NOAA Fisheries

American Fisheries Act (AFA)

• 71 FR 32506, June 6, 2006. Proposal for collection of information from the BSAI cooperatives submitted to the OMB for clearance under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comment period through July 5, 2006.
• 71 FR 3471, January 23, 2006. Notice of Vessel and Processor Permit Applications proposed information collection for the American Fisheries Act (AFA). Comment period through March 24, 2006.
• 71 FR 3470, January 23, 2006. Notice of Recordkeeping and Reporting, shoreside processor electronic logbook report (SPELR), proposed information collection for the American Fisheries Act (AFA). Comment period through March 24, 2006.

Beluga Whales

• 71 FR 61022, October 17, 2006. Notice of revision to species of concern list, candidate species definition, and species considered as candidates. Cook Inlet beluga whale added as a candidate species. Effective October 17, 2006.
• 71 FR 44614, August 7, 2006. Notice of a 90–day petition to list the Cook Inlet beluga whale as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.
• 71 FR 25150, April 28, 2006. Notice of reopening of the time period for submitting information for the status review of Cook Inlet Beluga Whales. Comment period through May 30, 2006.
• 71 FR 15697, March 29, 2006. Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), for the Subsistence Harvest Management of Cook Inlet, Alaska, Beluga Whales by Alaska Natives.
• 71 FR 14836, March 24, 2006. Notice of request for information regarding NMFS' status review of the Cook Inlet beluga whale to determine if this group of beluga whales should be listed as an endangered or threatened species. Comment period through April 24, 2006.

Bowhead Whale

• 71 FR 66912, November 17, 2006. Notice of Intent from NMFS and the Minerals Management Service to prepare a PEIS to assess the impacts of MMS’ annual authorizations to conduct offshore geophysical seismic surveys in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas off Alaska. Comment period through December 18, 2006.
• 71 FR 61460, October 18, 2006. Notice of intent to prepare an EIS pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), in order to assess the impacts of issuing annual quotas for the subsistence harvest of bowhead whales by Alaska Natives from 2008 through 2017.
• 71 FR 7539, February 13, 2006. Notice of the aboriginal subsistence whaling quota for bowhead whales. Effective February 13, 2006.

Community Development Quota (CDQ)

• 71 FR 51804, August 31, 2006. Notice to inform the public about the Community Development Quota (CDQ) percentage allocations among the six CDQ groups.
• 71 FR 24649, April 26, 2006. Notice of public meeting on a proposed cost recovery program for the Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program, May 18, Anchorage, AK.

Crab

• 71 FR 53668, September 12, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection for the Regional Economic Data Collection Program for Southwest Alaska. Comment period through November 13, 2006.

Exempted Fishing Permits

• 71 FR 67103, November 20, 2006. Notice of receipt of an application for an exempted fishing permit from the American Fisheries Act Catcher Vessel Intercooperative, and the Pollock Conservation Cooperative.
• 71 FR 66915, November 17, 2006. Notice of receipt of an application for an exempted fishing permit from the Aleut Enterprise Corporation.
• 71 FR 30659, May 30, 2006. Notice of receipt of an application for an exempted fishing permit from the Marine Conservation Alliance Foundation.
• 71 FR 14687, March 23, 2006. Notice of receipt of an application for an EFP from the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association to develop hook-and-line, troll, and jig techniques specific to the harvest of several rockfish species in GOA.
• 71 FR 3472, January 23, 2006. Notice of receipt of application for an EFP from Aleut Enterprise Corporation for the use of commercial fishing vessels for acoustic surveys of pollock in the Aleutian Islands subarea.

Fur Seals

• 71 FR 7927, February 15, 2006. Notice of intent to prepare an EIS on impacts of research on Steller sea lions and northern fur seals. Comment period extended through February 25, 2006.

