.
600.12, subpart C, of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Sell, offer to sell, or purchase any groundfish taken in the
course of recreational groundfish fishing.
(b) Use fishing gear other than hook-and-line or spear for
recreational fishing.
Sec. 660.353 Recreational fishery--recordkeeping and reporting.
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements at Sec. 660.13 (a) through
(c), subpart C, apply to the recreational fishery.
Sec. 660.360 Recreational fishery--management measures.
(a) General. Federal recreational groundfish regulations are not
intended to supersede any more restrictive state recreational groundfish
regulations relating to federally-managed groundfish. The bag limits
include fish taken in both state and Federal waters.
(b) Gear restrictions. The only types of fishing gear authorized for
recreational fishing are hook-and-line and spear. Spears may be
propelled by hand or by mechanical means. More fishery-specific gear
restrictions may be required by state as noted in paragraph (c) of this
section (e.g. California's recreational ``other flatfish'' fishery).
(c) State-specific recreational fishery management measures. Federal
recreational groundfish regulations are not intended to supersede any
more restrictive State recreational groundfish regulations relating to
federally-managed groundfish. Off the coast of Washington, Oregon, and
California, boat limits apply, whereby each fisher aboard a vessel may
continue to use angling gear until the combined daily limits of
groundfish for all licensed and juvenile anglers aboard has been
attained (additional state restrictions on boat limits may apply).
(1) Washington. For each person engaged in recreational fishing off
the coast of Washington, the groundfish bag limit is 12 groundfish per
day, including rockfish, cabezon and lingcod. Within the groundfish bag
limit, there are sub-limits for rockfish, lingcod, and cabezon outlined
in paragraph (c)(1)(i)(D) of this section. The recreational groundfish
fishery is open year-round except for lingcod, which has season dates
outlined in paragraph (c)(1)(iv) of this section. In the Pacific halibut
fisheries, retention of groundfish is governed in part by annual
management measures for Pacific halibut fisheries, which are published
in the Federal Register. The following seasons, closed areas, sub-limits
and size limits apply:
(i) Recreational groundfish conservation areas off Washington--(A)
North coast recreational yelloweye rockfish conservation area.
Recreational fishing for groundfish and halibut is prohibited within the
North Coast Recreational Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA). It
is unlawful for recreational fishing vessels to take and retain,
possess, or land groundfish taken with recreational gear within the
North Coast Recreational YRCA. A vessel fishing in the North Coast
Recreational YRCA may not be in possession of any groundfish.
Recreational vessels may transit through the North Coast Recreational
YRCA with or without groundfish on board. The North Coast Recreational
YRCA is defined by latitude and longitude coordinates specified at Sec.
660.70, subpart C.
(B) South coast recreational yelloweye rockfish conservation area.
Recreational fishing for groundfish and halibut is prohibited within the
South Coast Recreational YRCA. It is unlawful for recreational fishing
vessels to take and retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with
recreational gear within the
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South Coast Recreational YRCA. A vessel fishing in the South Coast
Recreational YRCA may not be in possession of any groundfish.
Recreational vessels may transit through the South Coast Recreational
YRCA with or without groundfish on board. The South Coast Recreational
YRCA is defined by latitude and longitude coordinates specified at Sec.
660.70, subpart C.
(C) Westport offshore recreational yelloweye rockfish conservation
area. Recreational fishing for groundfish and halibut is prohibited
within the Westport Offshore Recreational YRCA. It is unlawful for
recreational fishing vessels to take and retain, possess, or land
groundfish taken with recreational gear within the Westport Offshore
Recreational YRCA. A vessel fishing in the Westport Offshore
Recreational YRCA may not be in possession of any groundfish.
Recreational vessels may transit through the Westport Offshore
Recreational YRCA with or without groundfish on board. The Westport
Offshore Recreational YRCA is defined by latitude and longitude
coordinates specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
(D) Recreational rockfish conservation area. Fishing for groundfish
with recreational gear is prohibited within the recreational RCA unless
otherwise stated. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or land
groundfish taken with recreational gear within the recreational RCA
unless otherwise stated. A vessel fishing in the recreational RCA may
not be in possession of any groundfish unless otherwise stated. [For
example, if a vessel participates in the recreational salmon fishery
within the RCA, the vessel cannot be in possession of groundfish while
in the RCA. The vessel may, however, on the same trip fish for and
retain groundfish shoreward of the RCA on the return trip to port.]
(1) West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line Between the U.S. border with
Canada and the Queets River (Washington state Marine Area 3 and 4),
recreational fishing for groundfish is prohibited seaward of a boundary
line approximating the 20 fm (37 m) depth contour from June 1 through
September 30, except on days when the Pacific halibut fishery is open in
this area. Days open to Pacific halibut recreational fishing off
Washington are announced on the NMFS hotline at (206) 526-6667 or (800)
662-9825. Coordinates for the boundary line approximating the 20 fm (37
m) depth contour are listed in Sec. 660.71, subpart C.
(2) Between the Queets River (47[deg]31.70' N. lat.) and Leadbetter
Point (46[deg]38.17' N. lat.) (Washington state Marine Area 2),
recreational fishing for groundfish is prohibited seaward of a boundary
line approximating the 30 fm (55 m) depth contour from March 15 through
June 15 with the following exceptions: Recreational fishing for rockfish
is permitted within the RCA from March 15 through June 15; recreational
fishing for sablefish and Pacific cod is permitted within the
recreational RCA from May 1 through June 15; and on days that the
primary halibut fishery is open lingcod may be taken, retained and
possessed within the RCA. Days open to Pacific halibut recreational
fishing off Washington are announced on the NMFS hotline at (206) 526-
6667 or (800) 662-9825. Retention of lingcod seaward of the boundary
line approximating the 30 fm (55 m) depth contour south of 46[deg]58' N.
lat. is prohibited on Fridays and Saturdays from July 1 through August
31. For additional regulations regarding the Washington recreational
lingcod fishery, see paragraph (c)(1)(iv) of this section. Coordinates
for the boundary line approximating the 30 fm (55 m) depth contour are
listed in Sec. 660.71.
(3) Between Leadbetter Point (46[deg]38.17' N. lat.) and the
Washington/Oregon border (Marine Area 1), when Pacific halibut are
onboard the vessel, no groundfish may be taken and retained, possessed
or landed, except sablefish and Pacific cod from May 1 through September
30.
(ii) Rockfish. In areas of the EEZ seaward of Washington that are
open to recreational groundfish fishing, there is a 10 rockfish per day
bag limit. Taking and retaining canary rockfish and yelloweye rockfish
is prohibited.
(iii) Cabezon. In areas of the EEZ seaward of Washington that are
open to recreational groundfish fishing, there is a 2 cabezon per day
bag limit.
(iv) Lingcod. In areas of the EEZ seaward of Washington that are
open to recreational groundfish fishing and
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when the recreational season for lingcod is open, there is a bag limit
of 2 lingcod per day. The recreational fishing seasons and size limits
for lingcod are as follows:
(A) Between the U.S./Canada border and 48[deg]10' N. lat. (Cape
Alava) (Washington Marine Area 4), recreational fishing for lingcod is
open, for 2011, from April 16 through October 15, and for 2012, from
April 16 through October 13. Lingcod may be no smaller than 24 inches
(61 cm) total length.
(B) Between 48[deg]10' N. lat. (Cape Alava) and 46[deg]16' N. lat.
(Washington/Oregon border) (Washington Marine Areas 1-3), recreational
fishing for lingcod is open for 2011, from March 19 through October 15,
and for 2012, from March 17 through October 13. Lingcod may be no
smaller than 22 inches (56 cm) total length.
(2) Oregon--(i) Recreational groundfish conservation areas off
Oregon--(A) Stonewall Bank yelloweye rockfish conservation area.
Recreational fishing for groundfish and halibut is prohibited within the
Stonewall Bank YRCA. It is unlawful for recreational fishing vessels to
take and retain, possess, or land groundfish taken with recreational
gear within the Stonewall Bank YRCA. A vessel fishing in the Stonewall
Bank YRCA may not be in possession of any groundfish. Recreational
vessels may transit through the Stonewall Bank YRCA with or without
groundfish on board. The Stonewall Bank YRCA is defined by latitude and
longitude coordinates specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C.
(B) Recreational rockfish conservation area. Fishing for groundfish
with recreational gear is prohibited within the recreational RCA, a type
of closed area or GCA. It is unlawful to take and retain, possess, or
land groundfish taken with recreational gear within the recreational
RCA. A vessel fishing in the recreational RCA may not be in possession
of any groundfish. [For example, if a vessel fishes in the recreational
salmon fishery within the RCA, the vessel cannot be in possession of
groundfish while in the RCA. The vessel may, however, on the same trip
fish for and retain groundfish shoreward of the RCA on the return trip
to port.] Off Oregon, from April 1 through September 30, recreational
fishing for groundfish is prohibited seaward of a recreational RCA
boundary line approximating the 40 fm (73 m) depth contour. Coordinates
for the boundary line approximating the 40 fm (73 m) depth contour are
listed at Sec. 660.71.
(C) Essential fish habitat conservation areas. The Essential Fish
Habitat Conservation Areas (EFHCAs) are closed areas, defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.76 through
660.79, where specified types of fishing are prohibited. Prohibitions
applying to specific EFHCAs are found at Sec. 660.12.
(ii) Seasons. Recreational fishing for groundfish is open from
January 1 through December 31, subject to the closed areas described in
paragraph (c) of this section.
(iii) Bag limits, size limits. For each person engaged in
recreational fishing off the coast of Oregon, the following bag limits
apply:
(A) Marine fish. The bag limit is 10 marine fish per day, which
includes rockfish, kelp greenling, cabezon and other groundfish species.
The bag limit of marine fish excludes Pacific halibut, salmonids, tuna,
perch species, sturgeon, sanddabs, flatfish, lingcod, striped bass,
hybrid bass, offshore pelagic species and baitfish (herring, smelt,
anchovies and sardines). From April 1 through September 30; no more than
one fish may be cabezon. The minimum size for cabezon retained in the
Oregon recreational fishery is 16 in (41 cm) total length. The minimum
size for Kelp greenling retained in the Oregon recreational fishery is
10 in (25 cm).
(B) Lingcod. There is a 3 fish limit per day for lingcod From
January 1 through December 31. The minimum size for lingcod retained in
the Oregon recreational fishery is 22 in (56 cm) total length.
(C) Flatfish. There is a 25 fish limit per day for all flatfish,
excluding Pacific halibut, but including all soles, flounders and
Pacific sanddabs, from January 1 through December 31.
(D) In the Pacific halibut fisheries. Retention of groundfish is
governed in part by annual management measures for Pacific halibut
fisheries, which are published in the Federal Register.
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Between the Oregon border with Washington and Cape Falcon, when Pacific
halibut are onboard the vessel, groundfish may not be taken and
retained, possessed or landed, except sablefish and Pacific cod. Between
Cape Falcon and Humbug Mountain, during days open to the Oregon Central
Coast ``all-depth'' sport halibut fishery, when Pacific halibut are
onboard the vessel, no groundfish may be taken and retained, possessed
or landed, except sablefish and Pacific cod. ``All-depth'' season days
are established in the annual management measures for Pacific halibut
fisheries, which are published in the Federal Register and are announced
on the NMFS halibut hotline, 1-800-662-9825.
(E) Taking and retaining canary rockfish and yelloweye rockfish is
prohibited at all times and in all areas.
(3) California. Seaward of California, California law provides that,
in times and areas when the recreational fishery is open, there is a 20
fish bag limit for all species of finfish, within which no more than 10
fish of any one species may be taken or possessed by any one person.
[Note: There are some exceptions to this rule. The following groundfish
species are not subject to a bag limit: Petrale sole, Pacific sanddab
and starry flounder.] For groundfish species not specifically mentioned
in this paragraph, fishers are subject to the overall 20-fish bag limit
for all species of finfish and the depth restrictions at paragraph
(c)(3)(i) of this section. Recreational spearfishing for all federally-
managed groundfish, except lingcod during January, February, March, and
December, is exempt from closed areas and seasons, consistent with Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations. This exemption applies only to
recreational vessels and divers provided no other fishing gear, except
spearfishing gear, is on board the vessel. California state law may
provide regulations similar to Federal regulations for the following
state-managed species: Ocean whitefish, California sheephead, and all
greenlings of the genus Hexagrammos. Kelp greenling is the only
federally-managed greenling. Retention of cowcod, yelloweye rockfish,
and canary rockfish is prohibited in the recreational fishery seaward of
California all year in all areas. For each person engaged in
recreational fishing in the EEZ seaward of California, the following
closed areas, seasons, bag limits, and size limits apply:
(i) Recreational groundfish conservation areas off California. A
Groundfish Conservation Area (GCA), a type of closed area, is a
geographic area defined by coordinates expressed in degrees latitude and
longitude. The following GCAs apply to participants in California's
recreational fishery.
(A) Recreational rockfish conservation areas. The recreational RCAs
are areas that are closed to recreational fishing for groundfish.
Fishing for groundfish with recreational gear is prohibited within the
recreational RCA, except that recreational fishing for ``other
flatfish'' is permitted within the recreational RCA as specified in
paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this section. It is unlawful to take and retain,
possess, or land groundfish taken with recreational gear within the
recreational RCA, unless otherwise authorized in this section. A vessel
fishing in the recreational RCA may not be in possession of any species
prohibited by the restrictions that apply within the recreational RCA.
[For example, if a vessel fishes in the recreational salmon fishery
within the RCA, the vessel cannot be in possession of rockfish while in
the RCA. The vessel may, however, on the same trip fish for and retain
rockfish shoreward of the RCA on the return trip to port.]
(1) Between 42[deg] N. lat. (California/Oregon border) and 40[deg]
10.00[min] N. lat. (Northern Management Area), recreational fishing for
all groundfish (except ``other flatfish'' as specified in paragraph
(c)(3)(iv) of this section) is prohibited seaward of the 20 fm (37 m)
depth contour along the mainland coast and along islands and offshore
seamounts from May 14, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (shoreward of 20 fm
is open); and is closed entirely from January 1 through May 13, 2011 and
from November 1 through December 31, 2011. Recreational fishing for
groundfish is prohibited seaward of 20 fm (37 m) from May 12, 2012
through October 31, 2012 (shoreward of 20 fm is open), and is closed
entirely from January 1 through
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May 11, 2012 and from November 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
(2) Between 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. and 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat.
(Mendocino Management Area), recreational fishing for all groundfish
(except ``other flatfish'' as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this
section) is prohibited seaward of the 20 fm (37 m) depth contour along
the mainland coast and along islands and offshore seamounts from May 14,
2011 through August 15, 2011 (shoreward of 20 fm is open), and is closed
entirely from January 1, 2011 through May 13, 2011 and from August 16,
2011 through December 31, 2011; Recreational fishing for groundfish is
prohibited seaward of 20 fm (37 m) and from May 12, 2012 through August
15, 2012 (shoreward of 20 fm is open); and is closed entirely from
January 1, 2012 through May 11, 2012 and from August 16, 2012 through
December 31, 2012.
(3) Between 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat. and 37[deg]11[min] N. lat. San
Francisco Management Area), recreational fishing for all groundfish
(except ``other flatfish'' as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this
section) is prohibited seaward of the boundary line approximating the 30
fm (55 m) depth contour along the mainland coast and along islands and
offshore seamounts from June 1 through December 31; and is closed
entirely from January 1 through May 31. Closures around Cordell Banks
(see paragraph (c)(3)(i)(C) of this section) also apply in this area.
Coordinates for the boundary line approximating the 30 fm (55 m) depth
contour are listed in Sec. 660.71.
(4) Between 37[deg]11[min] N. lat. and 34[deg]27[min] N. lat.
(Central Management Area), recreational fishing for all groundfish
(except ``other flatfish'' as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this
section) is prohibited seaward of a boundary line approximating the 40
fm (73 m) depth contour along the mainland coast and along islands and
offshore seamounts from May 1 through December 31; and is closed
entirely from January 1 through April 30 (i.e. prohibited seaward of the
shoreline). Coordinates for the boundary line approximating the 40 fm
(73 m) depth contour are specified in Sec. 660.71.
(5) South of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. (Southern Management Area),
recreational fishing for all groundfish (except California scorpionfish
as specified below in this paragraph and in paragraph (c)(3)(v) of this
section and ``other flatfish'' as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of
this section) is prohibited seaward of a boundary line approximating the
60 fm (110 m) depth contour from March 1 through December 31 along the
mainland coast and along islands and offshore seamounts, except in the
CCAs where fishing is prohibited seaward of the 20 fm (37 m) depth
contour when the fishing season is open (see paragraph (c)(3)(i)(B) of
this section). Recreational fishing for all groundfish (except
California scorpionfish and ``other flatfish'') is closed entirely from
January 1 through February 28 (i.e., prohibited seaward of the
shoreline). Recreational fishing for California scorpionfish south of
34[deg]27[min] N. lat. is prohibited seaward of a boundary line
approximating the 60 fm (110 m) depth contour from January 1 through
December 31, except in the CCAs where fishing is prohibited seaward of
the 20 fm (37 m) depth contour when the fishing season is open.
(B) Cowcod conservation areas. The latitude and longitude
coordinates of the Cowcod Conservation Areas (CCAs) boundaries are
specified at Sec. 660.70, subpart C. In general, recreational fishing
for all groundfish is prohibited within the CCAs, except that fishing
for ``other flatfish'' is permitted within the CCAs as specified in
paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this section. However, recreational fishing for
the following species is permitted shoreward of the 20 fm (37 m) depth
contour when the season for those species is open south of
34[deg]27[min] N. lat.: Minor nearshore rockfish, cabezon, kelp
greenling, lingcod, California scorpionfish, and ``other flatfish''
(subject to gear requirements at paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this section
during January-February). [NOTE: California state regulations also
permit recreational fishing for California sheephead, ocean whitefish,
and all greenlings of the genus Hexagrammos shoreward of the 20 fm (37
m) depth contour in the CCAs when the season for the RCG complex is open
south of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat.] It is unlawful to take and retain,
possess, or land groundfish
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within the CCAs, except for species authorized in this section.
(C) Cordell Banks. Recreational fishing for groundfish is prohibited
in waters less than 100 fm (183 m) around Cordell Banks as defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70, subpart C,
except that recreational fishing for ``other flatfish'' is permitted
around Cordell Banks as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(iv) of this
section. [Note: California state regulations also prohibit fishing for
all greenlings of the genus Hexagrammos, California sheephead and ocean
whitefish.]
(D) Point St. George Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA).
Recreational fishing for groundfish is prohibited within the Point St.
George YRCA, as defined by latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec.
660.70, subpart C, on dates when the closure is in effect. The closure
is not in effect at this time. This closure may be imposed through
inseason adjustment.
(E) South reef YRCA. Recreational fishing for groundfish is
prohibited within the South Reef YRCA, as defined by latitude and
longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70, subpart C, on dates when the
closure is in effect. The closure is not in effect at this time. This
closure may be imposed through inseason adjustment.
(F) Reading Rock YRCA. Recreational fishing for groundfish is
prohibited within the Reading Rock YRCA, as defined by latitude and
longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70, subpart C, on dates when the
closure is in effect. The closure is not in effect at this time. This
closure may be imposed through inseason adjustment.
(G) Point Delgada (North) YRCA. Recreational fishing for groundfish
is prohibited within the Point Delgada (North) YRCA, as defined by
latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70, subpart C, on dates
when the closure is in effect. The closure is not in effect at this
time. This closure may be imposed through inseason adjustment.
(H) Point Delgada (South) YRCA. Recreational fishing for groundfish
is prohibited within the Point Delgada (South) YRCA, as defined by
latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. 660.70, subpart C, on dates
when the closure is in effect. The closure is not in effect at this
time. This closure may be imposed through inseason adjustment.
(I) Essential fish habitat conservation areas. The Essential Fish
Habitat Conservation Areas (EFHCAs) are closed areas, defined by
specific latitude and longitude coordinates at Sec. Sec. 660.76 through
660.79, subpart C where specified types of fishing are prohibited.
Prohibitions applying to specific EFHCAs are found at Sec. 660.12,
subpart C.
(ii) RCG complex. The California rockfish, cabezon, greenling
complex (RCG Complex), as defined in state regulations (Section 1.91,
Title 14, California Code of Regulations), includes all rockfish, kelp
greenling, rock greenling, and cabezon. This category does not include
California scorpionfish, also known as ``sculpin''.
(A) Seasons. When recreational fishing for the RCG complex is open,
it is permitted only outside of the recreational RCAs described in
paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section.
(1) Between 42[deg] N. lat. (California/Oregon border) and
40[deg]10[min] N. lat. (North Management Area), recreational fishing for
the RCG complex is open from May 14, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (i.e.
it's closed from January 1 through May 13 and from November 1 through
December 31 in 2011) and from May 12, 2012 through October 31, 2012
(i.e. it's closed from January 1 through May 11 and from November 1
through December 31 in 2012).
(2) Between 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. and 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat.
(Mendocino Management Area), recreational fishing for the RCG Complex is
open from May 14, 2011 through August 15, 2011 (i.e. it's closed from
January 1 through May 13 and August 16 through December 31 in 2011), and
from May 12, 2012 through August 15, 2012 (i.e. it's closed from January
1 through May 11 and August 16 through December 31 in 2012). (3) Between
38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat. and 37[deg]11[min] N. lat. (San Francisco
Management Area), recreational fishing for the RCG complex is open from
June 1 through December 31 (i.e. it's closed from January 1 through May
31).
(4) Between 37[deg]11[min] N. lat. and 34[deg]27[min] N. lat.
(Central Management Area), recreational fishing for the RCG complex
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is open from May 1 through December 31 (i.e. it's closed from January 1
through April 30).
(5) South of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. (Southern Management Area),
recreational fishing for the RCG Complex is open from March 1 through
December 31 (i.e. it's closed from January 1 through February 28).
(B) Bag limits, hook limits. In times and areas when the
recreational season for the RCG Complex is open, there is a limit of 2
hooks and 1 line when fishing for the RCG complex and lingcod. The bag
limit is 10 RCG Complex fish per day coastwide. Retention of canary
rockfish, yelloweye rockfish, bronzespotted and cowcod is prohibited.
Within the 10 RCG Complex fish per day limit, no more than 2 may be
bocaccio, no more than 2 may be greenling (kelp and/or other greenlings)
and no more than 3 may be cabezon. Multi-day limits are authorized by a
valid permit issued by California and must not exceed the daily limit
multiplied by the number of days in the fishing trip.
(C) Size limits. The following size limits apply: Bocaccio may be no
smaller than 10 in (25 cm) total length; cabezon may be no smaller than
15 in (38 cm) total length; and kelp and other greenling may be no
smaller than 12 in (30 cm) total length.
(D) Dressing/filleting. Cabezon, kelp greenling, and rock greenling
taken in the recreational fishery may not be filleted at sea. Rockfish
skin may not be removed when filleting or otherwise dressing rockfish
taken in the recreational fishery. The following rockfish filet size
limits apply: Bocaccio filets may be no smaller than 5 in (12.8 cm) and
brown-skinned rockfish fillets may be no smaller than 6.5 in (16.6 cm).
``Brown-skinned'' rockfish include the following species: Brown, calico,
copper, gopher, kelp, olive, speckled, squarespot, and yellowtail.
(iii) Lingcod--(A) Seasons. When recreational fishing for lingcod is
open, it is permitted only outside of the recreational RCAs described in
paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section.
(1) Between 42[deg] N. lat. (California/Oregon border) and
40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat. (Northern Management Area), recreational
fishing for lingcod is open from May 14, 2011 through October 31, 2011
(i.e. it's closed from January 1 through May 13 and from November 1
through December 31 in 2011) and from May 12, 2012 through October 31,
2012 (i.e. it's closed from January 1 through May 11 and from November 1
through December 31 in 2012).
(2) Between 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. and 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat.
(Mendocino Management Area), recreational fishing for lingcod is open
from May 14, 2011 through August 15, 2011 (i.e. it's closed from January
1 through May 13 and August 16 through December 31 in 2011) and from May
12, 2012 through August 15, 2012 (i.e. it's closed from January 1
through May 11 and August 16 through December 31 in 2012).
(3) Between 38[deg]57.50[min] N. lat. and 37[deg]11[min] N. lat.
(San Francisco Management Area), recreational fishing for lingcod is
open from June 1 through December 31 (i.e. it's closed from January 1
through May 31).
(4) Between 37[deg]11[min] N. lat. and 34[deg]27[min] N. lat.
(Central Management Area), recreational fishing for lingcod is open from
May 1 through December 31 (i.e. it's closed from January 1 through April
30).
(5) South of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. (Southern Management Area),
recreational fishing for lingcod is open from March 1 through December
31 (i.e. it's closed from January 1 through February 28).
(B) Bag limits, hook limits. In times and areas when the
recreational season for lingcod is open, there is a limit of 2 hooks and
1 line when fishing for lingcod. The bag limit is 2 lingcod per day.
Multi-day limits are authorized by a valid permit issued by California
and must not exceed the daily limit multiplied by the number of days in
the fishing trip.
(C) Size limits. Lingcod may be no smaller than 22 in (56 cm) total
length.
(D) Dressing/filleting. Lingcod filets may be no smaller than 14 in
(36 cm) in length.
(iv) ``Other flatfish''. Coastwide off California, recreational
fishing for ``other flatfish'' is permitted both shoreward of and within
the closed areas described in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section.
``Other flatfish'' are defined at Sec. 660.11, subpart C, and include
butter sole, curlfin sole, flathead sole,
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Pacific sanddab, rex sole, rock sole, and sand sole. Recreational
fishing for ``other flatfish'' is permitted within the closed areas.
``Other flatfish,'' except Pacific sanddab, are subject to the overall
20-fish bag limit for all species of finfish, of which there may be no
more than 10 fish of any one species. There is no season restriction or
size limit for ``other flatfish;'' however, it is prohibited to filet
``other flatfish'' at sea.
(v) California scorpionfish. California scorpionfish predominately
occur south of 40[deg]10[min] N. lat.
(A) Seasons. When recreational fishing for California scorpionfish
is open, it is permitted only outside of the recreational RCAs described
in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section.
(1) Between 40[deg]10[min] N. lat. and 37[deg]11[min] N. lat. (North
Central Region), recreational fishing for California scorpionfish is
open from June 1 through November 30 (i.e., it's closed from January 1
through May 31 and from December 1 through December 31).
(2) Between 37[deg]11[min] N. lat. and 36[deg] N. lat. (Monterey
South Central Region), recreational fishing for California scorpionfish
is open from May 1 through November 30 (i.e., it's closed from January 1
through April 30 and from December 1 through December 31).
(3) Between 36[deg] N. lat. and 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. (Morro Bay
South Central Region), recreational fishing for California scorpionfish
is open from May 1 through November 30 (i.e., it's closed from January 1
through April 30 and from December 1 through December 31).
(4) South of 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. (South Region), recreational
fishing for California scorpionfish is open from January 1 through
December 31.
(B) Bag limits, hook limits. South of 40[deg]10.00[min] N. lat., in
times and areas where the recreational season for California
scorpionfish is open, the bag limit is 5 California scorpionfish per
day. California scorpionfish do not count against the 10 RCG Complex
fish per day limit. Multi-day limits are authorized by a valid permit
issued by California and must not exceed the daily limit multiplied by
the number of days in the fishing trip.
(C) Size limits. California scorpionfish may be no smaller than 10
in (25 cm) total length.
(D) Dressing/Filleting. California scorpionfish filets may be no
smaller than 5 in (12.8 cm) and must bear an intact 1 in (2.6 cm) square
patch of skin.
[75 FR 60995, Oct. 1, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 11392, Mar. 2, 2011; 76
FR 27559, May 11, 2011; 76 FR 54714, Sept. 2, 2011]
Subpart H_West Coast Salmon Fisheries
Sec. 660.401 Purpose and scope.
This subpart implements the Fishery Management Plan for Commercial
and Recreational Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon,
and California developed by the Pacific Fishery Management Council.
These regulations govern the management of West Coast salmon fisheries
in the EEZ.
Sec. 660.402 Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in the Magnuson Act and in Sec.
600.10 of this chapter, the terms used in this subpart have the
following meanings:
Barbless hook means a hook with a single shank and point, with no
secondary point or barb curving or projecting in any other direction.
Where barbless hooks are specified, hooks manufactured with barbs can be
made barbless by forcing the point of the barb flat against the main
part of the point.
Commercial fishing means fishing with troll fishing gear as defined
annually under Sec. 660.408, or fishing for the purpose of sale or
barter of the catch.
Council means the Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Dressed, head-off length of salmon means the shortest distance
between the midpoint of the clavicle arch (see Figure 3 of this subpart)
and the fork of the tail, measured along the lateral line while the fish
is lying on its side, without resort to any force or mutilation of the
fish other than removal of the head, gills, and entrails (see Figure 3
of this subpart).
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Dressed, head-off salmon means salmon that have been beheaded,
gilled, and gutted without further separation of vertebrae, and are
either being prepared for on-board freezing, or are frozen and will
remain frozen until landed.
Fishery management area means the EEZ off the coasts of Washington,
Oregon, and California, bounded on the north by the Provisional
International Boundary between the United States and Canada, and bounded
on the south by the International Boundary between the United States and
Mexico. The northeastern, northern, and northwestern boundaries of the
fishery management area are as follows:
(1) Northeastern boundary--that part of a line connecting the light
on Tatoosh Island, WA, with the light on Bonilla Point on Vancouver
Island, British Columbia, southerly of the International Boundary
between the United States and Canada (at 48[deg]29[min]37[sec] N. lat.,
124[deg]43[min]33[sec] W. long.), and northerly of the point where that
line intersects with the boundary of the U.S. territorial sea.
(2) Northern and northwestern boundary is a line \1\ connecting the
following coordinates:
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\1\ The line joining these coordinates is the provisional
international boundary of the U.S. EEZ as shown on NOAA/NOS Charts
18480 and 18002.
N. lat. W. long.
48[deg]29[min]37.19[sec] 124[deg]43[min]33.19[sec]
48[deg]30[min]11[sec] 124[deg]47[min]13[sec]
48[deg]30[min]22[sec] 124[deg]50[min]21[sec]
48[deg]30[min]14[sec] 124[deg]52[min]52[sec]
48[deg]29[min]57[sec] 124[deg]59[min]14[sec]
48[deg]29[min]44[sec] 125[deg]00[min]06[sec]
48[deg]28[min]09[sec] 125[deg]05[min]47[sec]
48[deg]27[min]10[sec] 125[deg]08[min]25[sec]
48[deg]26[min]47[sec] 125[deg]09[min]12[sec]
48[deg]20[min]16[sec] 125[deg]22[min]48[sec]
48[deg]18[min]22[sec] 125[deg]29[min]58[sec]
48[deg]11[min]05[sec] 125[deg]53[min]48[sec]
47[deg]49[min]15[sec] 126[deg]40[min]57[sec]
47[deg]36[min]47[sec] 127[deg]11[min]58[sec]
47[deg]22[min]00[sec] 127[deg]41[min]23[sec]
46[deg]42[min]05[sec] 128[deg]51[min]56[sec]
46[deg]31[min]47[sec] 129[deg]07[min]39[sec]
(3) The southern boundary of the fishery management area is the
U.S.-Mexico International Boundary, which is a line connecting the
following coordinates:
N. lat. W. long.
32[deg]35[min]22[sec] 117[deg]27[min]49[sec]
32[deg]37[min]37[sec] 117[deg]49[min]31[sec]
31[deg]07[min]58[sec] 118[deg]36[min]18[sec]
30[deg]32[min]31[sec] 121[deg]51[min]58[sec]
(4) The inner boundaries of the fishery management area are subject
to change if the Secretary assumes responsibility for the regulation of
the salmon fishery within state waters under section 306(b) of the
Magnuson Act.
Freezer trolling vessel means a fishing vessel, equipped with troll
fishing gear, that has a present capability for:
(1) On board freezing of the catch.
(2) Storage of the fish in a frozen condition until they are landed.
Land or landing means to begin transfer of fish from a fishing
vessel. Once transfer begins, all fish onboard the vessel are counted as
part of the landing.
Pacific Coast Salmon Plan (PCSP or Salmon FMP) means the Fishery
Management Plan, as amended, for commercial and recreational ocean
salmon fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)(3 to 200 nautical
miles offshore) off Washington, Oregon, and California. The Salmon FMP
was first developed by the Council and approved by the Secretary in
1978. The Salmon FMP was amended on October 31, 1984, to establish a
framework process to develop and implement fishery management actions.
Other names commonly used include: Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery
Management Plan, West Coast Salmon Plan, West Coast Salmon Fishery
Management Plan.
Plugs means artificial fishing lures made of wood or hard plastic
with one or more hooks attached. Lures commonly known as ``spoons,''
``wobblers,'' ``dodgers,'' and flexible plastic lures are not considered
plugs, and may not be used where ``plugs only'' are specified.
Recreational fishing means fishing with recreational fishing gear as
defined annually under Sec. 660.408 and not for the purpose of sale or
barter.
Recreational fishing gear will be defined annually under Sec.
660.408.
Regional Administrator means the Director, Northwest Region, NMFS,
or a designee. For fisheries occurring primarily or exclusively in the
fishery
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management area seaward of California, Regional Administrator means the
Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, acting in consultation with the
Director, Southwest Region, NMFS.
Salmon means any anadromous species of the family Salmonidae and
genus Oncorhynchus, commonly known as Pacific salmon, including, but not
limited to:
Chinook (king) salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Coho (silver) salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch
Pink (humpback) salmon, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Chum (dog) salmon, Oncorhynchus keta
Sockeye (red) salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka
Steelhead (rainbow trout), Oncorhynchus mykiss
Total length of salmon means the shortest distance between the tip
of the snout or jaw (whichever extends furthest while the mouth is
closed) and the tip of the longest lobe of the tail, without resort to
any force or mutilation of the salmon other than fanning or swinging the
tail.
Treaty Indian fishing means fishing for salmon and steelhead in the
fishery management area by a person authorized by the Makah Tribe to
exercise fishing rights under the Treaty with the Makah, or by the
Quileute, Hoh, or Quinault Tribes to exercise fishing rights under the
Treaty of Olympia.
Troll fishing gear will be defined annually under Sec. 660.408.
Whole bait means a hook or hooks baited with whole natural bait with
no device to attract fish other than a flasher.
[61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, as amended at 66 FR 29241, May 30, 2001]
Sec. 660.403 Relation to other laws.
(a) The relation of this part to other laws is set forth in Sec.
600.705 of this chapter, Sec. 660.2, and paragraphs (b) and (c) of this
section.
(b) Any person fishing subject to this subpart who also engages in
fishing for groundfish should consult Federal regulations in subpart G
for applicable requirements of that subpart, including the requirement
that vessels engaged in commercial fishing for groundfish (except
commercial passenger vessels) have vessel identification in accordance
with Sec. 660.305.
(c) Any person fishing subject to this subpart is bound by the
international boundaries of the fishery management area described in
Sec. 660.402, notwithstanding any dispute or negotiation between the
United States and any neighboring country regarding their respective
jurisdictions, until such time as new boundaries are published by the
United States.
Sec. 660.404 Recordkeeping and reporting.
(a) This subpart recognizes that catch and effort data necessary for
implementation of any applicable fishery management plan are collected
by the States and Indian tribes of Washington, Oregon, California, and
Idaho under existing data collection requirements. Except as provided in
paragraph (b) of this section, no additional catch reports will be
required of fishermen or processors so long as the data collection and
reporting systems operated by State agencies and Indian tribes continue
to provide NMFS with statistical information adequate for management.
(b) Persons engaged in commercial fishing may be required to submit
catch reports that are specified annually under Sec. 660.408.
Effective Date Note: At 61 FR 34600, July 2, 1996, Sec. 660.404 was
added. This section contains information collection and recordkeeping
requirements and will not become effective until approval has been given
by the Office of Management and Budget.
Sec. 660.405 Prohibitions.
(a) In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec.
600.725 of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the
following:
(1) Take and retain or land salmon caught with a net in the fishery
management area, except that a hand-held net may be used to bring hooked
salmon on board a vessel.
(2) Fish for, or take and retain, any species of salmon:
(i) During closed seasons or in closed areas;
(ii) While possessing on board any species not allowed to be taken
in the area at the time;
(iii) Once any catch limit is attained;
(iv) By means of gear or methods other than recreational fishing
gear or
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troll fishing gear, or gear authorized under Sec. 660.408(k) for treaty
Indian fishing;
(v) In violation of any action issued under this subpart; or
(vi) In violation of any applicable area, season, species, zone,
gear, daily bag limit, or length restriction.
(3) Fish for salmon in an area when salmon of less than the legal
minimum length for that area are on board the fishing vessel, except
that this provision does not prohibit transit of an area when salmon of
less than the legal minimum length for that area are on board, so long
as no fishing is being conducted.
(4) Remove the head of any salmon caught in the fishery management
area, or possess a salmon with the head removed, if that salmon has been
marked by removal of the adipose fin to indicate that a coded wire tag
has been implanted in the head of the fish.
(5) Take and retain or possess on board a fishing vessel any species
of salmon that is less than the applicable minimum total length,
including the applicable minimum length for dressed, head-off salmon.
(6) Possess on board a fishing vessel a salmon, for which a minimum
total length is extended or cannot be determined, except that dressed,
head-off salmon may be possessed on board a freezer trolling vessel,
unless the adipose fin of such salmon has been removed.
(7) Fail to return to the water immediately and with the least
possible injury any salmon the retention of which is prohibited by this
subpart.
(8) Engage in recreational fishing while aboard a vessel engaged in
commercial fishing. This restriction is not intended to prohibit the use
of fishing gear otherwise permitted under the definitions of troll and
recreational fishing gear, so long as that gear is legal in the fishery
for which it is being used.
(9) Take and retain, possess, or land any steelhead taken in the
course of commercial fishing in the fishery management area, unless such
take and retention qualifies as treaty Indian fishing.
(10) Sell, barter, offer to sell, offer to barter, or purchase any
salmon taken in the course of recreational salmon fishing.
(11) Refuse to submit fishing gear or catch subject to such person's
control to inspection by an authorized officer, or to interfere with or
prevent, by any means, such an inspection.
(12) Take and retain Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis)
except in accordance with regulations of the International Pacific
Halibut Commission at part 300 of this title. Pacific halibut that
cannot be retained lawfully must be returned to the water immediately
and with the least possible injury.
(13) Violate any other provision of this subpart.
(b) The fishery management area is closed to salmon fishing except
as opened by this subpart or superseding regulations or notices. All
open fishing periods begin at 0001 hours and end at 2400 hours local
time on the dates specified.
(c) Under the Pacific Coast groundfish regulations at Sec. 660.383,
fishing with salmon troll gear is prohibited within the Salmon Troll
Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area (YRCA).It is unlawful for
commercial salmon troll vessels to take and retain, possess, or land
fish taken with salmon troll gear within the Salmon Troll YRCA.Vessels
may transit through the Salmon Troll YRCA with or without fish on
board.The Salmon Troll YRCA is an area off the northern Washington
coast.The Salmon Troll YRCA is intended to protect yelloweye
rockfish.The Salmon Troll YRCA is defined by straight lines connecting
the following specific latitude and longitude coordinates in the order
listed:
(1) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.00[min] W. long.;
(2) 48[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.00[min] W. long.;
(3) 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.50[min] W. long.;
(4) 48[deg]02.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]16.50[min] W. long.;
and connecting back to 48[deg]00.00[min] N. lat., 125[deg]14.00[min]
W. long.
[61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, as amended at 71 FR 78719, Dec. 29, 2006]
Sec. 660.406 Exempted fishing.
(a) NMFS may allow such exempted fishing in the fishery management
area as may be recommended by the Council, the Federal Government, state
government, or treaty Indian tribes having
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usual and accustomed fishing grounds in the fishery management area.
(b) NMFS will not allow any exempted fishery recommended by the
Council unless NMFS determines that the purpose, design, and
administration of the exempted fishery are consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Council's fishery management plan, the national
standards (section 301(a) of the Magnuson Act), and other applicable
law.
(c) Each vessel participating in any exempted fishery recommended by
the Council and allowed by NMFS is subject to all provisions of this
subpart, except those portions which relate to the purpose and nature of
the exempted fishery. These exceptions will be specified in a permit
issued by the Regional Director to each vessel participating in the
exempted fishery and that permit must be carried aboard each
participating vessel.
Sec. 660.407 Treaty Indian fishing.
Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, treaty Indian fishing
in any part of the fishery management area is subject to the provisions
of this subpart, the Magnuson Act, and any other regulations issued
under the Magnuson Act.
Sec. 660.408 Annual actions.
(a) General. NMFS will annually establish or, as necessary, adjust
management specifications for the commercial, recreational, and treaty
Indian fisheries by publishing the action in the Federal Register under
Sec. 660.411. Management specifications are set forth in paragraphs (b)
through (n) of this section.
(b) Allowable ocean harvest levels. The allowable ocean harvest for
commercial, recreational, and treaty Indian fishing may be expressed in
terms of season regulations expected to achieve a certain optimum
harvest level or in terms of a particular number of fish. Procedures for
determining allowable ocean harvest vary by species and fishery
complexity, and are documented in the fishery management plan and
Council documents.
(c) Allocation of ocean harvest levels--(1) Coho and chinook from
the U.S.-Canada border to Cape Falcon--(i) Overall allocation schedule.
Initial allocation of coho and chinook salmon north of Cape Falcon, OR,
will be based on the following schedule:
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Percentage \1\
Allowable non-treaty ocean harvest -------------------------------
(thousands of fish) Commercial Recreational
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Coho:
0-300................................. 25 75
300........................ 60 40
Chinook:
0-100................................. 50 50
100-150.................... 60 40
150........................ 70 30
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\1\ The percentage allocation is tiered and must be calculated in
additive steps when the harvest level exceeds the initial tier. For
example, for a total allowable ocean harvest of 150,000 chinook, the
recreational allocation would be equal to 50 percent of 100,000
chinook plus 40 percent of 50,000 chinook or 50,000 + 20,000 = 70,000
chinook.
