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specified amounts of Pacific cod and
bycatch species to participating vessels,
(3) harvesting Pacific cod beyond the
total allowable catch and acceptable
biological catch amounts specified for
2005, and (4) exemption from improved
retention/improved utilization
regulations at § 679.27.
These levels of harvest and manner of
harvest are not expected to have a
significant impact on the marine
environment, but the potential effects
on the marine environment will be
further analyzed during review of the
application.
In accordance with § 679.6, NMFS has
determined that the application
warrants further consideration and has
initiated consultation with the Council
by forwarding the amended application
to the Council for consultation. The
Council will consider the application
during its April 4–11, 2005 meeting
which will be held at the Hilton Hotel
in Anchorage, AK. While the applicant
has been invited to appear in support of
the application, all interested parties
may comment on the application at the
meeting during public testimony. A
notice announcing the upcoming
meeting will be published in the
Federal Register.
The vessels that would conduct the
experimental fishing were not identified
on the application, but would be
identified on the EFP, once they have
been selected for the project. The NMFS
Regional Administrator may consider
and attach additional terms and
conditions to the EFP that are consistent
with the purpose of the experiment.
Public comment may help determine
such conditions.
A copy of the amended application is
available for review from NMFS (see
ADDRESSES).
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: March 15, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of vessel monitoring
systems; approval.
SUMMARY: This document provides
notice of vessel monitoring systems
(VMS) approved by NOAA for use by
vessels participating in the Rock Shrimp
Fishery of the South Atlantic Region
and sets forth relevant features of the
VMS, and supersedes all previous type
approval notices for the South Atlantic
Rock Shrimp Fishery.
ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the list
of NOAA-approved VMS mobile
transmitting units and NOAA-approved
VMS communications service providers,
or to obtain information regarding the
status of VMS systems being evaluated
by NOAA for approval, write to NOAA
Fisheries Office for Law Enforcement
(OLE), 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 415,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
To submit a completed and signed
checklist, mail or fax it to NOAA
Enforcement, 9721 Executive Center
Drive North, Koger Building, St.
Petersburg, FL 33702, fax 727–570–
5355. For more addresses regarding
approved VMS, see the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section, under the heading
VMS Provider Addresses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
current listing information contact Mark
Oswell, Outreach Specialist, phone
301–427–2300, fax 301–427–2055. For
questions regarding VMS installation,
activation checklists, and status of
evaluations, contact Jonathan Pinkerton,
National VMS Program Manager, phone
301–427–2300, fax 301–427–2055. For
questions regarding the installation
checklist, contact Beverly Lambert,
Southeast Division VMS Program
Manager, NMFS Office for Law
Enforcement, phone 727–570–5344.
The public may acquire this notice,
installation checklist, and relevant
updates via the OLE website https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ole/vms.html.
Telephone requests can be made by
calling 301–427–2300.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. VMS Mobile Transceiver Units
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[I.D. 122104A]
Vessel Monitoring Systems; Approved
Mobile Transmitting Units for use in
the South Atlantic Rock Shrimp
Fishery
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
AGENCY:
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A. Inmarsat-C Transceivers
The Inmarsat-C satellite
communications VMS transmitting
units that meet the minimum technical
requirements for the Rock Shrimp
Fishery are the Thrane & Thrane Fishery
‘‘Capsat’’ (part number TT–3022DNMFS) and the Thrane & Thrane
Fishery ‘‘Mini-C’’ (part number TT–
3026–NMFS). The address for the
Thrane & Thrane distributor (Thrane &
Thrane) dealer contact is provided in
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this notice under the heading VMS
Provider Addresses.
Thrane & Thrane TT–3022D-NMFS
features: The transceiver consists of an
integrated GPS/Inmarsat-C unit in the
wheelhouse and an antenna mounted
atop the vessel. The unit is factory preconfigured for NMFS VMS operations
(non-Global Maritime Distress & Safety
System (non-GMDSS)). Satellite
commissioning services are provided by
Thrane & Thrane personnel.
