Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Certifications Pursuant to Section 609 of Public Law 101-162, 2205 [05-627]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 12, 2005 / Notices For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.14 J. Lynn Taylor, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–89 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 4955] Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Certifications Pursuant to Section 609 of Public Law 101–162 SUMMARY: On December 21, 2004, the Department of State certified, pursuant to Section 609 of Public Law 101–162 (‘‘Section 609’’), that Venezuela has adopted a program to reduce the incidental capture of sea turtles in its shrimp fisheries comparable to the program in effect in the United States. On December 21, 2004, the Department of State withdrew certification for Trinidad and Tobago and for Panama pursuant to Section 609 because neither country’s program for protecting sea turtles in its shrimp fisheries is determined to be comparable to the program in effect in the United States. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 12, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Story, Office of Marine Conservation, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520–7818; telephone: (202) 647–2335. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 609 of Public Law 101–162 prohibits imports of certain categories of shrimp unless the President certifies to the Congress not later than May 1 of each year either: (1) That the harvesting nation has adopted a program governing the incidental capture of sea turtles in its commercial shrimp fishery comparable to the program in effect in the United States and has an incidental take rate comparable to that of the United States; or (2) that the fishing environment in the harvesting nation does not pose a threat of the incidental taking of sea turtles. The President has delegated the authority to make this certification to the Department of State. Revised State Department guidelines for making the required certifications were published in the Federal Register on July 2, 1999 (Vol. 64, No. 130, Public Notice 3086). On December 21, 2004, the Department certified Venezuela on the 14 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate jul<14>2003 17:37 Jan 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 basis that its sea turtle protection program is comparable to that of the United States. This country joins 14 others certified by the Department in 2004 on the same basis. On December 21, 2004, the Department withdrew certification for Trinidad and Tobago and for Panama because the sea turtle protection program in place for commercial shrimp trawl fisheries in these nations is not comparable in effectiveness to that of the United States. The Department of State has communicated the certification of Venezuela under Section 609, and the withdrawal of certification for Panama and Trinidad and Tobago, to the Office of Trade Program of Customs and Border Protection, as well as to the governments of the affected nations. Dated: January 5, 2005. David A Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–627 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Land at San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, CA Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of Request to Release Airport Land. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release of approximately 49.90 acres of airport property at San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, California, from all restrictions of the surplus property agreement since the land is not needed for airport purposes. Reuse of the land for commercial/light industrial purposes represents a compatible land use. Disposal of the property will provide an opportunity to acquire additional land that is needed to enhance safety and meet airport design standards. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered in triplicate to the FAA at the following address: Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, Federal Register Comment, 15000 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2205 Aviation Blvd., Lawndale, CA 90261. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Donald L. Rogers, Interim Executive Director, San Bernardino International Airport Authority, Inland Valley Development Agency, 294 S. Leland Norton Way, Suite 1, San Bernardino, CA 92408–0131. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tony Garcia, Airports Compliance Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, 15000 Aviation Blvd., Lawndale, California 90261, telephone (310) 725– 3634 and FAX (310) 725–6849. The request to release airport property may be reviewed in person by appointment at this same location or at San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, California. In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), Pub. L. 10– 181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be published in the Federal Register 30 days before the Secretary may waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport’s interest in surplus property. The following is a brief overview of the request: The San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA) requested a release from surplus property agreement obligations for approximately 49.90 acres of airport land consisting of five parcels at San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, California, originally granted to them for airport purposes by the United States Air Force due to the closure of the former Norton Air Force Base. Three of the parcels are located on the west side, the fourth parcel is located northwest of the airfield and the fifth parcel is located on the east side of the airport property. The parcels are not contiguous or easily accessible to the airfield and are not required for aeronautical purposes. The property’s redevelopment for nonaeronautical purposes will comply with local zoning and compatible land-use requirements. The parcels will be disposed of at fair market value based on the land’s appraised value. The value of the land will be used to acquire additional land, which is needed for approach and encroachment protection, to enhance airport safety, and to comply with airport design standards. The land disposal and acquisition will provide a direct benefit to the airport and civil aviation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2005)]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4955]


Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific 
Affairs; Certifications Pursuant to Section 609 of Public Law 101-162

SUMMARY: On December 21, 2004, the Department of State certified, 
pursuant to Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 (``Section 609''), that 
Venezuela has adopted a program to reduce the incidental capture of sea 
turtles in its shrimp fisheries comparable to the program in effect in 
the United States. On December 21, 2004, the Department of State 
withdrew certification for Trinidad and Tobago and for Panama pursuant 
to Section 609 because neither country's program for protecting sea 
turtles in its shrimp fisheries is determined to be comparable to the 
program in effect in the United States.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 12, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Story, Office of Marine 
Conservation, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and 
Scientific Affairs, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-7818; 
telephone: (202) 647-2335.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 prohibits 
imports of certain categories of shrimp unless the President certifies 
to the Congress not later than May 1 of each year either: (1) That the 
harvesting nation has adopted a program governing the incidental 
capture of sea turtles in its commercial shrimp fishery comparable to 
the program in effect in the United States and has an incidental take 
rate comparable to that of the United States; or (2) that the fishing 
environment in the harvesting nation does not pose a threat of the 
incidental taking of sea turtles. The President has delegated the 
authority to make this certification to the Department of State. 
Revised State Department guidelines for making the required 
certifications were published in the Federal Register on July 2, 1999 
(Vol. 64, No. 130, Public Notice 3086).
    On December 21, 2004, the Department certified Venezuela on the 
basis that its sea turtle protection program is comparable to that of 
the United States. This country joins 14 others certified by the 
Department in 2004 on the same basis. On December 21, 2004, the 
Department withdrew certification for Trinidad and Tobago and for 
Panama because the sea turtle protection program in place for 
commercial shrimp trawl fisheries in these nations is not comparable in 
effectiveness to that of the United States.
    The Department of State has communicated the certification of 
Venezuela under Section 609, and the withdrawal of certification for 
Panama and Trinidad and Tobago, to the Office of Trade Program of 
Customs and Border Protection, as well as to the governments of the 
affected nations.

    Dated: January 5, 2005.
David A Balton,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 05-627 Filed 1-11-05; 8:45 am]
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