(ii) Deviations from allocation schedule. The initial allocation may
be modified annually in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1)(iii) through
(viii) of this section. These deviations from the allocation schedule
provide flexibility to account for the dynamic nature of the fisheries
and better achieve the allocation objectives and fishery allocation
priorities in paragraphs (c)(1)(ix) and (x) of this section. Total
allowable ocean harvest will be maximized to the extent possible
consistent with treaty obligations, state fishery needs, and spawning
requirements. Every effort will be made to establish seasons and gear
requirements that provide troll and recreational fleets a reasonable
opportunity to catch the available harvest. These may include single-
species directed fisheries with landing restrictions for other species.
(iii) Preseason trades. Preseason species trades (chinook and coho)
may be made if they are based upon the recommendation of the commercial
and recreational Salmon Advisory Subpanel representatives for the area
north of Cape Falcon; simultaneously benefit both the commercial and
recreational fisheries or benefit one fishery without harming the other;
and are supported by a socio-economic analysis that compares the impacts
of the recommendation to those of the standard allocation schedule to
determine the allocation that best meets the allocation objectives. This
analysis will be made available to the public during the preseason
process for establishing annual management measures. Preseason
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trades will use an exchange ratio of four coho to one chinook as a
desirable guideline.
(iv) Commercial allocation. The commercial allowable ocean harvest
of chinook and coho derived during the preseason allocation process may
be varied by major subareas (i.e., north of Leadbetter Point and south
of Leadbetter Point) if there is need to do so to decrease impacts on
weak stocks. Deviations in each major subarea will generally not exceed
50 percent of the allowable ocean harvest of each species that would
have been established without a geographic deviation in the distribution
of the allowable ocean harvest. Deviation of more than 50 percent will
be based on a conservation need to protect the weak stocks and will
provide larger overall harvest for the entire fishery north of Cape
Falcon than would have been possible without the deviation.
(v) Recreational allocation. The recreational allowable ocean
harvest of chinook and coho derived during the preseason allocation
process will be distributed among the four major recreational subareas
as described in the coho and chinook distribution sections below. The
Council may deviate from subarea quotas to meet recreational season
objectives, based on agreement of representatives of the affected ports
and/or in accordance with section 6.5.3.2 of the Pacific Coast Salmon
Plan, regarding certain selective fisheries. Additionally, based upon
the recommendation of the recreational Salmon Advisory Subpanel
representatives for the area north of Cape Falcon, the Council will
include criteria in its preseason salmon management recommendations to
guide any inseason transfer of coho among the recreational subareas to
meet recreational season duration objectives.
(A) Coho distribution. The preseason recreational allowable ocean
harvest of coho north of Cape Falcon will be distributed to provide 50
percent to the area north of Leadbetter Point and 50 percent to the area
south of Leadbetter Point. In years with no fishery in Washington State
management area 4B, the distribution of coho north of Leadbetter Point
will be divided to provide 74 percent to the subarea between Leadbetter
Point and the Queets River (Westport), 5.2 percent to the subarea
between Queets River and Cape Flattery (La Push), and 20.8 percent to
the area north of the Queets River (Neah Bay). In years when there is an
Area 4B (Neah Bay) fishery under state management, 25 percent of the
numerical value of that fishery shall be added to the recreational
allowable ocean harvest north of Leadbetter Point prior to applying the
sharing percentages for Westport and La Push. The increase to Westport
and La Push will be subtracted from the Neah Bay ocean share to maintain
the same total harvest allocation north of Leadbetter Point. Each of the
four recreational port area allocations will be rounded, to the nearest
hundred fish, with the largest quotas rounded downward, if necessary, to
sum to the preseason recreational allowable ocean harvest of coho north
of Cape Falcon.
(B) Chinook distribution. Subarea distributions of chinook will be
managed as guidelines based on calculations of the Salmon Technical Team
with the primary objective of achieving all-species fisheries without
imposing chinook restrictions (i.e., area closures or bag limit
reductions). Chinook in excess of all-species fisheries needs may be
utilized by directed chinook fisheries north of Cape Falcon or by
negotiating a preseason species trade of chinook and coho between
commercial and recreational allocations in accordance with paragraph
(c)(1)(iii) of this section.
(vi) Inseason trades and transfers. Inseason transfers, including
species trades of chinook and coho, may be permitted in either direction
between commercial and recreational fishery quotas to allow for
uncatchable fish in one fishery to be reallocated to the other. Fish
will be deemed uncatchable by a respective commercial or recreational
fishery only after considering all possible annual management actions to
allow for their harvest that are consistent with the harvest management
objectives specific in the fishery management plan including
consideration of single species fisheries. Implementation of inseason
transfers will require consultation with the pertinent commercial and
recreational Salmon
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Advisory Subpanel representatives from the area involved and the Salmon
Technical Team, and a clear establishment of available fish and impacts
from the transfer. Inseason trades or transfers may vary from the
guideline ratio of four coho to one chinook to meet the allocation
objectives in paragraph (c)(1)(ix) of this section.
(vii) Other inseason provisions. Any increase or decrease in the
recreational or commercial allowable ocean harvest resulting from an
inseason restructuring of a fishery or other inseason management action
does not require reallocation of the overall non-treaty allowable ocean
harvest north of Cape Falcon between the recreational and commercial
fisheries. Inseason redistribution of subarea quotas within the
recreational fishery or the distribution of allowable coho catch
transfers from the commercial fishery among subareas may deviate from
the preseason distribution. Inseason management actions may be taken by
the Regional Director to assure meeting the primary objective of
achieving all-species fisheries without imposing chinook restrictions in
each of the recreational subareas north of Cape Falcon. Such actions
might include, but are not limited to: Closure from 0 to 3, 0 to 6, 3 to
200, or 5 to 200 nm from shore; closure from a point extending due west
from Tatoosh Island for 5 nm, then south to a point due west of Umatilla
Reef Buoy, then due east to shore; closure from North Head at the
Columbia River mouth north to Leadbetter Point; change in species that
may be landed; or other actions as prescribed in the annual management
measures.
(viii) Selective fisheries. Deviations from the initial gear and
port area allocations may be allowed to implement selective fisheries
for marked salmon stocks as long as the deviations are within the
constraints and process specified in section 6.5.3.2 of the Pacific
Coast Salmon Plan.
(ix) Allocation objectives. The goal of allocating ocean harvest
north of Cape Falcon is to achieve, to the greatest degree possible, the
following objectives for the commercial and recreational fisheries. When
deviation from the allocation schedule is being considered, these
objectives will serve as criteria to help determine whether a user group
will benefit from the deviation.
(A) Provide recreational opportunity by maximizing the duration of
the fishing season while minimizing daily and area closures and
restrictions on gear and daily limits.
(B) Maximize the value of the commercial harvest while providing
fisheries of reasonable duration.
(x) Fishery allocation priorities. The following fishery allocation
priorities will provide guidance in the preseason process of
establishing final harvest allocations and structuring seasons that best
achieve the allocation objectives. To the extent fish are provided to
each fishery by the allocation schedule, these priorities do not favor
one user group over the other and should be met simultaneously for each
fishery. Seasons may be structured that deviate from these priorities
consistent with the allocation objectives.
(A) At total allowable harvest levels up to 300,000 coho and 100,000
chinook: For the recreational fishery, provide coho for a late June
through early September all-species season; provide chinook to allow
access to coho and, if possible, a minimal chinook-only fishery prior to
the all-species season; and adjust days per week and/or institute area
restrictions to stabilize season duration. For the commercial fishery,
provide chinook for a May and early June chinook season and provide coho
for hooking mortality and/or access to a pink fishery, and ensure that
part of the chinook season will occur after June 1.
(B) At total allowable harvest levels above 300,000 coho and above
100,000 chinook: For the recreational fishery, relax any restrictions in
the all-species fishery and/or extend the all-species season beyond
Labor Day as coho quota allows; provide chinook for a Memorial Day
through late June chinook-only fishery; and adjust days per week to
ensure continuity with the all-species season. For the commercial
fishery, provide coho for an all-species season in late summer and/or
access to a pink fishery; and leave adequate chinook from the May
through June season to allow access to coho.
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(2) Coho south of Cape Falcon--(i) Allocation schedule. Preseason
allocation shares of coho salmon south of Cape Falcon, OR, will be
determined by an allocation schedule, which is based on the following
formula. The formula will be used to interpolate between allowable
harvest levels as shown in the table below.
(A) Up to 350,000 allowable ocean harvest: The first 150,000 fish
will be allocated to the recreational fishery. Additional fish will be
allocated 66.7 percent to troll and 33.3 percent to recreational. The
incidental coho mortality for a commercial all-salmon-except-coho
fishery will be deducted from the troll allocation. If the troll
allocation is insufficient for this purpose, the remaining number of
coho needed for this estimated incidental coho mortality will be
deducted from the recreational share.
(B) From 350,000 to 800,000 allowable ocean harvest: The
recreational allocation is equal to 14 percent of the allowable harvest
above 350,000 fish, plus 217,000 fish. The remainder of the allowable
ocean harvest will be allocated to the troll fishery.
(C) Above 800,000 allowable ocean harvest: The recreational
allocation is equal to 10 percent of the allowable harvest above 800,000
fish, plus 280,000 fish. The remainder of the allowable ocean harvest
will be allocated to the troll fishery.
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Commercial Recreational
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Allowable ocean harvest (thousands of fish) Number Number
(thousands) Percentage (thousands) Percentage
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2,700......................................................... 2,230 82.6 470 17.4
2,600......................................................... 2,140 82.3 460 17.7
2,500......................................................... 2,050 82.0 450 18.0
2,400......................................................... 1,960 81.7 440 18.3
2,300......................................................... 1,870 81.3 430 18.7
2,200......................................................... 1,780 80.9 420 19.1
2,100......................................................... 1,690 80.5 410 19.5
2,000......................................................... 1,600 80.0 400 20.0
1,900......................................................... 1,510 79.5 390 20.5
1,800......................................................... 1,420 78.9 380 21.1
1,700......................................................... 1,330 78.2 370 21.8
1,600......................................................... 1,240 77.5 360 22.5
1,500......................................................... 1,150 76.7 350 23.3
1,400......................................................... 1,060 75.7 340 24.3
1,300......................................................... 970 74.6 330 25.4
1,200......................................................... 880 73.3 320 26.7
1,100......................................................... 790 71.8 310 28.2
1,000......................................................... 700 70.0 300 30.0
900........................................................... 610 67.8 290 32.2
800........................................................... 520 65.0 280 35.0
700........................................................... 434 62.0 266 38.0
600........................................................... 348 58.0 252 42.0
500........................................................... 262 52.4 238 47.6
400........................................................... 176 44.0 224 56.0
350........................................................... 133 38.0 217 62.0
300........................................................... 100 33.3 200 66.7
200........................................................... \1\ 33 \1\ 16.5 \1\ 167 \1\ 83.5
100........................................................... (\1\) (\1\) (\1\) (\1\)
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\1\ An incidental coho allowance associated with any commercial all-salmon-except-coho fishery will be deducted
from the recreational share of coho during periods of low coho abundance when the commercial allocation of
coho under the schedule would be insufficient to allow for incidental hooking mortality of coho in the
commercial all-salmon-except-coho fishery.
(ii) Geographic distribution. Allowable harvest south of Cape Falcon
may be divided and portions assigned to subareas based on considerations
including, but not limited to, controlling ocean harvest impacts on
depressed, viable natural stocks within acceptable maximum allowable
levels; stock abundance; allocation considerations; stock specific
impacts; relative abundance of the salmon species in the fishery;
escapement goals; and maximizing harvest potential.
(iii) Recreational allocation at 167,000 fish or less. When the
recreational allocation is at 167,000 fish or less, the total
recreational allowable ocean harvest of coho will be divided between two
major subareas with independent impact quotas. The initial allocation
will be 70 percent from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain and 30 percent
south of Humbug Mountain. Coho transfers between the two impact quotas
may be permitted on a one-for-one basis, if chinook constraints preclude
access to coho. Horse Mountain to Point Arena will be managed for an
impact guideline of 3 percent of the south of Cape Falcon recreational
allocation. The recreational coho fishery between Humbug Mountain and
Point Arena may be closed when it is projected that the harvest impact
between Humbug Mountain and Point Arena, combined with the projected
harvest impact that will be taken south of Point Arena to the end of the
season, equals the impact quota for south of Humbug Mountain. The
recreational fishery for coho salmon south of Point Arena will not close
upon attainment of the south of Humbug Mountain impact quota.
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(iv) Oregon coastal natural coho. The allocation provisions in
paragraph (c)(2) of this section provide guidance only when coho
abundance permits a directed coho harvest, not when the allowable
harvest impacts are insufficient to allow coho retention south of Cape
Falcon. At such low levels, allowable harvest impacts will be allocated
during the Council's preseason process.
(v) Inseason reallocation. No later than August 15 each year, the
Salmon Technical Team will estimate the number of coho salmon needed to
complete the recreational seasons. Any coho salmon allocated to the
recreational fishery that are not needed to complete the recreational
seasons will be reallocated to the commercial fishery. Once reallocation
has taken place, the remaining recreational quota will change to a
harvest guideline. If the harvest guideline for the recreational fishery
is projected to be reached on or before Labor Day, the Regional Director
may allow the recreational fishery to continue through the Labor Day
weekend only if there is no significant danger of impacting the
allocation of another fishery or of failing to meet an escapement goal.
(d) Management boundaries and zones. Management boundaries and zones
will be established or adjusted to achieve a conservation purpose. A
conservation purpose protects a fish stock, simplifies management of a
fishery, or promotes wise use of fishery resources by, for example,
separating fish stocks, facilitating enforcement, separating conflicting
fishing activities, or facilitating harvest opportunities. Management
boundaries and zones will be described by geographical references,
coordinates (latitude and longitude), LORAN readings, depth contours,
distance from shore, or similar criteria.
(e) Minimum harvest lengths. The minimum harvest lengths for
commercial, recreational, and treaty Indian fishing may be changed upon
demonstration that a useful purpose will be served. For example, an
increase in minimum size for commercially caught salmon may be necessary
for conservation or may provide a greater poundage and monetary yield
from the fishery while not substantially increasing hooking mortality.
The removal of a minimum size for the recreational fishery may prevent
wastage of fish and outweigh the detrimental impacts of harvesting
immature fish.
(f) Recreational daily bag limits. Recreational daily bag limits for
each fishing area will be set equal to one, two, or three salmon of some
combination of species. The recreational daily bag limits for each
fishing area will be set to maximize the length of the fishing season
consistent with the allowable level of harvest in the area.
(g) Fishing gear restrictions. Gear restrictions for commercial,
recreational, and treaty Indian fishing may be established or modified
upon demonstration that a useful purpose will be served. For example,
gear restrictions may be imposed or modified to facilitate enforcement,
reduce hooking mortality, or reduce gear expenses for fishermen.
(h) Seasons--(1) In general. Seasons for commercial and recreational
fishing will be established or modified taking into account allowable
ocean harvest levels and quotas, allocations between the commercial and
recreational fisheries, and the estimated amount of effort required to
catch the available fish based on past seasons.
(2) Commercial seasons. Commercial seasons will be established or
modified taking into account wastage of fish that cannot legally be
retained, size and poundage of fish caught, effort shifts between
fishing areas, and protection of depressed stocks present in the fishing
areas. All-species seasons will be established to allow the maximum
allowable harvest of pink and sockeye salmon without exceeding allowable
chinook or coho harvest levels and within conservation and allocation
constraints of the pink and sockeye stocks.
(3) Recreational seasons. If feasible, recreational seasons will be
established or modified to encompass Memorial Day and Labor Day
weekends, and to avoid the need for inseason closures.
(i) Quotas (by species, including fish caught 0-3 nm seaward of
Washington, Oregon, and California). Quotas for commercial,
recreational, and treaty Indian fishing may be established or modified
to ensure that allowable ocean harvests are not exceeded.
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Quotas may be fixed or adjustable and used in conjunction with seasons.
Any quota established does not represent a guaranteed ocean harvest, but
a maximum ceiling on catch.
(j) Selective fisheries. In addition to the all-species seasons and
the all-species-except-coho seasons established for the commercial and
recreational fisheries, selective coho-only, chinook-only, or pink-only
fisheries may be established if harvestable fish of the target species
are available; harvest of incidental species will not exceed allowable
levels; proven, documented selective gear exists; significant wastage of
incidental species will not occur; and the selective fishery will occur
in an acceptable time and area where wastage can be minimized and target
stocks are primarily available.
(k) Treaty Indian fishing. (1) NMFS will establish or modify treaty
Indian fishing seasons and/or fixed or adjustable quotas, size limits,
gear restrictions, and/or area restrictions taking into account
recommendations of the Council, proposals from affected tribes, and
relevant Federal court proceedings.
(2) The combined treaty Indian fishing seasons will not be longer
than necessary to harvest the allowable treaty Indian catch, which is
the total treaty harvest that would occur if the tribes chose to take
their total entitlement of the weakest stock in the fishery management
area, assuming this level of harvest did not create conservation or
allocation problems on other stocks.
(3) Any fixed or adjustable quotas established will be consistent
with established treaty rights and will not exceed the harvest that
would occur if the entire treaty entitlement to the weakest run were
taken by treaty Indian fisheries in the fishery management area.
(4) If adjustable quotas are established for treaty Indian fishing,
they may be subject to inseason adjustment because of unanticipated coho
hooking mortality occurring during the season, catches in treaty Indian
fisheries inconsistent with those unanticipated under Federal
regulations, or a need to redistribute quotas to ensure attainment of an
overall quota.
(l) Yurok and Hoopa Valley tribal fishing rights. For purposes of
section 303 of the Magnuson Act, the federally reserved fishing rights
of the Yurok and Hoopa Valley Indian Tribes as set out in a legal
opinion \2\ dated October 4, 1993, by the Office of the Solicitor,
Department of the Interior, are applicable law. Under section 303 of the
Magnuson Act, allowable ocean harvest must be consistent with all
applicable laws.
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\2\ Copies of the Solicitor's Opinion are available from the
Director, Southwest Region, NMFS.
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(m) Inseason notice procedures. Telephone hotlines and USCG
broadcasts will provide actual notice of inseason actions for
commercial, recreational, and treaty Indian fishing.
(n) Reporting requirements. Reporting requirements for commercial
fishing may be imposed to ensure timely and accurate assessment of
catches in regulatory areas subject to quota management. Such reports
are subject to the limitations described herein. Persons engaged in
commercial fishing in a regulatory area subject to quota management and
landing their catch in another regulatory area open to fishing may be
required to transmit a brief radio report prior to leaving the first
regulatory area. The regulatory areas subject to these reporting
requirements, the contents of the radio reports, and the entities
receiving the reports will be specified annually.
[61 FR 34601, July 2, 1996, as amended at 64 FR 26328, May 14, 1999; 66
FR 29241, May 30, 2001]
Effective Date Note: At 61 FR 34601, July 2, 1996, Sec. 660.408 was
added. This section contains information collection and recordkeeping
requirements and will not become effective until approval has been given
by the Office of Management and Budget.
Sec. 660.409 Inseason actions.
(a) Fixed inseason management provisions. NMFS is authorized to take
the following inseason management actions annually, as appropriate.
(1) Automatic season closures based on quotas. When a quota for the
commercial or the recreational fishery, or both, for any salmon species
in any portion of the fishery management area is projected by the
Regional Administrator to be reached on or by a certain date, NMFS will,
by an
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inseason action issued under Sec. 660.411, close the commercial or
recreational fishery, or both, for all salmon species in the portion of
the fishery management area to which the quota applies as of the date
the quota is projected to be reached.
(2) Rescission of automatic closure. If a fishery is closed under a
quota before the end of a scheduled season based on overestimate of
actual catch, NMFS will reopen that fishery in as timely a manner as
possible for all or part of the remaining original season provided NMFS
finds that a reopening of the fishery is consistent with the management
objectives for the affected species and the additional open period is no
less than 24 hours. The season will be reopened by an inseason action
issued under Sec. 660.411.
(3) Adjustment for error in preseason estimates. NMFS may, by an
inseason action issued under Sec. 660.411, make appropriate changes in
relevant seasons or quotas if a significant computational error or
errors made in calculating preseason estimates of salmon abundance are
identified, provided that such correction can be made in a timely manner
to affect the involved fishery without disrupting the capacity to meet
the objectives of the fishery management plan.
(b) Flexible inseason management provisions. (1) The Regional
Administrator will consult with the Chairman of the Council and the
appropriate State Directors prior to taking any of the following
flexible inseason management provisions, which include, but are not
limited to, the following:
(i) Modification of quotas and/or fishing seasons.
(ii) Modification of the species that may be caught and landed
during specific seasons and the establishment or modification of limited
retention regulations.
(iii) Modification of recreational bag limits and recreational
fishing days per calendar week.
(iv) Establishment or modification of gear restrictions.
(v) Modification of boundaries, including landing boundaries, and
establishment of closed areas.
(2) Fishery managers must determine that any inseason adjustment in
management measures is consistent with fishery regimes established by
the U.S.-Canada Pacific Salmon Commission, ocean escapement goals,
conservation of the salmon resource, any adjudicated Indian fishing
rights, and the ocean allocation scheme in the fishery management plan.
All inseason adjustments will be based on consideration of the following
factors:
(i) Predicted sizes of salmon runs.
(ii) Harvest quotas and hooking mortality limits for the area and
total allowable impact limitations, if applicable.
(iii) Amount of commercial, recreational, and treaty Indian catch
for each species in the area to date.
(iv) Amount of commercial, recreational, and treaty Indian fishing
effort in the area to date.
(v) Estimated average daily catch per fisherman.
(vi) Predicted fishing effort for the area to the end of the
scheduled season.
(vii) Other factors, as appropriate.
Sec. 660.410 Conservation objectives.
(a) The conservation objectives are summarized in Table 3-1 of the
Pacific Coast Salmon Plan.
(b) Modification of escapement goals. NMFS is authorized, through an
action issued under Sec. 660.411, to modify an escapement goal if--
(1) A comprehensive technical review of the best scientific
information available provides conclusive evidence that, in the view of
the Council, the Scientific and Statistical Committee, and the Salmon
Technical Team, justifies modification of a conservation objective:
except that the 35,000 natural spawner floor and the de minimis fishing
provisions for Klamath River fall Chinook may be changed only by
amendment.
(2) For Oregon coastal chinook, specific goals are developed within
the overall goal for north coast and south coast stocks; or
(3) Action by a Federal court indicates that modification of an
escapement goal is appropriate.
(c) The annual management measures will be consistent with NMFS
jeopardy standards or NMFS recovery plans for species listed under the
Endangered Species Act.
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(d) Within the Cape Falcon to Point Sur area, the Council may allow
de minimis fisheries which: permit an ocean impact rate of no more than
10 percent on age-4 Klamath River fall Chinook, if the projected natural
spawning escapement associated with a 10 percent age-4 ocean impact
rate, including river recreational and tribal impacts, is between the
conservation objective (35,000) and 22,000. If the projected natural
escapement associated with a 10 percent age-4 ocean impact rate is less
than 22,000, the Council shall further reduce the allowable age-4 ocean
impact rate to reflect the status of the stock. \1\
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\1\ NMFS interprets that, consistent with the de minimis provisions
of the FMP, the maximum allowable 10 percent age-4 ocean impact rate may
be implemented only when the anticipated escapement is near the 35,000
natural spawner floor. As escapement falls below approximately 30,000,
the impact rate will need to decline automatically.
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(1)When recommending an allowable age-4 ocean impact rate, the
Council shall consider the following year specific circumstances:
(i)The potential for critically low natural spawner abundance,
including the risk of Klamath Basin substocks dropping below crucial
genetic thresholds;
(ii) A series of low spawner abundance in recent years;
(iii) The status of co-mingled stocks;
(iv) The occurrence of El Nino or other adverse environmental
conditions;
(v) Endangered Species Act (ESA) considerations; and
(vi) Other considerations as appropriate.
(2) The Klamath River fall Chinook age-4 ocean impact rate must not
jeopardize the long term capacity of the stock to produce maximum
sustainable yield on continuing basis.
[61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 35451, July 1, 1997; 66
FR 29241, May 30, 2001; 73 FR 9964, Feb. 25, 2008]
Sec. 660.411 Notification and publication procedures.
(a) Notification and effective dates. (1) Annual and certain other
actions taken under Sec. Sec. 660.408 and 660.410 will be implemented
by an action published in the Federal Register, and will be effective
upon filing, unless a later time is specified in the action.
(2) Inseason actions taken under Sec. 660.409 will be by actual
notice available from telephone hotlines and USCG broadcasts, as
specified annually. Inseason actions will also be published in the
Federal Register as soon as practicable. Inseason actions will be
effective from the time specified in the actual notice of the action
(telephone hotlines and USCG broadcasts), or at the time the inseason
action published in the Federal Register is effective, whichever comes
first.
(3) Any action issued under this section will remain in effect until
the expiration date stated in the action or until rescinded, modified,
or superseded. However, no inseason action has any effect beyond the end
of the calendar year in which it is issued.
(b) Public comment. If time allows, NMFS will invite public comment
prior to the effective date of any action published in the Federal
Register. If NMFS determines, for good cause, that an action must be
filed without affording a prior opportunity for public comment, public
comments on the action will be received by NMFS for a period of 15 days
after filing of the action with the Office of the Federal Register.
(c) Availability of data. The Regional Administrator will compile in
aggregate form all data and other information relevant to the action
being taken and will make them available for public review during normal
office hours at the Northwest Region, NMFS. For actions affecting
fisheries occurring primarily or exclusively in the fishery management
area seaward of California, information relevant to the action also will
be made available for public review during normal office hours at the
Southwest Region, NMFS.
Sec. 660.412 EFH identifications and descriptions for Pacific salmon.
Pacific salmon essential fish habitat (EFH) includes all those water
bodies occupied or historically accessible in Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
and California in hydrologic units identified in Table 1 of this subpart
H. Exceptions include cases in which man-made barriers (dams) identified
in Table 1 of
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this subpart H represent the upstream extent of Pacific salmon access.
EFH also includes the marine and estuarine areas shoreward of state
boundaries and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coasts of
California, Oregon, and Washington State. To clearly identify watersheds
that contain EFH, NMFS uses fourth field hydrologic unit codes (HUCs)
developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (defined in the
Department of the Interior, USGS publication; Hydrologic Unit Maps,
Water Supply Paper 2294, 1987). The geographic extent of HUCs range from
first field (largest geographic extent) to sixth field (smallest
geographic extent). Fourth field HUCs divide the landscape into distinct
geographic areas that are identified by eight numbers unique to that
hydrologic unit.
(a) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) EFH includes all
streams, estuaries, marine waters, and other water bodies occupied or
historically accessible to Chinook salmon in Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
and California, in hydrologic units identified in Table 1 of this
subpart H. Exceptions include cases in which man-made barriers (dams)
identified in Table 1 of this subpart H represent the upstream extent of
Pacific salmon access. EFH also includes the marine and estuarine areas
shoreward of state boundaries and the EEZ off the coasts of Washington,
Oregon, and California north or Point Conception.
(b) Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) EFH includes all streams,
estuaries, marine waters, and other water bodies occupied or
historically accessible to coho in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and
California, in hydrologic units identified in Table 1 of this subpart H.
Exceptions include cases in which man-made barriers (dams) identified in
Table 1 of this subpart H represent the upstream extent of Pacific
salmon access. EFH also includes the marine and estuarine areas
shoreward of state boundaries and the EEZ off the coasts Washington,
Oregon, and California north of Point Conception.
(c) Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) EFH includes all streams,
estuaries, marine waters, and other water bodies occupied or
historically accessible to pink salmon within Washington State, in
hydrologic units identified in Table 1 of this subpart H. Exceptions
include cases in which man-made barriers (dams) identified in Table 1 of
this subpart H represent the upstream extent of Pacific salmon access.
EFH also includes waters north and east of Cape Flattery, Washington,
including Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Strait of Georgia.
[73 FR 60988, Oct. 15, 2008]
Sec. Table 1 to Subpart H of Part 660--Pacific Salmon EFH Identified by
USGS Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC)
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Hydrologic Unit Impassible Man-made
USGS HUC State(s) Name Salmon Species Barrier (if present)
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17110001 WA Fraser (Whatcom) Coho salmon n/a
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17110002 WA Strait of Chinook, coho, and n/a
Georgia pink salmon
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17110003 WA San Juan Islands Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110004 WA Nooksack River Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110005 WA Upper Skagit Chinook, coho, and Gorge Lake Dam
pink salmon
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17110006 WA Sauk River Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110007 WA Lower Skagit Chinook, coho, and n/a
River pink salmon
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17110008 WA Stillaguamish Chinook, coho, and n/a
River pink salmon
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17110009 WA Skykomish River Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110010 WA Snoqualmie Chinook, coho, and Tolt Dam (S. Fork
pink salmon Tolt R.)
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17110011 WA Snohomish River Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110012 WA Lake Washington Chinook and coho Cedar Falls
salmon (Masonry) Dam
(Cedar R.)
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17110013 WA Duwamish River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17110014 WA Puyallup River Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110015 WA Nisqually River Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110016 WA Deschutes River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17110017 WA Skokomish River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17110018 WA Hood Canal Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110019 WA Puget Sound Chinook, coho, and n/a
pink salmon
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17110020 WA Dungeness - Chinook, coho, and n/a
Elwha pink salmon
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17110021 WA Hoko - Crescent Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17100101 WA Hoh - Quillayute Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17100102 WA Queets - Chinook and coho n/a
Quinault salmon
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17100103 WA Upper Chehalis Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17100104 WA Lower Chehalis Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17100105 WA Grays Harbor Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17100106 WA Willapa Bay Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17080001 OR/WA Lower Columbia- Chinook and coho Impassable Man-made
Sandy River salmon Barrier
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17080002 WA Lewis River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17080003 OR/WA Lower Columbia - Chinook and coho n/a
Clatskanie salmon
River
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17080004 WA Upper Cowlitz Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17080005 WA Cowlitz River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17080006 OR/WA Lower Columbia Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17090001 OR Middle Fork Chinook salmon Dexter Dam
Willamette
River
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17090002 OR Coast Fork Chinook salmon Dorena Dam
Willamette
River
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17090003 OR Upper Willamette Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17090004 OR McKenzie River Chinook and coho Cougar Dam
salmon
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17090005 OR N. Santiam River Chinook and coho Big Cliff Dam
salmon
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17090006 OR S. Santiam River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17090007 OR Mid. Willamette Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17090008 OR Yamhill River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17090009 OR Molalla - Chinook and coho n/a
Pudding River salmon
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17090010 OR Tualatin River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17090011 OR Clackamas River Chinook and coho Oak Grove Dam
salmon
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17090012 OR Lower Willamette Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17070101 OR/WA Mid. Columbia - Chinook and coho n/a
Lake Wallula salmon
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17070102 OR/WA Walla Walla Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17070103 OR Umatilla River Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17070104 OR Willow Chinook salmon n/a
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17070105 OR/WA Mid. Columbia - Chinook and coho n/a
Hood salmon
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17070106 WA Klickitat River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17070301 OR Upper Deschutes Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17070305 OR Lower Crooked Chinook salmon Opal Springs Dam
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17070306 OR Lower Deschutes Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17070307 OR Trout Creek Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17070201 OR Upper John Day Chinook salmon n/a
River
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17070202 OR North Fork John Chinook salmon n/a
Day River
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17070203 OR Middle Fork John Chinook salmon n/a
Day River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17070204 OR Lower John Day Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17030001 WA Upper Yakima Chinook and coho Keechelus Dam
River salmon Kachess Dam (Kachess
R.)
Cle Elum Dam (Cle
Elum R.)
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17030002 WA Naches River Chinook and coho Rimrock Dam (Tieton
salmon R.)
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17030003 WA Lower Yakima Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17020005 WA Columbia River Chinook and coho Chief Joseph Dam
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17020006 WA Okanogan River Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17020007 WA Similkameen Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17020008 WA Methow River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17020010 WA Upper Columbia - Chinook and coho n/a
Entiat River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17020011 WA Wenatchee River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17020016 WA Upper Columbia - Chinook and coho n/a
Priest Rapids salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060101 OR/ID Hells Canyon Chinook salmon Hells Canyon Complex
(Hells Canyon,
Oxbow, and Brownlee
Dams)
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17060102 OR Imnaha River Chinook salmon n/a
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17060103 OR/WA/ID Lower Snake - Chinook and coho n/a
Asotin Creek salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060104 OR Upper Grande Chinook and coho n/a
Ronde salmon
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17060105 OR Wallowa River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17060106 OR/WA Lower Grande Chinook and coho n/a
Ronde salmon
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17060107 WA Lower Snake - Chinook and coho n/a
Tucannon River salmon
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17060110 WA Lower Snake Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17060201 ID Upper Salmon Chinook salmon n/a
River
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17060202 ID Pahsimeroi River Chinook salmon n/a
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17060203 ID Mid. Salmon - Chinook salmon n/a
Panther River
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17060204 ID Lemhi River Chinook salmon n/a
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17060205 ID Upper Middle Chinook salmon n/a
Fork Salmon
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060206 ID Lower Middle Chinook salmon n/a
Fork Salmon
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060207 ID Mid. Salmon - Chinook salmon n/a
Chamberlain
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17060208 ID S.F. Salmon Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060209 ID Lower Salmon Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060210 ID Little Salmon Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060301 ID Upper Selway Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060302 ID Lower Selway Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060303 ID Lochsa River Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060304 ID M.F. Clearwater Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17060305 ID S.F. Clearwater Chinook salmon n/a
River
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17060306 WA/ID Clearwater River Chinook and coho Dworshak Dam (at
salmon border of HUCs
17060306 and
17060308)
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17100201 OR Necanicum River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100202 OR Nehalem River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100203 OR Wilson - Trask - Chinook and coho n/a
Nestucca salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100204 OR Siletz-Yaquina Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100205 OR Alsea River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100206 OR Siuslaw River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17100207 OR Siltcoos River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17100301 OR N. Umpqua River Chinook and coho Soda Springs Dam
salmon
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17100302 OR S. Umpqua River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17100303 OR Umpqua River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100304 OR Coos River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100305 OR Coquille River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100306 OR Sixes River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100307 OR Upper Rogue Chinook and coho Lost Creek Dam
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100308 OR Middle Rogue Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100309 CA/OR Applegate River Chinook and coho Applegate Dam
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17100310 OR Lower Rogue Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
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17100311 CA/OR Illinois River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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17100312 CA/OR Chetco River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
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18010101 CA/OR Smith River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010206 CA/OR Upper Klamath Chinook and coho Iron Gate Dam
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010207 CA Shasta River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010208 CA Scott River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010209 CA/OR Lower Klamath Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010210 CA Salmon River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010211 CA Trinity River Chinook and coho Lewiston Dam
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010212 CA S.F. Trinity Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010102 CA Mad-Redwood Chinook and coho Robert W. Matthews
salmon Dam
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010103 CA Upper Eel River Chinook and coho Scott Dam
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010104 CA Middle Fork Eel Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010105 CA Lower Eel River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010106 CA South Fork Eel Chinook and coho n/a
River salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010107 CA Mattole River Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010108 CA Big - Navarro - Chinook and coho n/a
Garcia salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010109 CA Gualala - Salmon Chinook and coho n/a
Creek salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010110 CA Russian River Chinook and coho Coyote Valley Dam
salmon (E. Fork Russian
R.)
Warm Springs Dam
(Dry Cr.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18010111 CA Bodega Bay Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18060001 CA San Lorenzo- Coho salmon Newell Dam (Newell
Soquel Cr.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18060006 CA Central Coastal Coho salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18050001 CA Suisun Bay Chinook and coho n/a
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18050002 CA San Pablo Bay Chinook and coho San Pablo Dam (San
salmon Pablo Cr.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18050003 CA Coyote Creek Chinook and coho LeRoy Anderson Dam
salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18050004 CA San Francisco Chinook and coho n/a
Bay salmon
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18050005 CA Tomales-Drakes Coho salmon Nicasio Dam (Nicasio
Bay Cr.)
Peters Dam
(Lagunitas Cr.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18050006 CA San Francisco- Coho salmon n/a
Coastal South
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020101 CA Sac.-Lower Cow- Chinook salmon n/a
Lower Clear
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020102 CA Lower Cottonwood Chinook salmon n/a
Creek
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020103 CA Sacramento - Chinook salmon n/a
Lower Thomes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020104 CA Sacramento - Chinook salmon n/a
Stone Corral
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020105 CA Lower Butte Chinook salmon n/a
Creek
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18020106 CA Lower Feather Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020107 CA Lower Yuba River Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020108 CA Lower Bear River Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020109 CA Lower Sacramento Chinook salmon n/a
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020110 CA Lower Cache Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020111 CA Lower American Chinook salmon Nimbus Dam
River
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020112 CA Sacramento-Upper Chinook salmon Whiskeytown Dam
Clear (Clear Cr.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020113 CA Cottonwood Chinook salmon n/a
Headwaters
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020114 CA Upper Elder - Chinook salmon n/a
Upper Thomas
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020118 CA Upper Cow - Chinook salmon n/a
Battle Creek
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020119 CA Mill - Big Chico Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020120 CA Upper Butte Chinook salmon n/a
Creek
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18020125 CA Upper Yuba Chinook salmon n/a
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040001 CA Mid. San Joaquin- Chinook salmon n/a
L. Cowchilla
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040002 CA Mid. San Joaquin- Chinook salmon La Grange Dam
L. Merced- L. (Tuolumne R.)
Stanislaus
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040003 CA San Joaquin Chinook salmon n/a
Delta
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040004 CA L. Calaveras - Chinook salmon n/a
Mormon Slough
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040005 CA L. Consumnes- L. Chinook salmon Camanche Dam
Mokelumne
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040010 CA Upper Stanislaus Chinook salmon Goodwin Dam
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040011 CA Upper Calveras Chinook salmon New Hogan Dam
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18040013 CA Upper Cosumnes Chinook salmon n/a
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[73 FR 60989, Oct. 15, 2008]
Subpart I_Coastal Pelagics Fisheries
Source: 64 FR 69893, Dec. 15, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 660.501 Purpose and scope.
This subpart implements the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal
Pelagic Species (FMP). These regulations govern commercial fishing for
CPS in the EEZ off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.
Sec. 660.502 Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in the Magnuson-Stevens Act and in
Sec. 600.10 of this chapter, the terms used in this subpart have the
following meanings:
Actively managed species (AMS) means those CPS for which the
Secretary has determined that harvest guidelines or quotas are needed by
Federal management according to the provisions of the FMP.
Advisory Subpanel (AP) means the Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory
Subpanel that comprises members of
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the fishing industry and public appointed by the Council to review
proposed actions for managing the coastal pelagic fisheries.
Biomass means the estimated amount, by weight, of a coastal pelagic
species population. The term biomass means total biomass (age 1 and
above) unless stated otherwise.
Coastal pelagic species (CPS) means northern anchovy (Engraulis
mordax), Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus), Pacific sardine
(Sardinops sagax), jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus), and market
squid (Loligo opelescens).
Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) means the
individuals appointed by the Council to review, analyze, and develop
management measures for the CPS fishery.
Comparable capacity means gross tonnage plus 10 percent of the
vessel's calculated gross tonnage.
Council means the Pacific Fishery Management Council, including its
CPSMT, AP, Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), and any other
committee established by the Council.
Finfish means northern anchovy, Pacific mackerel, Pacific sardine,
and jack mackerel.
Fishery Management Area means the EEZ off the coasts of Washington,
Oregon, and California between 3 and 200 nautical miles offshore,
bounded in the north by the Provisional International Boundary between
the United States and Canada, and bounded in the south by the
International Boundary between the United States and Mexico.
Fishing trip means a period of time between landings when fishing
is conducted.
Gross tonnage (GT) means gross tonnage as determined by the formula
in 46 CFR 69.209(a) for a vessel not designed for sailing
(.67xlengthxbreadthxdepth/100). A vessel's length, breadth, and depth
are those specified on the vessel's certificate of documentation issued
by the U.S. Coast Guard or State.
Harvest guideline means a specified numerical harvest objective
that is not a quota. Attainment of a harvest guideline does not require
complete closure of a fishery.
Harvesting vessel means a vessel involved in the attempt or actual
catching, taking or harvesting of fish, or any activity that can
reasonably be expected to result in the catching, taking or harvesting
of fish.
Initial harvest guideline means a specified numerical harvest
objective set at the beginning of the fishing season.
Krill means all species of euphausiids that occur in the EEZ off the
West Coast.
Land or Landing means to begin transfer of fish from a fishing
vessel. Once transfer begins, all fish onboard the vessel are counted as
part of the landing.
Limited entry fishery means the commercial fishery consisting of
vessels fishing for CPS in the CPS Management Zone under limited entry
permits issued under Sec. 660.512.
Live bait fishery means fishing for CPS for use as live bait in
other fisheries.
Monitored species (MS) means those CPS the Secretary has determined
not to need management by harvest guidelines or quotas according to the
provisions of the FMP.
Nonreduction fishery means fishing for CPS for use as dead bait or
for processing for direct human consumption.
Owner, means a person who is identified as the current owner in the
Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
for a documented vessel, or in a registration certificate issued by a
state or the U.S. Coast Guard for an undocumented vessel.
Person, means any individual, corporation, partnership, association
or other entity (whether or not organized or existing under the laws of
any state), and any Federal, state, or local government, or any entity
of any such government that is eligible to own a documented vessel under
the terms of 46 U.S.C. 12102(a).
Processing or to process means preparing or packaging coastal
pelagic species to render the fish suitable for human consumption, pet
food, industrial uses or long-term storage, including, but not limited
to, cooking, canning, smoking, salting, drying, filleting, freezing, or
rendering into meal or oil, but does not mean heading and gutting unless
there is additional preparation.
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Prohibited harvest species means all krill species in the EEZ off
the West Coast.
Prohibited Species means all species of trout and salmon
(Salmonidae) and Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis).
Quota means a specified numerical harvest objective for a single
species of CPS, the attainment (or expected attainment) of which causes
the complete closure of the fishery for that species.
Reduction fishery means fishing for CPS for the purposes of
conversion into fish flour, fish meal, fish scrap, fertilizer, fish oil,
other fishery products, or byproducts for purposes other than direct
human consumption.
