Framework 16 to the Scallop FMP and Framework 39 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP

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Final Rule for Framework 16
Amendment to the Final Rule for Framework 16

• Sections 1.0 & 2.0: Executive Summary & Table of Contents
• 2.1 - List of Tables
• 2.2 - List of Figure
• 2.3 - List of Maps
• 2.4 - List of Acronyms
• Section 3.0: Introduction and Background
• 3.1 - Purpose and Need
• 3.2 - History of FMP
• Section 4.0: Management Alternatives
• 4.1 - Description of Proposed Action
• 4.2 - Considered and Analyzed Alternatives
• 4.3 - Considered and Rejected Alternatives
• Sections 5.0: Description of Affected Environment
• 5.1 - Biological Environment
• 5.2 - Physical Environment
• 5.3 - Habitat
• 5.4 - Endangered and Other Protected Species
• 5.5 - Human Environment
• Sections 6.0 & 6.1: Environmental Consequences - Analysis of Impacts - Aggragated Impacts of Preferred Alternatives
• 6.2 - Analysis of Direct and Indirect Impacts
• 6.3 - Cumulative Effects
• Section 7.0 : Applicable Law
• 7.1.1 - Compliance with National Standards
• 7.1.2 - EFH Assessment
• 7.1.3 - Skate Baseline Review
• 7.2 - NEPA - FONSI
• 7.9 - Regulatory Flexibility Act/E.O. 12866
• 7.10 - Regulatory Impact Review
• Section 8.0: Glossary
• Section 9.0: Liturature Cited
• Section 10.0: Acknowledgements; Agencies and Persons Consulted
• Section 11.0: Comments and Responses
• Section 12.0: Index