Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-Iron-Copper-Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for Waterfowl Hunting, 3180-3181 [05-1140]
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On November 10, 2004, the Research
and Special Programs Administration
(RSPA) published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) (69 FR 65294)
under Docket RSPA–02–11654 (HM–
228) to propose changes to the
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RSPA and the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) are proposing
changes to part 175 and other sections
of the HMR applicable to transportation
of hazardous materials by aircraft. These
changes are being proposed in order to
clarify requirements to promote safer
transportation practices; promote
compliance and enforcement; eliminate
unnecessary regulatory requirements;
convert certain exemptions into
regulations of general applicability;
finalize outstanding petitions for
rulemaking; facilitate international
commerce; and make these
requirements easier to understand.
On November 19, 2004, the Air
Transport Association (ATA) requested
an extension of the comment period by
an additional 90 days until April 29,
2005. ATA indicated the part 175
provisions are of particular significance
to ATA carriers and the carriers will
wish to submit detailed comments. ATA
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New Year holiday period, which is also
the operational rush period for both
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several key carriers have pre-existing
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ATA will not be able to hold the
relevant carrier discussions and prepare
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willing to extend the comment period to
provide ATA and others additional time
to provide comments. However, we
believe that an extension of 45 days
should be sufficient to accommodate
commenters’ need for additional time.
Therefore, we are denying the request
for extension of the comment period
until April 29, 2005. Accordingly, the
closing date of the comment period is
extended to until March 18, 2005.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 13,
2005 under the authority delegated in 49 CFR
Part 106.
Robert A McGuire,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous
Materials Safety.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 20
RIN 1018–AU04
Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for
Approval of Tungsten-Iron-CopperNickel Shot as Nontoxic for Waterfowl
Hunting
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed
rulemaking.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) hereby provides public
notice that Spherical Precision, Inc. of
Tustin, California, has applied for
approval of 40 to 76 percent tungsten,
10 to 37 percent iron, 9 to 16 percent
copper, and 5 to 7 percent nickel shot
as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the
United States. The Service has initiated
review of the shot under the criteria set
out in Tier 1 of the nontoxic shot
approval procedures given at 50 CFR
20.134.
DATES: A comprehensive review of the
Tier 1 information is to be concluded by
March 22, 2005.
ADDRESSES: The Spherical Precision,
Inc. application may be reviewed in
Room 4091 at the Fish and Wildlife
Service, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, 4501 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, Virginia. Comments on this
notice may be submitted to the Division
of Migratory Bird Management at 4401
North Fairfax Drive, MS MBSP–4107,
Arlington, VA 22203–1610. Comments
will become part of the Administrative
Record for the review of the application.
The public may review the record at the
Division of Migratory Bird Management,
Room 4091, 4501 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, Virginia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of
Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358–
1714, or George T. Allen, Wildlife
Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, (703) 358–1825.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (Act)
(16 U.S.C. 703–712 and 16 U.S.C. 742a–
j) implements migratory bird treaties
between the United States and Great
Britain for Canada (1916 and 1996 as
amended), Mexico (1936 and 1972 as
amended), Japan (1972 and 1974 as
amended), and Russia (then the Soviet
Union, 1978). These treaties protect
certain migratory birds from take, except
as permitted under the Act. The Act
authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
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to regulate take of migratory birds in the
United States. Under this authority, the
Fish and Wildlife Service controls the
hunting of migratory game birds through
regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
Since the mid-1970s, the Service has
sought to identify types of shot for
waterfowl hunting that are not toxic to
migratory birds or other wildlife when
ingested. We have approved several
types of shot as nontoxic and added
them to the migratory bird hunting
regulations in 50 CFR 20.21. Use of shot
types other than those listed in 50 CFR
20.21(j)(1) for hunting waterfowl and
coots and any species that make up
aggregate bag limits is prohibited. We
will continue to review all shot types
submitted for approval as nontoxic.