Regional Administrator means the Regional Administrator, Southwest
Region, NMFS, 501 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, or a designee.
Reserve means a portion of the harvest guideline or quota set aside
at the beginning of the year for specific purposes, such as for
individual harvesting groups to ensure equitable distribution of the
resource or to allow for uncertainties in preseason estimates of DAP and
JVP.
Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) means the Assistant Regional
Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Southwest Region, NMFS, or a
designee.
Totally lost means that the vessel being replaced no longer exists
in specie, or is absolutely and irretrievably sunk or otherwise beyond
the possible control of the owner, or the costs of repair (including
recovery) would exceed the repaired value of the vessel.
Trip limit means the total allowable amount of a CPS species by
weight or by percentage of weight of fish on board the vessel that may
be taken and retained, possessed, or landed from a single fishing trip
by a vessel that harvests CPS.
[64 FR 69893, Dec. 15, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 3822, Jan. 27, 2003; 71
FR 37001, June 29, 2006; 74 FR 33373, July 13, 2009]
Sec. 660.503 Management subareas.
The fishery management area is divided into subareas for the
regulation of fishing for CPS, with the following designations and
boundaries:
(a) CPS Limited Entry Zone means the EEZ between:
(1) Northern boundary--at 39[deg]00[min]00[sec] N. lat. off
California; and
(2) Southern boundary--the United States-Mexico International
Boundary, which is a line connecting the following coordinates:
32[deg]35[min]22[sec] N. lat., 117[deg]27[min]49[sec] W. long.
32[deg]37[min]37[sec] N. lat., 117[deg]49[min]31[sec] W. long.
31[deg]07[min]58[sec] N. lat., 118[deg]36[min]18[sec] W. long.
30[deg]32[min]31[sec] N. lat., 121[deg]51[min]58[sec] W. long.
(b) Subarea A means the EEZ between:
(1) Northern boundary--the United States-Canada Provisional
International Boundary, which is a line connecting the following
coordinates:
48[deg]29[min]37.19[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]43[min]33.19[sec] W. long.
48[deg]30[min]11[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]47[min]13[sec] W. long.
48[deg]30[min]22[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]50[min]21[sec] W. long.
48[deg]30[min]14[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]54[min]52[sec] W. long.
48[deg]29[min]57[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]59[min]14[sec] W. long.
48[deg]29[min]44[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]00[min]06[sec] W. long.
48[deg]28[min]09[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]05[min]47[sec] W. long.
48[deg]27[min]10[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]08[min]25[sec] W. long.
48[deg]26[min]47[sec] N. lat 125[deg]09[min]12[sec] W. long.
48[deg]20[min]16[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]22[min]48[sec] W. long.
48[deg]18[min]22[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]29[min]58[sec] W. long.
48[deg]11[min]05[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]53[min]48[sec] W. long.
47[deg]49[min]15[sec] N. lat. 126[deg]40[min]57[sec] W. long.
47[deg]36[min]47[sec] N. lat. 127[deg]11[min]58[sec] W. long.
47[deg]22[min]00[sec] N. lat. 127[deg]41[min]23[sec] W. long.
46[deg]42[min]05[sec] N. lat. 128[deg]51[min]56[sec] W. long.
46[deg]31[min]47[sec] N. lat. 129[deg]07[min]39[sec] W. long.; and
(2) Southern boundary--at 39[deg]00[min]00[sec] N. lat. (Pt. Arena).
(c) Subarea B means the EEZ between:
(1) Northern boundary--at 39[deg]00[min]00[sec] N. lat. (Pt. Arena);
and
(2) Southern boundary--the United States-Mexico International
Boundary described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
[64 FR 69893, Dec. 15, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 52527, Sept. 4, 2003]
Sec. 660.504 Vessel identification.
(a) Official number. Each fishing vessel subject to this subpart
must display its official number on the port and starboard sides of the
deckhouse or hull, and on an appropriate weather deck so as to be
visible from enforcement vessels and aircraft.
(b) Numerals. The official number must be affixed to each vessel
subject
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to this subpart in block Arabic numerals at least 14 inches (35.56 cm)
in height. Markings must be legible and of a color that contrasts with
the background.
Sec. 660.505 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the
following:
(a) In the CPS Limited Entry Zone, take and retain, possess or land
more than 5 mt of CPS finfish, other than live bait, on a harvesting
vessel without a limited entry permit.
(b) In the CPS Limited Entry Zone, take and retain, possess or land
more than 125 mt of CPS finfish on a harvesting vessel.
(c) Sell CPS without an applicable commercial state fishery license.
(d) Fish in the reduction fishery for CPS in any closed area
specified in Sec. 660.507.
(e) Fish in the reduction fishery for northern anchovy using gear
not authorized under Sec. 660.506.
(f) When fishing for CPS, fail to return a prohibited species to the
sea immediately with a minimum of injury.
(g) Falsify or fail to affix and maintain vessel markings as
required by Sec. 660.504.
(h) Fish for CPS in violation of any terms or conditions attached to
an exempted fishing permit issued under Sec. 600.745 of this chapter.
(i) When a directed fishery has been closed, take and retain,
possess, or land more than the incidental trip limit announced in the
Federal Register.
(j) Refuse to submit fishing gear or fish subject to such person's
control to inspection by an authorized officer, or to interfere with or
prevent, by any means, such an inspection.
(k) Falsify or fail to make and/or file any and all reports of
fishing, landing, or any other activity involving CPS, containing all
data, and in the exact manner, required by the applicable State law, as
specified in Sec. 660.3.
(l) Fail to carry aboard a vessel that vessel's limited entry permit
issued under Sec. 660.512 or exempted fishing permit issued under Sec.
660.516.
(m) Make a false statement on an application for issuing, renewing,
transferring, or replacing a limited entry permit for the CPS fishery.
(n) When fishing for CPS, deploy a net if a southern sea otter is
observed within the area that would be encircled by the purse seine net.
(o) Fish for, target, harvest or land a prohibited harvest species
in any fishery within the EEZ off the West Coast.
[64 FR 69893, Dec. 15, 1999, as amended by 72 FR 29892, May 30, 2007; 74
FR 33373, July 13, 2009]
Sec. 660.506 Gear restrictions.
The only fishing gear authorized for use in the reduction fishery
for northern anchovy off California are round haul nets that have a
minimum wet-stretch mesh size of 10/16 of an inch (1.59 cm) excluding
the bag portion of a purse seine. The bag portion must be constructed as
a single unit and must not exceed a rectangular area, adjacent to 20
percent of the total corkline of the purse seine. Minimum mesh size
requirements are met if a stainless steel wedge can be passed with only
thumb pressure through 16 of 20 sets of 2 meshes each of wet mesh. The
wedges used to measure trawl mesh size are made of 20 gauge stainless
steel and will be no wider than 10/16 of an inch (1.59 cm) less one
thickness of the metal at the widest part.
Sec. 660.507 Closed areas to reduction fishing.
The following areas are closed to reduction fishing:
(a) Farallon Islands closure (see Figure 1 to this subpart). The
portion of Subarea A bounded by--
(1) A straight line joining Pigeon Point Light (37[deg]10.9[min] N.
lat., 122[deg]23.6[min] W. long.) and the U.S. navigation light on
Southeast Farallon Island (37[deg]42.0[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.1[min]
W. long.); and
(2) A straight line joining the U.S. navigation light on Southeast
Farallon Island (37[deg]42.0[min] N. lat., 123[deg]00.1[min] W. long.)
and the U.S. navigation light on Point Reyes (37[deg]59.7[min] N. lat.,
123[deg]01.3[min] W. long.).
(b) Subarea B closures. Those portions of Subarea B described as--
(1) Oxnard closure (see Figure 1 to this subpart). The area that
extends offshore 4 miles from the mainland shore between lines running
250[deg] true from the steam plant stack at
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Manadalay Beach (34[deg]12.4[min] N. lat., 119[deg]15.0[min] W. long.)
and 220[deg] true from the steam plant stack at Ormond Beach
(34[deg]07.8[min] N. lat., 119[deg]10.0[min] W. long.).
(2) Santa Monica Bay closure (see Figure 1 to this subpart). Santa
Monica Bay shoreward of that line from Malibu Point (34[deg]01.8[min] N.
lat., 188[deg]40.8[min] W. long.) to Rocky Point (Palos Verdes Point)
(33[deg]46.5[min] N. lat., 118[deg]25.7[min] W. long.).
(3) Los Angeles Harbor closure (see Figure 1 to this subpart). The
area outside Los Angeles Harbor described by a line extending 6 miles
180[deg] true from Point Fermin (33[deg]42.3[min] N. lat.,
118[deg]17.6[min] W. long.) and then to a point located 3 miles offshore
on a line 225[deg] true from Huntington Beach Pier (33[deg]39.2[min] N.
lat., 118[deg]00.3[min] W. long.).
(4) Oceanside to San Diego closure (see Figure 1 to this subpart).
The area 6 miles from the mainland shore south of a line running
225[deg] true from the tip of the outer breakwater (33[deg]12.4[min] N.
lat., 117[deg]24.1[min] W. long.) of Oceanside Harbor to the United
States-Mexico International Boundary.
Sec. 660.508 Annual specifications.
(a) The Regional Administrator will determine the harvest guidelines
or quotas for all AMS from the estimated biomass and the formulas in the
FMP.
(b) Harvest guidelines or quotas, including any apportionment
between the directed fishery and set-aside for incidental harvest, will
be published in the Federal Register before the beginning of the
relevant fishing season.
(c) The announcement of each harvest guideline or quota will contain
the following information:
(1) A summary of the status of AMS and MS;
(2) The estimated biomass on which the harvest guideline or quota
was determined;
(3) The portion, if appropriate, of the harvest guideline or quota
set aside to allow for incidental harvests after closure of the directed
fishery;
(4) The estimated level of the incidental trip limit that will be
allowed after the directed fishery is closed; and
(5) The allocation, if appropriate, between Subarea A and Subarea B.
(d) Harvest guidelines and quotas will receive a public review
according to the following procedure:
(1) A meeting will be held between the Council's CPSMT and AP, where
the estimated biomass and the harvest guideline or quota will be
reviewed and public comments received. This meeting will be announced in
the Federal Register before the date of the meeting, if possible.
(2) All materials relating to the biomass and harvest guideline or
quota will be forwarded to the Council and its Scientific and
Statistical Committee and will be available to the public from the
Regional Administrator.
(3) At a regular meeting of the Council, the Council will review the
estimated biomass and harvest guideline or quota and offer time for
public comment. If the Council requests a revision, justification must
be provided.
(4) The Regional Administrator will review the Council's
recommendations, justification, and public comments and base his or her
final decision on the requirements of the FMP.
Sec. 660.509 Closure of directed fishery.
(a) When the annual harvest guideline for either Pacific sardine or
Pacific mackerel is reached, the directed fishery for Pacific sardine or
Pacific mackerel shall be closed until the beginning of the next fishing
season as stated in Sec. 660.510 (a) and (b). The Regional
Administrator shall announce in the Federal Register the date of closure
of the directed fishery for Pacific sardine or Pacific mackerel. Upon
such closure, Pacific mackerel may be harvested incidental to the
directed fishery for Pacific sardine to the extent permitted by the
annual harvest guideline. The Regional Administrator shall announce in
the Federal Register the amount of the incidental trip limit, if any,
that was recommended by the Council and approved by NMFS.
(b) When the allocation and reallocation levels for Pacific sardine
in Sec. 660.511 (f)-(h) are reached, the Pacific sardine fishery shall
be closed until either it re-opens per the allocation scheme in Sec.
660.511 (g) and (h) or the beginning of the next fishing season as
stated in Sec. 660.510 (a). The Regional Administrator shall announce
in the Federal Register the date of the closure
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of the directed fishery for Pacific sardine.
[71 FR 37001, June 29, 2006]
Sec. 660.510 Fishing seasons.
All seasons will begin at 0001 hours and terminate at 2400 hours
local time. Fishing seasons for the following CPS species are:
(a) Pacific sardine. January 1 to December 31, or until closed under
Sec. 660.509.
(b) Pacific mackerel. July 1 to June 30, or until closed under Sec.
660.509.
Sec. 660.511 Catch restrictions.
(a) All CPS harvested shoreward of the outer boundary of the EEZ (0-
200 nautical miles off shore) will be counted toward the catch
limitations specified in this section.
(b) The trip limit for harvesting vessels fishing in the CPS Limited
Entry Zone for CPS other than live bait without a limited entry permit
is 5 mt tons of all CPS finfish combined.
(c)The trip limit for vessels with a limited entry permit on a
fishing trip in which the vessel fishes or lands fish in the Limited
Entry Zone is 125 mt of all CPS finfish combined.
(d) After the directed fishery for a CPS is closed under Sec.
660.509, no person may take and retain, possess or land more of that
species than the incidental trip limit set by the Regional
Administrator.
(e) While fishing for CPS, all species of trout and salmon
(Salmonidae) and Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) are
prohibited species and must be released immediately with a minimum of
injury.
(f) On January 1, 35 percent of the initial harvest guideline for
Pacific sardine is allocated coastwide within the fishery management
area.
(g) On July 1, 40 percent of the initial harvest guideline for
Pacific sardine plus the remaining unharvested portion of the January 1
allocation in (f) is allocated coastwide within the fishery management
area.
(h) On September 15, 25 percent of the initial harvest guideline for
Pacific sardine plus the remaining unharvested portion of the July 1
allocation is allocated coastwide within the fishery management area.
[64 FR 69893, Dec. 15, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 52527, Sept. 4, 2003;
71 FR 37001, June 29, 2006]
Sec. 660.512 Limited entry fishery.
(a) General. (1) This section applies to fishing for or landing CPS
finfish in the limited entry fishery in the Limited Entry Zone.
(2) Effective January 1, 2000, the owner of a vessel with more than
5 mt of CPS finfish on board in the CPS Limited Entry Zone, other than
live bait, must have a limited entry permit registered for use with that
vessel.
(3) Only a person eligible to own a documented vessel under the
terms of 46 U.S.C. 12102(a) qualifies to be issued or may hold, by
ownership or otherwise, a limited entry permit.
(b) Initial qualification. (1) A limited entry permit for a vessel
will be issued only if that vessel landed 100 mt of CPS finfish from
January 1, 1993, through November 5, 1997.
(2) A limited entry permit will be issued only to the current owner
of the vessel, unless:
(i) The previous owner of a vessel qualifying for a permit, by the
express terms of a written contract, reserved the right to the limited
entry permit, in which case the limited entry permit will be issued to
the previous owner based on the catch history of the qualifying vessel,
or
(ii) A vessel that would have qualified for a limited entry permit
was totally lost prior to issuance of a limited entry permit. In this
case, the owner of the vessel at the time it was lost retains the right
to a permit for a replacement vessel, unless the owner conveyed the
right to another person by the express terms of a written contract. The
lost vessel must be replaced within 2 years of the date that the
qualifying vessel was lost, and the replaced vessel must be of equal or
less net tonnage.
(c) Documentation and burden of proof. A vessel owner (or person
holding limited entry rights under the express terms of a written
contract as specified in paragraph (a)(2)) of this section applying for
issuance, renewal, transfer,
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or registration of a limited entry permit must prove that the
qualification requirements are met by submitting the following
documentation:
(1) A certified copy of the vessel's documentation as a fishing
vessel of the United States (U.S. Coast Guard or state) is the best
evidence of vessel ownership;
(2) A certified copy of a state fish landing receipt is the best
evidence of a landing of a vessel;
(3) A copy of a written contract reserving or conveying limited
entry rights is the best evidence of reserved or acquired rights; and
(4) Other relevant, credible evidence that the applicant may wish to
submit or that the SFD may request or require.
(d) Fees. The Regional Administrator may charge fees to cover
administrative expenses related to issuing limited entry permits, as
well as renewing, transferring, and replacing permits. The amount of the
fee is calculated in accordance with the procedures of the NOAA Finance
Handbook for determining the administrative costs of each special
product or service. The fee may not exceed such costs and is specified
with each application form. The appropriate fee must accompany each
application.
(e) Initial decisions. (1) The SFD will make initial decisions
regarding issuing, renewing, transferring, and registering limited entry
permits.
(2) Adverse decisions shall be in writing and shall state the
reasons for the adverse decision.
(3) The SFD may decline to act on an application for issuing,
renewing, transferring, or registering a limited entry permit and will
notify the applicant, if the permit sanction provisions of the Magnuson-
Stevens Act at 16 U.S.C. 1858(a) and implementing regulations at 15 CFR
part 904, subpart D, apply.
(f) Initial issuance. (1) The SFD will issue limited entry permits.
(2) In order to receive a final decision on a limited entry permit
application before January 1, 2000, an applicant must submit the
application to the SFD on or before February 14, 2000.
(3) A separate, complete, and accurate application form, accompanied
by any required supporting documentation and the appropriate fee, must
be submitted for each vessel for which a limited entry permit is sought.
(4) Upon receipt of an incomplete or improperly executed
application, the SFD will notify the applicant of the deficiency. If the
applicant fails to correct the deficiency within 30 days following the
date of notification, the application will be considered void.
(5) The SFD may request further documentation before acting on an
application.
(6) The SFD will not accept applications for a limited entry permit
after July 1, 2000.
(g) Appeals. (1) Any applicant for an initial permit may appeal the
initial issuance decision to the Regional Administrator. To be
considered by the Regional Administrator, such appeal must be in writing
and state the reasons for the appeal, and must be submitted within 30
days of the action by the Regional Administrator. The appellant may
request an informal hearing on the appeal.
(2) Upon receipt of an appeal authorized by this section, the
Regional Administrator will notify the permit applicant, or permit
holder as appropriate, and will request such additional information and
in such form as will allow action upon the appeal.
(3) Upon receipt of sufficient information, the Regional
Administrator will decide the appeal in accordance with the permit
eligibility criteria set forth in this section and in the FMP, as
appropriate, based upon information relative to the application on file
at NMFS and the Council and any additional information submitted to or
obtained by the Regional Administrator, the summary record kept of any
hearing and the hearing officer's recommended decision, if any, and such
other considerations as the Regional Administrator deems appropriate.
The Regional Administrator will notify all interested persons of the
decision, and the reasons therefor, in writing, normally within 30 days
of the receipt of sufficient information, unless additional time is
needed for a hearing.
(4) If a hearing is requested or if the Regional Administrator
determines that one is appropriate, the Regional
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Administrator may grant an informal hearing before a hearing officer
designated for that purpose after first giving notice of the time,
place, and subject matter of the hearing to the applicant. The appellant
and, at the discretion of the hearing officer, other interested persons
may appear personally or be represented by counsel at the hearing and
submit information and present arguments as determined appropriate by
the hearing officer. Within 30 days of the last day of the hearing, the
hearing officer shall recommend in writing a decision to the Regional
Administrator.
(5) The Regional Administrator may adopt the hearing officer's
recommended decision, in whole or in part, or may reject or modify it.
In any event, the Regional Administrator will notify interested persons
of the decision, and the reason(s) therefore, in writing, within 30 days
of receipt of the hearing officer's recommended decision. The Regional
Administrator's action shall constitute final action for the agency for
the purposes of the APA.
(6) Any time limit prescribed in this section may be extended for a
period not to exceed 30 days by the Regional Administrator for good
cause, either upon his or her own motion or upon written request from
the appellant stating the reason(s) therefore.
(h) Issuance of new permits. (1) When the aggregate gross tonnage of
all vessels participating in the limited entry fishery declines below
5,650.9 metric tons (mt), the Council will review the status of the
fishery, taking into consideration:
(i) The changes in gross tonnage that have and are likely to occur
in the transfer of limited entry permits;
(ii) The actual harvesting capacity as experienced in the current
fishery in comparison to the capacity goal;
(iii) Comments of the CPSMT;
(iv) Any other relevant factors related to maintaining the capacity
goal.
(2) Following its review, the Council will recommend to NMFS whether
additional permit(s) should be issued and if the new permit(s) should be
temporary or permanent. The issuance of new permit(s) shall be based on
the following:
(i) The qualifying criteria in paragraph (b) of this section, but
vessels that were issued a permit before December 31, 2000, are not
eligible.
(ii) If no vessel meets the qualifying criteria in paragraph (b),
then the permit(s) will be issued to the vessel(s) with total landings
nearest 100 mt during the qualifying period of paragraph (b).
(iii) No vessel will be issued a permit under this paragraph (h)
that is currently registered for use with a permit.
(3) The Regional Administrator will review the Council's
recommendation and determine whether issuing additional permit(s) is
consistent with the FMP and with paragraph (h)(2) of this section. If
issuing additional permit(s) is appropriate, the Regional Administrator
will:
(i) Issue the appropriate number of permits consistent with the
Council's recommendation; and
(ii) Publish a document in the Federal Register notifying the public
that new permits or a new permit has been issued, the conditions
attached to any permit, and the reasons for the action.
[64 FR 69893, Dec. 15, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 3822, Jan. 27, 2003]
Sec. 660.513 Permit conditions.
(a) A limited entry permit expires on failure to renew the limited
entry permit as specified in Sec. 660.515.
(b) A limited entry permit may not be used with a vessel unless it
is registered for use with that vessel. Limited entry permits will be
registered for use with a particular vessel at the time the permit is
issued, renewed, or transferred.
(c) Limited entry permits issued or applied for under this subpart
are subject to sanctions pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Act, 16 U.S.C.
1858(g), and 15 CFR part 904, subpart D.
Sec. 660.514 Transferability.
(a) General. (1) The SFD will process applications for transferring
limited entry permits to a different owner and/or to a different vessel
according to this section.
(2) After January 27, 2003, the SFD will issue a limited entry
permit to the
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owner of each vessel permitted to participate in the limited entry
fishery for CPS. This permit will replace the existing permit and will
include the gross tonnage of the vessel, which will constitute an
endorsement for that vessel for the purpose of regulating the transfer
of limited entry permits.
(b) Criteria. (1) When the aggregate gross tonnage of all vessels
participating the limited entry fishery is at or below 5,650.9 mt, a
permit may be transferred to a different owner or to a different vessel
in the following circumstances only:
(i) A permit may be transferred to a vessel without a permit if the
vessel without a permit has a comparable capacity to the capacity on the
permit or is less than comparable capacity on the permit.
(ii) When a permit is transferred to a vessel without a permit that
has less gross tonnage than that of the permitted vessel, the excess
gross tonnage may not be separated from the permit and applied to a
second vessel.
(iii) A permit may be transferred to a vessel without a permit that
is of greater than comparable capacity only if two or more permits are
transferred to the vessel without a permit to equal the gross tonnage of
the vessel. The number of permits required will be determined by adding
together the comparable capacity of all permits being transferred. Any
gross tonnage in excess of that needed for a vessel remains with the
permit.
(2) When a vessel with multiple permits leaves the fishery, the
permits may be sold separately and applied to other vessels according to
the criteria in this section.
(c) Stipulations. (1) The gross tonnage endorsement of a permit is
integral to the permit for the duration of the permit, regardless of the
gross tonnage of any vessel to which the permit is transferred.
(2) Permits may be used only on the vessel for which they are
registered by the SFD. All permits that authorize a vessel to operate in
the limited entry fishery must be on board the vessel during any fishing
trip on which CPS is harvested or is on board.
(3) A permit may be transferred only once during a calendar year.
(d) Vessel alterations. (1) A permitted vessel's length, breadth, or
depth may be altered to increase the gross tonnage of the vessel only if
the aggregate gross tonnage of all vessels participating in the limited
entry fishery equals, or is below 5,650.9 mt, and only under the
following conditions:
(i) The gross tonnage of the altered vessel, calculated according to
the formula in 46 CFR 69.209(a), does not exceed 110 percent of the
vessel's original gross tonnage endorsement, and
(ii) A new certificate of documentation is obtained from the U.S.
Coast Guard or State. Modifications exceeding 110 percent of the
vessel's gross tonnage endorsement will require registration of the
vessel under an additional permit or permits or under a permit with a
sufficient gross tonnage endorsement.
(2) A copy of the certificate of documentation indicating changes in
length, depth, or breadth must be provided to the SFD.
(3) The revised gross tonnage will not be valid as an endorsement
until a revised permit is issued by the SFD.
(e) Applications. (1) All requests for the transfer of a limited
entry permit will be made to the SFD in writing and shall contain the
following information:
(i) Name, address, and phone number of the owner of the permitted
vessel.
(ii) Name of the permitted vessel and documentation number of the
vessel.
(iii) Name, address, and phone number of the owner of the vessel to
which the permit is to be transferred.
(iv) Name and documentation number of the vessel to which the permit
is to be transferred.
(v) Signature(s) of the owner(s) of the vessels participating in the
transfer.
(vi) Any other information that the SFD may request.
(2) No permit transfer is effective until the transfer has been
authorized by the SFD.
(f) Capacity reduction. (1) When the aggregate gross tonnage of the
limited entry fleet reaches 5,933.5 mt, a permit may be transferred to a
vessel without a permit only if the vessel without a permit is of the
same or less gross tonnage.
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(2) When the aggregate gross tonnage of the limited entry fleet
reaches 5,933.5 mt, alterations in the length, depth, or breadth of a
permitted vessel may not result in an increase in the gross tonnage of
the vessel.
[68 FR 3823, Jan. 27, 2003]
Sec. 660.515 Renewal of limited entry permits.
(a) Each limited entry permit must be renewed by January 1 of even
numbered years.
(b) The SFD will send notices to renew limited entry permits to the
most recent address of the permit holder.
(c) The permit owner must provide SFD with notice of any address
change within 15 days of the change.
(d) The permit holder must submit applications for renewal of a
permit on forms available from the SFD.
(e) The permit owner is responsible for renewing a limited entry
permit.
(f) An expired permit cannot be used to fish for CPS in the limited
entry fishery.
Sec. 660.516 Exempted fishing.
(a) General. In the interest of developing an efficient and
productive fishery for CPS, the Regional Administrator may issue
exempted fishing permits (EFP) for the harvest of CPS that otherwise
would be prohibited.
(b) No exempted fishing for CPS may be conducted unless authorized
by an EFP issued for the participating vessel in accordance with the
criteria and procedures specified in Sec. 600.745 of this chapter.
Sec. 660.517 Framework for revising regulations.
(a) General. NMFS will establish and adjust specifications and
management measures in accordance with procedures and standards in
Amendment 8 to the FMP.
(b) Annual actions. Annual specifications are developed and
implemented according to Sec. 660.508.
(c) Routine management measures. Consistent with section. 2.1 of
Amendment 8 to the FMP, management measures designated as routine may be
adjusted during the year after recommendation from the Council, approval
by NMFS, and publication in the Federal Register.
(d) Changes to the regulations. Regulations under this subpart may
be promulgated, removed, or revised. Any such action will be made
according to the framework measures in section 2 of Amendment 8 to the
FMP and will be published in the Federal Register.
Sec. 660.518 Pacific Coast Treaty Indian Rights.
(a) Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribes have treaty rights to harvest
CPS in their usual and accustomed fishing areas in U.S. waters.
(b) For the purposes of this section, ``Pacific Coast treaty Indian
tribes'' and their ``usual and accustomed fishing areas'' are described
at Sec. 660.324(b) and (c).
(c) Boundaries of a tribe's fishing area may be revised as ordered
by a Federal court.
(d) Procedures. The rights referred to in paragraph (a) of this
section will be implemented in accordance with the procedures and
requirements of the framework contained in Amendment 9 to the FMP and in
this Subpart.
(1) The Secretary, after consideration of the tribal request, the
recommendation of the Council, and the comments of the public, will
implement Indian fishing rights.
(2) The rights will be implemented either through an allocation of
fish that will be managed by the tribes or through regulations that will
apply specifically to the tribal fisheries.
(3) An allocation or a regulation specific to the tribes shall be
initiated by a written request from a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe
to the NMFS Southwest Regional Administrator at least 120 days prior to
the start of the fishing season as specified at Sec. 660.510 and will
be subject to public review according to the procedures in Sec.
660.508(d).
(4) The Regional Administrator will announce the annual tribal
allocation at the same time as the annual specifications.
(e) The Secretary recognizes the sovereign status and co-manager
role of Indian tribes over shared Federal and tribal fishery resources.
Accordingly, the Secretary will develop tribal allocations and
regulations in consultation
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with the affected tribe(s) and, insofar as possible, with tribal
consensus.
[66 FR 44987, Aug. 27, 2001]
Sec. 660.519 Scientific observers.
All fishing vessels operating in the coastal pelagic species
fishery, including catcher/processors, at-sea processors, and vessels
that harvest in Washington, Oregon, or California and land catch in
another area, may be required to accommodate NMFS- certified observers
aboard to collect scientific data. An observer program will be
considered only for circumstances where other data collection methods
are deemed insufficient for management of the fishery. Any observer
program will be implemented in accordance with Sec. 660.517.
[66 FR 44987, Aug. 27, 2001]
Sec. 660.520 Reporting requirements.
(a) Otter interaction. (1) If a southern sea otter is entangled in a
net, regardless of whether the animal is injured or killed, the vessel
operator must report this interaction within 24 hours to the Regional
Administrator.
(2) While fishing for CPS, vessel operators must record all
observations of otter interactions (defined as otters within encircled
nets or coming into contact with nets or vessels, including but not
limited to entanglement) with their purse seine net(s) or vessel(s).
With the exception of an entanglement, which must be initially reported
as described in paragraph (a)(1)of this section, all other observations
must be reported within 20 days to the Regional Administrator.
(3) When contacting NMFS after an interaction, vessel operators must
provide the location (latitude and longitude) of the interaction and a
description of the interaction itself. If available, location
information should also include water depth, distance from shore, and
relation to port or other landmarks. Descriptive information of the
interaction should include: whether or not the otters were seen inside
or outside the net; if inside the net, had the net been completely
encircled; whether any otters came in contact with either the net or the
vessel; the number of otters present; duration of interaction; the
otter's behavior during interaction; measures taken to avoid
interaction.
(b) [Reserved]
[72 FR 29892, May 30, 2007]
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Sec. Figure 1 to Subpart I of Part 660--Existing California Area
Closures (hatched areas extend to 3 miles offshore; cross-hatched areas
extend beyond 3 miles offshore) and Optional Catalina Channel Foreign
Vessel Closure (outlined by dashed lines)
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR15DE99.000
Subpart J [Reserved]
Subpart K_Highly Migratory Fisheries
Source: 69 FR 18453, Apr. 7, 2004, unless otherwise noted.
Sec. 660.701 Purpose and scope.
This subpart implements the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West
Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species (FMP). These regulations
govern commercial and recreational fishing for HMS in the U.S. EEZ off
the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California and in adjacent high
seas waters.
Sec. 660.702 Definitions.
Basket-style longline gear means a type of longline gear that is
divided into units called baskets, each consisting of a segment of main
line to which 10 or more branch lines with hooks are spliced. The
mainline and all branch lines are made of multiple braided strands of
cotton, nylon, or other synthetic fibers impregnated with tar or other
heavy coatings that cause the lines to sink rapidly in seawater.
Closure, when referring to closure of a fishery, means that taking
and retaining, possessing, or landing the particular species or species
group is prohibited.
Commercial fishing means:
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(1) Fishing by a person who possesses a commercial fishing license
or is required by law to possess such license issued by one of the
states or the Federal Government as a prerequisite to taking, retaining,
possessing, landing and/or sale of fish; or
(2) Fishing that results in or can be reasonably expected to result
in sale, barter, trade or other disposition of fish for other than
personal consumption.
Commercial fishing gear includes the following types of gear and
equipment used in the highly migratory species fisheries:
(1) Harpoon. Gear consisting of a pointed dart or iron attached to
the end of a pole or stick that is propelled only by hand and not by
mechanical means.
(2) Surface hook-and-line. Fishing gear, other than longline gear,
with one or more hooks attached to one or more lines (includes troll,
rod and reel, handline, albacore jig, live bait, and bait boat). Surface
hook and line is always attached to the vessel.
(3) Drift gillnet. A panel of netting, 14 inch (35.5 cm) stretched
mesh or greater, suspended vertically in the water by floats along the
top and weights along the bottom. A drift gillnet is not stationary or
anchored to the bottom.
(4) Purse seine. An encircling net that may be closed by a purse
line threaded through the bottom of the net. Purse seine gear includes
ring net, drum purse seine, and lampara nets.
(5) Pelagic longline. A main line that is suspended horizontally in
the water column and not stationary or anchored, and from which dropper
lines with hooks (gangions) are attached. Legal longline gear also
includes basket-style longline gear.
Council means the Pacific Fishery Management Council, including its
Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT), Scientific and
Statistical Committee (SSC), Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel
(HMSAS), and any other committee established by the Council.
Fishing trip is a period of time between landings when fishing is
conducted.
Fishing year is the year beginning at 0801 GMT (0001 local time) on
April 1 and ending at 0800 GMT on March 31 (2400 local time) of the
following year.
Harvest guideline means a specified numerical harvest objective that
is not a quota. Attainment of a harvest guideline does not require
closure of a fishery.
Highly Migratory Species (HMS) means species managed by the FMP,
specifically:
Billfish/Swordfish:
striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax)
swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
Sharks:
common thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus)
pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus)
bigeye thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus)
shortfin mako or bonito shark (Isurus oxyrinchus)
blue shark (Prionace glauca)
Tunas:
north Pacific albacore (Thunnus alalunga)
yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus)
skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)
northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Other:
dorado or dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus)
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel (HMSAS) means the
individuals comprised of members of the fishing industry and public
appointed by the Council to review proposed actions for managing highly
migratory species fisheries.
Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP) means the
Fishery Management Plan for the U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly
Migratory Species developed by the Pacific Fishery Management Council
and approved by the Secretary of Commerce and amendments to the FMP.
Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) means the
individuals appointed by the Council to review, analyze, and develop
management measures for highly migratory species fisheries.
Incidental catch or incidental species means HMS caught while
fishing for the primary purpose of catching other species with gear not
authorized by the FMP.
Land or landing means offloading fish from a fishing vessel or
arriving in port to begin offloading fish or causing fish to be
offloaded from a fishing vessel.
Mesh size means the opening between opposing knots in a net. Minimum
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mesh size means the smallest distance allowed between the inside of one
knot to the inside of the opposing knot when the mesh is stretched,
regardless of twine size.
Offloading means removing HMS from a vessel.
Permit holder means a permit owner.
Permit owner means a person who owns an HMS permit for a specific
vessel fishing with specific authorized fishing gear.
Person, as it applies to fishing conducted under this subpart, means
any individual, corporation, partnership, association or other entity
(whether or not organized or existing under the laws of any state), and
any Federal, state, or local government, or any entity of any such
government that is eligible to own a documented vessel under the terms
of 46 U.S.C. 12102(a).
Processing or to process means the preparation or packaging of HMS
to render it suitable for human consumption, industrial uses or long-
term storage, including, but not limited to, cooking, canning, smoking,
salting, drying, filleting, freezing, or rendering into meal or oil, but
does not mean heading and gutting or freezing at sea unless additional
preparation is done.
Prohibited species means those species and species groups whose
retention is prohibited unless authorized by other applicable law (for
example, to allow for examination by an authorized observer or to return
tagged fish as specified by the tagging agency).
Quota means a specified numerical harvest objective, the attainment
(or expected attainment) of which causes closure of the fishery for that
species or species group.
Recreational charter vessel means a vessel that carries fee-paying
passengers for the purpose of recreational fishing.
Recreational fishing means fishing with authorized recreational
fishing gear for personal use only and not for sale or barter.
Regional Administrator means the Administrator, Southwest Region,
NMFS, 501 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-4213, or
a designee.
Special Agent-In-Charge (SAC) means the Special Agent-In-Charge,
NMFS, Office of Enforcement, Southwest Region, or a designee of the
Special Agent-In-Charge.
Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) means the Assistant Regional
Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Southwest Region, NMFS, or his
or her designee.
Tranship means offloading or otherwise transferring HMS or products
thereof to a receiving vessel.
Vessel monitoring system unit (VMS unit) means the hardware and
software equipment owned by NMFS, installed on vessels by NMFS, and
required by this subpart K to track and transmit the positions from
fishing vessels.
Effective Date Note: At 76 FR 56328, Sept. 13, 2011, Sec. 660.702
was amended by revising the definition of ``Highly Migratory Species
(HMS)'', effective Oct. 13, 2011. For the convenience of the user, the
revised text is set forth as follows:
Sec. 660.702 Definitions.
* * * * *
Highly Migratory Species (HMS) means species managed by the FMP,
specifically:
Billfish/Swordfish:
striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax)
swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
Sharks:
common thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus)
shortfin mako or bonito shark (Isurus oxyrinchus)
blue shark (Prionace glauca)
Tunas:
north Pacific albacore (Thunnus alalunga)
yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus)
skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Other:
dorado or dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus)
* * * * *
Sec. 660.703 Management area.
The fishery management area for the regulation of fishing for HMS
has the following designations and boundaries:
(a) Southern boundary--the United States-Mexico International
Boundary, which is a line connecting the following coordinates:
32[deg]35[min]22[sec] N. lat. 117[deg]27[min]49[sec] W. long.
32[deg]37[min]37[sec] N. lat. 117[deg]49[min]31[sec] W. long.
31[deg]07[min]58[sec] N. lat. 118[deg]36[min]18[sec] W. long.
30[deg]32[min]31[sec] N. lat. 121[deg]51[min]58[sec] W. long.
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(b) Northern boundary--the United States-Canada Provisional
International Boundary, which is a line connecting the following
coordinates:
48[deg]29[min]37.19[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]43[min]33.19[sec] W. long.
48[deg]30[min]11[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]47[min]13[sec] W. long.
48[deg]30[min]22[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]50[min]21[sec] W. long.
48[deg]30[min]14[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]54[min]52[sec] W. long.
48[deg]29[min]57[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]59[min]14[sec] W. long.
48[deg]29[min]44[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]00[min]06[sec] W. long.
48[deg]28[min]09[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]05[min]47[sec] W. long.
48[deg]27[min]10[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]08[min]25[sec] W. long.
48[deg]26[min]47[sec] N. lat 125[deg]09[min]12[sec] W. long.
48[deg]20[min]16[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]22[min]48[sec] W. long.
48[deg]18[min]22[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]29[min]58[sec] W. long.
48[deg]11[min]05[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]53[min]48[sec] W. long.
47[deg]49[min]15[sec] N. lat. 126[deg]40[min]57[sec] W. long.
47[deg]36[min]47[sec] N. lat. 127[deg]11[min]58[sec] W. long.
47[deg]22[min]00[sec] N. lat. 127[deg]41[min]23[sec] W. long.
46[deg]42[min]05[sec] N. lat. 128[deg]51[min]56[sec] W. long.
46[deg]31[min]47[sec] N. lat. 129[deg]07[min]39[sec] W. long.
(c) Adjacent waters on the high seas in which persons subject to
this subpart may fish.
Sec. 660.704 Vessel identification.
(a) General. This section only applies to commercial fishing vessels
that fish for HMS off or land HMS in the States of California, Oregon,
and Washington. This section does not apply to recreational charter
vessels that fish for HMS off or land HMS in the States of California,
Oregon, and Washington.
(b) Official number. Each fishing vessel subject to this section
must display its official number on the port and starboard sides of the
deckhouse or hull, and on an appropriate weather deck so as to be
visible from enforcement vessels and aircraft.
(c) Numerals. The official number must be affixed to each vessel
subject to this section in block Arabic numerals at least 10 inches
(25.40 cm) in height for vessels more than 25 ft (7.62 m) but equal to
or less than 65 ft (19.81 m) in length; and 18 inches (45.72 cm)in
height for vessels longer than 65 ft (19.81 m) in length. Markings must
be legible and of a color that contrasts with the background.
[72 FR 43564, Aug. 6, 2007]
Sec. 660.705 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the
following:
(a) Fish for HMS in the U.S. EEZ off the Pacific coast without a
permit issued under Sec. 660.707 for the use of authorized fishing
gear.
(b) Fish with gear in any closed area specified in this subpart that
prohibits the use of such gear.
(c) Land HMS at Pacific coast ports without a permit issued under
Sec. 600.707 for the use of authorized fishing gear.
(d) Sell HMS without an applicable commercial state fishery license.
(e) When fishing for HMS, fail to return a prohibited species to the
sea immediately with a minimum of injury.
(f) Falsify or fail to affix and maintain vessel markings as
required by Sec. 660.704.
(g) Fish for HMS in violation of any terms or conditions attached to
an exempted fishing permit issued under Sec. 600.745 of this chapter.
(h) When a directed fishery has been closed for a specific species,
take and retain, possess, or land that species after the closure date.
(i) Refuse to submit fishing gear or fish subject to such person's
control to inspection by an authorized officer, or to interfere with or
prevent, by any means, such an inspection.
(j) Falsify or fail to make and/or file any and all reports of
fishing, landing, or any other activity involving HMS, containing all
data, and in the exact manner, required by the applicable state law, as
specified in Sec. 660.708(b).
(k) Fail to carry aboard a vessel that vessel's permit issued under
Sec. 660.707 or exempted fishing permit issued under Sec. 660.718,
except if the permit was issued while the vessel was at sea.
(l) Fail to carry a VMS unit as required under Sec. 660.712(d).
(m) Interfere with, tamper with, alter, damage, disable, or impede
the operation of a VMS unit or to attempt any of the same; or to move or
remove a VMS unit without the prior permission of the SAC.
(n) Make a false statement, oral or written, to an authorized
officer, regarding the use, operation, or maintenance of a VMS unit.
(o) Fish for, catch, or harvest HMS with longline gear without a VMS
unit on board the vessel after installation of the VMS unit by NMFS.
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(p) Possess on board a vessel without a VMS unit HMS harvested with
longline gear after NMFS has installed the VMS unit on the vessel.
(q) Direct fishing effort toward the harvest of swordfish (Xiphias
gladius) using longline gear deployed west of 150[deg] W. long. and
north of the equator (0[deg] lat.) on a vessel registered for use of
longline gear in violation of Sec. 660.712(a)(1).