Automatic GPS position reporting
starts after transceiver installation and
power activation onboard the vessel.
The unit is a car-radio-sized transceiver
using a floating 10 to 32 VDC power
supply. The unit is configured for
automatic reduced position
transmissions when the vessel is
stationary (i.e., in port). It allows for
port stays without power drain or power
shut down. The unit restarts normal
position transmission automatically
when the vessel goes to sea.
The outside antenna, model TT–
3005M, is a compact omni-directional
Inmarsat-C/GPS antenna, providing
operation down to +/-15 deg. angles.
A configuration option is available to
automatically send position reports to a
private address, such as a fleet
management company. Another
available option is the ability to send
and receive private e-mail and other
messages with the purchase and
installation of an input device such as
a laptop, personal computer, or message
display terminal.
Thrane & Thrane TT–3026–NMFS
features: The transceiver consists of an
integrated GPS/Inmarsat-C unit
mounted atop the vessel. The unit is
factory pre-configured for NMFS VMS
operations (non-Global Maritime
Distress & Safety System (non-GMDSS)).
Satellite commissioning services are
provided by Thrane & Thrane
personnel.
Automatic GPS position reporting
starts after transceiver installation and
power activation onboard the vessel.
The unit is an integrated transceiver/
antenna/GPS design using a floating 10
to 32 VDC power supply. The unit is
configured for automatic reduced
position transmissions when the vessel
is stationary (i.e., in port). It allows for
port stays without power drain or power
shut down. The unit restarts normal
position transmission automatically
when the vessel goes to sea.
The TT–3026–NMFS provides
operation down to +/-15 degree angles.
Although the unit has the capability of
two-way communication to send and
receive private e-mail and other
messages, it can only use this capability
when additional equipment - not
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required by NMFS - is utilized (i.e., a
laptop, personal computer, or message
display terminal). A configuration
option is available to automatically send
position reports to a private address,
such as a fleet management company.
A vessel owner may purchase either
of these systems by contacting the entity
identified under the heading VMS
Provider Addresses. The owner should
identify himself or herself as a vessel
owner in the ‘‘U.S. South Atlantic Rock
Shrimp Fishery’’ so the transceiver set
can be configured for the Rock Shrimp
Fishery.
To use the TT–3022D-NMFS or the
TT–3026–NMFS, the vessel owner will
need to establish an Inmarsat-C system
use contract with an approved InmarsatC communications service provider. The
owner will be required to complete the
Inmarsat-C ‘‘Registration for Service
Activation for Maritime Mobile Earth
Station.’’ The owner should consult
with Thrane & Thrane when completing
this form.
Thrane & Thrane personnel will
perform the following services before
shipment: (1) configure the transceiver
according to NOAA Fisheries Office for
Law Enforcement specifications for the
Rock Shrimp Fishery; (2) download the
predetermined NMFS position reporting
and broadcast command identification
numbers into the unit; (3) test the unit
to ensure operation when installation
has been completed on the vessel; and
(4) forward the Inmarsat service
provider and the transceiver identifying
information to the NOAA Fisheries
Office for Law Enforcement.
B. ORBCOMM Transceivers
The ORBCOMM satellite
communications VMS transmitting unit
that meets the minimum technical
requirements for U.S. South Atlantic
Rock Shrimp Fishery requiring VMS is
the Stellar ST2500G (part number
ST2500G-NMFS). The address for
ORBCOMM Value Added Resellers
(VAR) and their regional sales outlets
around the country are provided in this
notice under the heading VMS Provider
Addresses.
The Stellar ST2500G-NMFS
transceiver consists of an integrated
GPS/ORBCOMM satellite communicator
mounted in the wheelhouse and
antennas mounted atop the vessel. The
unit is pre-configured and tested for
NMFS VMS operations. Satellite
commissioning services are available
from several VMS providers.
