[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 217 (Thursday, November 7, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 57625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-28672]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 300

[I.D. 071296D]


International Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries; Draft 
Implementation Plan

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of intent to modify a draft implementation plan.

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SUMMARY: On July 25, 1996, NMFS announced the availability of a Draft 
Implementation Plan for the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries 
(Plan) in the Federal Register and requested comments by September 23, 
1996. Based upon these comments, NMFS has decided to redraft the Plan. 
When the revised draft Plan is completed, NMFS will again notify the 
public of its availability for comment.

ADDRESSES: Any questions regarding this notice of intent may be 
directed to Matt Milazzo, International Fisheries Division, Office of 
Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Sprinq, MD 
20910.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Milazzo, 301-713-2276.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For background and rationale for the Plan, 
please refer to the notice of availability published on July 25, 1996 
(61 FR 38703).

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: October 31, 1996.
Richard W. Surdi,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 96-28672 Filed 11-06-96; 8:45 am]
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