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Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; National Standard Guidelines, B-280016, May 28, 1998

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This is our report on a major rule promulgated by the Department of Commerce. It was published in the Federal Register as a final rule on May 1. Enclosed is our assessment of NOAA's compliance with the procedural steps required by section 801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule. If you have any questions about this report. Is Victor Rezendes. NATIONAL STANDARD GUIDELINES" (RIN: 0648-AJ58) (i) Cost-benefit analysis NOAA did not perform a detailed cost-benefit analysis for the final rule because costs and benefits which are quantifiable will not be known until each existing Fishery Management Plan (FMP) is amended or new FMP's are written. A detailed cost and benefit analysis will be performed.

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