Automatic GPS position reporting
starts after transceiver installation and
power activation onboard the vessel.
The unit is a car radio-sized transceiver
powered by any 12 to 32 VDC power
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supply. It is factory configured for
automatic reduced position
transmissions when the vessel is
stationary (i.e., in port) which allows for
port stays without power drain or unit
shut down. The unit restarts normal
position transmission automatically
when the vessel goes to sea.
The ST2500G has an omni-directional
VHF antenna, providing operation from
+/-5 degrees above the horizon. A
configuration option is available to
automatically send position reports to a
private e-mail address or to a secure
web site where the data is displayed on
a map and in tabular form. Another
available option is the ability to send
and receive private e-mail from a laptop,
personal computer or specific handheld
devices. A complete list of devices,
supported operating systems and
available software solutions can be
obtained from any ORBCOMM VAR.
Please note that any ‘‘assistance’’ or
‘‘emergency’’ functions integrated into a
VMS unit are not supported by NOAA,
although they may be supported by
other parties.
A vessel owner wishing to purchase
the Stellar ST2500G transceiver will be
required to complete an ORBCOMM
‘‘Provisioning’’ form via the Internet at
www.orbcomm.com. The owner should
identify him or herself as a vessel owner
in the ‘‘U.S. South Atlantic Rock
Shrimp Fishery.’’ If assistance is
required, the owner may consult with
the VAR or one of the entities identified
in this notice under the heading VMS
Provider Addresses. The unit will be
configured specifically for the U.S.
South Atlantic Rock Shrimp Fishery.
The ORBCOMM VMS VAR will
perform the following services before
shipment: (1) configure the transceiver
according to OLE specifications for the
U.S. South Atlantic Rock Shrimp
Fishery, (2) download the
predetermined NMFS position reporting
applications into the unit, (3) test the
unit to ensure proper operation prior to
shipping, and (4) forward the service
provider and the transceiver identifying
information to OLE and test the unit
when the installation has been
completed on the vessel.
II. Communications Service Providers
OLE has approved the below-listed
communications service providers:
ORBCOMM, Stratos, Telenor, and
Xantic satellite communications
services.
A. ORBCOMM
NMFS recommends, for vendor
warranty and customer service
purposes, that the vessel owner and the
VAR have on record the following
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identifying information: (1) signed and
dated receipts and contracts, (2) satellite
communicator identification number,
(3) VAR customer number,
(identification number/unit surname
name combination), (4) e-mail address
of satellite communicator
(surname@ORBCOMM.net), (5) owner
name, (6) vessel name, and (7) vessel
documentation or registration number.
VMS units must be installed in
accordance with vendor instructions
and specifications. Installation can be
performed by experienced crew, a VAR,
or an electronics specialist. All
installation costs are paid by the owner.
The vessel owner is required to fax or
mail the Rock Shrimp Fishery
Activation Fax directly to NOAA
Enforcement, 9721 Executive Center
Drive North, Koger Building, St.
Petersburg, FL 33702, fax 727–570–
5355.
The owner must confirm the Stellar
ST2500G-NMFS operation and
communications service to ensure that
position reports are automatically sent
to and received by OLE before leaving
on their first fishing trip requiring VMS.
OLE does not regard the fishing vessel
as meeting the requirements until
position reports are automatically
received. For confirmation purposes,
owners must contact the NOAA
Enforcement, 9721 Executive Center
Drive North, Koger Building, St.
Petersburg, FL 33702, phone 727–570–
5344, fax 727–570–5355.
ORBCOMM is a store-and-forward
data messaging service allowing users to
send and receive information virtually
anywhere in the world. ORBCOMM
supports a wide variety of applications
including plain text Internet-based email, position and weather reporting,
and remote equipment monitoring and
control. Mariners can use ORBCOMM
free of charge to send critical safety atsea messages as part of the U.S. Coast
Guard’s Automated Mutual-Assistance
Vessel Rescue System. VMS services are
being sold through specific ORBCOMM
VARs.
