Marine Mammals and Endangered Species; Permits No. 782-1702-03 and 1409-01, 77-78 [04-28739]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 1 / Monday, January 3, 2005 / Notices Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 69 FR 53887 (September 3, 2004). Pursuant to the time limits for administrative reviews set forth in section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Tariff Act), currently the final results of this administrative review are due on January 1, 2005. It is not practicable to complete this review within the normal statutory time limit due to a complicated issue involving revision of the model match hierarchy. Thus, it is not practicable to complete this review within the normal statutory time limit. Therefore, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the final results until February 1, 2005, in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act. This notice is published in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and section 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2) of the Department’s regulations. funding of the CFQ Program, the administrative entity(ies) structure, and how CFQ or purchased shares would be distributed and used among eligible communities. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Gail Bendixen at 907–271–2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. Dated: December 28, 2004. Alan D. Risenhoover, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E4–3906 Filed 12–30–04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Dated: December 27, 2004. Gary S. Taverman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4–3909 Filed 12–30–04; 8:45 am] [I.D. 120904C] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of permit amendment and modification. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Notice of Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Meetings of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Gulf Rationalization Community Committee. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Gulf Rationalization Community Committee will meet at the Hotel Captain Cook. DATES: January 28, 2005, 8 am – 5 pm, Voyager Room. ADDRESSES: Hotel Captain Cook, 4th and K Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Kimball, Council staff, Phone: 907–271–2809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee will discuss the future 14:47 Dec 30, 2004 Notice is hereby given that the following applicants have been issued an amendment/modification to their scientific research permit. Permit No. 782–1702–03 - National Marine Mammal Laboratory, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0070, [Dr. John Bengtson, Principal Investigator]; and Permit No. 1409–01 - Karen G. Holloway-Adkins [Principal Investigator], Executive Director, East Coast Biologists, Inc. P.O. Box 33715, Indialantic, FL 32903. ADDRESSES: The amendment, modification and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)713–0376; and Permit No. 782–1702–03 - Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0700; phone (206)526–6150; fax (206)526–6426; SUMMARY: [I.D. 122804A] VerDate jul<14>2003 Marine Mammals and Endangered Species; Permits No. 782–1702–03 and 1409–01 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77 Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone (907)586–7221; fax (907)586–7249; and Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213; phone (562)980–4001; fax (562)980–4018. Permit No. 1409–01 - Southeast Region, NMFS, 9721 Executive Center Drive North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702– 2432; phone (727)570–5301; fax (727)570–5320. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth Johnson, Amy Sloan or Patrick Opay (301)713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 2004, notice was published in the Federal Register (69 FR 60841) that an amendment of permit no. 782– 1702–02 and modification of permit no. 1409 had been requested by the abovenamed organization and individual. The requested amendment and modification have been granted under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). Permit Amendment Permit No. 782–1702–03 authorizes an increase in the number of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) that may be accidentally killed from five per year to seven for the year spanning July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005 (starting July 1, 2005, the authorized accidental mortality would revert to five annually). Permit Modification Permit No. 1409–01 authorizes attachment of sonic tags to 15 green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) to document the movements, foraging locations, behavior, resting sites, and daily movement patterns in nearshore reefs in central Brevard County. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed in permit 782–1702– 03 is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. For permit 1409–01 an environmental assessment was prepared analyzing the effects of the permitted activities. After E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1 78 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 1 / Monday, January 3, 2005 / Notices a Finding of No Significant Impact, the determination was made that it was not necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement. Issuance of these permits, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Dated: December 27, 2004. Stephen L. Leathery, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 04–28739 Filed 12–30–04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 122704B] Marine Mammals; File Nos. 881–1668, 1010–1641, 782–1532, 434–1669, and 800–1664 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of permit amendments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the following organizations and individual have been issued amendments to permits for scientific research on Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus): The Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, Alaska (Permit No. 881–1668); The Aleutians East Borough, Kodiak, Alaska (Permit No. 1010–1641); The National Marine Mammal Laboratory, NMFS, Seattle, Washington (Permit No. 782–1532); The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corvallis, Oregon (Permit No. 434–1669); and Dr. Randall Davis, Texas A&M University, Department of Marine Biology, Galveston, Texas (Permit No. 800–1664). ADDRESSES: The amendments and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): All permits - Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 EastWest Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713– 2289; fax (301)713–0376; Permit No. 434–1669 - Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA VerDate jul<14>2003 14:47 Dec 30, 2004 Jkt 205001 98115–0700; phone (206)526–6150; fax (206)526–6426; and All permits - Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802– 1668; phone (907)586–7221; fax (907)586–7249. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Tammy Adams or Amy Sloan, (301)713–2289. On June 27, 2002 , notice was published in the Federal Register (67 FR 43283) that requests for permits and permit amendments to ‘‘take’’ Steller sea lions by harassment during scientific research had been submitted by the above-named individuals/organizations. The permits and permit amendments were issued on November 12, 2002 (67 FR 697243). Amendments to these permits have been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 222–226). These minor amendments extend the expiration date for all five permits from December 31, 2004 to December 31, 2005. These five permits authorize ‘‘takes’’ of Steller sea lions by harassment during a variety of research activities. These amendments do not authorize any additional ‘‘takes’’ of Steller sea lions. Rather, they allow the permit holders an additional 12 months to use any research-related harassment ‘‘takes’’ remaining from the 2004 permit year. Issuance of these permit amendments, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that such permit amendments: (1) were applied for in good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 27, 2004. Tammy C. Adams, Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 04–28740 Filed 12–30–04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Determination Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act December 23, 2004. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA). ACTION: Directive to the Commissioner of Customs. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain textile and apparel goods from Mozambique shall be treated as ‘‘handloomed, handmade, or folklore articles’’ and qualify for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Imports of eligible products from Mozambique with an appropriate AGOA visa will qualify for duty-free treatment. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 2005 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Flaaten, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3400. 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In a letter to the Commissioner of Customs dated January 18, 2001, the United States Trade Representative directed Customs to require that importers provide an appropriate export visa from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country to obtain preferential treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA (66 FR 7837). The first digit of the visa number corresponds to one of nine groupings of textile and apparel products that are eligible for preferential tariff treatment. Grouping ‘‘9’’ is reserved for handmade, handloomed, or folklore articles. CITA has consulted with Mozambican authorities, and has determined that handloomed fabrics, handloomed articles (e.g., handloomed rugs, scarves, place mats, and tablecloths), handmade E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 04-28739]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 120904C]