(r) Possess a light stick on board a longline vessel when fishing
west of 150[deg] W. long. and north of the equator (0[deg] lat.) in
violation of Sec. 660.712(a)(6)
(s) Possess more than 10 swordfish on board a longline vessel from a
fishing trip where any part of the trip included fishing west of
150[deg] W. long. and north of the equator (0[deg] lat.) in violation of
Sec. 660.712(a)(9).
(t) Interfere with, impede, delay, or prevent the installation,
maintenance, repair, inspection, or removal of a VMS unit.
(u) Interfere with, impede, delay, or prevent access to a VMS unit
by a NMFS observer.
(v) Connect or leave connected additional equipment to a VMS unit
without the prior approval of the SAC.
(w) Fish for HMS with a vessel registered for use of longline gear
within closed areas or by use of unapproved gear configurations in
violation of Sec. 660.712(a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(7), (a)(8), or (a)(9).
(x) Fail to use a line setting machine or line shooter, with
weighted branch lines, to set the main longline when operating a vessel
that is registered for use of longline gear and equipped with
monofilament main longline, when making deep sets north of 23[deg] N.
lat. in violation of Sec. 660.712(c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii).
(y) Fail to employ basket-style longline gear such that the mainline
is deployed slack when operating a vessel registered for use of longline
gear north of 23[deg] N. lat. in violation of Sec. 660.712 (c)(1)(iii).
(z) Fail to maintain and use blue dye to prepare thawed bait when
operating a vessel registered for use of longline gear that is fishing
north of 23[deg] N. lat., in violation of Sec. 660.712(c)(2) and
(c)(3).
(aa) Fail to retain, handle, and discharge fish, fish parts, and
spent bait strategically when operating a vessel registered for use of
longline gear that is fishing north of 23[deg] N. lat. in violation of
Sec. 660.712 (c)(4) through (c)(7).
(bb) Fail to handle short-tailed albatrosses that are caught by
pelagic longline gear in a manner that maximizes the probability of
their long-term survival, in violation of Sec. 660.712(c)(8).
(cc) Fail to handle seabirds other than short-tailed albatross that
are caught by pelagic longline gear in a manner that maximizes the
probability of their long-term survival in violation of Sec.
660.712(c)(17).
(dd) Own a longline vessel registered for use of longline gear that
is engaged in longline fishing for HMS without a valid protected species
workshop certificate issued by NMFS or a legible copy thereof in
violation of Sec. 660.712(e)(3).
(ee) Fish for HMS on a vessel registered for use of longline gear
without having on board a valid protected species workshop certificate
issued by NMFS or a legible copy thereof in violation of Sec.
660.712(e).
(ff) Fail to carry line clippers, dip nets, and wire or bolt cutters
on a vessel registered for use as a longline vessel in violation of
Sec. 660.712(b).
(gg) Fail to comply with sea turtle handling, resuscitation, and
release requirements specified in Sec. 660.712(b)(4) through (7) when
operating a vessel.
(hh) Fail to comply with seabird take mitigation or handling
techniques required under Sec. 660.712(c)
(ii) Fish for HMS with a vessel registered for use as a longline
vessel without being certified by NMFS for completion of an annual
protected species workshop as required under Sec. 660.712(e).
(jj) Fail to notify the Regional Administrator at least 24 hours
prior to departure on a fishing trip using longline gear as required
under Sec. 660.712(f).
(kk) Except when fishing under a western Pacific longline limited
entry permit issued under Sec. 660.21, direct fishing effort toward the
harvest of swordfish or fail to have and use gear in waters west of
150[deg] W. long. in violation of Sec. 660.720.
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(ll) Except when fishing under a western Pacific longline limited
entry permit issued under Sec. 660.21, possess a light stick on board a
longline vessel on the high seas of the Pacific Ocean west of 150[deg]
W. long. north of the equator in violation of Sec. 660.720 (a)(ii).
(mm) Except when fishing under a western Pacific longline limited
entry permit issued under Sec. 660.21, possess more than 10 swordfish
on board a longline vessel from a fishing trip where any part of the
trip included fishing on the high seas of the Pacific Ocean west of
150[deg] W. long. north of the equator in violation of Sec. 660.720
(a)(iii).
(nn) Except when fishing under a western Pacific longline limited
entry permit issued under Sec. 660.21, fail to employ basket-style
longline gear such that the mainline is deployed slack when fishing on
the high seas of the Pacific Ocean west of 150[deg] W. long. north of
the equator, in violation of Sec. 660.720 (a)(iv).
(oo) Except when fishing under a western Pacific longline limited
entry permit issued under Sec. 660.21, when a conventional monofilament
longline is deployed by a vessel subject to this section, deploy fewer
than 15 branch lines between any two floats, in violation of Sec.
660.720 (a)(v). Vessel operators using basket-style longline gear may
not set less than 10 branch lines between any 2 floats when fishing in
waters west of 150[deg] W. long. north of the equator.
(pp) Except when fishing under a western Pacific longline limited
entry permit issued under Sec. 660.21, fail to deploy longline gear
such that the deepest point of the main longline between any two floats,
i.e., the deepest point in each sag of the main line, is at a depth
greater than 100 m (328.1 ft or 54.6 fm) below the sea surface, in
violation of Sec. 660.720 (a)(vi).
(qq) Take and retain, possess on board, or land, fish in excess of
any bag limit specified in Sec. 660.721.
[69 FR 18453, Apr. 7, 2004, as amended at 72 FR 58259, Oct. 15, 2007]
Sec. 660.706 Pacific Coast Treaty Indian rights.
(a) Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribes have treaty rights to harvest
HMS in their usual and accustomed (u&a) fishing areas in U.S. waters.
(b) Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribes means the Hoh, Makah, and
Quileute Indian Tribes and the Quinault Indian Nation.
(c) NMFS recognizes the following areas as marine u&a fishing
grounds of the four Washington coastal tribes. The Makah u&a grounds
were adjudicated in U.S. v. Washington, 626 F.Supp. 1405, 1466 (W.D.
Wash. 1985), affirmed 730 F.2d 1314 (9th Cir. 1984). The u&a grounds of
the Quileute, Hoh, and Quinault tribes have been recognized
administratively by NMFS (See, e.g., 64 FR 24087 (May 5, 1999) (u&a
grounds for groundfish); 50 CFR 300.64(i) (u&a grounds for halibut)).
The u&a grounds recognized by NMFS may be revised as ordered by a
Federal court.
(d) Procedures. The rights referred to in paragraph (a) of this
section will be implemented by the Secretary of Commerce, after
consideration of the tribal request, the recommendation of the Council,
and the comments of the public. The rights will be implemented either
through an allocation of fish that will be managed by the tribes, or
through regulations that will apply specifically to the tribal
fisheries. An allocation or a regulation specific to the tribes shall be
initiated by a written request from a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe
to the NMFS Northwest Regional Administrator, at least 120 days prior to
the time the allocation is desired to be effective, and will be subject
to public review through the Council process. The Secretary of Commerce
recognizes the sovereign status and co-manager role of Indian tribes
over shared Federal and tribal fishery resources. Accordingly, the
Secretary of Commerce will develop tribal allocations and regulations in
consultation with the affected tribe(s) and, insofar as possible, with
tribal consensus.
(e) Identification. A valid treaty Indian identification card issued
pursuant to 25 CFR part 249, subpart A, is prima facie evidence that the
holder is a member of the Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe named on the
card.
(f) Fishing (on a tribal allocation or under a Federal regulation
applicable to tribal fisheries) by a member of a Pacific Coast treaty
Indian tribe within that tribe's u&a fishing area is not
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subject to provisions of the HMS regulations applicable to non-treaty
fisheries.
(g) Any member of a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe must comply
with any applicable Federal and tribal laws and regulations, when
participating in a tribal HMS fishery implemented under paragraph (d) of
this section.
(h) Fishing by a member of a Pacific Coast treaty Indian tribe
outside that tribe's u&a fishing area, or for a species of HMS not
covered by a treaty allocation or applicable Federal regulation, is
subject to the HMS regulations applicable to non-treaty fisheries.
Sec. 660.707 Permits.
(a) General. This section applies to vessels that fish for HMS off
or land HMS in the States of California, Oregon, and Washington.
(1) A commercial fishing vessel of the United States must be
registered for use under a HMS permit that authorizes the use of
specific gear, and a recreational charter vessel must be registered for
use under a HMS permit if that vessel is used:
(i) To fish for HMS in the U.S. EEZ off the States of California,
Oregon, and Washington; or
(ii) To land or transship HMS shoreward of the outer boundary of the
U.S. EEZ off the States of California, Oregon, and Washington.
(2) The permit must be on board the vessel and available for
inspection by an authorized officer, except that if the permit was
issued while the vessel was at sea, this requirement applies only to any
subsequent trip.
(3) A permit is valid only for the vessel for which it is
registered. A permit not registered for use with a particular vessel may
not be used.
(4) Only a person eligible to own a documented vessel under the
terms of 46 U.S.C. 12102(a) may be issued or may hold (by ownership or
otherwise) an HMS permit.
(b) Application. (1) Following publication of the final rule
implementing the FMP, NMFS will issue permits to the owners of those
vessels on a list of vessels obtained from owners previously applying
for a permit under the authority of the High Seas Fishing Compliance
Act, the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, the Marine Mammal Protection Act,
and the Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western
Pacific Region, or whose vessels are listed on the vessel register of
the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission.
(2) All permits issued by NMFS in accordance with paragraph (b)(1)
of this section will authorize the use of specific fishing gear by the
identified commercial fishing vessels.
(3) An owner of a vessel subject to these requirements who has not
received an HMS permit from NMFS and who wants to engage in the
fisheries must apply to the SFD for the required permit in accordance
with the following:
(i) A Southwest Region Federal Fisheries application form may be
obtained from the SFD or downloaded from the Southwest Region home page
(http://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/permits.htm) to apply for a permit under this
section. A completed application is one that contains all the necessary
information and signatures required.
(ii) A minimum of 15 days should be allowed for processing a permit
application. If an incomplete or improperly completed application is
filed, the applicant will be sent a notice of deficiency. If the
applicant fails to correct the deficiency within 30 days following the
date of notification, the application will be considered abandoned.
(iii) A permit will be issued by the SFD. If an application is
denied, the SFD will indicate the reasons for denial.
(iv) Appeals. (A) Any applicant for an initial permit may appeal the
initial issuance decision to the RA. To be considered by the RA, such
appeal must be in writing and state the reasons for the appeal, and must
be submitted within 30 days of the action by the RA. The appellant may
request an informal hearing on the appeal.
(B) Upon receipt of an appeal authorized by this section, the RA
will notify the permit applicant, or permit holder as appropriate, and
will request such additional information and in such form as will allow
action upon the appeal.
(C) Upon receipt of sufficient information, the RA will decide the
appeal
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in accordance with the permit provisions set forth in this section at
the time of the application, based upon information relative to the
application on file at NMFS and the Council and any additional
information submitted to or obtained by the RA, the summary record kept
of any hearing and the hearing officer's recommended decision, if any,
and such other considerations as the RA deems appropriate. The RA will
notify all interested persons of the decision, and the reasons for the
decision, in writing, normally within 30 days of the receipt of
sufficient information, unless additional time is needed for a hearing.
(D) If a hearing is requested, or if the RA determines that one is
appropriate, the RA may grant an informal hearing before a hearing
officer designated for that purpose after first giving notice of the
time, place, and subject matter of the hearing to the applicant. The
appellant, and, at the discretion of the hearing officer, other
interested persons, may appear personally or be represented by counsel
at the hearing and submit information and present arguments as
determined appropriate by the hearing officer. Within 30 days of the
last day of the hearing, the hearing officer shall recommend in writing
a decision to the RA.
(E) The RA may adopt the hearing officer's recommended decision, in
whole or in part, or may reject or modify it. In any event, the RA will
notify interested persons of the decision, and the reason(s) therefore,
in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the hearing officer's
recommended decision. The RA's decision will constitute the final
administrative action by NMFS on the matter.
(F) Any time limit prescribed in this section may be extended for a
period not to exceed 30 days by the RA for good cause, either upon his
or her own motion or upon written request from the appellant stating the
reason(s) therefore.
(4) Permits issued under this subpart will remain valid until the
first date of renewal, and permits may be subsequently be renewed for 2-
year terms. The first date of renewal will be the last day of the vessel
owner's birth month in the second calendar year after the permit is
issued (e.g., if the birth month is March and the permit is issued on
October 3, 2007, the permit will remain valid through March 31, 2009).
(5) Replacement permits may be issued without charge to replace lost
or mutilated permits. Replacement permits may be obtained by submitting
to the SFD c/o the Regional Administrator a complete, signed vessel
permit application. An application for a replacement permit is not
considered a new application.
(6) Any permit that has been altered, erased, or mutilated is
invalid.
(c) Display. Any permit issued under this subpart, or a facsimile of
the permit, must be on board the vessel at all times while the vessel is
fishing for, taking, retaining, possessing, or landing HMS shoreward of
the outer boundary of the fishery management area unless the vessel was
at sea at the time the permit was issued. Any permit issued under this
section must be displayed for inspection upon request of an authorized
officer.
(d) Sanctions. Procedures governing sanctions and denials are found
at subpart D of 15 CFR part 904.
(e) Fees. An application for a permit, or renewal of an existing
permit under paragraph (b)(1) of this section will include a fee for
each vessel. The fee amount required will be calculated in accordance
with the NOAA Finance Handbook and specified on the application form.
[69 FR 18453, Apr. 7, 2004, as amended at 72 FR 10937, Mar. 12, 2007; 74
FR 37178, July 28, 2009]
Sec. 660.708 Reporting and recordkeeping.
(a) Logbooks. The operator of any commercial fishing vessel and any
recreational charter vessel fishing for HMS in the management area must
maintain on board the vessel an accurate and complete record of catch,
effort, and other data on report forms provided by the Regional
Administrator or a state agency. All information specified on the forms
must be recorded on the forms within 24 hours after the completion of
each fishing day. The original logbook form for each day of the fishing
trip must be
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submitted to either the Regional Administrator or the appropriate state
management agency within 30 days of each landing or transhipment of HMS.
Each form must be signed and dated by the fishing vessel operator.
(1) Logbooks that meet the logbook reporting requirement may be
found at http://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/logbooks.htm and include:
(i) The logbook required under 50 CFR 300.21 implementing the Tuna
Conventions Act of 1950;
(ii) The logbook required under Sec. 660.14 implementing the
Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific
Region;
(iii) The logbook required by 50 CFR 300.17 implementing the High
Seas Fishing Compliance Act of 1995.
(iv) Any logbook required by the fishery management agency of the
States of California, Oregon, or Washington.
(2) Any holder of a permit who does not submit logbooks under any of
the above authorities must submit a written request to the SFD for the
appropriate logbook. The applicant must provide his or her name and
address, the name of the vessel, and the type of fishing gear used.
(3) The Regional Administrator may, after consultation with the
Council, act to modify the information to be provided on the fishing
record forms.
(b) Any person who is required to do so by the applicable state law
must make and/or file, retain, or make available any and all reports of
HMS containing all data, and in the exact manner, required by the
applicable state law.
[69 FR 18453, Apr. 7, 2004]
Sec. 660.709 Annual specifications.
(a) Procedure. (1) In June of each year, the HMSMT will deliver a
preliminary SAFE report to the Council for all HMS with any necessary
recommendations for harvest guidelines, quotas or other management
measures to protect HMS.
(2) In September of each year, the HMSMT will deliver a final SAFE
report to the Council. The Council will adopt any necessary harvest
guidelines, quotas or other management measures for public review.
(3) In November each year, the Council will take final action on any
necessary harvest guidelines, quotas, or other management measures and
make its recommendations to NMFS.
(4) The Regional Administrator will implement through rulemaking any
necessary and appropriate harvest guidelines, quotas, or other
management measures based on the SAFE report, recommendations from the
Council, and the requirements contained in the FMP.
(b) Fishing seasons for all species will begin on April 1 of each
year at 0001 hours local time and terminate on March 31 of each year at
2400 hours local time.
(c) Harvest guidelines, quotas, and other management measures
announced for a particular year will be in effect the following year
unless changed through the public review process described in paragraph
(a) of this section.
(d) Irrespective of the normal review process, the Council may
propose management action to protect HMS at any time. The Council may
adopt a management cycle different from the one described in this
section provided that such change is made by a majority vote of the
Council and a 6-month notice of the change is given. NMFS will implement
the new schedule through rulemaking.
Effective Date Note: At 76 FR 56328, Sept. 13, 2011, Sec. 660.709
was amended by revising paragraph (a), effective Oct. 13, 2011. For the
convenience of the user, the revised text is set forth as follows:
Sec. 660.709 Annual specifications.
(a) Procedure. (1) In June of each year, the HMSMT will deliver a
preliminary SAFE report to the Council for all HMS with any necessary
recommendations for harvest guidelines, quotas or other management
measures to protect HMS, including updated MSY and OY estimates based on
the best available science. The Council's HMS Science and Statistical
Committee will review the estimates and make a recommendation on their
suitability for management. The Council will review these
recommendations and decide whether to adopt updated numerical estimates
of MSY and OY, which are then submitted as recommendations for NMFS to
review as part of the management measures review process.
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(2) In September of each year, the HMSMT will deliver a final SAFE
report to the Council. The Council will adopt any necessary harvest
guidelines, quotas or other management measures including updated MSY
and OY estimates if any for public review.
(3) In November each year, the Council will take final action on any
necessary harvest guidelines, quotas, or other management measures
including updated MSY and OY estimates if any and make its
recommendations to NMFS.
(4) Based on recommendations of the Council, the Regional
Administrator will approve or disapprove any harvest guideline, quota,
or other management measure including updated MSY and OY estimates after
reviewing such recommendations to determine compliance with the FMP, the
Magnuson Act, and other applicable law. The Regional Administrator will
implement through rulemaking any approved harvest guideline, quota, or
other management measure adopted under this section.
* * * * *
Sec. 660.710 Closure of directed fishery.
(a) When a quota has been taken, the Regional Administrator will
announce in the Federal Register the date of closure of the fishery for
the species of concern.
(b) When a harvest guideline has been taken, the Regional
Administrator will initiate review of the species of concern according
to section 8.4.8 of the FMP and publish in the Federal Register any
necessary and appropriate regulations following Council recommendations.
Sec. 660.711 General catch restrictions.
(a) Prohibited species. HMS under the FMP for which quotas have been
achieved and the fishery closed are prohibited species. In addition, the
following are prohibited species:
(1) Any species of salmon.
(2) Great white shark.
(3) Basking shark.
(4) Megamouth shark.
(5) Pacific halibut.
(b) Incidental landings. HMS caught by gear not authorized by this
subpart may be landed in incidental amounts as follows:
(1) Drift gillnet vessels with stretched mesh less than 14 inches
may land up to 10 HMS per trip, except that no swordfish may be landed.
(2) Bottom longline vessels may land up to 20 percent by weight of
management unit sharks in landings of all species, or 3 individual
sharks of the species in the management unit, whichever is greater.
(3) Trawl and pot gear vessels may land up to 1 percent by weight of
management unit sharks in a landing of all species or 2 individual
sharks of the species in the management unit, whichever is greater.
(c) Marlin prohibition. The sale of striped marlin by a vessel with
a permit under this subpart is prohibited.
(d) Sea turtle handling and resuscitation. All sea turtles taken
incidentally in fishing operations by any HMS vessel other than vessels
subject to Sec. 660.712 must be handled in accordance with 50 CFR
223.206(d)(1).
Sec. 660.712 Longline fishery.
(a) Gear and fishing restrictions. (1) Owners and operators of
vessels registered for use of longline gear may not use longline gear to
fish for or target HMS within the U.S. EEZ.
(2) Owners and operators of vessels registered for use of longline
gear may not make shallow sets with longline gear to fish for or target
swordfish (Xiphias gladius) west of 150[deg] W. long. and north of the
equator (0[deg] N. lat.).
(3) A person aboard a vessel registered for use of longline gear
fishing for HMS west of 150[deg] W. long. and north of the equator
(0[deg] N. lat.) may not possess or deploy any float line that is
shorter than or equal to 20 m (65.6 ft or 10.9 fm). As used in this
paragraph, float line means a line used to suspend the main longline
beneath a float.
(4) From April 1 through May 31, owners and operators of vessels
registered for use of longline gear may not use longline gear in waters
bounded on the south by 0[deg] lat., on the north by 15[deg] N. lat., on
the east by 145[deg] W. long., and on the west by 180[deg] long.
(5) From April 1 through May 31, owners and operators of vessels
registered for use of longline gear may not receive from another vessel
HMS that were harvested by longline gear in waters bounded on the south
by 0[deg] lat., on the north by 15[deg] N. lat., on the east by 145[deg]
W. long., and on the west by 180[deg] long.
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(6) From April 1 through May 31, owners and operators of vessels
registered for use of longline gear may not land or transship HMS that
were harvested by longline gear in waters bounded on the south by 0[deg]
lat., on the north by 15[deg] N. lat., on the east by 145[deg] W. long.,
and on the west by 180[deg] long.
(7) No light stick may be possessed on board a vessel registered for
use of longline gear during fishing trips that include any fishing west
of 150[deg] W. long. and north of the equator (0[deg] N. lat.). A light
stick as used in this paragraph is any type of light emitting device,
including any flourescent glow bead, chemical, or electrically powered
light that is affixed underwater to the longline gear.
(8) When a conventional monofilament longline is deployed in waters
west of 150[deg] W. long. and north of the equator (0[deg] N. lat.) by a
vessel registered for use of longline gear, no fewer than 15 branch
lines may be set between any two floats. Vessel operators using basket-
style longline gear must set a minimum of 10 branch lines between any 2
floats when fishing in waters north of the equator.
(9) Longline gear deployed west of 150[deg] W. long. and north of
the equator (0[deg] N. lat.) by a vessel registered for use of longline
gear must be deployed such that the deepest point of the main longline
between any two floats, i.e., the deepest point in each sag of the main
line, is at a depth greater than 100 m (328.1 ft or 54.6 fm) below the
sea surface.
(10) Owners and operators of longline vessels registered for use of
longline gear may land or posses no more than 10 swordfish from a
fishing trip where any part of the trip included fishing west of
150[deg] W. long. and north of the equator (0[deg] N. lat.).
(11) Owners and operators of longline vessels registered for use of
longline gear are subject to the provisions at 50 CFR part 223
prohibiting shallow sets to target swordfish in waters beyond the U.S.
EEZ and east of 150[deg] W. long. and establishing that no more than 10
swordfish may be landed by a longline vessel registered for use of
longline gear from a trip if any sets of longline gear were made on that
trip in those waters.
(b) Sea turtle take mitigation measures. (1) Owners and operators of
vessels registered for use of longline gear must carry aboard their
vessels line clippers meeting the minimum design standards specified in
paragraph (b)(2) of this section, dip nets meeting minimum standards
specified in paragraph (b)(3) of this section, and wire or bolt cutters
capable of cutting through the vessel's hooks. These items must be used
to disengage any hooked or entangled sea turtles with the least harm
possible to the sea turtles and as close to the hook as possible in
accordance with the requirements specified in paragraphs (b)(4) through
(b)(7) of this section.
(2) Line clippers are intended to cut fishing line as close as
possible to hooked or entangled sea turtles. NMFS has established
minimum design standards for line clippers. The Arceneaux line clipper
(ALC) is a model line clipper that meets these minimum design standards
and may be fabricated from readily available and low-cost materials (see
figure 1 to Sec. 660.32). The minimum design standards are as follows:
(i) The cutting blade must be curved, recessed, contained in a
holder, or otherwise afforded some protection to minimize direct contact
of the cutting surface with sea turtles or users of the cutting blade.
(ii) The blade must be capable of cutting 2.0-2.1 mm monofilament
line and nylon or polypropylene multistrand material commonly known as
braided mainline or tarred mainline.
(iii) The line clipper must have an extended reach handle or pole of
at least 6 ft (1.82 m).
(iv) The cutting blade must be securely fastened to the extended
reach handle or pole to ensure effective deployment and use.
(3) Dip nets are intended to facilitate safe handling of sea turtles
and access to sea turtles for purposes of cutting lines in a manner that
minimizes injury and trauma to sea turtles. The minimum design standards
for dip nets that meet the requirements of this section are:
(i) The dip net must have an extended reach handle of at least 6 ft
(1.82 m) of wood or other rigid material able to support a minimum of
100 lbs (34.1 kg)
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without breaking or significant bending or distortion.
(ii) The dip net must have a net hoop of at least 31 inches (78.74
cm) inside diameter and a bag depth of at least 38 inches (96.52 cm).
The bag mesh openings may be no more than 3 inches x 3 inches (7.62 cm x
7.62 cm).
(4) All incidentally taken sea turtles brought aboard for dehooking
and/or disentanglement must be handled in a manner to minimize injury
and promote post-hooking survival.
(i) When practicable, comatose sea turtles must be brought on board
immediately, with a minimum of injury, and handled in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraphs (b)(5) and (b)(6) of this
section.
(ii) If a sea turtle is too large or hooked in such a manner as to
preclude safe boarding without causing further damage/injury to the
turtle, line clippers described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section must
be used to clip the line and remove as much line as possible prior to
releasing the turtle.
(iii) If a sea turtle is observed to be hooked or entangled by
longline gear during hauling operations, the vessel operator must
immediately cease hauling operations until the turtle has been removed
from the longline gear or brought on board the vessel.
(iv) Hooks must be removed from sea turtles as quickly and carefully
as possible. If a hook cannot be removed from a turtle, the line must be
cut as close to the hook as possible.
(5) If the sea turtle brought aboard appears dead or comatose, the
sea turtle must be placed on its belly (on the bottom shell or plastron)
so that the turtle is right side up and its hindquarters elevated at
least 6 inches (15.24 cm) for a period of no less than 4 hours and no
more than 24 hours. The amount of the elevation depends on the size of
the turtle; greater elevations are needed for larger turtles. A reflex
test, performed by gently touching the eye and pinching the tail of a
sea turtle, must be administered by a vessel operator, at least every 3
hours, to determine if the sea turtle is responsive. Sea turtles being
resuscitated must be shaded and kept damp or moist but under no
circumstance may be placed into a container holding water. A water-
soaked towel placed over the eyes, carapace, and flippers is the most
effective method to keep a turtle moist. Those that revive and become
active must be returned to the sea in the manner described in paragraph
(b)(6) of this section. Sea turtles that fail to revive within the 24-
hour period must also be returned to the sea in the manner described in
paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this section.
(6) Live turtles must be returned to the sea after handling in
accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(5) of this
section:
(i) By putting the vessel engine in neutral gear so that the
propeller is disengaged and the vessel is stopped, and releasing the
turtle away from deployed gear; and
(ii) Observing that the turtle is safely away from the vessel before
engaging the propeller and continuing operations.
(7) In addition to the requirements in paragraphs (b) and (c) of
this section, a vessel operator shall perform sea turtle handling and
resuscitation techniques consistent with 50 CFR 223.206(d)(1), as
appropriate.
(c) Longline Seabird mitigation measures. (1) Seabird mitigation
techniques. Owners and operators of vessels registered for use of
longline gear must ensure that the following actions are taken when
fishing north of 23[deg] N. lat.:
(i) Employ a line setting machine or line shooter to set the main
longline when making deep sets west of 150[deg] W. long. using
monofilament main longline;
(ii) Attach a weight of at least 45 g to each branch line within 1 m
of the hook when making deep sets using monofilament main longline;
(iii) When using basket-style longline gear, ensure that the main
longline is deployed slack to maximize its sink rate;
(2) Use completely thawed bait that has been dyed blue to an
intensity level specified by a color quality control card issued by
NMFS;
(3) Maintain a minimum of two cans (each sold as 0.45 kg or 1 lb
size) containing blue dye on board the vessel;
(4) Discharge fish, fish parts (offal), or spent bait while setting
or hauling longline gear, on the opposite side of
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the vessel from where the longline gear is being set or hauled;
(5) Retain sufficient quantities of fish, fish parts, or spent bait,
between the setting of longline gear for the purpose of strategically
discharging it in accordance with paragraph (a)(6) of this section;
(6) Remove all hooks from fish, fish parts, or spent bait prior to
its discharge in accordance with paragraph (c)(4) of this section; and
(7) Remove the bill and liver of any swordfish that is caught, sever
its head from the trunk and cut it in half vertically, and periodically
discharge the butchered heads and livers in accordance with paragraph
(a)(6) of this section.
(8) If a short-tailed albatross is hooked or entangled by a vessel
registered for use of longline gear, owners and operators must ensure
that the following actions are taken:
(i) Stop the vessel to reduce the tension on the line and bring the
bird on board the vessel using a dip net;
(ii) Cover the bird with a towel to protect its feathers from oils
or damage while being handled;
(iii) Remove any entangled lines from the bird;
(iv) Determine if the bird is alive or dead.
(A) If dead, freeze the bird immediately with an identification tag
attached directly to the specimen listing the species, location and date
of mortality, and band number if the bird has a leg band. Attach a
duplicate identification tag to the bag or container holding the bird.
Any leg bands present must remain on the bird. Contact NMFS, the Coast
Guard, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the numbers listed on
the Short-tailed Albatross Handling Placard distributed at the NMFS
protected species workshop, inform them that you have a dead short-
tailed albatross on board, and submit the bird to NMFS within 72 hours
following completion of the fishing trip.
(B) If alive, handle the bird in accordance with paragraphs (c)(9)
through (c)(14) of this section.
(9) Place the bird in a safe enclosed place;
(10) Immediately contact NMFS, the Coast Guard, or the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service at the numbers listed on the Short-tailed Albatross
Handling Placard distributed at the NMFS protected species workshop and
request veterinary guidance;
(11) Follow the veterinary guidance regarding the handling and
release of the bird.
(12) Complete the short-tailed albatross recovery data form issued
by NMFS.
(13) If the bird is externally hooked and no veterinary guidance is
received within 24-48 hours, handle the bird in accordance with
paragraphs (c)(17)(iv) and (v) of this section, and release the bird
only if it meets the following criteria:
(i) Able to hold its head erect and respond to noise and motion
stimuli;
(ii) Able to breathe without noise;
(iii) Capable of flapping and retracting both wings to normal folded
position on its back;
(iv) Able to stand on both feet with toes pointed forward; and
(v) Feathers are dry.
(14) If released under paragraph (c)(13) of this section or under
the guidance of a veterinarian, all released birds must be placed on the
sea surface.
(15) If the hook has been ingested or is inaccessible, keep the bird
in a safe, enclosed place and submit it to NMFS immediately upon the
vessel's return to port. Do not give the bird food or water.
(16) Complete the short-tailed albatross recovery data form issued
by NMFS.
(17) If a seabird other than a short-tailed albatross is hooked or
entangled by a vessel registered for use of longline gear, owners and
operators must ensure that the following actions are taken:
(i) Stop the vessel to reduce the tension on the line and bring the
seabird on board the vessel using a dip net;
(ii) Cover the seabird with a towel to protect its feathers from
oils or damage while being handled;
(iii) Remove any entangled lines from the seabird;
(iv) Remove any external hooks by cutting the line as close as
possible to the hook, pushing the hook barb out
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point first, cutting off the hook barb using bolt cutters, and then
removing the hook shank;
(v) Cut the fishing line as close as possible to ingested or
inaccessible hooks;
(vi) Leave the bird in a safe enclosed space to recover until its
feathers are dry; and
(vii) After recovered, release seabirds by placing them on the sea
surface.
(d) Vessel monitoring system. (1) Only a VMS unit owned by NMFS and
installed by NMFS complies with the requirement of this subpart.
(2) After the holder of a permit to use longline gear has been
notified by the SAC of a specific date for installation of a VMS unit on
the permit holder's vessel, the vessel must carry the VMS unit after the
date scheduled for installation.
(3) A longline permit holder will not be assessed any fee or other
charges to obtain and use a VMS unit, including the communication
charges related directly to requirements under this section.
Communication charges related to any additional equipment attached to
the VMS unit by the owner or operator shall be the responsibility of the
owner or operator and not NMFS.
(4) The holder of a longline permit and the master of the vessel
operating under the permit must:
(i) Provide opportunity for the SAC to install and make operational
a VMS unit after notification.
(ii) Carry the VMS unit on board whenever the vessel is at sea.
(iii) Not remove or relocate the VMS unit without prior approval
from the SAC.
(5) The SAC has authority over the installation and operation of the
VMS unit. The SAC may authorize the connection or order the
disconnection of additional equipment, including a computer, to any VMS
unit when deemed appropriate by the SAC.
(e) Protected species workshop. (1) Each year both the owner and the
operator of a vessel registered for use of longline gear must attend and
be certified for completion of a workshop conducted by NMFS on
mitigation, handling, and release techniques for turtles and seabirds
and other protected species.
(2) A protected species workshop certificate will be issued by NMFS
annually to any person who has completed the workshop.
(3) An owner of a vessel registered for use of longline gear must
have on file a valid protected species workshop certificate or copy
issued by NMFS in order to maintain or renew their vessel registration.
(4) An operator of a vessel registered for use of longline gear must
have on board the vessel a valid protected species workshop certificate
issued by NMFS or a legible copy thereof.
(f) An operator of a vessel registered for use of longline gear must
notify the Regional Administrator at least 24 hours prior to embarking
on a fishing trip regardless of the intended area of fishing.
(g) An operator of a vessel registered for use of longline gear in
waters east of 150[deg] W. long. and beyond the EEZ is subject to the
requirements at 50 CFR part 223.
[69 FR 18453, Apr. 7, 2004]
Sec. 660.713 Drift gillnet fishery.
(a) Take Reduction Plan gear restrictions. Gear restrictions
resulting from the Pacific Offshore Cetacean Take Reduction Plan
established under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of
1972 can be found at 50 CFR 229.31.
(b) Other gear restrictions. (1) The maximum length of a drift
gillnet on board a vessel shall not exceed 6,000 ft (1828 m).
(2) Up to 1,500 ft (457 m) of drift gillnet in separate panels of
600 ft (182.88 m) may be on board the vessel in a storage area.
(c) Protected Resource Area closures. (1) Pacific leatherback
conservation area. No person may fish with, set, or haul back drift
gillnet gear in U.S. waters of the Pacific Ocean from August 15 through
November 15 in the area bounded by straight lines connecting the
following coordinates in the order listed:
(i) Pt. Sur at 36[deg]18.5[min] N. lat., to
(ii) 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. 123[deg]35[min] W. long., to
(iii) 34[deg]27[min] N. lat. 129[deg] W. long., to
(iv) 45[deg] N. lat. 129[deg] W. long., thence to
(v) the point where 45[deg] N. lat. intersects the Oregon coast.
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(2) Pacific loggerhead conservation area. No person may fish with,
set, or haul back drift gillnet gear in U.S. waters of the Pacific Ocean
east of the 120[deg] W. meridian from June 1 through August 31 during a
forecasted, or occurring, El Nino event off the coast of southern
California.
(i) Notification of an El Nino event. The Assistant Administrator
will publish in the Federal Register a notification that an El Nino
event is occurring, or is forecast to occur, off the coast of southern
California and the requirement of a closure under this paragraph (c)(2).
Furthermore, the Assistant Administrator will announce the requirement
of such a closure by other methods as are necessary and appropriate to
provide actual notice to the participants in the California/Oregon drift
gillnet fishery.
(ii) Determination of El Nino conditions. The Assistant
Administrator will rely on information developed by NOAA offices which
monitor El Nino events, such as NOAA's Climate Prediction Center and the
West Coast Office of NOAA's Coast Watch program, in order to determine
whether an El Nino is forecasted or occurring for the coast of southern
California. The Assistant Administrator will use the monthly sea surface
temperature anomaly charts to determine whether there are warmer than
normal sea surface temperatures present off of southern California
during the months prior to the closure month for years in which an El
Nino event has been declared by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center.
Specifically, the Assistant Administrator, will use sea surface
temperature data from the third and second months prior to the month of
the closure for determining whether El Nino conditions are present off
of southern California.
(iii) Reopening. If, during a closure as described within this
paragraph (c)(2), sea surface temperatures return to normal or below
normal, the Assistant Administrator may publish a Federal Register
notice announcing that El Nino conditions are no longer present off the
coast of southern California and may terminate the closure prior to
August 31.
(d) Mainland area closures. The following areas off the Pacific
coast are closed to driftnet gear:
(1) Within the U.S. EEZ from the United States-Mexico International
Boundary to the California-Oregon border from February 1 through April
30.
(2) In the portion of the U.S. EEZ within 75 nautical miles from the
mainland shore from the United States-Mexico International Boundary to
the California-Oregon border from May 1 through August 14.
(3) In the portion of the U.S. EEZ within 25 nautical miles of the
coastline from December 15 through January 31 of the following year from
the United States-Mexico International Boundary to the California-Oregon
border.
(4) In the portion of the U.S. EEZ from August 15 through September
30 within the area bounded by line extending from Dana Point to Church
Rock on Santa Catalina Island, to Point La Jolla, CA.
(5) In the portion of the U.S. EEZ within 12 nautical miles from the
mainland shore north of a line extending west of Point Arguello, CA, to
the California-Oregon border.
(6) In the portion of the U.S. EEZ within the area bounded by a line
from the lighthouse at Point Reyes to Noonday Rock, to Southeast
Farallon Island to Pillar Point, CA.
(7) In the portion of the U.S. EEZ off the Oregon coast east of a
line approximating 1000 fathoms as defined by the following coordinates:
42[deg]00[min]00[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]10[min]30[sec] W. long.
42[deg]25[min]39[sec] N. lat. 124[deg]59[min]09[sec] W. long.
42[deg]30[min]42[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]00[min]46[sec] W. long.
42[deg]30[min]23[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]04[min]14[sec] W. long.
43[deg]02[min]56[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]06[min]57[sec] W. long.
43[deg]01[min]29[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]10[min]55[sec] W. long.
43[deg]50[min]11[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]19[min]14[sec] W. long.
44[deg]03[min]23[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]12[min]22[sec] W. long.
45[deg]00[min]06[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]16[min]42[sec] W. long.
45[deg]25[min]27[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]16[min]29[sec] W. long.
45[deg]45[min]37[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]15[min]19[sec] W. long.
46[deg]04[min]45[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]24[min]41[sec] W. long.
46[deg]16[min]00[sec] N. lat. 125[deg]20[min]32[sec] W. long.
(8) In the portion of the U.S. EEZ north of 46[deg]16[min] N.
latitude (Washington coast).
(e) Channel Islands area closures. The following areas off the
Channel Islands are closed to driftnet gear:
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(1) San Miguel Island closures. (i) Within the portion of the U.S.
EEZ north of San Miguel Island between a line extending 6 nautical miles
west of Point Bennett, CA, and a line extending 6 nautical miles east of
Cardwell Point, CA.
(ii) Within the portion of the U.S. EEZ south of San Miguel Island
between a line extending 10 nautical miles west of Point Bennett, CA,
and a line extending 10 nautical miles east of Cardwell Point, CA.
(2) Santa Rosa Island closure. Within the portion of the U.S. EEZ
north of San Miguel Island between a line extending 6 nautical miles
west from Sandy Point, CA, and a line extending 6 nautical miles east of
Skunk Point, CA, from May 1 through July 31.
(3) San Nicolas Island closure. In the portion of the U.S. EEZ
within a radius of 10 nautical miles of 33[deg]16[min]41[sec] N. lat.,
119[deg]34[min]39[sec] W. long. (west end) from May 1 through July 31.
(4) San Clemente Island closure. In the portion of the U.S. EEZ
within 6 nautical miles of the coastline on the easterly side of San
Clemente Island within a line extending 6 nautical miles west from
33[deg]02[min]16[sec] N. lat., 118[deg]35[min]27[sec] W. long. and a
line extending 6 nautical miles east from the light at Pyramid Head, CA.
[69 FR 18453, Apr. 7, 2004, as amended at 72 FR 31757, June 8, 2007]
Sec. 660.714 Purse seine fishery. [Reserved]
Sec. 660.715 Harpoon fishery. [Reserved]
Sec. 660.716 Surface hook-and-line fishery. [Reserved]
Sec. 660.717 Framework for revising regulations.
(a) General. NMFS will establish and adjust specifications and
management measures in accordance with procedures and standards in the
FMP.
(b) Annual actions. Annual specifications are developed and
implemented according to Sec. 660.709.
(c) Routine management measures. Consistent with section 3.4 of the
FMP, management measures designated as routine may be adjusted during
the year after recommendation from the Council, approval by NMFS, and
publication in the Federal Register.
(d) Changes to the regulations. Regulations under this subpart may
be promulgated, removed, or revised. Any such action will be made
according to the framework measures in section 8.3.4 of the FMP and will
be published in the Federal Register.
Sec. 660.718 Exempted fishing.
(a) In the interest of developing an efficient and productive
fishery for HMS, the Regional Administrator may issue exempted fishing
permits (EFP) for the harvest of HMS that otherwise would be prohibited.
(b) No exempted fishing for HMS may be conducted unless authorized
by an EFP issued for the participating vessel in accordance with the
criteria and procedures specified in 50 CFR 600.745.
Sec. 660.719 Scientific observers.
(a) All fishing vessels with permits issued under this subpart and
operating in HMS fisheries, including catcher/processors, at-sea
processors, and vessels that embark from a port in Washington, Oregon,
or California and land catch in another area, may be required to
accommodate an NMFS certified observer on board to collect scientific
data.
(b) All vessels with observers on board must comply with the safety
regulations at 50 CFR 600.746.
(c) NMFS shall advise the permit holder or the designated agent of
any observer requirement in response to any pre-trip notification in
this subpart.
(d) When NMFS notifies the permit holder or designated agent of the
obligation to carry an observer in response to a notification under this
subpart or as a condition of an EFP issued under 50 CFR 660.718, the
vessel may not engage in the fishery without taking the observer.
(e) A permit holder must accommodate a NMFS observer assigned under
this section. The Regional Administrator's office, and not the observer,
will address any concerns raised over accommodations.
(f) The permit holder, vessel operator, and crew must cooperate with
the
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observer in the performance of the observer's duties, including:
(1) Allowing for the embarking and debarking of the observer.
(2) Allowing the observer access to all areas of the vessel
necessary to conduct observer duties.