GOA Rationalization

• 71 FR 35859, June 22, 2006. Notice of public workshops on the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Pilot Program: June 23, 2006, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Seattle, WA., and June 26, 2006, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Kodiak, AK.
• 71 FR 29317, May 22, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and advisory committee public meetings June 13, 2006, Kodiak, AK; Groundfish Rationalization Public Hearing on June 6, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Grants

• 71 FR 45045, August 8, 2006. Correction to 71 FR 33898. Notice of Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2007.
• 71 FR 33898, June 12, 2006. Notice of Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2007. Proposals must be received by the date and time indicated under each program listing.

Groundfish Harvest Specifications and Management

• 71 FR 71135, December 8, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection regarding the Regional Economic Data Collection Program for Gulf Coast Alaska. Comment period through February 6, 2007.
• 71 FR 66905, November 17, 2006. Notice of public workshop on the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Pilot Program December 1, Kodiak, AK.
• 71 FR 53093, September 8, 2006. Notice of Availability of a Draft EIS for the Alaska Groundfish Harvest Specifications Project for the BSAI and GOA Groundfish Fisheries. Comment period through October 23, 2006.
• 71 FR 32506, June 6, 2006. Proposal for collection of information for the Groundfish Tagging Program in the groundfish fishery off Alaska submitted to the OMB for clearance under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comment period through July 5, 2006.
• 71 FR 13585, March 16, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection on reporting requirements for commercial fisheries authorization under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Comment period through May 15, 2006.
• 71 FR 13099 , March 14, 2006. Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. Written comments must be received by May 15, 2006. A scoping meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m., Alaska local time.
• 71 FR 8269, February 16, 2006. Notice of advanced proposed rulemaking for anyone entering the BSAI Pacific cod fishery after 12/11/05 (control date), will not be assured of future access to the Pacific cod resource if a management regime is developed and implemented that limits the number of participants, licenses or vessels in the fishery.
• 71 FR 6454, February 8, 2006. Notice of proposed collection of information for the Groundfish Tagging Program. Comment period through April 10, 2006.
• 71 FR 3472, January 23, 2006. Notice of receipt of application for an EFP from Aleut Enterprise Corporation for the use of commercial fishing vessels for acoustic surveys of pollock in the Aleutian Islands subarea.

Halibut

• 71 FR 6442, February 8, 2006. Advance notice of a proposed rulemaking that anyone entering the Charter Sport Fishery for Pacific halibut in and off Alaska after 12-09-05 (control date) will not be assured of future access to that fishery if a management regime that limits the number of participants is developed and implemented under the authority of the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982.

Halibut Charter Harvest Levels

• 71 FR 19717, April 17, 2006. Notice of the guideline harvest level (GHL) for the guided sport halibut fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) regulatory Areas 2C and 3A. Effective February 1, 2006.

Halibut Subsistence

• 71 FR 38383, July 6, 2006. Proposed Information Collection for the subsistence fishery for Pacific halibut in waters off Alaska - registration and marking of gear. Comment period through September 5, 2006.

Individual Fishing Quota Program (IFQ)

• 71 FR 13585, March 16, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection on reporting requirements for commercial fisheries authorization under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Comment period through May 15, 2006.
• 71 FR 6035, February 6, 2006. Notice of proposed collection of information for Alaska Individual Fishing Quota Cost Recovery Program Requirements
• 71 FR 3429, January 23, 2006. Correction to 70 FR 74208 calculation errors for the standard prices for the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Cost Recovery Program. Effective January 23, 2006.

Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

• 71 FR 40482, July 17, 2006. Notice of the Marine Fisheries Advisory (MAFAC) committee meeting July 25 - 27, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 5249, February 1, 2006. Notice of the Marine Fisheries Advisory (MAFAC) committee meeting February 14-15 from 9-5, and February 16 from 9-12.