Marine Mammals and Endangered Species; Permits No. 782-1702-03 
and 1409-01

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Issuance of permit amendment and modification.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the following applicants have been 
issued an amendment/modification to their scientific research permit.
    Permit No. 782-1702-03 - National Marine Mammal Laboratory, 
National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, BIN 
C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115-0070, [Dr. John Bengtson, Principal 
Investigator]; and
    Permit No. 1409-01 - Karen G. Holloway-Adkins [Principal 
Investigator], Executive Director, East Coast Biologists, Inc. P.O. Box 
33715, Indialantic, FL 32903.

ADDRESSES: The amendment, modification and related documents are 
available for review upon written request or by appointment in the 
following office(s):
    Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 
20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)713-0376; and
    Permit No. 782-1702-03 - Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point 
Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115-0700; phone (206)526-
6150; fax (206)526-6426;
    Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668; phone 
(907)586-7221; fax (907)586-7249; and
    Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long 
Beach, CA 90802-4213; phone (562)980-4001; fax (562)980-4018.
    Permit No. 1409-01 - Southeast Region, NMFS, 9721 Executive Center 
Drive North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432; phone (727)570-5301; fax 
(727)570-5320.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth Johnson, Amy Sloan or Patrick 
Opay (301)713-2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 2004, notice was published in 
the Federal Register (69 FR 60841) that an amendment of permit no. 782-
1702-02 and modification of permit no. 1409 had been requested by the 
above-named organization and individual. The requested amendment and 
modification have been granted under the authority of the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the 
Regulations Governing the Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals (50 
CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking, 
importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 
222-226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et 
seq.).

Permit Amendment

    Permit No. 782-1702-03 authorizes an increase in the number of 
California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) that may be accidentally 
killed from five per year to seven for the year spanning July 1, 2004 
to June 30, 2005 (starting July 1, 2005, the authorized accidental 
mortality would revert to five annually).

Permit Modification

    Permit No. 1409-01 authorizes attachment of sonic tags to 15 green 
sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) to document the movements, foraging 
locations, behavior, resting sites, and daily movement patterns in 
nearshore reefs in central Brevard County.
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the 
activity proposed in permit 782-1702-03 is categorically excluded from 
the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental 
impact statement. For permit 1409-01 an environmental assessment was 
prepared analyzing the effects of the permitted activities. After

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a Finding of No Significant Impact, the determination was made that it 
was not necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement.
    Issuance of these permits, as required by the ESA, was based on a 
finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good faith; (2) will 
not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) are 
consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the 
ESA.

    Dated: December 27, 2004.
Stephen L. Leathery,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 04-28739 Filed 12-30-04; 8:45 am]
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