(3) Allowing the observer access to communications equipment and
navigation equipment as necessary to perform observer duties.
(4) Allowing the observer access to VMS units to verify operation,
obtain data, and use the communication capabilities of the units for
official purposes.
(5) Providing accurate vessel locations by latitude and longitude or
loran coordinates, upon request by the observer.
(6) Providing sea turtle, marine mammal, or sea bird specimens as
requested.
(7) Notifying the observer in a timely fashion when commercial
fishing operations are to begin and end.
(g) The permit holder, operator, and crew must comply with other
terms and conditions to ensure the effective deployment and use of
observers that the Regional Administrator imposes by written notice.
(h) The permit holder must ensure that assigned observers are
provided living quarters comparable to crew members and are provided the
same meals, snacks, and amenities as are normally provided to other
vessel personnel.
Sec. 660.720 Interim protection for sea turtles.
(a) Until the effective date of Sec. Sec. 660.707 and 660.712 (d)
and (e), it is unlawful for any person who is not operating under a
Hawaii longline limited access permit under Sec. 660.21(b) to do any of
the following:
(1) Direct fishing effort toward the harvest of swordfish (Xiphias
gladius) using longline gear deployed on the high seas of the Pacific
Ocean west of 150[deg] W. long. and north of the equator (0[deg] lat.).
(2) Possess a light stick on board a longline vessel on the high
seas of the Pacific Ocean west of 150[deg] W. long. north of the
equator. A light stick as used in this paragraph is any type of light
emitting device, including any fluorescent glow bead, chemical, or
electrically powered light that is affixed underwater to the longline
gear.
(3) An operator of a longline vessel subject to this section may
land or possess no more than 10 swordfish from a fishing trip where any
part of the trip included fishing west of 150[deg] W. long. and north of
the equator (0[deg] N. lat.).
(4) Fail to employ basket-style longline gear such that the mainline
is deployed slack when fishing on the high seas of the Pacific Ocean
west of 150[deg] W. long. north of the equator.
(5) When a conventional monofilament longline is deployed by a
vessel subject to this section, no fewer than 15 branch lines may be set
between any two floats. Vessel operators using basket-style longline
gear must set a minimum of 10 branch lines between any 2 floats when
fishing in waters west of 150[deg] W. long. north of the equator.
(6) Longline gear deployed by a vessel subject to this section must
be deployed such that the deepest point of the main longline between any
two floats, i.e., the deepest point in each sag of the main line, is at
a depth greater than 100 m (328.1 ft or 54.6 fm) below the sea surface.
(b) [Reserved]
Sec. 660.721 Recreational fishing bag limits.
This section applies to recreational fishing for HMS management unit
species in the U.S. EEZ off the coast of California, Oregon, and
Washington and in the adjacent high seas areas. In addition to
individual fishermen, the operator of a vessel that fishes in the EEZ is
responsible for ensuring that the bag limits of this section are not
exceeded. The bag limits of this section apply on the basis of each 24-
hour period at sea, regardless of the number of trips per day. The
provisions of this section do not authorize any person to take more than
one daily bag limit of fishing during one calendar day. Federal
recreational HMS regulations are not intended to supersede any more
restrictive state recreational HMS regulations relating to federally-
managed HMS. The bag limits include fish taken in both state and Federal
waters.
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(a) Albacore Tuna Daily Bag Limit. Except pursuant to a multi-day
possession permit referenced in paragraph (c) of this section, a
recreational fisherman may take or retain no more than:
(1) Ten albacore tuna if any part of the fishing trip occurs in the
U.S. EEZ south of a line running due west true from 34[deg]27[min] N.
latitude (at Point Conception, Santa Barbara County) to the U.S.-Mexico
border.
(2) Twenty-five albacore tuna if any part of the fishing trip occurs
in the U.S. EEZ north of a line running due west true from
34[deg]27[min] N. latitude (at Point Conception, Santa Barbara County)
to the California-Oregon border.
(b) Bluefin Tuna Daily Bag Limit. A recreational fisherman may take
or retain no more than 10 bluefin tuna in the U.S. EEZ off the coast of
California.
(c) Possession Limits. If the State of California requires a multi-
day possession permit for albacore or bluefin tuna harvested by a
recreational fishing vessel and landed in California, aggregating daily
trip limits for multi-day trips would be deemed consistent with Federal
law.
(d) Boat Limits Off the coast of California, boat limits apply,
whereby each fisherman aboard a vessel may continue to use recreational
angling gear until the combined daily limits of HMS for all licensed and
juvenile anglers aboard has been attained (additional state restrictions
on boat limits may apply). Unless otherwise prohibited, when two or more
persons are angling for HMS species aboard a vessel in the EEZ, fishing
may continue until boat limits are reached.
[72 FR 58259, Oct. 15, 2007]
PART 665_FISHERIES IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec.
665.1 Purpose and scope.
665.2 Relation to other laws.
665.3 Licensing and registration.
665.4 Annual catch limits.
665.5-665.11 [Reserved]
665.12 Definitions.
665.13 Permits and fees.
665.14 Reporting and recordkeeping.
665.15 Prohibitions.
665.16 Vessel identification.
665.17 Experimental fishing.
665.18 Framework adjustments to management measures.
665.19 Vessel monitoring system.
665.20 Western Pacific Community Development Program.
Subpart B_American Samoa Fisheries
665.98 Management area.
665.99 Area restrictions.
665.100 American Samoa bottomfish fisheries [Reserved]
665.101 Definitions.
665.102 [Reserved]
665.103 Prohibitions.
665.104 Gear restrictions.
665.105 At-sea observer coverage.
665.106-665.119 [Reserved]
665.120 American Samoa coral reef ecosystem fisheries [Reserved]
665.121 Definitions.
665.122 [Reserved]
665.123 Relation to other laws.
665.124 Permits and fees.
665.125 Prohibitions.
665.126 Notifications.
665.127 Allowable gear and gear restrictions.
665.128 Gear identification.
665.129-665.139 [Reserved]
665.140 American Samoa crustacean fisheries [Reserved]
665.141 Definitions.
665.142 Permits.
665.143 Prohibitions.
665.144 Notifications.
665.145 At-sea observer coverage.
665.146-665.159 [Reserved]
665.160 American Samoa precious coral fisheries [Reserved]
665.161 Definitions.
665.162 Permits.
665.163 Prohibitions.
665.164 Gear restrictions.
665.165 Size restrictions.
665.166 Closures.
665.167 Quotas.
665.168 Seasons.
665.169 Gold coral harvest moratorium.
Subpart C_Hawaii Fisheries
665.198 Management areas.
665.199 Area restrictions [Reserved]
665.200 Hawaii bottomfish and seamount groundfish fisheries [Reserved]
665.201 Definitions.
665.202 Management subareas.
665.203 Permits.
665.204 Prohibitions.
665.205 Notification.
665.206 Gear restrictions.
665.207 At-sea observer coverage.
665.208 Protected species conservation.
665.209 Fishing moratorium at Hancock Seamount.
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665.210 Hawaii restricted bottomfish species.
665.211 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) limit.
665.212 Non-commercial bag limits.
665.213-665.219 [Reserved]
665.220 Hawaii coral reef ecosystem fisheries [Reserved]
665.221 Definitions.
665.222 Management area.
665.223 Relation to other laws.
665.224 Permits and fees.
665.225 Prohibitions.
665.226 Notifications.
665.227 Allowable gear and gear restrictions.
665.228 Gear identification.
665.229-665.239 [Reserved]
665.240 Hawaii crustacean fisheries [Reserved]
665.241 Definitions.
665.242 Permits.
665.243 Prohibitions.
665.244 Notifications.
665.245 Gear restrictions.
665.246 Gear identification.
665.247 At-sea observer coverage.
665.248 Monk seal protective measures.
665.249 Lobster size and condition restrictions in Permit Area 2.
665.250 Closed seasons.
665.251 Closed areas.
665.252 Harvest limitation program.
665.253-665.259 [Reserved]
665.260 Hawaii precious coral fisheries [Reserved]
665.261 Definitions.
665.262 Permits.
665.263 Prohibitions.
665.264 Gear restrictions.
665.265 Size restrictions.
665.266 Area restrictions.
665.267 Seasons.
665.268 Closures.
665.269 Quotas.
665.270 Gold coral harvest moratorium.
Subpart D_Mariana Archipelago Fisheries
665.398 Management areas.
665.399 Area restrictions.
665.400 Mariana bottomfish fisheries [Reserved]
665.401 Definitions.
665.402 Management subareas.
665.403 Bottomfish fishery area management.
665.404 Permits.
665.405 Prohibitions.
665.406 Gear restrictions.
665.407 At-sea observer coverage.
665.418-665.419 [Reserved]
665.420 Mariana coral reef ecosystem fisheries [Reserved]
665.421 Definitions.
665.422 Management area.
665.423 Relation to other laws.
665.424 Permits and fees.
665.425 Prohibitions.
665.426 Notifications.
665.427 Allowable gear and gear restrictions.
665.428 Gear identification.
665.429-665.439 [Reserved]
665.440 Mariana crustacean fisheries [Reserved]
665.441 Definitions.
665.442 Permits.
665.443 Prohibitions.
665.444 Notifications.
665.445 At-sea observer coverage.
665.446-665.459 [Reserved]
665.460 Mariana precious coral fisheries [Reserved]
665.461 Definitions.
665.462 Permits.
665.463 Prohibitions.
665.464 Gear restrictions.
665.465 Size restrictions.
665.466 Closures.
665.467 Quotas.
665.468 Seasons.
665.469 Gold coral harvest moratorium.
Subpart E_Pacific Remote Island Area Fisheries
665.598 Management area.
665.599 Area Restrictions.
665.600 PRIA bottomfish fisheries [Reserved]
665.601 Definitions.
665.602 [Reserved]
665.603 Permits.
665.604 Prohibitions.
665.605 Gear restrictions.
665.606 At-sea observer coverage.
665.607-665.619 [Reserved]
665.620 PRIA coral reef ecosystem fisheries [Reserved]
665.621 Definitions.
665.622 [Reserved]
665.623 Relation to other laws.
665.624 Permits and fees.
665.625 Prohibitions.
665.626 Notifications.
665.627 Allowable gear and gear restrictions.
665.628 Gear identification.
665.640 PRIA crustacean fisheries.
665.629-665.639 [Reserved]
665.641 Definitions.
665.642 Permits.
665.643 Prohibitions.
665.644 Notifications
665.645 At-sea observer coverage.
665.646-665.659 [Reserved]
665.660 PRIA precious coral fisheries [Reserved]
665.661 Definitions.
665.662 Permits.
665.663 Prohibitions.
665.664 Gear restrictions.
665.665 Size restrictions.
665.666 Closures.
665.667 Quotas.
665.668 Seasons.
665.669 Gold coral harvest moratorium.
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Subpart F_Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries
665.798 Management area.
665.799 Area restrictions.
665.800 Definitions.
665.801 Permits.
665.802 Prohibitions.
665.803 Notifications.
665.804 Gear identification.
665.805 [Reserved]
665.806 Prohibited area management.
665.807 Exemptions for Hawaii longline fishing prohibited areas;
procedures.
665.808 Conditions for at-sea observer coverage.
665.809 Port privileges and transiting for unpermitted U.S. longline
vessels.
665.810 Prohibition of drift gillnetting.
665.811 [Reserved]
665.812 Sea turtle take mitigation measures.
665.813 Western Pacific longline fishing restrictions.
665.814 Protected species workshop.
665.815 Pelagic longline seabird mitigation measures.
665.816 American Samoa longline limited entry program.
665.817 [Reserved]
665.818 Exemptions for American Samoa large vessel prohibited areas.
Figure 1 to Part 665--Carapace Length of Lobsters
Figure 2 to Part 665--Length of Fishing Vessels
Figure 3 to Part 665--Sample Fabricated Arceneaux Line Clipper
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Source: 75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart A_General
Sec. 665.1 Purpose and scope.
(a) The regulations in this part govern fishing for western Pacific
fishery ecosystem MUS by vessels of the United States that operate or
are based inside the outer boundary of the U.S. EEZ around American
Samoa, Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll,
Kingman Reef, Jarvis Island, Baker Island, Howland Island, Johnston
Atoll, and Wake Island.
(b) General regulations governing fishing by all vessels of the
United States and by fishing vessels other than vessels of the United
States are contained in 50 CFR part 600.
(c) Regulations governing the harvest, possession, landing,
purchase, and sale of shark fins are found in 50 CFR part 600 subpart N.
(d) This subpart contains regulations that are common to all western
Pacific fisheries managed under Fishery Ecosystem Plans (FEPs) prepared
by the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council under the Magnuson-
Stevens Act.
(e) Regulations specific to individual areas and fisheries are
included in subparts B through F of this part.
(f) Nothing in subparts B through F of this part is intended to
supersede any valid state or Federal regulations that are more
restrictive than those published here.
Sec. 665.2 Relation to other laws.
NMFS recognizes that any state law pertaining to vessels registered
under the laws of that state while operating in the fisheries regulated
under this part, that is consistent with this part and the FEPs
implemented by this part, shall continue in effect with respect to
fishing activities regulated under this part.
Sec. 665.3 Licensing and registration.
Any person who is required to do so by applicable state law or
regulation must comply with licensing and registration requirements in
the exact manner required by applicable state law or regulation.
Sec. 665.4 Annual catch limits.
(a) General. For each fishing year, the Regional Administrator shall
specify an annual catch limit, including any overage adjustments, for
each stock or stock complex of management unit species defined in
subparts B through F of this part, as recommended by the Council, and
considering the best available scientific, commercial, and other
information about the fishery for that stock or stock complex. The
annual catch limit shall serve as the basis for invoking accountability
measures in paragraph (f) of this section.
(b) Overage adjustments. If landings of a stock or stock complex
exceed the specified annual catch limit in a fishing year, the Council
will take action in accordance with 50 CFR 600.310(g), which may include
recommending that the Regional Administrator reduce the
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annual catch limit for the subsequent year by the amount of the overage
or other measures, as appropriate.
(c) Exceptions. The Regional Administrator is not required to
specify an annual catch limit for a management unit species that is
statutorily excepted from the requirement pursuant to 50 CFR
600.310(h)(2), or that the Council has identified as an ecosystem
component species. The Regional Administrator will publish in the
Federal Register the list of ecosystem component species, and will
publish any changes to the list, as necessary.
(d) Annual catch target. For each fishing year, the Regional
Administrator may also specify an annual catch target that is below the
annual catch limit of a stock or stock complex, as recommended by the
Council. When used, the annual catch target shall serve as the basis for
invoking accountability measures in paragraph (f) of this section.
(e) Procedures and timing. (1) No later than 60 days before the
start of a fishing year, the Council shall recommend to the Regional
Administrator an annual catch limit, including any overage adjustment,
for each stock or stock complex. The recommended limit should be based
on a recommendation of the SSC of the acceptable biological catch for
each stock or stock complex. The Council may not recommend an annual
catch limit that exceeds the acceptable biological catch recommended by
the SSC. The Council may also recommend an annual catch target below the
annual catch limit.
(2) No later than 30 days before the start of a fishing year, the
Regional Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of
the proposed annual catch limit specification and any associated annual
catch target, and request public comment.
(3) No later than the start of a fishing year, the Regional
Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register and use other
methods to notify permit holders of the final annual catch limit
specification and any associated annual catch target.
(f) Accountability measures. When any annual catch limit or annual
catch target is projected to be reached, based on available information,
the Regional Administrator shall publish notification to that effect in
the Federal Register and shall use other means to notify permit holders.
(1) The notice will include an advisement that fishing for that
stock or stock complex will be restricted beginning on a specified date,
which shall not be earlier than 7 days after the date of filing the
notice for public inspection at the Office of the Federal Register. The
restriction may include, but is not limited to, closure of the fishery,
closure of specific areas, changes to bag limits, or restrictions in
effort. The restriction will remain in effect until the end of the
fishing year, except that the Regional Administrator may, based on a
recommendation from the Council, remove or modify the restriction before
the end of the fishing year.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to conduct fishing in violation of
the restrictions specified in the notification issued pursuant to
paragraph (f)(1) of this section.
[76 FR 37286, June 27, 2011]
Sec. Sec. 665.5-665.11 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.12 Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in the Magnuson-Stevens Act, Sec.
600.10 of this chapter, and subparts B through F of this part, general
definitions for western Pacific fisheries have the following meanings:
American Samoa FEP means the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for American
Samoa.
Bottomfish FMP means the Fishery Management Plan for Bottomfish and
Seamount Groundfish of the Western Pacific Region established in 1986
and replaced by FEPs.
Carapace length means a measurement in a straight line from the
ridge between the two largest spines above the eyes, back to the rear
edge of the carapace of a spiny lobster (see Figure 1 to this part).
Circle hook means a fishing hook with the point turned
perpendicularly back towards the shank.
Commercial fishing means fishing in which the fish harvested, either
in whole or in part, are intended to enter commerce or enter commerce
through
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sale, barter, or trade. All lobster fishing in Crustacean Permit Area 1
is considered commercial fishing.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) means the
Northern Mariana Islands.
Coral Reef Ecosystems FMP means the Fishery Management Plan for
Coral Reef Ecosystems of the Western Pacific Region established in 2004
and replaced by FEPs.
Council means the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Crustacean receiving vessel means a vessel of the United States to
which lobsters taken in a crustacean management area are transferred
from another vessel.
Crustaceans FMP means the Fishery Management Plan for Crustacean
Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region established in 1982 and replaced
by FEPs.
Currently harvested coral reef taxa (CHCRT) means coral reef
associated species, families, or subfamilies, as defined in Sec. Sec.
665.121, 665.221, 665.421, and 665.621, that have annual landings
greater than 454.54 kg (1,000 lb) as reported on individual state,
commonwealth, or territory catch reports or through creel surveys.
Fisheries and research data from many of these species have been
analyzed by regional management agencies.
Dead coral means any precious coral that no longer has any live
coral polyps or tissue.
Ecosystem component species means any western Pacific MUS that the
Council has identified to be, generally, a non-target species, not
determined to be subject to overfishing, approaching overfished, or
overfished, not likely to become subject to overfishing or overfished,
and generally not retained for sale or personal use.
EFP means an experimental fishing permit.
First level buyer means:
(1) The first person who purchases, with the intention to resell,
management unit species, or portions thereof, that were harvested by a
vessel that holds a permit or is otherwise regulated under crustacean
fisheries in subparts B through E of this part; or
(2) A person who provides recordkeeping, purchase, or sales
assistance in the first transaction involving MUS (such as the services
provided by a wholesale auction facility).
Fishing gear, as used in regulations for the American Samoa, CNMI,
Hawaii, and PRIA bottomfish fisheries in subparts B through E of this
part, includes:
(1) Bottom trawl, which means a trawl in which the otter boards or
the footrope of the net are in contact with the sea bed;
(2) Gillnet, (see Sec. 600.10);
(3) Hook-and-line, which means one or more hooks attached to one or
more lines;
(4) Set net, which means a stationary, buoyed, and anchored gill
net; and
(5) Trawl, (see Sec. 600.10).
Fishing trip means a period of time during which fishing is
conducted, beginning when the vessel leaves port and ending when the
vessel lands fish.
Fishing year means the year beginning at 0001 local time on January
1 and ending at 2400 local time on December 31, with the exception of
fishing for Hawaii Restricted Bottomfish Species and any precious coral
MUS.
Freeboard means the straight line vertical distance between a
vessel's working deck and the sea surface. If the vessel does not have
gunwale door or stern door that exposes the working deck, freeboard
means the straight line vertical distance between the top of a vessel's
railing and the sea surface.
Harvest guideline means a specified numerical harvest objective.
Hawaiian Archipelago means the Main and Northwestern Hawaiian
Islands, including Midway Atoll.
Hawaii FEP means the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the Hawaiian
Archipelago.
Hookah breather means a tethered underwater breathing device that
pumps air from the surface through one or more hoses to divers at depth.
Incidental catch or incidental species means species caught while
fishing for the primary purpose of catching a different species.
Land or landing means offloading fish from a fishing vessel,
arriving in port to begin offloading fish, or causing fish to be
offloaded from a fishing vessel.
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Large vessel means, as used in this part, any vessel equal to or
greater than 50 ft (15.2 m) in length overall.
Length overall (LOA) or length of a vessel as used in this part,
means the horizontal distance, rounded to the nearest foot (with any 0.5
foot or 0.15 meter fraction rounded upward), between the foremost part
of the stem and the aftermost part of the stern, excluding bowsprits,
rudders, outboard motor brackets, and similar fittings or attachments
(see Figure 2 to this part). ``Stem'' is the foremost part of the
vessel, consisting of a section of timber or fiberglass, or cast forged
or rolled metal, to which the sides of the vessel are united at the fore
end, with the lower end united to the keel, and with the bowsprit, if
one is present, resting on the upper end. ``Stern'' is the aftermost
part of the vessel.
Live coral means any precious coral that has live coral polyps or
tissue.
Live rock means any natural, hard substrate, including dead coral or
rock, to which is attached, or which supports, any living marine life
form associated with coral reefs.
Low-use marine protected area (MPA) means an area of the U.S. EEZ
where fishing operations have specific restrictions in order to protect
the coral reef ecosystem, as specified under area restrictions in
subparts B through F of this part.
Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) means the islands of the Hawaii
Archipelago lying to the east of 161[deg] W. long.
Mariana Archipelago means Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Mariana FEP means the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the Mariana
Archipelago.
Medium vessel, as used in this part, means any vessel equal to or
more than 40 ft (12.2 m) and less than 50 ft (15.2 m) LOA.
Non-commercial fishing means fishing that does not meet the
definition of commercial fishing.
Non-precious coral means any species of coral other than those
listed under the definitions for precious coral in Sec. Sec. 665.161,
665.261, 665.461, and 665.661.
Non-selective gear means any gear used for harvesting coral that
cannot discriminate or differentiate between types, size, quality, or
characteristics of living or dead coral.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) means the islands of the
Hawaiian Archipelago lying to the west of 161[deg] W. long.
No-take MPA means an area of the U.S. EEZ that is closed to fishing
for or harvesting of any MUS, as defined in subparts B through F of this
part.
Offload means to remove MUS from a vessel.
Offset circle hook means a circle hook in which the barbed end of
the hook is displaced relative to the parallel plane of the eyed end, or
shank, of the hook when laid on its side.
Owner, as used in the regulations for the crustacean fisheries in
subparts B through E of this part and Sec. 665.203(i) and (j), means a
person who is identified as the current owner of the vessel as described
in the Certificate of Documentation (Form CG-1270) issued by the United
States Coast Guard (USCG) for a documented vessel, or in a registration
certificate issued by a state, a territory, or the USCG for an
undocumented vessel. As used in the regulations for the precious coral
fisheries in subparts B through E of this part and Sec. 665.203(c)
through (h), the definition of ``owner'' in Sec. 600.10 of this chapter
continues to apply.
Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) means the headquarters of the
Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, located at 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite
1110, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814; telephone number 808-944-2200.
Pacific remote island areas (PRIA, or U.S. island possessions in the
Pacific Ocean) means Palmyra Atoll, Kingman Reef, Jarvis Island, Baker
Island, Howland Island, Johnston Atoll, Wake Island, and Midway Atoll.
Pelagics FEP means the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for Pacific Pelagic
Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region.
Pelagics FMP means the Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries
of the Western Pacific Region that was established in 1987 and replaced
by the western Pacific pelagic FEP.
Potentially harvested coral reef taxa (PHCRT) means coral reef
associated species, families, or subfamilies, as defined in Sec. Sec.
665.121, 665.221, 665.421, and
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665.621, for which little or no information is available beyond general
taxonomic and distribution descriptions. These species have either not
been caught in the past or have been harvested annually in amounts less
than 454.54 kg (1,000 lb).
Precious Corals FMP means the Fishery Management Plan for Precious
Corals of the Western Pacific Region established in 1983 and replaced by
fishery ecosystem plans (FEPs).
PRIA FEP means the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the Pacific Remote
Island Areas of Palmyra Atoll, Kingman Reef, Jarvis Island, Baker
Island, Howland Island, Johnston Atoll, and Wake Island.
Protected species means an animal protected under the MMPA, as
amended, listed under the ESA, as amended, or subject to the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act, as amended.
Receiving vessel means a vessel that receives fish or fish products
from a fishing vessel, and with regard to a vessel holding a permit
under Sec. 665.801(e), that also lands western Pacific pelagic MUS
taken by other vessels using longline gear.
Regional Administrator means Regional Administrator, Pacific Islands
Region, NMFS (see Table 1 of Sec. 600.502 of this chapter for address).
Selective gear means any gear used for harvesting coral that can
discriminate or differentiate between type, size, quality, or
characteristics of living or dead coral.
Special Agent-In-Charge (SAC) means the Special Agent-In-Charge,
NMFS, Pacific Islands Enforcement Division, or a designee of the SAC,
located at 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 950, Honolulu, HI 96814,
telephone number 808-203-2500.
Special permit means a permit issued to allow fishing for coral reef
ecosystem MUS in low-use MPAs or to fish for any PHCRT.
SSC means the Scientific and Statistical Committee of the Western
Pacific Fishery Management Council.
State of Hawaii commercial marine license means the license required
by the State of Hawaii for anyone to take marine life for commercial
purposes (also known as the commercial fishing license).
Transship means to offload or otherwise transfer MUS or products
thereof to a receiving vessel.
Trap means a box-like device used for catching and holding lobsters
or fish.
U.S. harvested coral means coral caught, taken, or harvested by
vessels of the United States within any fishery for which an FMP or FEP
has been implemented under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Vessel monitoring system unit (VMS unit) means the hardware and
software owned by NMFS, installed on vessels by NMFS, and required to
track and transmit the positions of certain vessels.
Western Pacific fishery management area means those waters shoreward
of the outer boundary of the EEZ around American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii,
CNMI, Midway, Johnston and Palmyra Atolls, Kingman Reef, and Wake,
Jarvis, Baker, and Howland Islands.
[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 37286, June 27, 2011]
Sec. 665.13 Permits and fees.
(a) Applicability. The requirements for permits for specific Western
Pacific fisheries are set forth in subparts B through F of this part.
(b) Validity. Each permit is valid for fishing only in the specific
fishery management areas identified on the permit.
(c) Application. (1) A Western Pacific Federal fisheries permit
application may be obtained from NMFS PIRO to apply for a permit or
permits to operate in any of the fisheries regulated under subparts B
through F of this part. The completed application must be submitted to
PIRO. In no case shall PIRO accept an application that is not on the
Western Pacific Federal fisheries permit application form.
(2) A minimum of 15 days after the day PIRO receives a complete
application should be allowed for processing a permit application for
fisheries under subparts B through F of this part. If an incomplete or
improperly completed application is filed, the applicant will be sent a
letter of notice of deficiency. If the applicant fails to correct the
deficiency within 30 days following the
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date of the letter of notification of deficiency, the application will
be considered abandoned.
(d) Change in application information. Any change in the permit
application information or vessel documentation, submitted under
paragraph (c) of this section, must be reported to PIRO in writing
within 15 days of the change to avoid a delay in processing the permit
application. A minimum of 10 days from the day the information is
received by PIRO should be given for PIRO to record any change in
information from the permit application submitted under paragraph (c) of
this section. Failure to report such changes may result in a delay in
processing an application, permit holders failing to receive important
notifications, or sanctions pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Act at 16
U.S.C. 1858(g) or 15 CFR part 904, subpart D.
(e) Issuance. After receiving a complete application submitted under
paragraph (c) of this section, the Regional Administrator will issue a
permit to an applicant who is eligible under this part, as appropriate.
(f) Fees. (1) PIRO will not charge a fee for a permit issued under
Sec. Sec. 665.142, 665.162, 665.242, 665.262, 665.442, 665.462,
665.642, or 665.662 of this part, for a Ho'omalu limited access permit
issued under Sec. 665.203, or for a Guam bottomfish permit issued under
Sec. 665.404.
(2) PIRO will charge a non-refundable processing fee for each
application (including transfers and renewals) for the permits listed in
paragraphs (f)(2)(i) through (viii) of this section. The amount of the
fee is calculated in accordance with the procedures of the NOAA Finance
Handbook, for determining the administrative costs of each special
product or service incurred in processing the permit. The fee may not
exceed such costs and is specified with each application form. The
appropriate fee must accompany each application. Failure to pay the fee
will preclude the issuance, transfer or renewal of any of these permits:
(i) Hawaii longline limited access permit.
(ii) Mau Zone limited access permit.
(iii) Coral reef ecosystem special permit.
(iv) American Samoa longline limited access permit.
(v) MHI non-commercial bottomfish permit.
(vi) Western Pacific squid jig permit.
(vii) Crustacean permit.
(viii) CNMI commercial bottomfish permit.
(g) Expiration. Permits issued under subparts B through F of this
part are valid for the period specified on the permit unless revoked,
suspended, transferred, or modified under 15 CFR part 904.
(h) Replacement. Replacement permits may be issued, without charge,
to replace lost or mutilated permits. An application for a replacement
permit is not considered a new application.
(i) Transfer. An application for a permit transfer under Sec. Sec.
665.203(d), 665.242(e), or 665.801(k), or for registration of a permit
for use with a replacement vessel under Sec. 665.203(i), must be
submitted to PIRO as described in paragraph (c) of this section.
(j) Alteration. Any permit that has been altered, erased, or
mutilated is invalid.
(k) Display. Any permit issued under this subpart, or a facsimile of
such permit, must be on board the vessel at all times while the vessel
is fishing for, taking, retaining, possessing, or landing MUS shoreward
of the outer boundary of the fishery management area. Any permit issued
under this section must be displayed for inspection upon request of an
authorized officer.
(l) Sanctions. Procedures governing sanctions and denials are found
at subpart D of 15 CFR part 904.
(m) Permit appeals. Procedures for appeals of permitting and
administrative actions are specified in the relevant subparts of this
part.
Sec. 665.14 Reporting and recordkeeping.
(a) Except for precious coral and crustacean fisheries, any person
who is required to do so by applicable state law or regulation must make
and/or file all reports of MUS landings containing all data and in the
exact manner required by applicable state law or regulation.
(b) Fishing record forms--(1) Applicability. (i) The operator of any
fishing vessel subject to the requirements of
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Sec. Sec. 665.124, 665.142, 665.162, 665.203(a)(2), 665.224, 665.242,
665.262, 665.404, 665.424, 665.442, 665.462, 665.603, 665.624, 665.642,
665.662, or 665.801 must maintain on board the vessel an accurate and
complete record of catch, effort, and other data on paper report forms
provided by the Regional Administrator, or electronically as specified
and approved by the Regional Administrator, except as allowed in
paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section.
(ii) All information specified by the Regional Administrator must be
recorded on paper or electronically within 24 hours after the completion
of each fishing day. The logbook information, reported on paper or
electronically, for each day of the fishing trip must be signed and
dated or otherwise authenticated by the vessel operator in the manner
determined by the Regional Administrator, and be submitted or
transmitted via an approved method as specified by the Regional
Administrator, and as required by this paragraph (b).
(iii) In lieu of the requirements in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this
section, the operator of a fishing vessel registered for use under a
Western Pacific squid jig permit pursuant to the requirements of Sec.
665.801(g) may participate in a state reporting system. If participating
in a state reporting system, all required information must be recorded
and submitted in the exact manner required by applicable state law or
regulation.
(2) Timeliness of submission. (i) If fishing was authorized under a
permit pursuant to Sec. Sec. 665.142, 665.242, 665.442, 665.404,
665.162, 665.262, 665.462, 665.662, or 665.801, the vessel operator must
submit the original logbook information for each day of the fishing trip
to the Regional Administrator within 72 hours of the end of each fishing
trip, except as allowed in paragraph (iii) of this section.
(ii) If fishing was authorized under a permit pursuant to Sec.
665.203(a)(2), the vessel operator or vessel owner must submit the
original logbook form for each day of the fishing trip to the Regional
Administrator within 72 hours of the end of each fishing trip.
(iii) If fishing was authorized under a PRIA bottomfish permit
pursuant to Sec. 665.603(a), PRIA pelagic troll and handline permit
pursuant to Sec. 665.801(f), crustacean fishing permit for the PRIA
(Permit Area 4) pursuant to Sec. 665.642(a), or a precious coral
fishing permit for Permit Area X-P-PI pursuant to Sec. 665.662, the
original logbook form for each day of fishing within EEZ waters around
the PRIA must be submitted to the Regional Administrator within 30 days
of the end of each fishing trip.
(iv) If fishing was authorized under a permit pursuant to Sec. Sec.
665.124, 665.224, 665.424, or 665.624, the original logbook information
for each day of fishing must be submitted to the Regional Administrator
within 30 days of the end of each fishing trip.
(c) Transshipment logbooks. Any person subject to the requirements
of Sec. Sec. 665.124(a)(2), 665.224(a)(2), 665.424(a)(2),
665.624(a)(2), or 665.801(e) must maintain on board the vessel an
accurate and complete NMFS transshipment logbook containing report forms
provided by the Regional Administrator. All information specified on the
forms must be recorded on the forms within 24 hours after the day of
transshipment. Each form must be signed and dated by the receiving
vessel operator. The original logbook for each day of transshipment
activity must be submitted to the Regional Administrator within 72 hours
of each landing of western Pacific pelagic MUS. The original logbook for
each day of transshipment activity must be submitted to the Regional
Administrator within 7 days of each landing of coral reef ecosystem MUS.
(d) Sales report. The operator of any fishing vessel subject to the
requirements of Sec. Sec. 665.142, 665.242, 665.442, or 665.642, or the
owner of a medium or large fishing vessel subject to the requirements of
Sec. 665.404(a)(2) must submit to the Regional Administrator, within 72
hours of offloading of crustacean MUS, an accurate and complete sales
report on a form provided by the Regional Administrator. The form must
be signed and dated by the fishing vessel operator.
(e) Packing or weigh-out slips. The operator of any fishing vessel
subject to the requirements of Sec. Sec. 665.142, 665.242, 665.442, or
665.642 must attach packing
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or weighout slips provided to the operator by the first-level buyer(s),
unless the packing or weighout slips have not been provided in time by
the buyer(s).
(f) Modification of reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The
Regional Administrator may, after consultation with the Council,
initiate rulemaking to modify the information to be provided on the
fishing record forms, transshipment logbook, and sales report forms and
timeliness by which the information is to be provided, including the
submission of packing or weighout slips.
(g) Availability of records for inspection. (1) Western Pacific
pelagic MUS. Upon request, any fish dealer must immediately provide an
authorized officer access to inspect and copy all records of purchases,
sales, or other transactions involving western Pacific pelagic MUS taken
or handled by longline vessels that have permits issued under this
subpart or that are otherwise subject to subpart F of this part,
including, but not limited to, information concerning:
(i) The name of the vessel involved in each transaction and the
owner and operator of the vessel.
(ii) The weight, number, and size of each species of fish involved
in each transaction.
(iii) Prices paid by the buyer and proceeds to the seller in each
transaction.
(2) Crustacean MUS. Upon request, any first-level buyer must
immediately allow an authorized officer and any employee of NMFS
designated by the Regional Administrator, to access, inspect, and copy
all records relating to the harvest, sale, or transfer of crustacean MUS
taken by vessels that have permits issued under this subpart or
Sec. Sec. 665.140 through 665.145, 665.240 through 665.252, 665.440
through 665.445, or 665.640 through 665.645 of this part. This
requirement may be met by furnishing the information on a worksheet
provided by the Regional Administrator. The information must include,
but is not limited to:
(i) The name of the vessel involved in each transaction and the
owner or operator of the vessel.
(ii) The amount, number, and size of each MUS involved in each
transaction.
(iii) Prices paid by the buyer and proceeds to the seller in each
transaction.
(3) Bottomfish and seamount groundfish MUS. Any person who is
required by state laws and regulations to maintain records of landings
and sales for vessels regulated by this subpart and by Sec. Sec.
665.100 through 665.105, 665.200 through 665.212, 665.400 through
665.407, and 665.600 through 665.606 of this part must make those
records immediately available for Federal inspection and copying upon
request by an authorized officer.
(4) Coral reef ecosystem MUS. Any person who has a special permit
and who is required by state laws and regulations to maintain and submit
records of catch and effort, landings and sales for coral reef ecosystem
MUS by this subpart and Sec. Sec. 665.120 through 665.128, 665.220
through 665.228, 665.420 through 665.428, or 665.620 through 665.628 of
this part must make those records immediately available for Federal
inspection and copying upon request by an authorized officer as defined
in Sec. 600.10 of this chapter.
(h) State reporting. Any person who has a permit under Sec. Sec.
665.124, 665.203, 665.224, 665.404, 665.424, 665.603, or 665.624 and who
is regulated by state laws and regulations to maintain and submit
records of catch and effort, landings and sales for vessels regulated by
subparts B through F of this part must maintain and submit those records
in the exact manner required by state laws and regulations.
Sec. 665.15 Prohibitions.
In addition to the prohibitions in Sec. 600.725 of this chapter, it
is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Engage in fishing without a valid permit or facsimile of a valid
permit on board the vessel and available for inspection by an authorized
officer, when a permit is required under Sec. Sec. 665.13 or 665.17,
unless the vessel was at sea when the permit was issued under Sec.
665.13, in which case the permit must be on board the vessel before its
next trip.
(b) File false information on any application for a fishing permit
under Sec. 665.13 or an EFP under Sec. 665.17.
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(c) Fail to file reports in the exact manner required by any state
law or regulation, as required in Sec. 665.14.
(d) Falsify or fail to make, keep, maintain, or submit any logbook
or logbook form or other record or report required under Sec. Sec.
665.14 and 665.17.
(e) Refuse to make available to an authorized officer or a designee
of the Regional Administrator for inspection or copying, any records
that must be made available in accordance with Sec. 665.14.
(f) Fail to affix or maintain vessel or gear markings, as required
by Sec. Sec. 665.16, 665.128, 665.228, 665.246, 665.428, 665.628, or
665.804.
(g) Violate a term or condition of an EFP issued under Sec. 665.17.
(h) Fail to report any take of or interaction with protected species
as required by Sec. 665.17(k).
(i) Fish without an observer on board the vessel after the owner or
agent of the owner has been directed by NMFS to make accommodations
available for an observer under Sec. Sec. 665.17, 665.105, 665.145,
665.207, 665.247, 665.407, 665.445, 665.606, 665.645, or 665.808.
(j) Refuse to make accommodations available for an observer when so
directed by the Regional Administrator under Sec. Sec. 665.105,
665.145, 665.207, 665.247, 665.407, 665.445, 665.606, 665.645, or
665.808, or under any provision in an EFP issued under Sec. 665.17.
(k) Fail to notify officials as required in Sec. Sec. 665.126,
665.144, 665.205, 665.226, 665.244, 665.426, 665.444, 665.626, 665.644,
665.803, or 665.808.
(l) Fish for, take or retain within a no-take MPA, defined in
Sec. Sec. 665.99, 665.199, 665.399, or 665.599, any bottomfish MUS,
crustacean MUS, western Pacific pelagic MUS, precious coral, seamount
groundfish or coral reef ecosystem MUS.
(m) Fail to comply with a term or condition governing the vessel
monitoring system in violation of Sec. 665.19.
(n) Fish for, catch, or harvest MUS without an operational VMS unit
on board the vessel after installation of the VMS unit by NMFS, in
violation of Sec. 665.19(e)(2).
(o) Possess MUS, that were harvested after NMFS has installed the
VMS unit on the vessel, on board that vessel without an operational VMS
unit, in violation of Sec. 665.19(e)(2).
(p) Interfere with, tamper with, alter, damage, disable, or impede
the operation of a VMS unit or attempt any of the same; or move or
remove a VMS unit without the prior permission of the SAC in violation
of Sec. 665.19(e)(3).
(q) Make a false statement, oral or written, to an authorized
officer, regarding the use, operation, or maintenance of a VMS unit, in
violation of Sec. 665.19(e).
(r) Interfere with, impede, delay, or prevent the installation,
maintenance, repair, inspection, or removal of a VMS unit, in violation
of Sec. 665.19(e).
(s) Interfere with, impede, delay, or prevent access to a VMS unit
by a NMFS observer, in violation of Sec. 665.808(f)(4).
(t) Connect or leave connected additional equipment to a VMS unit
without the prior approval of the SAC, in violation of Sec. 665.19(f).
(u) Fail to comply with the restrictions specified in the
notification issued pursuant to Sec. 665.4(f)(1), in violation of Sec.
665.15(f)(2).
[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 37287, June 27, 2011]
Sec. 665.16 Vessel identification.
(a) Applicability. Each fishing vessel subject to this part, except
those identified in paragraph (e) of this section, must be marked for
identification purposes, as follows:
(1) A vessel that is registered for use with a valid permit issued
under Sec. 665.801 and used to fish on the high seas within the
Convention Area as defined in Sec. 300.211 of this title must be marked
in accordance with the requirements at Sec. Sec. 300.14 and 300.217 of
this title.
(2) A vessel that is registered for use with a valid permit issued
under Sec. 665.801 of this part and not used to fish on the high seas
within the Convention Area must be marked in accordance with either:
(i) Sections 300.14 and 300.217 of this title, or
(ii) Paragraph (b) of this section.
(3) A vessel that is registered for use with a valid permit issued
under Subparts B through E of this part must be
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marked in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) Identification. Each vessel subject to this section must be
marked as follows:
(1) The vessel's official number must be affixed to the port and
starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on an appropriate weather
deck, so as to be visible from enforcement vessels and aircraft. Marking
must be legible and of a color that contrasts with the background.
(2) For fishing and receiving vessels of 65 ft (19.8 m) LOA or
longer, the official number must be displayed in block Arabic numerals
at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height, except that vessels in precious
coral fisheries that are 65 ft (19.8 m) LOA or longer must be marked in
block Arabic numerals at least 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height.
(3) For all other vessels, the official number must be displayed in
block Arabic numerals at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height.
(c) The vessel operator must ensure that the official number is
clearly legible and in good repair.
(d) The vessel operator must ensure that no part of the vessel, its
rigging, or its fishing gear obstructs the view of the official number
from an enforcement vessel or aircraft.
