Handel i gospodarka · 21.11.1994

North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan

NMFS issues a proposed rule to clarify and make minor changes to regulations implementing the North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan (Research Plan). The proposed rule would clarify 1995 observer coverage requirements, revise the definition of the term ``processor,'' specify who is and is not included in the definition of processor, and exempt certain processors included in the definition from the requirement to have a Federal Processor Permit. These clarifications will be incorporated as minor revisions to the instructions accompanying the Federal Processor Permit Application. In addition, the definition of ``round weight'' will be revised to conform it to recent regulatory changes. This proposed rule is consistent with the intent of the final rule implementing the Research Plan and is intended to reduce confusion during the first year of the fee-collection program authorized under the Research Plan. NMFS expects these changes to be effective by January 1, 1995.