ORBCOMM customer service
supports the security and privacy of
vessel accounts and messages by
requiring password authentication of
vessel owners or agents and OLE
personnel to prevent unauthorized
changes or inquiries, and by separating
private messages from OLE messages.
(OLE presently requires VMS-related
position reports, only.)
Billing is separated between accounts
for the vessel owner and OLE. VMS
position reports and vessel-initiated
messaging are paid by the vessel owner.
Messaging initiated from OLE
operations center is paid by OLE.
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ORBCOMM provides customer
service through its VARs to establish
and support two-way transmission of
transceiver unit configuration
commands between the transceiver and
land-based control centers. This
supports OLE’s message needs and,
optionally, fishermen’s private e-mail
needs.
The owner should refer to and follow
the configuration, installation, and
service activation procedures for the
Stellar ST2500G-NMFS satellite
communicator.
B. INMARSAT-C Communications
Providers
NMFS recommends, for vendor
warranty and customer service
purposes, that the vessel owner, Stratos,
Telenor and Xantic have on record the
following identifying information: (1)
signed and dated receipts and contracts,
(2) transceiver serial number, (3) Stratos,
Telenor or Xantic customer number,
user name and password, (4) e-mail
address of transceiver, (5) Inmarsat
identification number, (6) owner name,
(7) vessel name, (8) vessel
documentation or registration number,
and (9) mobile earth station license
(FCC license).
VMS units must be installed in
accordance with vendor instructions
and specifications and can be performed
by experienced crew or by an
electronics specialist; costs are paid by
the owner. The vessel owner is required
to fax or mail the VMS Activation Fax
directly to NOAA Enforcement, 9721
Executive Center Drive North, Koger
Building, St. Petersburg, FL 33702,
phone 727–570–5344, fax 727–570–
5355.
The owner must confirm the TT–
3022D-NMFS or TT–3026–NMFS
operation and communications service
to ensure that position reports are
automatically sent to and received by
OLE before leaving on their first fishing
trip under VMS. OLE does not regard
the fishing vessel as meeting the
requirements until position reports are
automatically received. For
confirmation purposes, contact NOAA
Enforcement, 9721 Executive Center
Drive North, Koger Building, St.
Petersburg, FL 33702, phone 727–570–
5344, fax 727–570–5355.
B1. Telenor Satellite Services
Inmarsat-C is a store-and-forward data
messaging service. It allows users to
send and receive information virtually
anywhere in the world, on land, at sea,
and in the air. Inmarsat-C supports a
wide-variety of applications including
Internet-based e-mail, position and
weather reporting, a free daily news
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service, and remote equipment
monitoring and control. Mariners can
use Inmarsat-C free of charge to send
critical safety at-sea messages as part of
the U.S. Coast Guard’s Automated
Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue
System and NOAA’s Shipboard
Environmental Acquisition System
programs.
Telenor Vessel Monitoring System
Services is being sold through Thrane &
Thrane Inc. For the Thrane & Thrane
and Telenor addresses, look in this
notice under the heading VMS Provider
Addresses.
B2. Xantic
Xantic is a provider of vessel
monitoring services to the fishing
industry. By installing an OLE-approved
Inmarsat-C transceiver on the vessel,
fishermen can send and receive e-mail,
to and from land. The transceiver
automatically sends vessel position
reports to OLE, and is fully compliant
with Coast Guard search and rescue
centers. Xantic vessel monitoring
system services are being sold through
Thrane & Thrane Inc. For the Thrane &
Thrane and Xantic addresses, look in
this notice under the heading VMS
Provider Addresses.
Telenor and Xantic products and
services are offered through Thrane &
Thrane who supports the security and
privacy of vessel accounts and messages
by requiring password authentication
for vessel owners or agents, and OLE
personnel to prevent unauthorized
changes or inquiries, and separating of
private messages from OLE messages.
