Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Adjustment for the Commercial Fishery from U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, OR

NMFS announces modification of the landing requirements for the commercial salmon fishery (except coho) in the area from the U.S.- Canada Border to Cape Falcon, OR, to allow salmon caught in the area to be landed in Oregon. The modified provision requires that vessels land and deliver fish within the area (U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon), or within Oregon ports south of Cape Falcon, and within 24 hours of any closure of this fishery. NMFS also describes the Oregon State reporting and landing requirements for salmon caught in the area. This action is necessary to provide flexibility to Oregon fishermen, while implementing the 2001 annual management measures for ocean salmon fisheries.