Marine Mammal Take and Research Permits

• 71 FR 78407, December 29, 2006. Notice of receipt of application from James T. Harvey, Ph.D., Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, to conduct scientific research on harbor seals. Comment period through January 29, 2007.
• 71 FR 66912, November 17, 2006. Notice of Intent from NMFS and the Minerals Management Service to prepare a PEIS to assess the impacts of MMS’ annual authorizations to conduct offshore geophysical seismic surveys in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas off Alaska. Comment period through December 18, 2006.
• 71 FR 50027, August 24, 2006. Notice of issuance of IHA to Shell Offshore, Inc. and WesternGeco, Inc., to conduct a marine geophysical program, including deep seismic surveys on the Outer Continental Shelf, in the mid- and eastern-Beaufort Sea, and on pre-lease areas in the Northern Chukchi Sea. Effective from July 10 through December 31, 2006.
• 71 FR 49418, August 23, 2006. Notice of issuance of an IHA to GX Technology to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to conducting marine geophysical seismic surveys on the Outer Continental Shelf waters in the Chukchi Sea. Effective from August 15 through December 31, 2006.
• 71 FR 49433, August 23, 2006. Notice of receipt of application for an IHA from Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority to take small numbers of marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to construction of the Knik Arm Bridge in Alaska during the period 2007 through 2012. Comment period through September 22, 2006.
• 71 FR 43715, August 2, 2006. Notice of issuance of an IHA to FEXL.P., a subsidiary of Talisman Energy, Inc., to take small numbers of marine mammals to conduct a barging operation within the U.S. Beaufort Sea. Effective from August 8, 2006 through through August 7, 2007.
• 71 FR 43450, August 1, 2006. Notice of issuance of an IHA to the University of Texas at Austin Institute for Geophysics to take small numbers of marine mammals to conduct a marine seismic survey in the Arctic Ocean. Effective from July 15 – August 29, 2006.
• 71 FR 43112, July 31, 2006. Notice of issuance of an IHA to Conoco Phillips Alaska, to conduct open-water seismic data aquisition in the Chukchi Sea. Effective July 7, through December 31, 2006.
• 71 FR 40995, July 19, 2006. Notice of receipt of application from Shane Moore, Moore & Moore Films, for a permit to conduct commercial/educational photography of killer whales, gray whales, and minke whales. Comment period through August 18, 2006.
• 71 FR 34064, June 13, 2006. Notice of receipt of application from FEX L.P. for an IHA to take small numbers of marine mammals by harassment incidental to conducting a barging operation within the U.S. Beaufort Sea. Comment period through July 13, 2006.
• 71 FR 32045, June 2, 2006. Notice of receipt of application from GX Technologies, Inc. for an IHA to take small numbers of marine mammals, incidental to conducting a marine geophysical program on the Outer Continental Shelf waters in the Chukchi Sea. Comment period through July 3, 2006.
• 71 FR 32045, June 2, 2006. Notice of issuance of an amendment to Permit No. 1008–1637–01 to receive, import, and export marine mammals parts for purposes of scientific research. Comment period through July 3, 2006.
• 71 FR 30387, May 26, 2006. Notice of issuance of permit to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve to conduct scientific research on humpback, minke, and killer whales.
• 71 FR 27685, May 12, 2006. Notice of receipt of application from Conoco Phillips Alaska, Inc., for an IHA to take small numbers of marine mammals in the Chukchi Sea. Comment period through June 12, 2006.
• 71 FR 26336, May 4, 2006. Notice of issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization to Kuukpik Veritas DGC for conducting on-ice vibroseis seismic operations in the Harrison Bay portion of the western U.S. Beaufort Sea. Effective from April 30, 2006 through April 29, 2007.
• 71 FR 26055, May 3, 2006. Notice of receipt of application from Shell Offshore, Inc. and WesternGeco, Inc. for Incidental Harassment Authorizations to take small numbers of marine mammals in the Beaufort Sea. Comment period through June 2, 2006.
• 71 FR 19875, April 18, 2006. Notice of issuance of permits and amendments to seven entities to conduct scientific research on marine mammal species and import marine mammal part specimens for scientific research purposes.
• 71 FR 15387, March 28, 2006. Notice of issuance of permit to the Alaska SeaLife Center to conduct scientific research on captive Steller sea lions.
• 71 FR 14503, March 23, 2006. Notice of issuance of permits to Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutierrez, Western Washington University, and ADF&G to conduct scientific research on marine mammals.
• 71 FR 13585, March 16, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection on reporting requirements for commercial fisheries authorization under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Comment period through May 15, 2006.
• 70 FR 11314, March 7, 2006. Final Rule issuing regulations to govern the unintentional takings of small numbers of marine mammals incidental to operation of an offshore oil and gas platform at the Northstar facility in the Beaufort Sea. Effective from April 6, 2006 through April 6, 2011.
• 71 FR 9782, February 27, 2006. Notice of receipt of application from ASRC Energy Services, Lynx Enterprises, Inc. for an IHA to take marine mammals by harassment, incidental to conducting on-ice vibroseis seismic operations in the Beaufort Sea. Comment period through March 29, 2006.
• 71 FR 4297, January 26, 2006. Final Rule issuing regulations to govern the unintentional takings of small numbers of marine mammals incidental to rocket launches from the Kodiak Launch Complex on Kodiak Island, AK. Effective from February 27, 2006 through February 28, 2011.
• 71 FR 917, January 6, 2006. Notice of application for permits and permit amendments to conduct scientific research on marine mammals and import marine mammal part specimens for scientific research. Comment period through February 6, 2006.