(OLE currently requires VMS-related
position reports, only.)
Billing is separated between accounts
for the vessel owner and the OLE. VMS
position reports and vessel-initiated
messaging are paid by the vessel owner.
Messaging initiated from OLE
operations center is paid by NOAA.
Thrane & Thrane provides customer
service for Telenor and Xantic users to
support and establish two-way
transmission of transceiver unit
configuration commands between the
transceiver and land-based control
centers. This supports OLE’s message
needs and, optionally, fishermen’s
private message needs. A configuration
option is available to automatically send
position reports to a private e-mail
address, such as a fleet management
company.
B3. Stratos
Stratos provides all Inmarsat services
globally and has extensive experience in
the provision of Inmarsat-C messaging
and tracking services. Stratos has
distributors situated throughout the
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United States that can provide
equipment, installation, commissioning
and all other necessary services in
compliance with NMFS requirements.
By installing an OLE approved
Inmarsat-C transceiver on the vessel in
accordance with vendor instructions
and specifications and OLE
requirements, fishermen can also easily
send and receive e-mail to and from
land and can also setup individual crew
member accounts onboard for e-mail to
family and friends without billing to the
vessel, but direct billing to crew
member.
Vessel owners wishing to use Stratos,
Telenor or Xantic services must
purchase an Inmarsat-C transceiver
approved for the fishery. The owner
must complete an Inmarsat-C system
use contract with Stratos, Telenor or
Xantic; obtain a mobile earth station
license (FCC requirement). The
transceiver must be commissioned with
Inmarsat according to Stratos, Telenor
or Xantic’s instructions. The owner
should refer to and follow the
configuration, installation, and service
activation procedures for the specific
transceiver purchased.
III. VMS Provider Addresses
For ORBCOMM and Stellar ST2500GNMFS information, contact:
ORBCOMM, LLC, 21700 Atlantic
Boulevard, Dulles, VA 20166 USA;
voice: 800–ORBCOMM (USA) or 703–
433–6300; fax: 703–433–6400; or
website: www.ORBCOMM.com.
For Stratos service or to locate the
nearest Stratos distributor, contact
sales@stratosglobal.com, 1–888–766–
1313 or in Florida contact Roberto
Darias, 1–954–217–2277, or e-mail:
roberto.darias@stratosglobal.com.
For Thrane & Thrane TT–3022DNMFS or TT–3026–NMFS information,
contact Ronald Lockerby, Marine
Products, Thrane & Thrane, Inc., 509
Viking Drive, Suite K, L & M, Virginia
Beach, VA 23452; voice: 757–463–9557;
fax: 757–463–9581, e-mail:
rdl@tt.dk.com; website: https://
www.LandSeaSystems.com.
For Telenor or Xantic information,
contact Thrane & Thrane Inc., Donna
Sherman, 509 Viking Drive, Suite K, L,
M, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; voice: 757
463–9557; fax: 757 463–9581 e-mail:
airtime@landsea.com. Telenor and
Xantic Customer Service, contact the
address above or e-mail: rdl@tt.dk.com.
Alternate Telenor contacts include
Courtney Coleman, Manager COMSATC Services Marketing, 6560 Rock Spring
Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817; phone: 301–
838–7720; e-mail:
courtney.coleman@telenor-usa.com.
Alternate Xantic contacts include Folef
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Hooft Graafland, 6100 Hollywood
Boulevard, Suite 410, Hollywood, FL
33024; voice: (954) 962–9908 ext. 11;
fax: (954) 962–1164; cellular:(954) 214–
2609; e-mail:
folef.hooftgraafland@Xantic.net; and
Andre Cortese, 1211 Connecticut Ave.,
NW, Suite 504, Washington, DC 20036;
voice: 202–785–5615; e-mail:
andre.cortese@Xantic.net.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.
