EA/RIR/IRFA for Revised Amendment 21 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska and Revised Amendment 16 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands

These amendments authorize a vessel incentive program to reduce bycatch rates of prohibited species in the Alaskan groundfish trawl fisheries. The environmental review process led us to conclude that this action will not have a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement was not prepared. A copy of the finding of no significant impact, including the environmental assessment, is enclosed for your information.