North Pacific Fishery Management Council

• 71 FR 76997, December 22, 2006. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Aleutian Islands Ecosystem Team to meet in Seattle, WA, January 10, 2007 though January 12.
• 71 FR 77738, December 20, 2006. Notice of the Regional Fishery Management Council Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Executive Directors public meeting, Silver Spring, MD, January 10, 2007.
• 71 FR 76278, December 20, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee meeting, January 8-9, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 67107, November 20, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees public meeting December 4-12, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 67107, November 20, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council workshop on potential gear modification regulations as a part of the analysis for the Bering Sea Habitat Conservation analysis. Workshop will be held on December 7, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 62094, October 23, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's GOA and BSAI Groundfish Plan Team meeting November 13–17, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 62094, October 23, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Crab Plan Team meeting November 8, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 59090, October 6, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Non-Target Species Committee meeting October 26-27, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 56968, September 28, 2006. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Sea Lion Mitigation Committee (SSLMC) will meet in Anchorage, AK, October 16–18, 2006.
• 71 FR 56968, September 28, 2006. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Sea Lion Mitigation Committee (SSLMC) will meet in Seattle, WA, October 30 - Nov 1, 2006.
• 71 FR 56110, September 26, 2006. The NPFMC Charter Halibut Stakeholder Committee will meet in Anchorage, AK, October 16 - 18, 2006.
• 71 FR 54616 , September 18, 2006. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold public meetings in Dutch Harbor, AK, October 2 through October 10, 2006.
• 71 FR 53422, September 11, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Aleutian Island Ecosystem Team meeting September 26 - 27, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 51188, August 29, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee meeting September 12-14, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 50891, August 28, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's GOA and BSAI Groundfish Plan Team meeting September 19-22, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 50047, August 24, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Crab Plan Team Committee meeting September 13-15, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 43475, August 1, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee meeting August 28, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 43475, August 1, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Steller Sea Lion public teleconference August 25, 2006.
• 71 FR 41772, July 24, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee meeting August 15-16, Juneau, AK.
• 71 FR 39671, July 13, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee meeting July 28-29, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 29317, May 22, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and advisory committee public meetings June 13, 2006, Kodiak, AK; Groundfish Rationalization Public Hearing on June 6, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 71 FR 28308, May 16, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee meeting June 26, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 27229, May 10, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Pacific Northwest Crab Industry Advisory Committee meeting May 23, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 25151, April 28, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee meeting May 16-18, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 25151, April 28, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Crab Plan Team meeting May 16-18, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 25152, April 28, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ecosystem Committee meeting May 19, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 16764, April 4, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Charter Halibut Stakeholder Committee meeting April 18-20, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 13968, March 20, 2006. Notice of public meetings of the NPFMC and its advisory committees, April 5-11, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 11191, March 6, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Charter Halibut Stakeholder Committee meeting March 21-23, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 7741, February 14, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Halibut Stakeholder Committee meeting February 27-28, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 6455, February 8, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scallop Plan Team meeting February 23-24, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 5648, February 2, 2006. Notice of the NPFMC Pacific Northwest Crab Industry Advisory Committee meeting February 23, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 3484, January 23, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees public meetings, February 6-14, Seattle, WA.
• 71 FR 2914, January 18, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council/Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting, February 3, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 2914, January 18, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Halibut Charter Guidelines Harvest Level Committee meeting, February 1-2, Anchorage, AK.
• 71 FR 2527, January 17, 2006. Notice of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Observer Advisory Committee meeting, January 30-31, Seattle, WA.

