Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery, Trawl Rationalization Program, Cost Recovery - Proposed Rule, Request for Comments

This action would implement a cost recovery program for the Pacific coast groundfish trawl rationalization program, which is a catch share program and type of limited access privilege program (LAPP), as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). This action includes regulationsStart Printed Page 7372that affect all trawl rationalization program sectors (Shorebased Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program, Mothership Coop Program, and Catcher/Processor Coop Program) managed under the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP).

Comments on this proposed rule must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., eastern time on March 18, 2013.