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Spherical Precision has submitted its
application with the counsel that it
contained all of the specified
information for a complete Tier 1
submittal, and has requested
unconditional approval pursuant to the
Tier 1 time frame. The Service has
determined that the application is
complete, and has initiated a
comprehensive review of the Tier 1
information. After the review, the
Service will either publish a Notice of
Review to inform the public that the
Tier 1 test results are inconclusive or
publish a proposed rule for approval of
the candidate shot. If the Tier 1 tests are
inconclusive, the Notice of Review will
indicate what other tests will be
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required before we will again consider
approval of the Tungsten-Iron-CopperNickel shot as nontoxic. If the Tier 1
data review results in a preliminary
determination that the candidate
material does not pose a significant
toxicity hazard to migratory birds, other
wildlife, or their habitats, the Service
will commence with a rulemaking
proposing to approve the candidate
shot.
Dated: January 3, 2005.
Steve Williams,
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 13 (Friday, January 21, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3180-3181]
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[FR Doc No: 05-1140]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 20
RIN 1018-AU04
Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-
Iron-Copper-Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for Waterfowl Hunting
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides
public notice that Spherical Precision, Inc. of Tustin, California, has
applied for approval of 40 to 76 percent tungsten, 10 to 37 percent
iron, 9 to 16 percent copper, and 5 to 7 percent nickel shot as
nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The Service has
initiated review of the shot under the criteria set out in Tier 1 of
the nontoxic shot approval procedures given at 50 CFR 20.134.
DATES: A comprehensive review of the Tier 1 information is to be
concluded by March 22, 2005.
ADDRESSES: The Spherical Precision, Inc. application may be reviewed in
Room 4091 at the Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. Comments on
this notice may be submitted to the Division of Migratory Bird
Management at 4401 North Fairfax Drive, MS MBSP-4107, Arlington, VA
22203-1610. Comments will become part of the Administrative Record for
the review of the application. The public may review the record at the
Division of Migratory Bird Management, Room 4091, 4501 North Fairfax
Drive, Arlington, Virginia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of
Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358-1714, or George T. Allen, Wildlife
Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358-1825.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (Act)
(16 U.S.C. 703-712 and 16 U.S.C. 742a-j) implements migratory bird
treaties between the United States and Great Britain for Canada (1916
and 1996 as amended), Mexico (1936 and 1972 as amended), Japan (1972
and 1974 as amended), and Russia (then the Soviet Union, 1978). These
treaties protect certain migratory birds from take, except as permitted
under the Act. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
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to regulate take of migratory birds in the United States. Under this
authority, the Fish and Wildlife Service controls the hunting of
migratory game birds through regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
Since the mid-1970s, the Service has sought to identify types of
shot for waterfowl hunting that are not toxic to migratory birds or
other wildlife when ingested. We have approved several types of shot as
nontoxic and added them to the migratory bird hunting regulations in 50
CFR 20.21. Use of shot types other than those listed in 50 CFR
20.21(j)(1) for hunting waterfowl and coots and any species that make
up aggregate bag limits is prohibited. We will continue to review all
shot types submitted for approval as nontoxic.
Spherical Precision has submitted its application with the counsel
that it contained all of the specified information for a complete Tier
1 submittal, and has requested unconditional approval pursuant to the
Tier 1 time frame. The Service has determined that the application is
complete, and has initiated a comprehensive review of the Tier 1
information. After the review, the Service will either publish a Notice
of Review to inform the public that the Tier 1 test results are
inconclusive or publish a proposed rule for approval of the candidate
shot. If the Tier 1 tests are inconclusive, the Notice of Review will
indicate what other tests will be required before we will again
consider approval of the Tungsten-Iron-Copper-Nickel shot as nontoxic.
If the Tier 1 data review results in a preliminary determination that
the candidate material does not pose a significant toxicity hazard to
migratory birds, other wildlife, or their habitats, the Service will
commence with a rulemaking proposing to approve the candidate shot.
Dated: January 3, 2005.
Steve Williams,
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 05-1140 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am]
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