(e) The following fishing vessels are exempt from the vessel
identification requirements in this section:
(1) A vessel registered for use under a MHI non-commercial
bottomfish permit that is in compliance with State of Hawaii bottomfish
vessel registration and marking requirements.
(2) A vessel less than 40 ft (12.2 m) LOA registered for use under a
CNMI commercial bottomfish permit that is in compliance with CNMI
bottomfish vessel registration and marking requirements.
[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 3417, Jan. 21, 2010]
Sec. 665.17 Experimental fishing.
(a) General. The Regional Administrator may authorize, for limited
purposes, the direct or incidental harvest of MUS that would otherwise
be prohibited by this part. No experimental fishing may be conducted
unless authorized by an EFP issued by the Regional Administrator in
accordance with the criteria and procedures specified in this section.
EFPs will be issued without charge.
(b) Observers. No experimental fishing for crustacean MUS may be
conducted unless a NMFS observer is aboard the vessel.
(c) Application. An applicant for an EFP must submit to the Regional
Administrator at least 60 days before the desired date of the EFP a
written application including, but not limited to, the following
information:
(1) The date of the application.
(2) The applicant's name, mailing address, and telephone number.
(3) A statement of the purposes and goals of the experiment for
which an EFP is needed, including a general description of the
arrangements for disposition of all species harvested under the EFP.
(4) A statement of whether the proposed experimental fishing has
broader significance than the applicant's individual goals.
(5) For each vessel to be covered by the EFP:
(i) Vessel name.
(ii) Name, address, and telephone number of owner and operator.
(iii) USCG documentation, state license, or registration number.
(iv) Home port.
(v) Length of vessel.
(vi) Net tonnage.
(vii) Gross tonnage.
(6) A description of the species (directed and incidental) to be
harvested under the EFP and the amount of such harvest necessary to
conduct the experiment.
(7) For each vessel covered by the EFP, the approximate times and
places fishing will take place, and the type, size, and amount of gear
to be used.
(8) The signature of the applicant.
(d) Incomplete applications. The Regional Administrator may request
from an applicant additional information necessary to make the
determinations required under this section. An applicant will be
notified of an incomplete application within 10 working days of receipt
of the application. An incomplete application will not be considered
until corrected in writing.
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(e) Issuance. (1) If an application contains all of the required
information, NMFS will publish a notice of receipt of the application in
the Federal Register with a brief description of the proposal and will
give interested persons an opportunity to comment. The Regional
Administrator will also forward copies of the application to the
Council, the USCG, and the fishery management agency of the affected
state, accompanied by the following information:
(i) The current utilization of domestic annual harvesting and
processing capacity (including existing experimental harvesting, if any)
of the directed and incidental species for which an EFP is being
requested.
(ii) A citation of the regulation or regulations that, without the
EFP, would prohibit the proposed activity.
(iii) Biological information relevant to the proposal.
(2) At a Council meeting following receipt of a complete
application, the Regional Administrator will consult with the Council
and the Director of the affected state fishery management agency
concerning the permit application. The applicant will be notified in
advance of the meeting at which the application will be considered, and
invited to appear in support of the application, if the applicant
desires.
(3) Within 5 working days after the consultation in paragraph (e)(2)
of this section, or as soon as practicable thereafter, NMFS will notify
the applicant in writing of the decision to grant or deny the EFP and,
if denied, the reasons for the denial. Grounds for denial of an EFP
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) The applicant has failed to disclose material information
required, or has made false statements as to any material fact, in
connection with his or her application.
(ii) According to the best scientific information available, the
harvest to be conducted under the permit would detrimentally affect any
species of fish in a significant way.
(iii) Issuance of the EFP would inequitably allocate fishing
privileges among domestic fishermen or would have economic allocation as
its sole purpose.
(iv) Activities to be conducted under the EFP would be inconsistent
with the intent of this section or the management objectives of the FEP.
(v) The applicant has failed to demonstrate a valid justification
for the permit.
(vi) The activity proposed under the EFP would create a significant
enforcement problem.
(4) The decision to grant or deny an EFP is final and unappealable.
If the permit is granted, NMFS will publish a notice in the Federal
Register describing the experimental fishing to be conducted under the
EFP. The Regional Administrator may attach terms and conditions to the
EFP consistent with the purpose of the experiment including, but not
limited to:
(i) The maximum amount of each species that can be harvested and
landed during the term of the EFP, including trip limits, where
appropriate.
(ii) The number, sizes, names, and identification numbers of the
vessels authorized to conduct fishing activities under the EFP.
(iii) The times and places where experimental fishing may be
conducted.
(iv) The type, size, and amount of gear which may be used by each
vessel operated under the EFP.
(v) The condition that observers be carried aboard vessels operating
under an EFP.
(vi) Data reporting requirements.
(vii) Such other conditions as may be necessary to assure compliance
with the purposes of the EFP consistent with the objectives of the FEP.
(f) Duration. Unless otherwise specified in the EFP or a superseding
notice or regulation, an EFP is effective for no longer than one (1)
year from the date of issuance, unless revoked, suspended, or modified.
EFPs may be renewed following the application procedures in this
section.
(g) Alteration. Any EFP that has been altered, erased, or mutilated
is invalid.
(h) Transfer. EFPs issued under subparts B through F of this part
are not transferable or assignable. An EFP is valid only for the
vessel(s) for which it is issued.
(i) Inspection. Any EFP issued under subparts B through F of this
part must be carried aboard the vessel(s) for
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which it was issued. The EFP must be presented for inspection upon
request of any authorized officer.
(j) Sanctions. Failure of the holder of an EFP to comply with the
terms and conditions of an EFP, the provisions of subparts A through F
of this part, any other applicable provision of this part, the Magnuson-
Stevens Act, or any other regulation promulgated thereunder, is grounds
for revocation, suspension, or modification of the EFP with respect to
all persons and vessels conducting activities under the EFP. Any action
taken to revoke, suspend, or modify an EFP will be governed by 15 CFR
part 904 subpart D. Other sanctions available under the statute will be
applicable.
(k) Protected species. Persons fishing under an EFP must report any
incidental take or fisheries interaction with protected species on a
form provided for that purpose. Reports must be submitted to the
Regional Administrator within 3 days of arriving in port.
Sec. 665.18 Framework adjustments to management measures.
Framework measures described below for each specific fishery are
valid for all management areas, except where specifically noted in this
section.
(a) Pelagic measures--(1) Introduction. Adjustments in management
measures may be made through rulemaking if new information demonstrates
that there are biological, social, or economic concerns in the fishery.
The following framework process authorizes the implementation of
measures that may affect the operation of the fisheries, gear, harvest
guidelines, or changes in catch and/or effort.
(2) Annual report. By June 30 of each year, the Council-appointed
pelagics monitoring team will prepare an annual report on the fisheries
in the management area. The report shall contain, among other things,
recommendations for Council action and an assessment of the urgency and
effects of such action(s).
(3) Procedure for established measures. (i) Established measures are
regulations for which the impacts have been evaluated in Council or NMFS
documents in the context of current conditions.
(ii) The Council may recommend to the Regional Administrator that
established measures be modified, removed, or reinstituted. Such
recommendation shall include supporting rationale and analysis, and
shall be made after advance public notice, public discussion, and
consideration of public comment. NMFS may implement the Council's
recommendation by rulemaking if approved by the Regional Administrator.
(4) Procedure for new measures. (i) New measures are regulations for
which the impacts have not been evaluated in Council or NMFS documents
in the context of current conditions.
(ii) The Council will publicize, including by Federal Register
notice, and solicit public comment on, any proposed new management
measure. After a Council meeting at which the measure is discussed, the
Council will consider recommendations and prepare a Federal Register
notice summarizing the Council's deliberations, rationale, and analysis
for the preferred action, and the time and place for any subsequent
Council meeting(s) to consider the new measure. At subsequent public
meeting(s), the Council will consider public comments and other
information received to make a recommendation to the Regional
Administrator about any new measure. NMFS may implement the Council's
recommendation by rulemaking if approved by the Regional Administrator.
(b) Crustacean measures--(1) Introduction. New management measures
may be added through rulemaking if new information demonstrates that
there are biological, social, or economic concerns in Permit Areas 1, 2,
or 3. The following framework process authorizes the implementation of
measures that may affect the operation of the fisheries, gear, harvest
guidelines, or changes in catch and/or effort.
(2) Annual report. By June 30 of each year, the Council-appointed
team will prepare an annual report on the fisheries in the management
area. The report shall contain, among other things, recommendations for
Council action and an assessment of the urgency and effects of such
action(s).
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(3) Procedure for established measures. (i) Established measures are
regulations for which the impacts have been evaluated in Council or NMFS
documents in the context of current conditions.
(ii) The Council may recommend to the Regional Administrator that
established measures be modified, removed, or reinstituted. Such
recommendation shall include supporting rationale and analysis, and
shall be made after advance public notice, public discussion, and
consideration of public comment. NMFS may implement the Council's
recommendation by rulemaking if approved by the Regional Administrator.
(4) Procedure for new measures. (i) New measures are regulations for
which the impacts have not been evaluated in Council or NMFS documents
in the context of current conditions.
(ii) The Council will publicize, including by a Federal Register
document, and solicit public comment on, any proposed new management
measure. After a Council meeting at which the measure is discussed, the
Council will consider recommendations and prepare a Federal Register
document summarizing the Council's deliberations, rationale, and
analysis for the preferred action, and the time and place for any
subsequent Council meeting(s) to consider the new measure. At subsequent
public meeting(s), the Council will consider public comments and other
information received to make a recommendation to the Regional
Administrator about any new measure. NMFS may implement the Council's
recommendation by rulemaking if approved by the Regional Administrator.
(c) Bottomfish measures--(1) Annual reports. By June 30 of each
year, a Council-appointed bottomfish monitoring team will prepare an
annual report on the fishery by area covering the following topics:
(i) Fishery performance data.
(ii) Summary of recent research and survey results.
(iii) Habitat conditions and recent alterations.
(iv) Enforcement activities and problems.
(v) Administrative actions (e.g., data collection and reporting,
permits).
(vi) State and territorial management actions.
(vii) Assessment of need for Council action (including biological,
economic, social, enforcement, administrative, and state/Federal needs,
problems, and trends). Indications of potential problems warranting
further investigation may be signaled by the following indicator
criteria:
(A) Mean size of the catch of any species in any area is a pre-
reproductive size.
(B) Ratio of fishing mortality to natural mortality for any species.
(C) Harvest capacity of the existing fleet and/or annual landings
exceed best estimate of MSY in any area.
(D) Significant decline (50 percent or more) in bottomfish catch per
unit of effort from baseline levels.
(E) Substantial decline in ex-vessel revenue relative to baseline
levels.
(F) Significant shift in the relative proportions of gear in any one
area.
(G) Significant change in the frozen/fresh components of the
bottomfish catch.
(H) Entry/exit of fishermen in any area.
(I) Per-trip costs for bottomfish fishing exceed per-trip revenues
for a significant percentage of trips.
(J) Significant decline or increase in total bottomfish landings in
any area.
(K) Change in species composition of the bottomfish catch in any
area.
(L) Research results.
(M) Habitat degradation or environmental problems.
(N) Reported interactions between bottomfish fishing operations and
protected species in the NWHI.
(viii) Recommendations for Council action.
(ix) Estimated impacts of recommended action.
(2) Recommendation of management action. (i) The team may present
management recommendations to the Council at any time. Recommendations
may cover actions suggested for Federal regulations, state/territorial
action, enforcement or administrative elements, and research and data
collection. Recommendations will include an assessment of urgency and
the effects of not taking action.
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(ii) The Council will evaluate the team's reports and
recommendations, and the indicators of concern. The Council will assess
the need for one or more of the following types of management action:
Catch limits, size limits, closures, effort limitations, access
limitations, or other measures.
(iii) The Council may recommend management action by either the
state/territorial governments or by Federal regulation.
(3) Federal management action. (i) If the Council believes that
management action should be considered, it will make specific
recommendations to the Regional Administrator after requesting and
considering the views of its Scientific and Statistical Committee and
Bottomfish Advisory Panel and obtaining public comments at a public
hearing.
(ii) The Regional Administrator will consider the Council's
recommendation and accompanying data, and, if he or she concurs with the
Council's recommendation, will propose regulations to carry out the
action. If the Regional Administrator rejects the Council's proposed
action, a written explanation for the denial will be provided to the
Council within 2 weeks of the decision.
(iii) The Council may appeal a denial by writing to the Assistant
Administrator, who must respond in writing within 30 days.
(iv) The Regional Administrator and the Assistant Administrator will
make their decisions in accord with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, other
applicable law, and the bottomfish measures of the FEPs.
(v) To minimize conflicts between the Federal and state management
systems, the Council will use the procedures in paragraph (c)(2) of this
section to respond to state/territorial management actions. Council
consideration of action would normally begin with a representative of
the state or territorial government bringing a potential or actual
management conflict or need to the Council's attention.
(4) Access limitation procedures. (i) Access limitation may be
adopted under this paragraph (c)(4) only for the NWHI, American Samoa,
and Guam.
(ii) If access limitation is proposed for adoption or subsequent
modification through the process described in this paragraph (c)(4), the
following requirements must be met:
(A) The bottomfish monitoring team must consider and report to the
Council on present participation in the fishery; historical fishing
practices in, and dependence on, the fishery; economics of the fishery;
capability of fishing vessels used in the fishery to engage in other
fisheries; cultural and social framework relevant to the fishery; and
any other relevant considerations.
(B) Public hearings must be held specifically addressing the limited
access proposals.
(C) A specific advisory subpanel of persons experienced in the
fishing industry will be created to advise the Council and the Regional
Administrator on administrative decisions.
(D) The Council's recommendation to the Regional Administrator must
be approved by a two-thirds majority of the voting members.
(5) Five-year review. The Council will conduct a comprehensive
review on the effectiveness of the Mau Zone limited access program 5
years following implementation of the program. The Council will consider
the extent to which the FEP objectives have been met and verify that the
target number of vessels established for the fishery is appropriate for
current fishing activity levels, catch rates, and biological condition
of the stocks. The Council may establish a new target number based on
the 5-year review.
(d) Precious coral measures--(1) Introduction. Established
management measures may be revised and new management measures may be
established and/or revised through rulemaking if new information
demonstrates that there are biological, social, or economic concerns in
a precious coral permit area. The following framework process authorizes
the implementation of measures that may affect the operation of the
fisheries, gear, quotas, season, or levels of catch and/or in effort.
(2) Annual report. By June 30 of each year, the Council-appointed
precious coral team will prepare an annual report on the fisheries in
the management area. The report will contain, among other things,
recommendations for Council action and an assessment of
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the urgency and effects of such action(s).
(3) Procedure for established measures. (i) Established measures are
regulations for which the impacts have been evaluated in Council or NMFS
documents in the context of current conditions.
(ii) The Council may recommend to the Regional Administrator that
established measures be modified, removed, or reinstituted. Such
recommendation will include supporting rationale and analysis and will
be made after advance public notice, public discussion, and
consideration of public comment. NMFS may implement the Council's
recommendation by rulemaking if approved by the Regional Administrator.
(4) Procedure for new measures. (i) New measures are regulations for
which the impacts have not been evaluated in Council or NMFS documents
in the context of current conditions.
(ii) The Council will publicize, including by a Federal Register
document, and solicit public comment on, any proposed new management
measure. After a Council meeting at which the measure is discussed, the
Council will consider recommendations and prepare a Federal Register
document summarizing the Council's deliberations, rationale, and
analysis for the preferred action and the time and place for any
subsequent Council meeting(s) to consider the new measure. At a
subsequent public meeting, the Council will consider public comments and
other information received before making a recommendation to the
Regional Administrator about any new measure. If approved by the
Regional Administrator, NMFS may implement the Council's recommendation
by rulemaking.
(e) Coral reef ecosystem measures--(1) Procedure for established
measures. (i) Established measures are regulations for which the impacts
have been evaluated in Council or NMFS documents in the context of
current conditions.
(ii) The Council may recommend to the Regional Administrator that
established measures be modified, removed, or reinstituted. Such
recommendation shall include supporting rationale and analysis, and
shall be made after advance public notice, public discussion and
consideration of public comment. NMFS may implement the Council's
recommendation by rulemaking if approved by the Regional Administrator.
(2) Procedure for new measures. (i) New measures are regulations for
which the impacts have not been evaluated in Council or NMFS documents
in the context of current conditions. New measures include, but are not
limited to, catch limits, resource size limits, closures, effort
limitations, reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
(ii) The Regional Administrator will publicize, including by Federal
Register notice, and solicit public comment on, any proposed new
management measure. After a Council meeting at which the measure is
discussed, the Council will consider recommendations and prepare a
document summarizing the Council's deliberations, rationale, and
analysis for the preferred action, and the time and place for any
subsequent Council meeting(s) to consider the new measure. At subsequent
public meeting(s), the Council will consider public comments and other
information received to make a recommendation to the Regional
Administrator about any new measure. NMFS may implement the Council's
recommendation by rulemaking if approved by the Regional Administrator.
(A) The Regional Administrator will consider the Council's
recommendation and supporting rationale and analysis, and, if the
Regional Administrator concurs with the Council's recommendation, will
propose regulations to carry out the action. If the Regional
Administrator rejects the Council's proposed action, the Regional
Administrator will provide a written explanation for the denial within 2
weeks of the decision.
(B) The Council may appeal a denial by writing to the Assistant
Administrator, who must respond in writing within 30 days.
(C) The Regional Administrator and the Assistant Administrator will
make their decisions in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, other
applicable laws, and the FEPs.
(D) To minimize conflicts between the Federal and state/territorial/
commonwealth management systems, the Council will use the procedures in
this
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paragraph (e)(2)(ii) to respond to state/territorial/commonwealth
management actions. The Council's consideration of action would normally
begin with a representative of the state, territorial or commonwealth
government bringing a potential or actual management conflict or need to
the Council's attention.
(3) Annual report. By July 31 of each year, a Council-appointed
coral reef ecosystem monitoring team will prepare an annual report on
coral reef fisheries of the western Pacific region. The report will
contain, among other things:
(i) Fishery performance data, summaries of new information and
assessments of need for Council action.
(ii) Recommendation for Council action. The Council will evaluate
the annual report and advisory body recommendations and may recommend
management action by either the state/territorial/commonwealth
governments or by Federal regulation.
(iii) If the Council believes that management action should be
considered, it will make specific recommendations to the Regional
Administrator after considering the views of its advisory bodies.
Sec. 665.19 Vessel monitoring system.
(a) Applicability. The holder of any of the following permits is
subject to the vessel monitoring system requirements in this part:
(1) Hawaii longline limited access permit issued pursuant to Sec.
665.801(b);
(2) American Samoa longline limited entry permit, for vessel size
Class C or D, issued pursuant to Sec. 665.801(c);
(3) Vessels permitted to fish in Crustacean Permit Area 1 VMS
Subarea; or
(4) CNMI commercial bottomfish permit, if the vessel is a medium or
large bottomfish vessel, issued pursuant to Sec. 665.404(a)(2).
(b) VMS unit. Only a VMS unit owned by NMFS and installed by NMFS
complies with the requirement of this subpart.
(c) Notification. After a permit holder subject to Sec. 665.19(a)
has been notified by the SAC of a specific date for installation of a
VMS unit on the permit holder's vessel, the vessel must carry and
operate the VMS unit after the date scheduled for installation.
(d) Fees and charges. During the experimental VMS program, the
holder of a permit subject to Sec. 665.19(a) shall not be assessed any
fee or other charges to obtain and use a VMS unit, including the
communication charges related directed to requirements under this
section. Communication charges related to any additional equipment
attached to the VMS unit by the owner or operator shall be the
responsibility of the owner or operator and not NMFS.
(e) Permit holder duties. The holder of a permit subject to Sec.
665.19(a) and master of the vessel must:
(1) Provide opportunity for the SAC to install and make operational
a VMS unit after notification.
(2) Carry and continuously operate the VMS unit on board whenever
the vessel is at sea.
(3) Not remove, relocate, or make non-operational the VMS unit
without prior approval from the SAC.
(f) Authorization by the SAC. The SAC has authority over the
installation and operation of the VMS unit. The SAC may authorize the
connection or order the disconnection of additional equipment, including
a computer, to any VMS unit when deemed appropriate by the SAC.
Sec. 665.20 Western Pacific Community Development Program.
(a) General. In accordance with the criteria and procedures
specified in this section, the Regional Administrator may authorize the
direct or incidental harvest of management unit species that would
otherwise be prohibited by this part.
(b) Eligibility. To be eligible to participate in the western
Pacific community development program, a community must meet the
following criteria:
(1) Be located in American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, or the Northern
Mariana Islands (collectively, the western Pacific);
(2) Consist of community residents descended from aboriginal people
indigenous to the western Pacific who conducted commercial or
subsistence fishing using traditional fishing practices in the waters of
the western Pacific;
(3) Consist of individuals who reside in their ancestral homeland;
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(4) Have knowledge of customary practices relevant to fisheries of
the western Pacific;
(5) Have a traditional dependence on fisheries of the western
Pacific;
(6) Are currently experiencing economic or other constraints that
have prevented full participation in the western Pacific fisheries and,
in recent years, have not had harvesting, processing or marketing
capability sufficient to support substantial participation in fisheries
in the area; and
(7) Develop and submit a community development plan to the Council
and the NMFS that meets the requirements in paragraph (c) of this
section.
(c) Community development plan. An eligible community seeking access
to a fishery under the authority of the Council and NMFS must submit to
the Council a community development plan that includes, but is not
limited to, the following information:
(1) A statement of the purposes and goals of the plan.
(2) A description and justification for the specific fishing
activity being proposed, including:
(i) Location of the proposed fishing activity.
(ii) Management unit species to be harvested, and any potential
bycatch.
(iii) Gear type(s) to be used.
(iv) Frequency and duration of the proposed fishing activity.
(3) A statement describing the degree of involvement by the
indigenous community members, including the name, address, telephone and
other contact information of each individual conducting the proposed
fishing activity.
(4) A description of how the community and or its members meet each
of the eligibility criteria in paragraph (b) of this section.
(5) If a vessel is to be used by the community to conduct fishing
activities, for each vessel:
(i) Vessel name and official number (USCG documentation, state,
territory, or other registration number).
(ii) Vessel length overall, displacement, and fish holding capacity.
(iii) Any valid federal fishing permit number(s).
(iv) Name, address, and telephone number of the vessel owner(s) and
operator(s).
(d) Council review. The Council will review each community
development plan to ensure that it meets the intent of the Magnuson-
Stevens Act and contains all required information. The Council may
consider advice of its advisory panels in conducting this review. If the
Council finds the community development plan is complete, it will
transmit the plan to the Regional Administrator for review.
(e) Agency review and approval. (1) Upon receipt of a community
development plan from the Council, the Regional Administrator will
review the plan for consistency with paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of
this section, and other applicable laws. The Regional Administrator may
request from the applicant additional information necessary to make the
determinations pursuant to this section and other applicable laws before
proceeding with the review pursuant to paragraph (e)(2) of this section.
(2) If the Regional Administrator determines that a plan contains
the required information and is consistent with paragraphs (b), (c), and
(d) of this section, and other applicable laws, NMFS will publish a
notice in the Federal Register to solicit public comment on the proposed
plan and any associated environmental review documents. The notice will
include the following:
(i) A description of the fishing activity to be conducted.
(ii) The current utilization of domestic annual harvesting and
processing capacity (including existing experimental harvesting, if any)
of the target, incidental, and bycatch species.
(iii) A summary of any regulations that would otherwise prohibit the
proposed fishing activity.
(iv) Biological and environmental information relevant to the plan,
including appropriate statements of environmental impacts on target and
non-target stocks, marine mammals, and threatened or endangered species.
(3) Within 90 days from the end of the comment period on the plan,
the Regional Administrator will notify the applicant in writing of the
decision to approve or disapprove the plan.
(4) If disapproved, the Regional Administrator will provide the
reasons for
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the plan's disapproval and provide the community with the opportunity to
modify the plan and resubmit it for review. Reasons for disapproval may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) The applicant failed to disclose material information or made
false statements related to the plan.
(ii) The harvest would contribute to overfishing or would hinder the
recovery of an overfished stock, according to the best scientific
information available.
(iii) The activity would be inconsistent with an applicable law.
(iv) The activity would create a significant enforcement,
monitoring, or administrative problem, as determined by the Regional
Administrator.
(5) If approved, the Regional Administrator will publish a notice of
the authorization in the Federal Register, and may attach limiting terms
and conditions to the authorization including, but not limited to, the
following:
(i) The maximum amount of each management unit species and potential
bycatch species that may be harvested and landed during the term of the
authorization.
(ii) The number, sizes, names, identification numbers, and federal
permit numbers of the vessels authorized to conduct fishing activities.
(iii) Type, size, and amount of gear used by each vessel, including
trip limits.
(iv) The times and places where fishing may or may not be conducted.
(v) Notification, observer, vessel monitoring, and reporting
requirements.
(f) Duration. Unless otherwise specified, and unless revoked,
suspended, or modified, a plan may be effective for no longer than five
years.
(g) Transfer. Plans authorized under this section are not
transferable or assignable.
(h) Sanctions. The Regional Administrator may revoke, suspend or
modify a community development plan in the case of failure to comply
with the terms and conditions of the plan, any other applicable
provision of this part, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, or other applicable
laws.
(i) Program review. NMFS and the Council will periodically review
and assess each plan. If fishery, environmental, or other conditions
have changed such that the plan's goals or requirements are not being
met, or the fishery has become in an overfished state or overfishing is
occurring, the Regional Administrator may revoke, suspend, or modify the
plan.
[75 FR 54046, Sept. 3, 2010]
Subpart B_American Samoa Fisheries
Sec. 665.98 Management area.
The American Samoa fishery management area is the EEZ seaward of the
Territory of American Samoa with the inner boundary coterminous with the
seaward boundaries of the Territory of American Samoa and the outer
boundary designated as a line drawn in such a manner that each point on
it is 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the territorial
sea is measured, or is coterminous with adjacent international maritime
boundaries.
Sec. 665.99 Area restrictions.
Fishing is prohibited in all no-take MPAs. The following U.S. EEZ
waters around American Samoa are no-take MPAs: Landward of the 50 fm
(91.5 m) curve around Rose Atoll, as depicted on National Ocean Survey
Chart Number 83484.
Sec. 665.100 American Samoa bottomfish fisheries. [Reserved]
Sec. 665.101 Definitions.
As used in Sec. Sec. 665.100 through 665.119:
American Samoa bottomfish management unit species (American Samoa
bottomfish MUS) means the following fish:
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Samoan name English common name Scientific name
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palu-gutusiliva............. red snapper, Aphareus rutilans.
silvermouth.
asoama...................... gray snapper, Aprion virescens.
jobfish.
sapoanae.................... giant trevally, jack Caranx ignobilis.
tafauli..................... black trevally, jack Caranx lugubris.
fausi....................... blacktip grouper.... Epinephelus
fasciatus.
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papa, velo.................. lunartail grouper... Variola louti.
palu malau.................. red snapper......... Etelis carbunculus.
palu-loa.................... red snapper......... Etelis coruscans.
filoa-gutumumu.............. Ambon emperor....... Lethrinus
amboinensis.
filoa-paomumu............... redgill emperor..... Lethrinus
rubrioperculatus.
savane...................... blueline snapper.... Lutjanus kasmira.
palu-i'usama................ yellowtail snapper.. Pristipomoides
auricilla.
palu-`ena'ena............... pink snapper........ Pristipomoides
filamentosus.
palu-sina................... yelloweye snapper... Pristipomoides
flavipinnis.
palu........................ pink snapper........ Pristipomoides
seiboldii.
palu-ula, palu-sega......... snapper............. Pristipomoides
zonatus.
malauli..................... amberjack........... Seriola dumerili.
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Sec. 665.102 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.103 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter and Sec. 665.15, it is unlawful for any person to fish
for American Samoa bottomfish MUS using gear prohibited under Sec.
665.104.
Sec. 665.104 Gear restrictions.
(a) Bottom trawls and bottom set gillnets. Fishing for American
Samoa bottomfish MUS with bottom trawls and bottom set gillnets is
prohibited.
(b) Possession of gear. The possession of a bottom trawl or bottom
set gillnet within the American Samoa fishery management area is
prohibited.
(c) Poisons and explosives. The possession or use of any poisons,
explosives, or intoxicating substances for the purpose of harvesting
bottomfish is prohibited.
Sec. 665.105 At-sea observer coverage.
All fishing vessels subject to Sec. Sec. 665.100 through 665.105
must carry an observer when directed to do so by the Regional
Administrator.
Sec. Sec. 665.106-665.119 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.120 American Samoa coral reef ecosystem fisheries. [Reserved]
Sec. 665.121 Definitions.
As used in Sec. Sec. 665.120 through 665.139:
American Samoa coral reef ecosystem management unit species
(American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS) means all of the Currently
Harvested Coral Reef Taxa and Potentially Harvested Coral Reef Taxa
listed in this section and which spend the majority of their non-pelagic
(post-settlement) life stages within waters less than or equal to 50
fathoms in total depth.
American Samoa Currently Harvested Coral Reef Taxa:
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Family name Samoan name English common name Scientific name
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Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes)......... afinamea............... orange-spot surgeonfish Acanthurus olivaceus.
yellowfin surgeonfish.. Acanthurus
xanthopterus.
Aanini................. convict tang........... Acanthurus triostegus.
eye-striped surgeonfish Acanthurus dussumieri.
ponepone, gaitolama.... blue-lined surgeon..... Acanthurus nigroris.
Alogo.................. blue-banded surgeonfish Acanthurus lineatus.
pone-i'usama........... blackstreak surgeonfish Acanthurus nigricauda.
laulama,............... whitecheek surgeonfish. Acanthurus nigricans.
Maogo.................. white-spotted Acanthurus guttatus.
surgeonfish.
ringtail surgeonfish... Acanthurus blochii.
ponepone............... brown surgeonfish...... Acanthurus nigrofuscus.
elongate surgeonfish... Acanthurus mata.
mimic surgeonfish...... Acanthurus pyroferus.
Pone................... yellow-eyed surgeonfish Ctenochaetus strigosus.
pone, pala'ia, logoulia striped bristletooth... Ctenochaetus striatus.
two-spot bristletooth.. Ctenochaetus binotatus.
ume-isu................ bluespine unicornfish.. Naso unicornus.
ili'ilia, umelei....... orangespine unicornfish Naso lituratus.
black tongue Naso hexacanthus.
unicornfish.
ume-masimasi........... bignose unicornfish.... Naso vlamingii.
whitemargin unicornfish Naso annulatus.
ume-ulutao............. spotted unicornfish.... Naso brevirostris.
barred unicornfish..... Naso thynnoides.
Balistidae (Triggerfishes)........... sumu, sumu-laulau...... titan triggerfish...... Balistoides
viridescens.
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orangestriped Balistapus undulatus.
triggerfish.
sumu-`apa'apasina, sumu- pinktail triggerfish... Melichthys vidua.
si'umumu.
sumu-uli............... black triggerfish...... Melichthys niger.
sumu-laulau............ blue triggerfish....... Pseudobalistes fuscus.
sumu-uo'uo, sumu-aloalo picassofish............ Rhinecanthus aculeatus.
sumu-gase'ele'ele...... bridled triggerfish.... Sufflamen fraenatum.
Atule.................. bigeye scad............ Selar crumenophthalmus.
atuleau, namuauli...... mackerel scad.......... Decapterus macarellus.
Carcharhinidae (Sharks).............. malie-aloalo........... grey reef shark........ Carcharhinus
amblyrhynchos.
Aso.................... silvertip shark........ Carcharhinus
albimarginatus.
Malie.................. Galapagos shark........ Carcharhinus
galapagensis.
apeape, malie-alamata.. blacktip reef shark.... Carcharhinus
melanopterus.
Malu................... whitetip reef shark.... Triaenodon obesus.
Holocentridae (Soldierfish, malau-ugatele, malau- bigscale soldierfish... Myripristis berndti.
squirrelfish. va'ava'a.
malau-tui.............. bronze soldierfish..... Myripristis adusta.
blotcheye soldierfish.. Myripristis murdjan.
brick soldierfish...... Myripristis amaena.
malau-mamo, malau- scarlet soldierfish.... Myripristis pralinia.
va'ava'a.
malau-tuauli........... violet soldierfish..... Myripristis violacea.
whitetip soldierfish... Myripristis vittata.
yellowfin soldierfish.. Myripristis chryseres.
malau-pu'u............. pearly soldierfish..... Myripristis kuntee.
double tooth Myripristis hexagona.
squirrelfish.
blackspot squirrelfish. Sargocentron
melanospilos.
malau-tianiu........... file-lined squirrelfish Sargocentron
microstoma.
pink squirrelfish...... Sargocentron
tiereoides.
malau-tui, malau- crown squirrelfish..... Sargocentron diadema.
talapu'u, malau-
tusitusi, malau-pauli.
peppered squirrelfish.. Sargocentron
punctatissimum.
blue-lined squirrelfish Sargocentron tiere.
tamalu, mu-malau, malau- saber or long jaw Sargocentron
toa. squirrelfish. spiniferum.
spotfin squirrelfish... Neoniphon spp.
Kuhliidae (Flagtails)................ Safole, inato.......... barred flag-tail....... Kuhlia mugil.
Kyphosidae (Rudderfish).............. nanue, mata-mutu, rudderfish............. Kyphosus cinerascens
mutumutu. Kyphosus biggibus.
Nanue.................. rudderfish............. Kyphosus vaigienses.
Labridae (Wrasses)................... lalafi, tagafa malakea. napoleon wrasse........ Cheilinus undulatus.
Lalafi-matamumu........ triple-tail wrasse..... Cheilinus trilobatus.
lalafi-matapua'a....... floral wrasse.......... Cheilinus chlorourus.
lalafi-pulepule........ harlequin tuskfish..... Cheilinus fasciatus.
sugale................. bandcheek wrasse....... Oxycheilinus
diagrammus.
sugale................. arenatus wrasse........ Oxycheilinus arenatus.
sugale-tatanu.......... whitepatch wrasse...... Xyrichtys aneitensis.
sugale-mo'o............ cigar wrasse........... Cheilio inermis.
sugale-laugutu, sugale- blackeye thicklip...... Hemigymnus melapterus
uli, sugale-aloa,
sugale-lupe.
sugale-gutumafia....... barred thicklip........ Hemigymnus fasciatus.
lape, sugale-pagota.... three-spot wrasse...... Halichoeres
trimaculatus.
sugale-a'au, sugale- checkerboard wrasse.... Halichoeres hortulanus.
pagota, ifigi.
sugale-uluvela......... weedy surge wrasse..... Halichoeres
margaritaceus.
uloulo-gatala, surge wrasse........... Thalassoma purpureum.
patagaloa.
lape-moana............. red ribbon wrasse...... Thalassoma
quinquevittatum.
sugale-samasama........ sunset wrasse.......... Thalassoma lutescens.
sugale-la'o, sugale- rockmover wrasse....... Novaculichthys
taili, sugale-gasufi. taeniourus.
Mullidae (Goatfishes)................ i'asina, vete, afulu... yellow goatfish........ Mulloidichthys spp.
Vete................... yellowfin goatfish..... Mulloidichthys
vanicolensis.
afolu, afulu........... yellowstripe goatfish.. Mulloidichthys
flavolineatus.
afoul, afulu........... banded goatfish........ Parupeneus spp.
tusia, tulausaena, dash-dot goatfish...... Parupeneus barberinus.
ta'uleia.
matulau-moana.......... doublebar goatfish..... Parupeneus bifasciatus.
moana-ula.............. redspot goatfish....... Parupeneus
heptacanthus.
i'asina, vete, afulu, yellowsaddle goatfish.. Parupeneus cyclostomas.
moana.
matulau-ilamutu........ side-spot goatfish..... Parupeneus
pleurostigma.
i'asina, vete, afulu... multi-barred goatfish.. Parupeneus
multifaciatus.
Mugilidae (Mullets).................. anae, aua. fuafua...... fringelip mullet....... Crenimugil crenilabis.
moi, poi............... false mullet........... Neomyxus leuciscus.
Muraenidae (Moray eels).............. Pusi................... yellowmargin moray eel. Gymnothorax
flavimarginatus.
maoa'e................. giant moray eel........ Gymnothorax javanicus.
pusi-pulepule.......... undulated moray eel.... Gymnothorax undulatus.
Octopodidae (Octopus)................ fe'e fe'e.............. octopus octopus........ Octopus cyanea, Octopus
ornatus.
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Polynemidae.......................... umiumia, i'ausi........ threadfin.............. Polydactylus sexfilis.
Pricanthidae (Bigeye)................ matapula............... glasseye............... Heteropriacanthus
cruentatus.
matapula bigeye................. Priacanthus hamrur.
Scaridae (Parrotfishes).............. Fuga................... stareye parrotfish..... Calotomus carolinus.
fuga, galo-uluto'i, parrotfish............. Scarus spp.
fuga-valea, laea-
mamanu.
ulapokea, laea-ulapokea Pacific longnose Hipposcarus longiceps.
parrotfish.
Scombridae........................... Tagi................... dogtooth tuna.......... Gymnosarda unicolor.
Siganidae (Rabbitfish)............... loloa, lo.............. forktail rabbitfish.... Siganus aregenteus.
Sphyraenidae (Barracuda)............. Sapatu................. heller's barracuda..... Sphyraena helleri.
Saosao................. great barracuda........ Sphyraena barracuda.
Turbinidae (turban shells, green Alili.................. green snails........... Turbo spp.
snails.
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American Samoa Potentially Harvested Coral Reef Taxa:
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Samoan name English common name Scientific name
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sugale, sugale-vaolo, sugale- wrasses (Those Labrida.
a'a, lalafi, lape-a'au, species not listed
la'ofia. as CHCRT).
malie, apoapo, moemoeao..... sharks (Those Carcharhinidae,
species not listed Sphyrnidae.
as CHCRT).
Fai......................... rays and skates..... Dasyatididae,
Myliobatidae.
pe'ape'a.................... batfishes........... Ephippidae.
mutumutu, misimisi, ava'ava- sweetlips........... Haemulidae.
moana.
talitaliuli................. remoras............. Echeneidae.
mo'o, mo'otai............... tilefishes.......... Malacanthidae.
Tiva........................ dottybacks.......... Pseudochromidae.
aneanea, tafuti............. prettyfins.......... Plesiopidae.
Tapua....................... coral crouchers..... Caracanthidae.
flashlightfishes.... Anomalopidae.
gatala, ataata, vaolo, groupers............ Serrandiae.
gatala-uli, gatala-sega, (Those species not
gatala-aleva, ateate, listed as CHCRT or
apoua, susami, gatala-sina, BMUS).
gatala-mumu.
lupo, lupota, mamalusi, jacks and scads Carangidae.
ulua, sapoanae, taupapa, (Those species not
nato, filu, atuleau, listed as CHCRT or
malauli-apamoana, malauli- BMUS).
sinasama, malauli-
matalapo'a, lai.
Malau....................... soldierfishes and Holocentridae.
squirrelfishes
(Those species not
listed as CHCRT).
i'asina, vete, afulu, afoul, goatfishes (Those Mullidae.
ulula'oa. species not listed
as CHCRT).
pone, palagi................ surgeonfishes (Those Acanthuridae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
pelupelu, nefu.............. herrings............ Clupeidae.
nefu, file.................. anchovies........... Engraulidae.
mano'o, mano'o-popo, mano'o- gobies.............. Gobiidae.
fugafuga, mano'o-apofusami,
mano'o-a'au.
mu, mu-taiva, tamala, malai, snappers (Those Lutjanidae.
feloitega, mu-mafalaugutu, species not listed
savane-ulusama, matala'oa. as CHCRT or BMUS).
sumu, sumu-papa, sumu-taulau trigger fishes Balistidae.
(Those species not
listed as CHCRT).
Lo.......................... rabbitfishes (Those Siganidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
nanue, matamutu, mutumutu... rudderfishes (Those Kyphosidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
ulisega, atule-toto......... fusiliers........... Caesionidae.
filoa, mata'ele'ele, emperors (Those Lethrinidae.
ulamalosi. species not listed
as CHCRT or BMUS).
pusi, maoa'e, atapanoa, eels (Those species Muraenidae,
u'aulu, apeape, fafa, not listed as Chlopsidae,
gatamea, pusi-solasulu. CHCRT). Congridae,
Moringuidae,
Ophichthidae.
fo, fo-tusiloloa, fo-si'umu, cardinalfishes...... Apogonidae.
fo-loloa, fo-tala, fo-
manifi, fo-aialo, fo-tuauli.
pe'ape'a, laulaufau......... moorish idols....... Zanclidae.
tifitifi, si'u, i'usamasama, butterfly fishes.... Chaetodontidae.
tifitifi-segaula, laulafau-
laumea, alosina.
tu'u'u, tu'u'u-sama, tu'u'u- angelfishes......... Pomacanthidae.
lega, tu'u'u-ulavapua,
tu'u'u-matamalu, tu'u'u-
alomu, tu'u'u-uluvela,
tu'u'u-atugauli, tu'u'u-
tusiuli, tu'u'u-manini.
tu'u'u, mutu, mamo, tu'u'u- damselfishes........ Pomacentridae.
lumane.
i'atala, la'otele, nofu..... scorpionfishes...... Scorpaenidae.
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mano'o, mano'o-mo'o, mano'o- blennies............ Blenniidae.
palea, mano'o-la'o.
sapatu...................... barracudas (Those Sphyraenidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
la'o, ulutu'i, lausiva...... hawkfishes (Those Cirrhitidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
la'otale, nofu.............. frogfishes.......... Antennariidae.
pipefishes and Syngnathidae.
seahorses.
ta'oto...................... sandperches......... Pinguipedidae.
tagi........................ dog tooth tuna...... Gymnosarda unicolor.
taoto-ena, taoto-sama, trumpetfish......... Aulostomus
`au'aulauti, taotito. chinensis.
taotao, taoto-ama........... cornetfish.......... Fistularia
commersoni.
sue, sue-vaolo, sue-va'a, puffer fishes and Tetradontidae.
sue-lega, sue-mu, sue-uli, porcupine fishes.
sue-lape, sue-afa, sue-
sugale.
ali......................... flounders and soles. Bothidae, Soleidae.
moamoa...................... trunkfishes......... Ostraciidae.
fugafuga, tuitui, sava'e.... sea cucumbers and Echinoderms.
sea urchins.
amu......................... blue corals......... Heliopora.
amu......................... organpipe corals.... Tubipora.
ahermatypic corals.. Azooxanthellates.
amu......................... mushroom corals..... Fungiidae.
amu......................... small and large ....................
coral polyps.
amu......................... fire corals......... Millepora.
amu......................... soft corals and ....................
gorgonians.
lumane, matalelei........... anemones............ Actinaria.
soft zoanthid corals Zoanthinaria.
