[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 232 (Monday, December 5, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-29744] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: December 5, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Parts 285 and 678 [I.D. 091494B] Atlantic Tuna and Shark Fisheries AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Public hearings and scoping meetings; extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS announced 18 combination public hearings and scoping meetings in the Federal Register on September 23, 1994, and October 17, 1994, to receive comments from fishery participants and other members of the public on bluefin tuna, yellowfin and other tuna, and Atlantic shark management issues. NMFS is extending the comment period for Atlantic bluefin tuna, including comments on the Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), and yellowfin tuna. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before December 19, 1994. ADDRESSES: Written comments for Atlantic bluefin, yellowfin and other tunas, including the DEIS, should be sent to Richard B. Stone, Chief, Highly Migratory Species Management Division (F/CM4), Division of Fisheries Conservation and Management, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 14853, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Kelly, 301-713-2347. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As a result of the hearings and scoping meetings held in October and November 1994, NMFS determined that it is important for commenters to have additional time to submit their comments. Therefore, NMFS is extending the comment period on Atlantic tuna from November 22, 1994, to December 19, 1994. The comment period for Atlantic shark is not being extended. Dated: November 29, 1994. David S. Crestin, Acting Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 94-29744 Filed 12-2-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P