Environmental Assessment/Regulatory Impact Review for an Emergency Rule to Implement Measures Necessary to Monitor and Manage 1999 Harvest Limitations Established for Pollock Catcher/Processors under the American Fisheries Act

This Environmental Assessment/Regulatory Impact Review analyzes the impact of an emergency interim rule amending 50 CFR part 679. The interim rule would establish additional observer coverage requirements for the 20 catcher/processor vessels listed under section 208(e) (1)-(20) of the American Fisheries Act, Public Law 105-277 (AFA). It would also establish in-season authority to manage the non-pollack harvest limitations required under the AFA for the 20 vessels.