(Those species not Mollusca.
listed as CHCRT).
sisi-sami................... sea snails.......... Gastropoda.
aliao, alili................ .................... Trochus spp.
sea......................... sea slugs........... Opistobranches.
black lipped pearl Pinctada
oyster. margaritifera.
faisua...................... giant clam.......... Tridacnidae.
pipi, asi, fatuaua, tio, other clams......... Other Bivalves.
pae, fole.
ula, pa'a, kuku, papata..... lobsters, shrimps, Crustaceans.
mantis shrimps,
true crabs and
hermit crabs (Those
species not listed
as Crustacean MUS).
sea squirts......... Tunicates.
sponges............. Porifera.
amu......................... lace corals......... Stylasteridae.
amu......................... hydroid corals...... Solanderidae.
segmented worms Annelids.
(Those species not
listed as CHCRT).
limu........................ seaweed............. Algae.
Live rock. ....................
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All other American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS that are marine
plants, invertebrates, and fishes that are not listed in the American
Samoa CHCRT table or are not American Samoa bottomfish, crustacean,
precious coral, or western Pacific pelagic MUS.
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Sec. 665.122 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.123 Relation to other laws.
To ensure consistency between the management regimes of different
Federal agencies with shared management responsibilities of fishery
resources within the American Samoa fishery management area, fishing for
American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS is not allowed within the
boundary of a National Wildlife Refuge unless specifically authorized by
the USFWS, regardless of whether that refuge was established by action
of the President or the Secretary of the Interior.
Sec. 665.124 Permits and fees.
(a) Applicability. Unless otherwise specified in this subpart, Sec.
665.13 applies to coral reef ecosystem permits.
(1) Special permit. Any person of the United States fishing for,
taking or retaining American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS must have a
special permit if they, or a vessel which they operate, is used to fish
for any:
(i) American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS in low-use MPAs as
defined in Sec. 665.99;
(ii) American Samoa Potentially Harvested Coral Reef Taxa in the
coral reef ecosystem management area; or
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(iii) American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS in the coral reef
ecosystem management area with any gear not specifically allowed in this
subpart.
(2) Transshipment permit. A receiving vessel must be registered for
use with a transshipment permit if that vessel is used in the American
Samoa coral reef ecosystem management area to land or transship PHCRT,
or any American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS harvested within low-use
MPAs.
(3) Exceptions. The following persons are not required to have a
permit under this section:
(i) Any person issued a permit to fish under any FEP who
incidentally catches American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS while
fishing for bottomfish MUS, crustacean MUS, western Pacific pelagic MUS,
precious coral, or seamount groundfish.
(ii) Any person fishing for American Samoa CHCRT outside of an MPA,
who does not retain any incidentally caught American Samoa PHCRT; and
(iii) Any person collecting marine organisms for scientific research
as described in Sec. 665.17, or Sec. 600.745 of this chapter.
(b) Validity. Each permit will be valid for fishing only in the
fishery management area specified on the permit.
(c) General requirements. General requirements governing application
information, issuance, fees, expiration, replacement, transfer,
alteration, display, sanctions, and appeals for permits are contained in
Sec. 665.13.
(d) Special permit. The Regional Administrator shall issue a special
permit in accordance with the criteria and procedures specified in this
section.
(1) Application. An applicant for a special or transshipment permit
issued under this section must complete and submit to the Regional
Administrator, a Special Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishing Permit Application
Form issued by NMFS. Information in the application form must include,
but is not limited to, a statement describing the objectives of the
fishing activity for which a special permit is needed, including a
general description of the expected disposition of the resources
harvested under the permit (i.e., stored live, fresh, frozen, preserved;
sold for food, ornamental, research, or other use; and a description of
the planned fishing operation, including location of fishing and gear
operation, amount and species (directed and incidental) expected to be
harvested and estimated habitat and protected species impacts).
(2) Incomplete applications. The Regional Administrator may request
from an applicant additional information necessary to make the
determinations required under this section. An applicant will be
notified of an incomplete application within 10 working days of receipt
of the application. An incomplete application will not be considered
until corrected and completed in writing.
(3) Issuance. (i) If an application contains all of the required
information, the Regional Administrator will forward copies of the
application within 30 days to the Council, the USCG, the fishery
management agency of the affected state, and other interested parties
who have identified themselves to the Council, and the USFWS.
(ii) Within 60 days following receipt of a complete application, the
Regional Administrator will consult with the Council through its
Executive Director, USFWS, and the Director of the affected state
fishery management agency concerning the permit application and will
receive their recommendations for approval or disapproval of the
application based on:
(A) Information provided by the applicant;
(B) The current domestic annual harvesting and processing capacity
of the directed and incidental species for which a special permit is
being requested;
(C) The current status of resources to be harvested in relation to
the overfishing definition in the FEP;
(D) Estimated ecosystem, habitat, and protected species impacts of
the proposed activity; and
(E) Other biological and ecological information relevant to the
proposal. The applicant will be provided with an opportunity to appear
in support of the application.
(iii) Following a review of the Council's recommendation and
supporting rationale, the Regional Administrator may:
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(A) Concur with the Council's recommendation and, after finding that
it is consistent with the goals and objectives of the FEP, the national
standards, the Endangered Species Act, and other applicable laws,
approve or deny a special permit; or
(B) Reject the Council's recommendation, in which case, written
reasons will be provided by the Regional Administrator to the Council
for the rejection.
(iv) If the Regional Administrator does not receive a recommendation
from the Council within 60 days of Council receipt of the permit
application, the Regional Administrator can make a determination of
approval or denial independently.
(v) Within 30 working days after the consultation in paragraph
(d)(3)(ii) of this section, or as soon as practicable thereafter, NMFS
will notify the applicant in writing of the decision to grant or deny
the special permit and, if denied, the reasons for the denial. Grounds
for denial of a special permit include the following:
(A) The applicant has failed to disclose material information
required, or has made false statements as to any material fact, in
connection with his or her application.
(B) According to the best scientific information available, the
directed or incidental catch in the season or location specified under
the permit would detrimentally affect any coral reef resource or coral
reef ecosystem in a significant way, including, but not limited to
issues related to, spawning grounds or seasons, protected species
interactions, EFH, and habitat areas of particular concern (HAPC).
(C) Issuance of the special permit would inequitably allocate
fishing privileges among domestic fishermen or would have economic
allocation as its sole purpose.
(D) The method or amount of harvest in the season and/or location
stated on the permit is considered inappropriate based on previous human
or natural impacts in the given area.
(E) NMFS has determined that the maximum number of permits for a
given area in a given season has been reached and allocating additional
permits in the same area would be detrimental to the resource.
(F) The activity proposed under the special permit would create a
significant enforcement problem.
(vi) The Regional Administrator may attach conditions to the special
permit, if it is granted, consistent with the management objectives of
the FEP, including, but not limited to: (A) The maximum amount of each
resource that can be harvested and landed during the term of the special
permit, including trip limits, where appropriate.
(B) The times and places where fishing may be conducted.
(C) The type, size, and amount of gear which may be used by each
vessel operated under the special permit.
(D) Data reporting requirements.
(E) Such other conditions as may be necessary to ensure compliance
with the purposes of the special permit consistent with the objectives
of the FEP.
(4) Appeals of permit actions. (i) Except as provided in subpart D
of 15 CFR part 904, any applicant for a permit or a permit holder may
appeal the granting, denial, conditioning, or suspension of their permit
or a permit affecting their interests to the Regional Administrator. In
order to be considered by the Regional Administrator, such appeal must
be in writing, must state the action(s) appealed, and the reasons
therefore, and must be submitted within 30 days of the original
action(s) by the Regional Administrator. The appellant may request an
informal hearing on the appeal.
(ii) Upon receipt of an appeal authorized by this section, the
Regional Administrator will notify the permit applicant, or permit
holder, as appropriate, and will request such additional information and
in such form as will allow action upon the appeal. Upon receipt of
sufficient information, the Regional Administrator will rule on the
appeal in accordance with the permit eligibility criteria set forth in
this section and the FEP, as appropriate, based upon information
relative to the application on file at NMFS and the Council and any
additional information, the summary record kept of any hearing and the
hearing officer's recommended decision, if any, and such other
considerations as deemed appropriate. The
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Regional Administrator will notify all interested persons of the
decision, and the reasons therefore, in writing, normally within 30 days
of the receipt of sufficient information, unless additional time is
needed for a hearing.
(iii) If a hearing is requested, or if the Regional Administrator
determines that one is appropriate, the Regional Administrator may grant
an informal hearing before a hearing officer designated for that purpose
after first giving notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the
hearing in the Federal Register. Such a hearing shall normally be held
no later than 30 days following publication of the notice in the Federal
Register, unless the hearing officer extends the time for reasons deemed
equitable. The appellant, the applicant (if different), and, at the
discretion of the hearing officer, other interested parties, may appear
personally and/or be represented by counsel at the hearing and may
submit information and present arguments as determined appropriate by
the hearing officer. Within 30 days of the last day of the hearing, the
hearing officer shall recommend in writing a decision to the Regional
Administrator.
(iv) The Regional Administrator may adopt the hearing officer's
recommended decision, in whole or in part, or may reject or modify it.
In any event, the Regional Administrator will notify interested persons
of the decision, and the reason(s) therefore, in writing, within 30 days
of receipt of the hearing officer's recommended decision. The Regional
Administrator's action constitutes final action for the agency for the
purposes of the Administrative Procedure Act.
(5) The Regional Administrator may, for good cause, extend any time
limit prescribed in this section for a period not to exceed 30 days
either upon his or her own motion or upon written request from the
Council, appellant or applicant stating the reason(s) therefore.
Sec. 665.125 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter and Sec. 665.15 of this part, it is unlawful for any
person to do any of the following:
(a) Fish for, take, retain, possess or land any American Samoa coral
reef ecosystem MUS in any low-use MPA as defined in Sec. 665.99 unless:
(1) A valid permit has been issued for the hand harvester or the
fishing vessel operator that specifies the applicable area of harvest;
(2) A permit is not required, as outlined in Sec. 665.124; or
(3) The American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS possessed on board
the vessel originated outside the management area and this can be
demonstrated through receipts of purchase, invoices, fishing logbooks or
other documentation.
(b) Fish for, take, or retain any American Samoa coral reef
ecosystem MUS species:
(1) That is determined overfished with subsequent rulemaking by the
Regional Administrator;
(2) By means of gear or methods prohibited under Sec. 665.127;
(3) In a low-use MPA without a valid special permit; or
(4) In violation of any permit issued under Sec. Sec. 665.13,
665.123, or 665.124.
(c) Fish for, take, or retain any wild live rock or live hard coral
except under a valid special permit for scientific research, aquaculture
seed stock collection or traditional and ceremonial purposes by
indigenous people.
Sec. 665.126 Notifications.
Any special permit holder subject to the requirements of this
subpart must contact the appropriate NMFS enforcement agent in American
Samoa, Guam, or Hawaii at least 24 hours before landing any coral reef
ecosystem MUS unit species harvested under a special permit, and report
the port and the approximate date and time at which the catch will be
landed.
Sec. 665.127 Allowable gear and gear restrictions.
(a) American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS may be taken only with
the following allowable gear and methods:
(1) Hand harvest;
(2) Spear;
(3) Slurp gun;
(4) Hand net/dip net;
(5) Hoop net for Kona crab;
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(6) Throw net;
(7) Barrier net;
(8) Surround/purse net that is attended at all times;
(9) Hook-and-line (includes handline (powered or not), rod-and-reel,
and trolling);
(10) Crab and fish traps with vessel ID number affixed; and (11)
Remote-operating vehicles/submersibles.
(b) American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS may not be taken by
means of poisons, explosives, or intoxicating substances. Possession or
use of these materials by any permit holder under this subpart who is
established to be fishing for coral reef ecosystem MUS in the management
area is prohibited.
(c) Existing FEP fisheries shall follow the allowable gear and
methods outlined in their respective plans.
(d) Any person who intends to fish with new gear not included in
this section must describe the new gear and its method of deployment in
the special permit application. A decision on the permissibility of this
gear type will be made by the Regional Administrator after consultation
with the Council and the director of the affected state fishery
management agency.
Sec. 665.128 Gear identification.
(a) The vessel number must be affixed to all fish and crab traps on
board the vessel or deployed in the water by any vessel or person
holding a permit under Sec. Sec. 665.13 or 665.124 or that is otherwise
established to be fishing for American Samoa coral reef ecosystem MUS in
the management area.
(b) Enforcement action. (1) Traps not marked in compliance with
paragraph (a) of this section and found deployed in the coral reef
ecosystem management area will be considered unclaimed or abandoned
property, and may be disposed of in any manner considered appropriate by
NMFS or an authorized officer.
(2) Unattended surround nets or bait seine nets found deployed in
the coral reef ecosystem management area will be considered unclaimed or
abandoned property, and may be disposed of in any manner considered
appropriate by NMFS or an authorized officer.
Sec. Sec. 665.129-665.139 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.140 American Samoa Crustacean Fisheries. [Reserved]
Sec. 665.141 Definitions.
As used in Sec. Sec. 665.140 through 665.159:
American Samoa crustacean management unit species means the
following crustaceans:
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English common
Samoan name name Scientific name
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Ula............................. spiny lobster..... Panulirus
marginatus,
Panulirus
penicillatus.
Papata.......................... slipper lobster... Scyllaridae.
pa'a............................ Kona crab......... Ranina ranina.
deepwater shrimp.. Heterocarpus spp.
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Crustacean Permit Area 3 (Permit Area 3) includes the EEZ around
American Samoa.
Sec. 665.142 Permits.
(a) Applicability. (1) The owner of any vessel used to fish for
lobster in Permit Area 3 must have a permit issued for that vessel.
(2) The owner of any vessel used to fish for deepwater shrimp in
Crustacean Permit Area 3 must have a permit issued for that vessel.
(b) General requirements. General requirements governing application
information, issuance, fees, expiration, replacement, transfer,
alteration, display, sanctions, and appeals for permits issued under
this section, as applicable, are contained in Sec. 665.13.
(c) Application. An application for a permit required under this
section will be submitted to PIRO as described in Sec. 665.13. If the
application for a limited access permit is submitted on behalf of a
partnership or corporation, the application must be accompanied by a
supplementary information sheet obtained from PIRO and contain the names
and mailing addresses of all partners or shareholders and their
respective percentage of ownership in the partnership or corporation.
Sec. 665.143 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter and Sec. 665.15, in Crustacean Permit Area 3, it is
unlawful for any person to fish for, take, or retain deepwater
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shrimp without a permit issued under Sec. 665.142.
Sec. 665.144 Notifications.
(a) The operator of any vessel fishing subject to the requirements
of this subpart must:
(1) Report, not less than 24 hours, but not more than 36 hours,
before landing, the port, the approximate date and the approximate time
at which spiny and slipper lobsters will be landed.
(2) Report, not less than 6 hours and not more than 12 hours before
offloading, the location and time that offloading of spiny and slipper
lobsters will begin.
(b) The Regional Administrator will notify permit holders of any
change in the reporting method and schedule required in paragraphs
(a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section at least 30 days prior to the opening
of the fishing season.
Sec. 665.145 At-sea observer coverage.
All fishing vessels subject to Sec. Sec. 665.140 through 665.145
and subpart A of this part must carry an observer when requested to do
so by the Regional Administrator.
Sec. Sec. 665.146-665.159 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.160 American Samoa precious coral fisheries. [Reserved]
Sec. 665.161 Definitions.
As used in Sec. Sec. 665.160 through 665.169:
American Samoa precious coral management unit species (American
Samoa precious coral MUS) means any coral of the genus Corallium in
addition to the following species of corals:
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English common
Local name name Scientific name
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amu piniki-mumu................. Pink coral (also Corallium
known as red secundum,
coral). Corallium regale,
Corallium
laauense.
Amu auro........................ Gold coral........ Gerardia spp.,
Callogorgia
gilberti, Narella
spp.,
Calyptrophora
spp.
Amu ofe......................... Bamboo coral...... Lepidisis olapa,
Acanella spp.
Amu ofe......................... Black coral....... Antipathes
dichotoma,
Antipathes
grandis,
Antipathes ulex.
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American Samoa precious coral permit area means the area
encompassing the precious coral beds within the U.S. EEZ around American
Samoa. Each bed is designated by a permit area code and assigned to one
of the following four categories:
(1) Established beds. [Reserved]
(2) Conditional beds. [Reserved]
(3) Refugia. [Reserved]
(4) Exploratory Area. Permit Area X-P-AS includes all coral beds,
other than established beds, conditional beds, or refugia, in the EEZ
seaward of American Samoa.
Sec. 665.162 Permits.
(a) Any vessel of the United States fishing for, taking, or
retaining American Samoa precious coral MUS in any American Samoa
precious coral permit area must have a permit issued under Sec. 665.13.
(b) Each permit will be valid for fishing only in the permit area
specified on the permit. Precious Coral Permit Areas are defined in
Sec. 665.161.
(c) No more than one permit will be valid for any one vessel at any
one time.
(d) No more than one permit will be valid for any one person at any
one time.
(e) The holder of a valid permit to fish one permit area may obtain
a permit to fish another permit area only upon surrendering to the
Regional Administrator any current permit for the precious coral fishery
issued under Sec. 665.13.
(f) General requirements governing application information,
issuance, fees, expiration, replacement, transfer, alteration, display,
sanctions, and appeals for permits for the precious coral fishery are
contained in Sec. 665.13.
Sec. 665.163 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter and in Sec. 665.15, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Use any vessel to fish for, take, retain, possess or land
precious coral in any precious coral permit area, unless a permit has
been issued for that vessel and area as specified in Sec. 665.13 and
that permit is on board the vessel.
(b) Fish for, take, or retain any species of American Samoa precious
coral MUS in any precious coral permit area:
(1) By means of gear or methods prohibited by Sec. 665.164.
(2) In refugia specified in Sec. 665.161.
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(3) In a bed for which the quota specified in Sec. 665.167 has been
attained.
(4) In violation of any permit issued under Sec. 665.13 or Sec.
665.17.
(5) In a bed that has been closed pursuant to Sec. Sec. 665.166 or
665.169.
(c) Take and retain, possess, or land any live pink coral or live
black coral from any precious coral permit area that is less than the
minimum height specified in Sec. 665.165 unless:
(1) A valid EFP was issued under Sec. 665.17 for the vessel and the
vessel was operating under the terms of the permit; or
(2) The coral originated outside coral beds listed in this
paragraph, and this can be demonstrated through receipts of purchase,
invoices, or other documentation.
Sec. 665.164 Gear restrictions.
Only selective gear may be used to harvest coral from any precious
coral permit area.
Sec. 665.165 Size restrictions.
The height of a live coral specimen shall be determined by a
straight line measurement taken from its base to its most distal
extremity. The stem diameter of a living coral specimen shall be
determined by measuring the greatest diameter of the stem at a point no
less than 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the top surface of the living holdfast.
(a) Live pink coral harvested from any precious coral permit area
must have attained a minimum height of 10 inches (25.4 cm).
(b) Black coral. Live black coral harvested from any precious coral
permit area must have attained either a minimum stem diameter of 1 inch
(2.54 cm), or a minimum height of 48 inches (122 cm).
Sec. 665.166 Closures.
(a) If the Regional Administrator determines that the harvest quota
for any coral bed will be reached prior to the end of the fishing year,
NMFS shall publish a notice to that effect in the Federal Register and
shall use other means to notify permit holders. Any such notice must
indicate the reason for the closure, the bed being closed, and the
effective date of the closure.
(b) A closure is also effective for a permit holder upon the permit
holder's actual harvest of the applicable quota.
Sec. 665.167 Quotas.
(a) General. The quotas limiting the amount of precious coral that
may be taken in any precious coral permit area during the fishing year
are listed in Sec. 665.167(d). Only live coral is counted toward the
quota. The accounting period for all quotas begins July 1, 1983.
(b) Conditional bed closure. A conditional bed will be closed to all
nonselective coral harvesting after the quota for one species of coral
has been taken.
(c) Reserves and reserve release. The quotas for exploratory area X-
P-AS will be held in reserve for harvest by vessels of the United States
in the following manner:
(1) At the start of the fishing year, the reserve for the American
Samoa exploratory area will equal the quota minus the estimated domestic
annual harvest for that year.
(2) As soon as practicable after December 31 each year, the Regional
Administrator will determine the amount harvested by vessels of the
United States between July 1 and December 31 of the year that just ended
on December 31.
(3) NMFS will release to TALFF an amount of precious coral for each
exploratory area equal to the quota minus two times the amount harvested
by vessels of the United States in that July 1-December 31 period.
(4) NMFS will publish in the Federal Register a notification of the
Regional Administrator's determination and a summary of the information
on which it is based as soon as practicable after the determination is
made.
(d) The American Samoa exploratory permit area X-P-AS has an annual
quota of 1,000 kg for all American Samoa precious coral MUS combined
with the exception of black corals.
Sec. 665.168 Seasons.
The fishing year for precious coral begins on July 1 and ends on
June 30 the following year.
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Sec. 665.169 Gold coral harvest moratorium.
Fishing for, taking, or retaining any gold coral in any precious
coral permit area is prohibited through June 30, 2013.
Subpart C_Hawaii Fisheries
Sec. 665.198 Management area.
The Hawaii fishery management area is the EEZ seaward of the State
of Hawaii, including the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) and Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands (NWHI), with the inner boundary a line coterminous with
the seaward boundaries of the State of Hawaii and the outer boundary a
line drawn in such a manner that each point on it is 200 nautical miles
from the baseline from which the territorial sea is measured.
Sec. 665.199 Area restrictions [Reserved]
Sec. 665.200 Hawaii bottomfish and seamount groundfish fisheries. [Reserved]
Sec. 665.201 Definitions.
As used in Sec. Sec. 665.200 through 665.219:
Hawaii bottomfish management unit species (Hawaii bottomfish MUS)
means the following species:
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Local name English common name Scientific name
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Lehi........................ silver jaw jobfish.. Aphareus rutilans.
Uku white papio, ulua au.... gray jobfish........ Aprion virescens.
kea........................ giant trevally...... Caranx ignobilis.
ulua la`uli................. black jack.......... Caranx lugubris.
hpu`upu`u................... sea bass............ Epinephalus quernus.
Ehuonaga, `ula`ula.......... red snapper......... Etelis carbunculus.
koa`e....................... longtail snapper.... Etelis coruscans.
ta`ape...................... blue stripe snapper. Lutjanus kasmira.
kalekale.................... yellowtail snapper.. Pristipomoides
auricilla.
`pakapaka................... pink snapper........ Pristipomoides
filamentosus.
kalekale.................... pink snapper........ Pristipomoides
seiboldii.
gindai...................... snapper............. Pristipomoides
zonatus.
pig ulua, butaguchi......... thicklip trevally... Pseudocaranx dentex.
kahala...................... amberjack........... Seriola dumerili.
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Hawaii restricted bottomfish species fishing year means the year
beginning at 0001 HST on September 1 and ending at 2400 HST on August 31
of the next calendar year.
Main Hawaiian Islands non-commercial bottomfish permit means the
permit required by Sec. 665.203(a)(2) to own or fish from a vessel that
is used in any non-commercial vessel-based fishing, landing, or
transshipment of any Hawaii bottomfish MUS in the MHI Management
Subarea.
Protected species study zone means the waters within 50 nm, as
designated by the Regional Administrator pursuant to Sec. 665.208,
around the following islands of the NWHI and as measured from the
following coordinates:
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Name N. lat. W. long.
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Nihoa Island........................ 23[deg]05[min] 161[deg]55[min]
Necker Island....................... 23[deg]35[min] 164[deg]40[min]
French Frigate Shoals............... 23[deg]45[min] 166[deg]15[min]
Gardner Pinnacles................... 25[deg]00[min] 168[deg]00[min]
Maro Reef........................... 25[deg]25[min] 170[deg]35[min]
Laysan Island....................... 25[deg]45[min] 171[deg]45[min]
Lisianski Island.................... 26[deg]00[min] 173[deg]55[min]
Pearl and Hermes Reef............... 27[deg]50[min] 175[deg]50[min]
Midway Island....................... 28[deg]14[min] 177[deg]22[min]
Kure Island......................... 28[deg]25[min] 178[deg]20[min]
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Seamount Groundfish means the following species:
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Common name Scientific name
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Armorhead........................... Pseudopentaceros wheeleri.
Alfonsin............................ Beryx splendens.
Raftfish............................ Hyperoglyphe japonica.
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Sec. 665.202 Management subareas.
(a) The Hawaii fishery management area is divided into subareas with
the following designations and boundaries:
(1) Main Hawaiian Islands means the U.S. EEZ around the Hawaiian
Archipelago lying to the east of 161[deg]20[min] W. long.
(2) Northwestern Hawaiian Islands means the EEZ around the Hawaiian
Archipelago lying to the west of 161[deg]20[min]
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W. long. For the purposes of regulations issued under this subpart,
Midway Island is treated as part of the NWHI Subarea.
(i) Ho'omalu Zone means that portion of the EEZ around the NWHI west
of 165[deg] W. long.
(ii) Mau Zone means that portion of the EEZ around the NWHI between
161[deg]20[min] W. long. and 165[deg] W. long.
(3) Hancock Seamounts Ecosystem Management Area means that portion
of the EEZ in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands west of 180 [deg]W.
long. and north of 28 [deg]N. lat.
(b) The inner boundary of each management subarea is a line
coterminous with the seaward boundaries of the State of Hawaii.
(c) The outer boundary of each management subarea is a line drawn in
such a manner that each point on it is 200 nautical miles from the
baseline from which the territorial sea is measured.
[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 69015, Nov. 10, 2010]
Sec. 665.203 Permits.
(a) Applicability--(1) Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The owner of
any vessel used to fish for, land, or transship Hawaii bottomfish MUS
shoreward of the outer boundary of the NWHI subarea must have a permit
issued under this section, and the permit must be registered for use
with that vessel. PIRO will not register a single vessel for use with a
Ho'omalu Zone permit and a Mau Zone permit at the same time. Mau Zone
permits issued before June 14, 1999, became invalid June 14, 1999,
except that a permit issued to a person who submitted a timely
application under paragraph (b)(3) of this section is valid until the
permit holder either receives a Mau Zone limited entry permit or until
final agency action is taken on the permit holder's application. The
Ho'omalu Zone and the Mau Zone limited entry systems described in this
section are subject to abolition, modification, or additional effort
limitation programs.
(2) MHI non-commercial. The owner of a vessel that is used for and
any person who participates in non-commercial, vessel-based fishing,
landing, or transshipment of Hawaii bottomfish MUS in the MHI management
subarea is required to obtain an MHI non-commercial bottomfish permit or
a State of Hawaii Commercial Marine License. If one or more persons on a
vessel-based bottomfish fishing trip holds an MHI non-commercial permit,
then the entire trip is considered non-commercial, and not commercial.
However, if any commercial fishing occurs during or as a result of a
vessel-based fishing trip, then the fishing trip is considered
commercial, and not non-commercial. Charter boat customers are not
subject to the requirements of the section.
(b) Submission. (1) An application for a permit required under this
section must be submitted to PIRO as described in Sec. 665.13.
(2) Ho'omalu Zone limited access permit. In addition to an
application under Sec. 665.13(c), each applicant for a Ho'omalu Zone
permit must also submit a supplementary information sheet provided by
PIRO, which must be signed by the vessel owner or a designee and include
the following information:
(i) The qualification criterion that the applicant believes he or
she meets for issuance of a limited access permit;
(ii) A copy of landings receipts or other documentation, with a
certification from a state or Federal agency that this information is
accurate, to demonstrate participation in the NWHI bottomfish fishery;
and
(iii) If the application is filed by a partnership or corporation,
the names of each of the individual partners or shareholders and their
respective percentages of ownership of the partnership or corporation.
(3) Mau Zone limited access permit. PIRO will not accept
applications for a new Mau Zone permit after June 14, 1999. In addition
to an application under Sec. 665.13(c), each applicant for a Mau Zone
permit must also submit a supplementary information sheet provided by
PIRO, which must be signed by the vessel owner or a designee and include
the following information:
(i) The qualification criterion that the applicant believes he or
she meets for issuance of a limited access permit;
(ii) Copy of State of Hawaii catch report(s) to demonstrate that the
permitted vessel had made qualifying
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landings of bottomfish from the Mau Zone; and
(iii) If the application is filed by a partnership or corporation,
the names of each of the individual partners or shareholders and their
respective percentage of ownership of the partnership or corporation.
(c) Sale or transfer of Ho'omalu limited access permits to new
vessel owners.
(1) A Ho'omalu zone permit may not be sold or otherwise transferred
to a new owner.
(2) A Ho'omalu zone permit or permits may be held by a partnership
or corporation. If 50 percent or more of the ownership of the vessel
passes to persons other than those listed in the original application,
the permit will lapse and must be surrendered to the Regional
Administrator.
(d) Transfer of Ho'omalu Zone limited access permits to replacement
vessels.
(1) Upon application by the owner of a permitted vessel, the
Regional Administrator will transfer that owner's permit to a
replacement vessel owned by that owner, provided that the replacement
vessel does not exceed 60 ft (18.3 m) LOA. The replacement vessel must
be put into service no later than 12 months after the owner applies for
the transfer, or the transfer shall be void.
(2) An owner of a permitted vessel may apply to the Regional
Administrator for transfer of that owner's permit to a replacement
vessel greater than 60 ft (18.3 m) LOA. The Regional Administrator may
transfer the permit upon determining, after consultation with the
Council and considering the objectives of the limited access program,
that the replacement vessel has catching power that is comparable to the
rest of the vessels holding permits for the fishery, or has catching
power that does not exceed that of the original vessel, and that the
transfer is not inconsistent with the objectives of the program. The
Regional Administrator shall consider vessel length, range, hold
capacity, gear limitations, and other appropriate factors in making
determinations of catching power equivalency and comparability of the
catching power of vessels in the fishery.
(e) Ho'omalu Zone limited access permit renewal.
(1) A qualifying landing for Ho'omalu Zone permit renewal is a
landing of at least 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) of Hawaii bottomfish MUS from
the Ho'omalu Zone or a landing of at least 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) of fish
from the Ho'omalu Zone, of which at least 50 percent by weight was
Hawaii bottomfish MUS. A permit is eligible for renewal for the next
calendar year if the vessel covered by the permit made three or more
qualifying landings during the current calendar year.
(2) The owner of a permitted vessel that did not make three or more
qualifying landings of bottomfish in a year may apply to the Regional
Administrator for a waiver of the landing requirement. If the Regional
Administrator finds that failure to make three landings was due to
circumstances beyond the owner's control, the Regional Administrator may
renew the permit. A waiver may not be granted if the failure to make
three landings was due to general economic conditions or market
conditions, such that the vessel operations would not be profitable.
(f) Issuance of new Ho'omalu Zone limited access permits. The
Regional Administrator may issue new Ho'omalu Zone limited access
permits under Sec. 665.13 if the Regional Administrator determines, in
consultation with the Council, that bottomfish stocks in the Ho'omalu
Zone are able to support additional fishing effort.
(g) Eligibility for new Ho'omalu Zone limited access permits. When
the Regional Administrator has determined that new permits may be
issued, they shall be issued to applicants based upon eligibility,
determined as follows:
(1) Point system. (i) Two points will be assigned for each year in
which the applicant was owner or captain of a vessel that made three or
more of any of the following types of landings in the NWHI:
(A) Any amount of Hawaii bottomfish MUS, regardless of weight, if
made on or before August 7, 1985;
(B) At least 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) of Hawaii bottomfish MUS, if made
after August 7, 1985; or
(C) At least 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) of any fish lawfully harvested from
the NWHI,
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of which at least 50 percent by weight was bottomfish, if made after
August 7, 1985.
(ii) One point will be assigned for each year in which the applicant
was owner or captain of a vessel that landed at least 6,000 lb (2,722
kg) of bottomfish from the MHI.
(iii) For any one year, points will be assigned under either
paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this section, but not under both
paragraphs.
(iv) Before the Regional Administrator issues a Ho'omalu zone permit
to fish for bottomfish under this section, the primary operator and
relief operator named on the application form must have completed a
protected species workshop conducted by NMFS.
(2) Restrictions. An applicant must own at least a 25 percent share
in the vessel that the permit would cover, and only one permit will be
assigned to any vessel.
(3) Order of issuance. New permits shall be awarded to applicants in
descending order, starting with the applicant with the largest number of
points. If two or more persons have an equal number of points, and there
are insufficient new permits for all such applicants, the new permits
shall be awarded by the Regional Administrator through a lottery.
(4) Notification. The Regional Administrator shall place a notice in
the Federal Register and shall use other means to notify prospective
applicants of the opportunity to file applications for new permits under
this program.
(h) Eligibility for new Mau Zone limited access permits.
(1) PIRO will issue an initial Mau Zone permit to a vessel owner who
qualifies for at least three points under the following point system:
(i) An owner who held a Mau Zone permit on or before December 17,
1991, and whose permitted vessel made at least one qualifying landing of
Hawaii bottomfish MUS on or before December 17, 1991, shall be assigned
1.5 points.
(ii) An owner whose permitted vessel made at least one qualifying
landing of Hawaii bottomfish MUS during 1991 shall be assigned 0.5
point.
(iii) An owner whose permitted vessel made at least one qualifying
landing of Hawaii bottomfish MUS during 1992 shall be assigned 1.0
point.
(iv) An owner whose permitted vessel made at least one qualifying
landing of Hawaii bottomfish MUS during 1993 shall be assigned 1.5
points.
(v) An owner whose permitted vessel made at least one qualifying
landing of Hawaii bottomfish MUS during 1994 shall be assigned 2.0
points.
(vi) An owner whose permitted vessel made at least one qualifying
landing of Hawaii bottomfish MUS during 1995 shall be assigned 2.5
points.
(vii) An owner whose permitted vessel made at least one qualifying
landing of Hawaii bottomfish MUS during 1996 shall be assigned 3.0
points.
(viii) Before PIRO issues a Mau Zone permit to fish for bottomfish
under this section, the primary operator and relief operator named on
the application form must have completed a protected species workshop
conducted by NMFS.
(2) For purposes of this paragraph (h), a ``qualifying landing''
means any amount of Hawaii bottomfish MUS lawfully harvested from the
Mau Zone and offloaded for sale. No points shall be assigned to an owner
for any qualifying landings reported to the State of Hawaii more than 1
year after the landing.
(3) More than one Mau Zone permit may be issued to an owner of two
or more vessels, provided each of the owner's vessels for which a permit
will be registered for use has made the required qualifying landings for
the owner to be assigned at least three eligibility points.
(4) A Mau Zone permit holder who does not own a vessel at the time
initial permits are issued must register the permit for use with a
vessel owned by the permit holder within 12 months from the date the
permit was issued. In the interim, the permit holder may register the
permit for use with a leased or chartered vessel. If within 12 months of
initial permit issuance, the permit holder fails to apply to PIRO to
register the permit for use with a vessel owned by the permit holder,
then the permit shall expire.
(5) For each of paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(viii) of this
section, PIRO shall assign points based on the
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landings of one permitted vessel to only one owner if the vessel did not
have multiple owners during the time frame covered by the subordinate
paragraphs. If a vessel had multiple owners during a time frame covered
by any of paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(viii) of this section
(including joint owners, partners, or shareholders of a corporate
owner), PIRO will assign the points for that subordinate paragraph to a
single owner if only one owner submits an application with respect to
the landings of that vessel during that time frame. If multiple owners
submit separate applications with respect to the same landings of the
same vessel during the same time frame, then PIRO shall:
(i) Adhere to any written agreement between the applicants with
respect to who among them shall be assigned the aggregate point(s)
generated by landings during such time frame(s), or
(ii) If there is no agreement:
(A) Shall issue the applicants a joint permit provided the vessel's
landings during such time frames generated at least three points, or
(B) In the event the vessel's landings during such time frame(s)
generated less than three points, shall not assign any points generated
by the vessel's landings during such time frame(s).
(i) Ownership requirements and registration of Mau Zone limited
access permits for use with other vessels.
(1) A Mau Zone permit may be held by an individual, partnership, or
corporation. No more than 49 percent of the underlying ownership
interest in a Mau Zone permit may be sold, leased, chartered, or
otherwise transferred to another person or entity. If more than 49
percent of the underlying ownership of the permit passes to persons or
entities other than those listed in the original permit application
supplemental information sheet, then the permit expires and must be
surrendered to PIRO.
(2) A Mau Zone permit holder may apply under Sec. 665.13 to PIRO to
register the permit for use with another vessel if that vessel is owned
by the permit holder, and is no longer than 60 ft (18.3 m) LOA.
(3) If a Mau Zone permit holder sells the vessel for which the
permit is registered for use, the permit holder must, within 12 months
of the date of sale, apply to PIRO to register the permit for use with a
vessel owned by the permit holder. If the permit holder has not applied
to register a replacement vessel within 12 months, then the permit
expires.
(4) If a permitted vessel owned by the permit holder is sold or
becomes unseaworthy, the Mau Zone permit with which the vessel was
registered may be registered for use with a leased or chartered vessel
for a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of registration of
the leased or chartered vessel. If by the end of that 12-month period
the permit holder fails to apply to PIRO to register the permit for use
with a vessel owned by the permit holder, then the permit expires.
(j) Mau Zone limited access permit renewal.
(1) A Mau Zone permit will be eligible for renewal if the vessel for
which the permit is registered for use made at least five separate
fishing trips with landings of at least 500 lb (227 kg) of Hawaii
bottomfish MUS per trip during the calendar year. Only one landing of
bottomfish MUS per fishing trip to the Mau Zone will be counted toward
the landing requirement.
(2) If the vessel for which the permit is registered for use fails
to meet the landing requirement of paragraph (j)(1) of this section, the
owner may apply to the Regional Administrator for a waiver of the
landing requirement. Grounds for a waiver are limited to captain
incapacitation, vessel breakdowns, and the loss of the vessel at sea if
the event prevented the vessel from meeting the landing requirement.
Unprofitability is not sufficient for waiver of the landing requirement.
(3) Failure of the permit holder to register a vessel for use under
the permit does not exempt a permit holder from the requirements
specified in this paragraph.
(k) Appeals of permit actions.
(1) Except as provided in subpart A of 15 CFR part 904, any
applicant for a permit or a permit holder may appeal the granting,
denial, or revocation of his or her permit to the Regional
Administrator.
(2) In order to be considered by the Regional Administrator, such
appeal
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must be in writing, must state the action appealed, and the reasons
therefore, and must be submitted within 30 days of the appealed action.
The appellant may request an informal hearing on the appeal.
(3) The Regional Administrator, in consultation with the Council,
will decide the appeal in accordance with the FEP and implementing
regulations and based upon information relative to the application on
file at NMFS and the Council, the summary record kept of any hearing,
the hearing officer's recommended decision, if any, and any other
relevant information.
(4) If a hearing is requested, or if the Regional Administrator
determines that one is appropriate, the Regional Administrator may grant
an informal hearing before a hearing officer designated for that
purpose. The applicant or permit holder may appear personally and/or be
represented by counsel at the hearing and submit information and present
arguments as determined appropriate by the hearing officer. Within 30
days of the last day of the hearing, the hearing officer shall recommend
in writing a decision to the Regional Administrator.
(5) The Regional Administrator may adopt the hearing officer's
recommended decision, in whole or in part, or may reject or modify it.
The Regional Administrator's decision on the application is the final
administrative decision of the Department of Commerce, and is effective
on the date the Administrator signs the decision.
Sec. 665.204 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter and Sec. 665.15, it is unlawful for any person to do
any of the following:
(a) Fish for Hawaii bottomfish or seamount groundfish MUS using gear
prohibited under Sec. 665.206.
(b) Fish for, or retain on board a vessel, Hawaii bottomfish MUS in
the Ho'omalu Zone or the Mau Zone without the appropriate permit
registered for use with that vessel issued under Sec. 665.13.
(c) Serve as primary operator or relief operator on a vessel with a
Mau or Ho'omalu Zone permit without completing a protected species
workshop conducted by NMFS, as required by Sec. 665.203.
(d) Fail to notify the USCG at least 24 hours prior to making any
landing of bottomfish taken in the Ho'omalu Zone, as required by Sec.
665.205.
(e) Fish within any protected species study zone in the NWHI without
notifying the Regional Administrator of the intent to fish in these
zones, as required under Sec. 664.205.
(f) Falsify or fail to make or file reports of all fishing
activities shoreward of the outer boundary of the MHI management
subarea, in violation of Sec. 665.14(a) or (b).
(g) Own a vessel or fish from a vessel that is used to fish non-
commercially for any Hawaii bottomfish MUS in the MHI management subarea
without either a MHI non-commercial bottomfish permit or a State of
Hawaii Commercial Marine License, in violation of Sec. Sec. 665.2 or
665.203(a)(2).
(h) Fish for or possess any Hawaii Restricted Bottomfish Species as
specified in Sec. 665.210, in the MHI management subarea after a
closure of the fishery, in violation of Sec. 665.211.
(i) Sell or offer for sale any Hawaii Restricted Bottomfish Species,
as specified in Sec. 665.210, after a closure of the fishery, in
violation of Sec. 665.211.
(j) Harvest, possess, or land more than a total of five fish (all
species combined) identified as Hawaii Restricted Bottomfish Species in
Sec. 665.210 from a vessel in the MHI management subarea, while holding
a MHI non-commercial bottomfish permit, or while participating as a
charter boat customer, in violation of Sec. 665.212.
