NOAA Fisheries Service Northeast Regional Office - 2005 Proposed ALWTRP Modifications

Information on the ALWTRP DEIS and Proposed Rule

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register announcing the issuance of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS identifies alternatives for amending the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) and analyzes the impacts of the proposed amendments to the ALWTRP on the human environment. NOAA Fisheries Service has also published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, which describes how modifications to the ALWTRP will be implemented.

	Highlights
	DEIS for Amending the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan: Broad-Based Gear Modifications Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction and Summary 2.0 Purpose and Need for Action 3.0 Regulatory Alternatives 4.0 Affected Environment 5.0 Biological Impacts 6.0 Economic Impacts 7.0 Social Impacts 8.0 Summary and Integration of Impact Analysis Findings 9.0 Cumulative Effects Analysis 10.0 Regulatory Impact Review 11.0 Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 12.0 Applicable Laws 13.0 List of Preparers and Contributors 14.0 Distribution List 15.0 Glossary and Acronyms

	Features
	Proposed Rule Proposed Rule Comment Period Extended DEIS Notice of Availability DEIS Comment Period Extended Permit Holder Letter (03/03/05) Hearing Dates & Locations FR Notice 3-14-05 FR Notice 3-23-05 NEPA Overview ALWTRP DEIS and Proposed Rule Outreach Document ALWTRP Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS, hold scoping meetings & request comments (06/30/03) Public Meetings ALWTRP scoping document (07/03/03) Main ALWTRP Webpage Protected Resources Division Webpage

	Questions?
	Contact Diane Borggaard ALWTRP Coordinator (978) 281-9300 ext. 6503 National Marine Fisheries Service Protected Resources Division One Blackburn Drive Gloucester, MA 01930

Last Updated: May 30, 2007

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