Observer Program (Groundfish)

• 71 FR 19715, April 17, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection on the North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program Vessel/ Plant Operator’s Comment Form. Comment period through June 16, 2006.

Recordkeeping and Reporting

• 71 FR 67546, November 22, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection for the Commercial Operator's Annual Report. Comment period through January 22, 2006.
• 71 FR 32506, June 6, 2006. Proposal for collection of information from the BSAI cooperatives submitted to the OMB for clearance under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comment period through July 5, 2006.
• 71 FR 13585, March 16, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection on the Alaska Region permit family of forms. Comment period through May 15, 2006.
• 71 FR 3470, January 23, 2006. Notice of Recordkeeping and Reporting, shoreside processor electronic logbook report (SPELR), proposed information collection for the American Fisheries Act (AFA). Comment period through March 24, 2006.

Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures

• 71 54472, September 15, 2006. Correction to 71 FR 47177; Steller Sea Lion Protection Economic Survey
• 71 FR 47177, August 16, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection on the the Steller Sea Lion Protection Economic Survey. Comment period through October 16, 2006.
• 71 FR 7927, February 15, 2006. Notice of intent to prepare an EIS on impacts of research on Steller sea lions and northern fur seals. Comment period extended through February 25, 2006.

Stock Assessment Reports

• 71 FR 42815, July 28, 2006. Notice of Availability of the Alaska, Atlantic, and Pacific regional marine mammal stock assessment reports. Comment period through October 26, 2006.

Vessel Monitoring System

• 71 FR 42815, July 28, 2006. Notice of corrected vessel monitoring systems reimbursement program information.
• 71 FR 41425, July 21, 2006. Notice of vessel monitoring systems reimbursement program.
• 71 FR 25149, April 28, 2006. Notice of proposed information collection on NMFS Alaska Region Vessel Monitoring System. Comment period through June 27, 2006.
• 71 FR 13103, March 14, 2006. Notice of the addition of an authorized Vessel Monitoring System reseller for the previously type approved ST2500G-NMFS Mobile Transceiver Unit.
• 71 FR 3053, January 19, 2006. Notice of revision of type approval requirements for a Mobile Communications Service Provider to be authorized for use by any vessel participating in the NOAA Vessel Monitoring Systems.

Whaling Commission

• 71 FR 12184, March 9, 2006. Notice to extend the call for nominees for the U.S. Delegation to the June 2006 International Whaling Commission annual meeting. Written nominations must be received by April 7, 2006.
• 71 FR 8279, February 16, 2006. The International Whaling Commission announces a public meeting to be held March 31, 2006 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
• 71 FR 7537, February 13, 2006. Notice of a call for nominees for the U.S. Delegation to the June 2006 International Whaling Commission annual meeting. Written nominations must be received by March 6, 2006.