(k) Fish for or possess any Hawaii bottomfish or seamount groundfish
MUS in the Hancock Seamounts Ecosystem Management Area, in violation of
Sec. 665.209.
[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 69015, Nov. 10, 2010]
Sec. 665.205 Notification.
(a) The owner or operator of a fishing vessel subject to Sec.
665.203(a)(1) must inform PIRO at least 72 hours (not including weekends
and holidays) before leaving port, of his or her intent to fish within
the protected species study zones defined in Sec. 665.201. The notice
must include the name of the vessel,
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name of the operator, intended departure and return date, and a
telephone number at which the owner or operator may be contacted during
the business day (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to indicate whether an observer will
be required on the subject fishing trip.
(b) The operator of a fishing vessel that has taken Hawaii
bottomfish MUS in the Ho'omalu Zone must contact the USCG, by radio or
otherwise, at the 14th District, Honolulu, HI; Pacific Area, San
Francisco, CA; or 17th District, Juneau, AK, at least 24 hours before
landing, and report the port and the approximate date and time at which
the bottomfish will be landed.
Sec. 665.206 Gear restrictions.
(a) Bottom trawls and bottom set gillnets. Fishing for Hawaii
bottomfish and seamount groundfish MUS with bottom trawls and bottom set
gillnets is prohibited.
(b) Possession of gear. Possession of a bottom trawl and bottom set
gillnet by any vessel having a permit under Sec. 665.203 or otherwise
established to be fishing for Hawaii bottomfish or seamount groundfish
MUS in the management subareas is prohibited.
(c) Poisons and explosives. The possession or use of any poisons,
explosives, or intoxicating substances for the purpose of harvesting
Hawaii bottomfish and seamount groundfish MUS is prohibited.
Sec. 665.207 At-sea observer coverage.
(a) All fishing vessels subject to Sec. Sec. 665.200 though 665.212
must carry an observer when directed to do so by the Regional
Administrator.
(b) PIRO will advise the vessel owner or operator of any observer
requirement within 72 hours (not including weekends or holidays) of
receipt of the notice provided pursuant to Sec. 665.205(a). If an
observer is required, the owner or operator will be informed of the
terms and conditions of observer coverage, and the time and place of
embarkation of the observer.
(c) All observers must be provided with sleeping, toilet, and eating
accommodations at least equal to that provided to a full crew member. A
mattress or futon on the floor, or a cot, is not acceptable in place of
a regular bunk. Meal and other galley privileges must be the same for
the observer as for other crew members.
(d) Female observers on a vessel with an all-male crew must be
accommodated either in a single-person cabin or, if reasonable privacy
can be ensured by installing a curtain or other temporary divider, in a
two-person cabin shared with a licensed officer of the vessel. If the
cabin assigned to a female observer does not have its own toilet and
shower facilities that can be provided for the exclusive use of the
observer, then a schedule for time-sharing of common facilities must be
established and approved by the Regional Administrator prior to the
vessel's departure from port.
Sec. 665.208 Protected species conservation.
The Regional Administrator may change the size of the protected
species study zones defined in Sec. 665.201 of this subpart:
(a) If the Regional Administrator determines that a change in the
size of the study zones would not result in fishing for bottomfish in
the NWHI that would adversely affect any species listed as threatened or
endangered under the ESA.
(b) After consulting with the Council.
(c) Through notification in the Federal Register published at least
30 days prior to the effective date or through actual notice to the
permit holders.
Sec. 665.209 Fishing moratorium at Hancock Seamounts.
Fishing for, and possession of, Hawaii bottomfish and seamount
groundfish MUS in the Hancock Seamounts Ecosystem Management Area is
prohibited until the Regional Administrator determines that the
armorhead stock is rebuilt.
[75 FR 69016, Nov. 10, 2010]
Sec. 665.210 Hawaii restricted bottomfish species.
Hawaii restricted bottomfish species means the following species:
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English common
Local name name Scientific name
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lehi............................ silver jaw jobfish Aphareus rutilans.
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ehu............................. squirrelfish Etelis
snapper. carbunculus.
onaga........................... longtail snapper.. Etelis coruscans.
opakapaka....................... Pink snapper...... Pristipomoides
filamentosus.
kalekale........................ snapper........... Pristipomoides
sieboldii.
gindai.......................... snapper........... Pristipomoides
zonatus.
hapu`upu`u...................... sea bass.......... Epinephelus
quernus.
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Sec. 665.211 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) limit.
(a) TAC limits will be set annually for the fishing year by NMFS, as
recommended by the Council, based on the best available scientific,
commercial, and other information, and taking into account the
associated risk of overfishing.
(b) The Regional Administrator shall publish a notice indicating the
annual TAC limit in the Federal Register by August 31 of each year, and
shall use other means to notify permit holders of the TAC limit for the
year.
(c) When the TAC limit specified in this section is projected to be
reached based on analyses of available information, the Regional
Administrator shall publish a notice to that effect in the Federal
Register and shall use other means to notify permit holders. The notice
will include an advisement that the fishery will be closed beginning at
a specified date, which is not earlier than 7 days after the date of
filing the closure notice for public inspection at the Office of the
Federal Register, until the end of the fishing year in which the TAC is
reached.
(d) On and after the date specified in Sec. 665.211(c), no person
may fish for or possess any Hawaii Restricted Bottomfish Species as
specified in Sec. 665.210 in the MHI management subarea, except as
otherwise allowed in this section.
(e) On and after the date specified in Sec. 665.211(c), no person
may sell or offer for sale Hawaii Restricted Bottomfish Species as
specified in Sec. 665.210, except as otherwise authorized by law.
(f) Fishing for, and the resultant possession or sale of, Hawaii
Restricted Bottomfish Species by vessels legally registered to Mau Zone,
Ho`omalu Zone, or PRIA bottomfish fishing permits and conducted in
compliance with all other laws and regulations, is exempted from this
section.
[75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 15222, Mar. 21, 2011]
Sec. 665.212 Non-commercial bag limits.
No more than a total of five fish (all species combined) identified
as Hawaii Restricted Bottomfish Species as specified in Sec. 665.210,
may be harvested, possessed, or landed by any individual participating
in a non-commercial vessel-based fishing trip in the MHI management
subarea. Charter boat customers are also subject to the bag limit.
Sec. Sec. 665.213-665.219 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.220 Hawaii coral reef ecosystem fisheries. [Reserved]
Sec. 665.221 Definitions.
As used in Sec. Sec. 665.220 through 665.239:
Hawaii coral reef ecosystem management unit species (Hawaii coral
reef ecosystem MUS) means all of the Currently Harvested Coral Reef Taxa
and Potentially Harvested Coral Reef Taxa listed in this section and
which spend the majority of their non-pelagic (post-settlement) life
stages within waters less than or equal to 50 fathoms in total depth.
Hawaii Currently Harvested Coral Reef Taxa:
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Family name Local name English common name Scientific name
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Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes)......... na`ena`e............... orange-spot surgeonfish Acanthurus olivaceus.
Pualu.................. yellowfin surgeonfish.. Acanthurus
xanthopterus.
Manini................. convict tang........... Acanthurus triostegus.
Palani................. eye-striped surgeonfish Acanthurus dussumieri.
Maiko.................. blue-lined surgeon..... Acanthurus nigroris.
maiko, maikoiko........ whitebar surgeonfish... Acanthurus
leucopareius.
whitecheek surgeonfish. Acanthurus nigricans.
`api................... white-spotted Acanthurus guttatus.
surgeonfish.
Pualu.................. ringtail surgeonfish... Acanthurus blochii.
mai`i`i................ brown surgeonfish...... Acanthurus nigrofuscus.
Kole................... yellow-eyed surgeonfish Ctenochaetus strigosus.
NA..................... striped bristletooth... Ctenochaetus striatus.
Kala................... bluespine unicornfish.. Naso unicornus.
kalalei, umaumalei..... orangespine unicornfish Naso lituratus.
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Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes)......... kala holo.............. black tongue Naso hexacanthus.
unicornfish.
Kala................... whitemargin unicornfish Naso annulatus.
kala lolo.............. spotted unicornfish.... Naso brevirostris.
gray unicornfish....... Naso caesius.
lau`ipala.............. yellow tang............ Zebrasoma flavescens.
Balistidae (Triggerfish)............. humuhumu hi`ukole...... pinktail triggerfish... Melichthys vidua.
humuhumu `ele`ele...... black triggerfish...... Melichthys niger.
humuhumu nukunuku picassofish............ Rhinecanthus aculeatus.
apua`a.
bridled triggerfish.... Sufflamen fraenatum.
Carangidae (Jacks) akule, hahalu.......... bigeye scad............ Selar crumenophthalmus.
`opelu, `opelu mama.... mackerel scad.......... Decapterus macarellus.
Carcharhinidae (Sharks).............. Man.................... grey reef shark........ Carcharhinus
amblyrhynchos.
Man.................... galapagos shark........ Carcharhinus
galapagensis.
Man.................... blacktip reef shark.... Carcharhinus
melanopterus.
man lalakea............ whitetip reef shark.... Triaenodon obesus.
Holocentridae (Soldierfish/Squirrel- menpachi, `u`u......... bigscale soldierfish... Myripristis berndti.
fish). menpachi, `u`u......... brick soldierfish...... Myripristis amaena.
menpachi, `u`u......... yellowfin soldierfish.. Myripristis chryseres.
menpachi, `u`u......... pearly soldierfish..... Myripristis kuntee.
`ala`ihi............... file-lined squirrelfish Sargocentron
microstoma.
`ala`ihi............... crown squirrelfish..... Sargocentron diadema.
`ala`ihi............... peppered squirrelfish.. Sargocentron
punctatissimum.
`ala`ihi............... blue-lined squirrelfish Sargocentron tiere.
`ala`ihi............... Hawaiian squirrelfish.. Sargocentron
xantherythrum.
`ala`ihi............... saber or long jaw Sargocentron
squirrelfish. spiniferum.
`ala`ihi............... spotfin squirrelfish... Neoniphon spp.
Kuhliidae (Flagtails)................ `aholehole............. Hawaiian flag-tail..... Kuhlia sandvicensis.
Kyphosidae (Rudderfish).............. Nenue.................. rudderfish............. Kyphosus biggibus.
Nenue.................. rudderfish............. Kyphosus cinerascens.
Nenue.................. rudderfish............. Kyphosus vaigiensis.
Labridae (Wrasses)................... `a`awa................. saddleback hogfish..... Bodianus bilunulatus.
po`ou.................. ring-tailed wrasse..... Oxycheilinus
unifasciatus.
laenihi, nabeta........ razor wrasse........... Xyrichtys pavo.
kupoupou ho`u.......... cigar wrasse........... Cheilio inermis.
surge wrasse........... Thalassoma purpureum.
red ribbon wrasse...... Thalassoma
quinquevittatum.
sunset wrasse.......... Thalassoma lutescens.
rockmover wrasse....... Novaculichthys
taeniourus.
Mullidae (Goatfishes)................ Weke................... yellow goatfish........ Mulloidichthys spp.
weke nono.............. orange goatfish........ Mulloidichthys
pfleugeri.
weke`ula............... yellowfin goatfish..... Mulloidichthys
vanicolensis.
weke`a or weke a`a..... yellowstripe goatfish.. Mulloidichthys
flavolineatus.
kumu, moano............ banded goatfish........ Parupeneus spp.
Munu................... doublebar goatfish..... Parupeneus bifasciatus.
moano kea, moano kale.. yellowsaddle goatfish.. Parupeneus cyclostomas.
Malu................... side-spot goatfish..... Parupeneus
pleurostigma.
Moano.................. multi-barred goatfish.. Parupeneus
multifaciatus.
weke pueo.............. bandtail goatfish...... Upeneus arge.
Mugilidae (Mullets).................. `ama`ama............... stripped mullet........ Mugil cephalus.
Uouoa.................. false mullet........... Neomyxus leuciscus.
Muraenidae (Moray eels).............. puhi paka.............. yellowmargin moray eel. Gymnothorax
flavimarginatus.
Puhi................... giant moray eel........ Gymnothorax javanicus.
puhi laumilo........... undulated moray eel.... Gymnothorax undulatus.
Puhi................... dragon eel............. Enchelycore pardalis.
Octopodidae (Octopus)................ he`e mauli, tako....... octopus................ Octopus cyanea.
he`e, tako............. octopus................ Octopus ornatus.
Polynemidae.......................... Moi.................... threadfin.............. Polydactylus sexfilis.
Priacanthidae (Big-eyes)............. `aweoweo............... glasseye............... Heteropriacanthus
cruentatus.
`aweoweo............... bigeye................. Priacanthus hamrur.
Scaridae (Parrotfish)................ uhu, palukaluka........ parrotfish............. Scarus spp.
panuhunuhu............. stareye parrotfish..... Calotomus carolinus.
Sphyraenidae (Barracuda)............. kawele`a, kaku......... Heller's barracuda..... Sphyraena helleri.
Kaku................... great barracuda........ Sphyraena barracuda.
Turbinidae........................... ....................... green snails turban Turbo spp.
shells.
Zanclidae............................ kihikihi............... moorish idol........... Zanclus cornutus.
Chaetodontidae....................... kikakapu............... butterflyfish.......... Chaetodon auriga.
kikakapu............... raccoon butterflyfish.. Chaetodon lunula.
kikakapu............... saddleback Chaetodon ephippium.
butterflyfish.
Sabellidae........................... ....................... featherduster worm. .......................
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Hawaii Potentially Harvested Coral Reef Taxa:
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Local name English common name Scientific name
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Hinalea..................... wrasses (Those Labridae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
Man......................... sharks (Those Carcharhinidae,
species not listed Sphyrnidae.
as CHCRT).
Hihimanu.................... rays and skates..... Dasyatididae,
Myliobatidae.
roi, hapu`upu `u............ groupers, seabass Serrandiae.
(Those species not
listed as CHCRT or
in BMUS).
tilefishes.......... Malacanthidae.
dobe, kagami, pa`opa`o, jacks and scads Carangidae.
papa, omaka, ulua. (Those species not
listed as CHCRT or
in BMUS).
`u`u........................ solderfishes and Holocentridae.
squirrelfishes
(Those species not
listed as CHCRT).
weke, moano, kumu........... goatfishes (Those Mullidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
na`ena `e, maikoiko......... surgeonfishes (Those Acanthuridae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
remoras............. Echeneidae.
Puhi........................ eels (Those species Muraenidae,
not listed as Congridae,
CHCRT). Ophichthidae.
`upapalu.................... cardinalfishes...... Apogonidae.
herrings............ Clupeidae.
Nehu........................ anchovies........... Engraulidae.
coral crouchers..... Caracanthidae.
`o`opu...................... gobies.............. Gobiidae.
to`au....................... snappers (Those Lutjanidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT or in
BMUS).
Nunu........................ trumpetfish......... Aulostomus
chinensis.
nunu peke................... cornetfish.......... Fistularia
commersoni.
Kihikihi.................... moorish Idols....... Zanclidae.
Kikakapu.................... butterflyfishes..... Chaetodontidae.
angelfishes......... Pomacanthidae.
Mamo........................ damselfishes........ Pomacentridae.
nohu, okoze................. scorpionfishes, Scorpaenidae.
lionfishes.
pa o'o...................... blennies............ Blenniidae.
Kaku........................ barracudas (Those Sphyraenidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
sandperches......... Pinguipedidae.
paki`i...................... flounders and soles. Bothidae, Soleidae,
Pleurnectidae.
Makukana.................... trunkfishes......... Ostraciidae.
humu humu................... trigger fishes Balistidae.
(Those species not
listed as CHCRT).
Nenue....................... rudderfishes (Those Kyphosidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
po`opa`a.................... hawkfishes (Those Cirrhitidae.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
`o`opu hue, fugu............ puffer fishes and Tetradontidae.
porcupine fishes.
frogfishes.......... Antennariidae.
pipefishes and Syngnathidae.
seahorses.
namako, lole, wana.......... sea cucumbers and Echinoderms.
sea urchins (Those Mollusca.
species not listed
as CHCRT).
ko`a........................ ahermatypic corals.. Azooxanthellates.
ko`a........................ mushroom corals..... Fungiidae.
ko`a........................ small and large ....................
coral polyps.
soft corals and ....................
gorgonians.
anemones............ Actinaria.
soft zoanthid corals Zoanthinaria.
hydroid corals...... Solanderidae.
ko`a........................ lace corals......... Stylasteridae.
ula, a`ama, mo`ala, `alakuma lobsters, shrimps, Crustaceans.
mantis shrimps,
true crabs and
hermit crabs (Those
species not listed
as CMUS).
Hydrozoans,
Bryzoans.
black-lip pearl Pinctada
oyster. margaritifera.
other clams......... Other Bivalves.
sea squirts......... Tunicates.
sponges............. Porifera.
tako, he`e.................. octopi.............. Cephalopods.
sea snails.......... Gastropoda.
sea slugs........... Opistobranchs.
Limu........................ seaweed............. Algae.
Live rock.
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segmented worms Annelids.
(Those species not
listed as CHCRT).
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All other Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS that are marine plants,
invertebrates, and fishes that are not listed in the Hawaii CHCRT table
or are not Hawaii bottomfish, crustacean, precious coral, seamount
groundfish or western Pacific pelagic MUS..
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Sec. 665.222 Management area.
The Hawaii coral reef ecosystem management area is as follows:
(a) The U.S. EEZ around the Hawaiian Archipelago lying to the east
of 160[deg]50[min] W. long.
(b) The inner boundary of the management area is the seaward
boundary of the State of Hawaii.
(c) The outer boundary of the management area is the outer boundary
of the U.S. EEZ.
Sec. 665.223 Relation to other laws.
To ensure consistency between the management regimes of different
Federal agencies with shared management responsibilities of fishery
resources within the Hawaii coral reef ecosystem management area,
fishing for Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS is not allowed within the
boundary of a National Wildlife Refuge unless specifically authorized by
the USFWS, regardless of whether that refuge was established by action
of the President or the Secretary of the Interior.
Sec. 665.224 Permits and fees.
(a) Applicability. Unless otherwise specified in this subpart, Sec.
665.13 applies to Hawaii coral reef ecosystem permits.
(1) Special permit. Any person of the United States fishing for,
taking or retaining Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS must have a special
permit if they, or a vessel which they operate, is used to fish for any:
(i) Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS in low-use MPAs as defined in
Sec. 665.199;
(ii) Hawaii Potentially Harvested Coral Reef Taxa in the coral reef
ecosystem management area; or
(iii) Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS in the coral reef ecosystem
management area with any gear not specifically allowed in this subpart.
(2) Transshipment permit. A receiving vessel must be registered for
use with a transshipment permit if that vessel is used in the Hawaii
coral reef ecosystem management area to land or transship PHCRT, or any
Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS harvested within low-use MPAs.
(3) Exceptions. The following persons are not required to have a
permit under this section:
(i) Any person issued a permit to fish under any FEP who
incidentally catches Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS while fishing for
bottomfish MUS, crustacean MUS, western Pacific pelagic MUS, precious
coral, or seamount groundfish.
(ii) Any person fishing for Hawaii CHCRT outside of an MPA, who does
not retain any incidentally caught Hawaii PHCRT; and
(iii) Any person collecting marine organisms for scientific research
as described in Sec. 665.17, or Sec. 600.745 of this chapter.
(b) Validity. Each permit will be valid for fishing only in the
fishery management area specified on the permit.
(c) General requirements. General requirements governing application
information, issuance, fees, expiration, replacement, transfer,
alteration, display, sanctions, and appeals for permits are contained in
Sec. 665.13.
(d) Special permit. The Regional Administrator shall issue a special
permit in accordance with the criteria and procedures specified in this
section.
(1) Application. An applicant for a special or transshipment permit
issued under this section must complete and submit to the Regional
Administrator a Special Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishing Permit Application
Form issued by NMFS. Information in the application form must include,
but is not limited to a statement describing the objectives of the
fishing activity for which a special permit is needed, including a
general description of the expected disposition of the resources
harvested under the permit (i.e., stored live, fresh, frozen, preserved,
sold for food,
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ornamental, research, or other use, and a description of the planned
fishing operation, including location of fishing and gear operation,
amount and species (directed and incidental) expected to be harvested
and estimated habitat and protected species impacts).
(2) Incomplete applications. The Regional Administrator may request
from an applicant additional information necessary to make the
determinations required under this section. An applicant will be
notified of an incomplete application within 10 working days of receipt
of the application. An incomplete application will not be considered
until corrected in writing.
(3) Issuance. (i) If an application contains all of the required
information, the Regional Administrator will forward copies of the
application within 30 days to the Council, the USCG, the fishery
management agency of the affected state, and other interested parties
who have identified themselves to the Council, and the USFWS.
(ii) Within 60 days following receipt of a complete application, the
Regional Administrator will consult with the Council through its
Executive Director, USFWS, and the Director of the affected state
fishery management agency concerning the permit application and will
receive their recommendations for approval or disapproval of the
application based on:
(A) Information provided by the applicant;
(B) The current domestic annual harvesting and processing capacity
of the directed and incidental species for which a special permit is
being requested;
(C) The current status of resources to be harvested in relation to
the overfishing definition in the FEP;
(D) Estimated ecosystem, habitat, and protected species impacts of
the proposed activity; and
(E) Other biological and ecological information relevant to the
proposal. The applicant will be provided with an opportunity to appear
in support of the application.
(iii) Following a review of the Council's recommendation and
supporting rationale, the Regional Administrator may:
(A) Concur with the Council's recommendation and, after finding that
it is consistent with the goals and objectives of the FEP, the national
standards, the Endangered Species Act, and other applicable laws,
approve or deny a special permit; or
(B) Reject the Council's recommendation, in which case, written
reasons will be provided by the Regional Administrator to the Council
for the rejection.
(iv) If the Regional Administrator does not receive a recommendation
from the Council within 60 days of Council receipt of the permit
application, the Regional Administrator can make a determination of
approval or denial independently.
(v) Within 30 working days after the consultation in paragraph
(d)(3)(ii) of this section, or as soon as practicable thereafter, NMFS
will notify the applicant in writing of the decision to grant or deny
the special permit and, if denied, the reasons for the denial. Grounds
for denial of a special permit include the following:
(A) The applicant has failed to disclose material information
required, or has made false statements as to any material fact, in
connection with his or her application.
(B) According to the best scientific information available, the
directed or incidental catch in the season or location specified under
the permit would detrimentally affect any coral reef resource or coral
reef ecosystem in a significant way, including, but not limited to,
issues related to spawning grounds or seasons, protected species
interactions, EFH, and habitat areas of particular concern (HAPC).
(C) Issuance of the special permit would inequitably allocate
fishing privileges among domestic fishermen or would have economic
allocation as its sole purpose.
(D) The method or amount of harvest in the season and/or location
stated on the permit is considered inappropriate based on previous human
or natural impacts in the given area.
(E) NMFS has determined that the maximum number of permits for a
given area in a given season has been
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reached and allocating additional permits in the same area would be
detrimental to the resource.
(F) The activity proposed under the special permit would create a
significant enforcement problem.
(vi) The Regional Administrator may attach conditions to the special
permit, if it is granted, consistent with the management objectives of
the FEP, including, but not limited to:
(A) The maximum amount of each resource that can be harvested and
landed during the term of the special permit, including trip limits,
where appropriate.
(B) The times and places where fishing may be conducted.
(C) The type, size, and amount of gear which may be used by each
vessel operated under the special permit.
(D) Data reporting requirements.
(E) Such other conditions as may be necessary to ensure compliance
with the purposes of the special permit consistent with the objectives
of the FEP.
(4) Appeals of permit actions. (i) Except as provided in subpart D
of 15 CFR part 904, any applicant for a permit or a permit holder may
appeal the granting, denial, conditioning, or suspension of their permit
or a permit affecting their interests to the Regional Administrator. In
order to be considered by the Regional Administrator, such appeal must
be in writing, must state the action(s) appealed, and the reasons
therefore, and must be submitted within 30 days of the original
action(s) by the Regional Administrator. The appellant may request an
informal hearing on the appeal.
(ii) Upon receipt of an appeal authorized by this section, the
Regional Administrator will notify the permit applicant, or permit
holder as appropriate, and will request such additional information in
such form as will allow action upon the appeal. Upon receipt of
sufficient information, the Regional Administrator will rule on the
appeal in accordance with the permit eligibility criteria set forth in
this section and the FEP, as appropriate, based on information relative
to the application on file at NMFS and the Council and any additional
information, the summary record kept of any hearing and the hearing
officer's recommended decision, if any, and such other considerations as
deemed appropriate. The Regional Administrator will notify all
interested persons of the decision, and the reasons therefore, in
writing, normally within 30 days of the receipt of sufficient
information, unless additional time is needed for a hearing.
(iii) If a hearing is requested, or if the Regional Administrator
determines that one is appropriate, the Regional Administrator may grant
an informal hearing before a hearing officer designated for that purpose
after first giving notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the
hearing in the Federal Register. Such a hearing shall normally be held
no later than 30 days following publication of the notice in the Federal
Register, unless the hearing officer extends the time for reasons deemed
equitable. The appellant, the applicant (if different), and, at the
discretion of the hearing officer, other interested parties, may appear
personally and/or be represented by counsel at the hearing and submit
information and present arguments as determined appropriate by the
hearing officer. Within 30 days of the last day of the hearing, the
hearing officer shall recommend in writing a decision to the Regional
Administrator.
(iv) The Regional Administrator may adopt the hearing officer's
recommended decision, in whole or in part, or may reject or modify it.
In any event, the Regional Administrator will notify interested persons
of the decision, and the reason(s) therefore, in writing, within 30 days
of receipt of the hearing officer's recommended decision. The Regional
Administrator's action constitutes final action for the agency for the
purposes of the Administrative Procedure Act.
(5) Any time limit prescribed in this section may be extended for
good cause, for a period not to exceed 30 days, by the Regional
Administrator, either upon his or her own motion or upon written request
from the Council, appellant or applicant stating the reason(s)
therefore.
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Sec. 665.225 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725
of this chapter and Sec. 665.15 of this part, it is unlawful for any
person to do any of the following:
(a) Fish for, take, retain, possess or land any Hawaii coral reef
ecosystem MUS in any low-use MPA as defined in Sec. 665.199 unless:
(1) A valid permit has been issued for the hand harvester or the
fishing vessel operator that specifies the applicable area of harvest;
(2) A permit is not required, as outlined in Sec. 665.224; or
(3) The Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS possessed on board the
vessel originated outside the management area and this can be
demonstrated through receipts of purchase, invoices, fishing logbooks or
other documentation.
(b) Fish for, take, or retain any Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS
species:
(1) That is determined overfished with subsequent rulemaking by the
Regional Administrator.
(2) By means of gear or methods prohibited under Sec. 665.227.
(3) In a low-use MPA without a valid special permit.
(4) In violation of any permit issued under Sec. Sec. 665.13 or
665.224.
(c) Fish for, take, or retain any wild live rock or live hard coral
except under a valid special permit for scientific research, aquaculture
seed stock collection or traditional and ceremonial purposes by
indigenous people.
Sec. 665.226 Notifications.
Any special permit holder subject to the requirements of this
subpart must contact the appropriate NMFS enforcement agent in American
Samoa, Guam, or Hawaii at least 24 hours before landing any Hawaii coral
reef ecosystem MUS unit species harvested under a special permit, and
report the port and the approximate date and time at which the catch
will be landed.
Sec. 665.227 Allowable gear and gear restrictions.
(a) Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS may be taken only with the
following allowable gear and methods:
(1) Hand harvest;
(2) Spear;
(3) Slurp gun;
(4) Hand net/dip net;
(5) Hoop net for Kona crab;
(6) Throw net;
(7) Barrier net;
(8) Surround/purse net that is attended at all times;
(9) Hook-and-line (includes handline (powered or not), rod-and-reel,
and trolling);
(10) Crab and fish traps with vessel ID number affixed; and
(11) Remote-operating vehicles/submersibles.
(b) Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS may not be taken by means of
poisons, explosives, or intoxicating substances. Possession or use of
these materials by any permit holder under this subpart who is
established to be fishing for Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS in the
Hawaii management area is prohibited.
(c) Existing FEP fisheries shall follow the allowable gear and
methods outlined in their respective plans.
(d) Any person who intends to fish with new gear not included in
this section must describe the new gear and its method of deployment in
the special permit application. A decision on the permissibility of this
gear type will be made by the Regional Administrator after consultation
with the Council and the director of the affected state fishery
management agency.
Sec. 665.228 Gear identification.
(a) The vessel number must be affixed to all fish and crab traps on
board the vessel or deployed in the water by any vessel or person
holding a permit under Sec. Sec. 665.13 or 665.224 or that is otherwise
established to be fishing for Hawaii coral reef ecosystem MUS in the
Hawaii management area.
(b) Enforcement action. (1) Traps not marked in compliance with
paragraph (a) of this section and found deployed in the Hawaii coral
reef ecosystem management area will be considered unclaimed or abandoned
property, and may be disposed of in any manner considered appropriate by
NMFS or an authorized officer.
(2) Unattended surround nets or bait seine nets found deployed in
the Hawaii coral reef ecosystem management area
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will be considered unclaimed or abandoned property, and may be disposed
of in any manner considered appropriate by NMFS or an authorized
officer.
Sec. Sec. 665.229-665.239 [Reserved]
Sec. 665.240 Hawaii crustacean fisheries. [Reserved]
Sec. 665.241 Definitions.
As used in Sec. Sec. 665.240 through 665.259:
Hawaii crustacean management area is divided into the following
areas:
(1) Crustacean Permit Area 1 (Permit Area 1) means the EEZ around
the NWHI.
(2) Crustacean Permit Area 2 (Permit Area 2) means the EEZ around
the MHI.
(3) Crustacean Permit Area 1 VMS Subarea means an area within the
EEZ around the NWHI 50 nm from the center geographical positions of the
islands and reefs in the NWHI as follows:
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Name N. lat. W. long.
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Nihoa Island........................ 23[deg]05[min] 161[deg]55[min]
Necker Island....................... 23[deg]35[min] 164[deg]40[min]
French Frigate Shoals............... 23[deg]45[min] 166[deg]15[min]
Gardner Pinnacles................... 25[deg]00[min] 168[deg]00[min]
Maro Reef........................... 25[deg]25[min] 170[deg]35[min]
Laysan Island....................... 25[deg]45[min] 171[deg]45[min]
Lisianski Island.................... 26[deg]00[min] 173[deg]55[min]
Pearl and Hermes Reef............... 27[deg]50[min] 175[deg]50[min]
Midway Island....................... 28[deg]14[min] 177[deg]22[min]
Kure Island......................... 28[deg]25[min] 178[deg]20[min]
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The remainder of the VMS subarea is delimited by parallel lines tangent
to and connecting the 50-nm areas around the following: from Nihoa
Island to Necker Island; from French Frigate Shoals to Gardner
Pinnacles; from Gardner Pinnacles to Maro Reef; from Laysan Island to
Lisianski Island; and from Lisianski Island to Pearl and Hermes Reef..
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Hawaii crustacean management unit species (Hawaii crustacean MUS)
means the following crustaceans:
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English common
Local name name Scientific name
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Ula............................. spiny lobster..... Panulirus
marginatus,
Panulirus
penicillatus.
ula papapa...................... slipper lobster... Scyllaridae.
papa`i kua loa.................. Kona crab......... Ranina ranina.
deepwater shrimp.. Heterocarpus spp.
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Interested parties means the State of Hawaii Department of Land and
Natural Resources, the Council, holders of permits issued under Sec.
665.242, and any person who has notified the Regional Administrator of
his or her interest in the procedures and decisions described in Sec.
665.248, and who has specifically requested to be considered an
``interested party.''
Lobster grounds refers, singularly or collectively, to the following
four areas in Crustacean Permit Area 1 that shall be used to manage the
lobster fishery:
(1) Necker Island Lobster Grounds--waters bounded by straight lines
connecting the following coordinates in the order presented:
24[deg]00[min] N. lat., 165[deg]00[min] W. long.; 24[deg]00[min] N.
lat., 164[deg]00[min] W. long.; 23[deg]00[min] N. lat., 164[deg]00[min]
W. long.; and 23[deg]00[min] N. lat., 165[deg]00[min] W. long.
(2) Gardner Pinnacles Lobster Grounds--waters bounded by straight
lines connecting the following coordinates in the order presented:
25[deg]20[min] N. lat., 168[deg]20[min] W. long.; 25[deg]20[min] N.
lat., 167[deg]40[min] W. long.; 24[deg]20[min] N. lat., 167[deg]40[min]
W. long.; and 24[deg]20[min] N. lat., 168[deg]20[min] W. long.
(3) Maro Reef Lobster Grounds--waters bounded by straight lines
connecting the following coordinates in the order presented:
25[deg]40[min] N. lat., 171[deg]00[min] W. long.; 25[deg]40[min] N.
lat., 170[deg]20[min] W. long.; 25[deg]00[min] N. lat., 170[deg]20[min]
W. long.; and 25[deg]00[min] N. lat., 171[deg]00[min] W. long.
(4) General NWHI Lobster Grounds--all waters within Crustacean
Permit Area 1 except for the Necker Island, Gardner Pinnacles, and Maro
Reef Lobster Grounds.
Sec. 665.242 Permits.
(a) Applicability. (1) The owner of any vessel used to fish for
lobster in Permit Area 1 must have a limited access permit issued for
such vessel.
(2) The owner of any vessel used to fish for lobster in Permit Area
2 must have a permit issued for such a vessel.
(3) The owner of any vessel used to fish for deepwater shrimp in
Crustacean Permit Areas 1 or 2 must have a permit issued for that
vessel.
(4) Harvest of Hawaii crustacean MUS within the Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument is subject to the requirements
of 50 CFR part 404.
(b) General requirements. General requirements governing application
information, issuance, fees, expiration, replacement, transfer,
alteration, display, sanctions, and appeals for permits issued under
this section, as applicable, are contained in Sec. 665.13.
(c) Application. An application for a permit required under this
section will
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be submitted to PIRO as described in Sec. 665.13. If the application
for a limited access permit is submitted on behalf of a partnership or
corporation, the application must be accompanied by a supplementary
information sheet obtained from PIRO and contain the names and mailing
addresses of all partners or shareholders and their respective
percentage of ownership in the partnership or corporation.
(d) Lobster Limited Access Permit Requirements. (1) A lobster
limited access permit is valid for fishing only in Crustacean Permit
Area 1.
(2) Only one permit will be assigned to any vessel.
(3) No vessel owner will have permits for a single vessel to harvest
lobsters in Permit Areas 1 and 2 at the same time.
(4) A maximum of 15 limited access permits can be valid at any time.
(e) Transfer or sale of limited access permits. (1) Permits may be
transferred or sold, but no one individual, partnership, or corporation
will be allowed to hold a whole or partial interest in more than one
permit, except that an owner who qualifies initially for more than one
permit may maintain those permits, but may not obtain additional
permits. Layering of partnerships or corporations shall not insulate a
permit holder from this requirement.
(2) If 50 percent or more of the ownership of a limited access
permit is passed to persons other than those listed on the permit
application, PIRO must be notified of the change in writing and provided
copies of the appropriate documents confirming the changes within 30
days.
(3) Upon the transfer or sale of a limited access permit, a new
application must be submitted by the new permit owner according to the
requirements of Sec. 665.13. The transferred permit is not valid until
this process is completed.
(f) Replacement of a vessel covered by a limited access permit. A
limited access permit issued under this section may, without limitation
as to frequency, be transferred by the permit holder to a replacement
vessel owned by that person.
(g) Issuance of limited access permits to future applicants. (1) The
Regional Administrator may issue limited access permits under this
section when fewer than 15 vessel owners hold active permits.
(2) When the Regional Administrator has determined that limited
access permits may be issued to new persons, a notice shall be placed in
the Federal Register, and other means will be used to notify prospective
applicants of the opportunity to obtain permits under the limited access
management program.
(3) A period of 90 days will be provided after publication of the
Federal Register notice for submission of new applications for a limited
access permit.
(4) Limited access permits issued under this paragraph (g) will be
issued first to applicants qualifying under paragraph (g)(4)(i) of this
section. If the number of limited access permits available is greater
than the number of applicants that qualify under paragraph (g)(4)(i) of
this section, then limited access permits will be issued to applicants
under paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of this section.
(i) First priority to receive limited access permits under this
paragraph (g) goes to owners of vessels that were used to land lobster
from Permit Area 1 during the period 1983 through 1990, and who were
excluded from the fishery by implementation of the limited access
system. If there are insufficient permits for all such applicants, the
new permits shall be issued by the Regional Administrator through a
lottery.
(ii) Second priority to receive limited access permits under
paragraph (g) goes to owners with the most points, based upon a point
system. If two or more owners have the same number of points and there
are insufficient permits for all such owners, the Regional Administrator
shall issue the permits through a lottery. Under the point system,
limited access permits will be issued, in descending order, beginning
with owners who have the most points and proceeding to owners who have
the least points, based on the following:
(A) Three points shall be assigned for each calendar year after
August 8, 1985, that the applicant was the operator of a vessel that was
used to land lobster from Permit Area 1.
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(B) Two points shall be assigned for each calendar year or partial
year after August 8, 1985, that the applicant was the owner, operator,
or crew member of a vessel engaged in either commercial fishing in
Permit Area 2 for lobster, or fishing in Permit Area 1 for fish other
than lobster with an intention to sell all or part of the catch.
(C) One point shall be assigned for each calendar year or partial
year after August 8, 1985, that the applicant was the owner, operator,
or crew member of a vessel engaged in any other commercial fishing in
the EEZ surrounding Hawaii.
(5) A holder of a new limited access permit must own at least a 50
percent share in the vessel that the permit would cover.
Sec. 665.243 Prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibitions specified in 50 CFR
Sec. Sec. 600.725 and 665.15, it is unlawful for any person to do any
of the following:
(a) In Permit Area 1, it is unlawful for any person to--
(1) Fish for, take, or retain lobsters--
(i) Without a limited access permit issued under Sec. 665.242.
(ii) By methods other than lobster traps or by hand for lobsters, as
specified in Sec. 665.245.
(iii) From closed areas for lobsters, as specified in Sec. 665.251.
(iv) During a closed season, as specified in Sec. 665.250.
(v) After the closure date, as specified in Sec. 665.252, and until
the fishery opens again in the following calendar year.
(vi) In a lobster grounds after closure of that grounds as specified
in Sec. 665.252(b).
(2) Fail to report before landing or offloading as specified in
Sec. 665.244.
(3) Fail to comply with any protective measures implemented under
Sec. 665.248.
(4) Leave a trap unattended in the Hawaii crustacean management area
except as provided in Sec. 665.245.
(5) Maintain on board the vessel or in the water more than 1,200
traps per fishing vessel, of which no more than 1,100 can be assembled
traps, as specified in Sec. 665.245.
(6) Land lobsters taken in Permit Area 1 after the closure date, as
specified in Sec. 665.252, until the fishery opens again the following
year.
(7) Refuse to make available to an authorized officer and employee
of NMFS designated by the Regional Administrator for inspection and
copying any records that must be made available in accordance with Sec.
665.14(g)(2).
(8) Possess on a fishing vessel that has a limited access permit
issued under Sec. 665.242 any lobster trap in Crustacean Permit Area 1
when fishing for lobster is prohibited as specified in Sec. Sec.
665.248, 665.250(a), or 665.252, or except as allowed under Sec.
665.245(a)(7).
(9) Possess on a fishing vessel that has a limited access permit
issued under this subpart any lobster trap in Crustacean Permit Area 1
VMS Subarea when fishing for lobsters is prohibited as specified in
Sec. Sec. 665.248, 665.250(a), or 665.252, except as allowed under
Sec. 665.245(a)(8).
(10) Interfere with, tamper with, alter, damage, disable, or impede
the operation of a VMS unit or to attempt any of the same while engaged
in the Permit Area 1 fishery; or to move or remove a VMS unit while
engaged in the Permit Area 1 fishery without first notifying the
Regional Administrator.
(11) Make a false statement, oral or written, to the Regional
Administrator or an authorized officer, regarding the certification,
use, operation, or maintenance of a VMS unit used in the fishery.
(12) Fail to allow an authorized officer to inspect and certify a
VMS unit used in the fishery.
(13) Possess, on a fishing vessel that has a limited access permit
issued under this subpart, any lobster trap in a lobster grounds that is
closed under Sec. 665.252(b), unless the vessel has an operational VMS
unit, certified by NMFS, on board.
(b) In Permit Area 2, it is unlawful for any person to--
(1) Fish for, take, or retain lobsters--
(i) By methods other than lobster traps or by hand, as specified in
Sec. 665.245; or
(ii) During a closed season, as specified in Sec. 665.250(b).
(2) Retain or possess on a fishing vessel any lobster taken in
Permit Area 2
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that is less than the minimum size specified in Sec. 665.249.
(3) Possess on a fishing vessel any lobster or lobster part taken in
Permit Area 2 in a condition where the lobster is not whole and
undamaged as specified in Sec. 665.249.
(4) Retain or possess on a fishing vessel, or remove the eggs from,
any egg-bearing lobster, as specified in Sec. 665.249.
(5) Possess on a fishing vessel that has a permit for Permit Area 2
issued under this subpart any lobster trap in Permit Area 2 when fishing
for lobster in the MHI is prohibited during the months of May, June,
July, and August.
(c) In Crustacean Permit Areas 1 and 2, it is unlawful for any
person to fish for, take, or retain deepwater shrimp without a permit
issued under Sec. 665.242.
Sec. 665.244 Notifications.
(a) The operator of any vessel subject to the requirements of this
subpart must:
(1) Report, not less than 24 hours, but not more than 36 hours,
before landing, the port, the approximate date and the approximate time
at which spiny and slipper lobsters will be landed.
(2) Report, not less than 6 hours and not more than 12 hours before
offloading, the location and time that offloading of spiny and slipper
lobsters will begin.
(b) The Regional Administrator will notify permit holders of any
change in the reporting method and schedule required in paragraph (a) of
this section at least 30 days prior to the opening of the fishing
season.