[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59-60]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-34033]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 300

[I.D. 111099A]


Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders

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

ACTION: Inseason orders.

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SUMMARY: NMFS publishes the Fraser River salmon inseason orders 
regulating fisheries in U.S. waters. The orders were issued by the 
Fraser River Panel (Panel) of the Pacific Salmon Commission 
(Commission) and subsequently approved and issued by NMFS during the 
1999 sockeye and pink salmon fisheries within the Fraser River Panel 
Area (U.S.). These orders established fishing times, areas, and types 
of gear for U.S. treaty Indian and all-citizen fisheries during the 
period the Commission exercised jurisdiction over these fisheries. Due 
to the frequency with which inseason orders are issued, publication of 
individual orders is impracticable. The 1999 orders are therefore being 
published in this document to avoid fragmentation.

DATES: Each of the following inseason orders was effective upon 
announcement on telephone hotline numbers as specified at 50 CFR 
300.97(b)(1). Comments will be accepted through January 18, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to William Stelle, Jr., Regional 
Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN 
C15700-Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115-0070. Information relevant to this 
document is available for public review during business hours at the 
Office of the Regional Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William L. Robinson, 206-526-6140.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Treaty between the Government of the 
United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning 
Pacific Salmon was signed at Ottawa on January 28, 1985, and 
subsequently was given effect in the United States by the Pacific 
Salmon Treaty Act (Act) at 16 U.S.C. 3631-3644.
    Under authority of the Act, Federal regulations at 50 CFR part 300 
subpart F provide a framework for implementation of certain regulations 
of the Commission and inseason orders of the Commission's Panel for 
sockeye and pink salmon fisheries in the Fraser River Panel Area 
(U.S.). These regulations apply to fisheries for sockeye and pink 
salmon in the Fraser River Panel Area (U.S.) during the period each 
year when the Commission exercises jurisdiction over these fisheries.
    The regulations close the Fraser River Panel Area (U.S.) to sockeye 
and pink salmon fishing unless opened by Panel regulations or by 
inseason orders of NMFS that give effect to Panel orders. During the 
fishing season, NMFS may issue orders that establish fishing times and 
areas consistent with the annual

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Commission regime and inseason orders of the Panel. Such orders must be 
consistent with domestic legal obligations. The Regional Administrator, 
Northwest Region, NMFS, issues the inseason orders. Official notice of 
these inseason actions of NMFS is provided by two telephone hotline 
numbers described at 50 CFR 300.97(b)(1). Inseason orders must be 
published in the Federal Register as soon as practicable after they are 
issued. Due to the frequency with which inseason orders are issued, 
publication of individual orders is impractical. The 1999 orders are 
therefore being published in this document to avoid fragmentation.
    The following inseason orders were adopted by the Panel and issued 
for U.S. fisheries by NMFS during the 1999 fishing season. The times 
listed are local times, and the areas designated are Puget Sound 
Management and Catch Reporting Areas as defined in the Washington State 
Administrative Code at Chapter 220-22.

Order No. 1999-1: Issued 5:00 p.m., July 23, 1999

Treaty Indian Fishery

    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Open for drift gillnets from 12:00 noon July 25 
to 12:00 noon July 28.

Order No. 1999-2: Issued 11:00 a.m. July 28, 1999

Treaty Indian Fishery

    Areas 4B, 5, and 6C: Open for drift gillnets from 12:00 noon July 
28 to 12:00 noon July 31.

Order No. 1999-3: Issued 5:00 p.m., July 30, 1999

Treaty Indian Fishery

    Areas 4B, 5, and 6C: Drift gillnet open from 12:00 noon August 1 to 
12:00 noon August 3.

Order No. 1999-4: Issued 9:00 a.m. August 3, 1999

Treaty Indian Fishery

    Areas 4B, 5, and 6C: Open for drift gillnets from 12:00 noon August 
3 to 12:00 noon August 7.

Order No. 1999-5: Issued 5:00 p.m., August 6, 1999

Treaty Indian Fishery

    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Closed for drift gillnets from 6:00 p.m. August 
6 to 12:00 noon August 7.

Order No. 1999-6: Issued at 5:00 p.m., September 10, 1999.

United States Fraser River Panel Area Waters

    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C, relinquish regulatory control effective 
September 12.

Classification

    This action is authorized by 50 CFR 300.97, and is exempt from 
review under E.O. 12866.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 3636(b).

    Dated: December 27, 1999.
George H. Darcy,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 99-34033 Filed 12-30-99; 8:45 am]
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