Dated: March 14, 2005.
William T. Hogarth,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Technology Administration
Department of Commerce Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID)
Workshop With Industry on April 6,
2005 From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Technology Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; U.S. Department of
Commerce RFID workshop.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Technology
Administration invites representatives
from the high technology industry in the
United States to participate in a half-day
workshop to discuss the latest advances
in Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology to include: the
benefits of RFID, technology
development efforts, current and future
applications, and privacy and security
considerations.
DATES: RSVP must be received at the
address below by no later than March
30th, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Please submit names of
attendees to Mr. Saul Summerall, Office
of Technology Policy, Technology
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Room 4817, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20230. Names of attendees may also
be submitted by fax at 202–501–6849 or
e-mail saul.summerall@technology.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Sujata Millick, Technology
Administration, telephone: 202–482–
6804; fax: 202–501–6849, or e-mail:
Sujata.Millick@technology.gov. Please
direct media inquiries to the Office of
Public Affairs, Technology
Administration, Ms. Cheryl Mendonsa,
Director, 202–482–8321.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Commerce’s National
Telecommunications and Information
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Administration and the Technology
Administration held a workshop in
April 2004 titled From RFID to Smart
Dust: The Expanding Market for
Wireless Sensor Technologies, looking
at the market, the uses, and the policy
issues related to Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) technologies.
(https://www.ntia.doc.gov/forums/
sensors/). RFID in 2005:
Technology and Industry Perspectives
follows the 2004 workshop and aims to
engage stakeholders and industry in
discussions about the potential of the
technology and its policy implications.
The primary objective of the
workshop is to educate stakeholders and
policymakers about the benefits of RFID
technology, technology development
efforts, current and future applications,
and privacy and security considerations,
as well as to understand industry’s
experiences in implementing RFID
technologies. In this half-day workshop,
industry panelists will give brief
presentations on their development,
use, or management of RFID technology.
The final panel will address the
challenge of responsible data policies to
sustain RFID technology and develop
consumer confidence and acceptance of
RFID.
RFID technology applications have
the immense potential to enhance
commerce, personal and business
security, and government and business
processes. Market estimates for RFID
applications range from about $1 billion
in 2004 to almost $5 billion by 2008,
with about 30% of all capital goods
carrying RFID tags by 2008. This has
important implications for businesses
and consumers. Introduction of RFID
technology into the marketplace
requires an explanation of the benefits
of the technology and discussions about
actual and perceived challenges.
In the case of RFID: technical
standards, spectrum, international
operability, implementation costs, data
privacy and security considerations are
part of the current discourse on RFID.
The Department of Commerce wants to
use this workshop opportunity to ensure
that RFID industry concerns and views
are heard and that accurate information
about the features and abilities of RFID
are disseminated.
Dated: March 14, 2005.
Phillip J. Bond,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology.
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
COMMISSION
Sunshine Act Meeting
AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING:
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, April 1,
2005.
PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington,
DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference
Room.
STATUS: Closed.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance
Matters.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean
A. Webb, 202–418–5100.
Jean A. Webb,
Secretary of the Commission.
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
COMMISSION
Sunshine Act Meeting
AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING:
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, April 8,
2005.
PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington,
DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference
Room.
STATUS: Closed.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance
Matters.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean
A. Webb, 202–418–5100.
Jean A. Webb,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05–5486 Filed 3–16–05; 11:47 am]
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
COMMISSION
Sunshine Act Meeting
AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING:
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, April 15,
2005.
PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington,
DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference
Room.
STATUS: Closed.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance
Matters.
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[FR Doc No: 05-5428]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[I.D. 122104A]
Vessel Monitoring Systems; Approved Mobile Transmitting Units for
use in the South Atlantic Rock Shrimp Fishery
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of vessel monitoring systems; approval.
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SUMMARY: This document provides notice of vessel monitoring systems
(VMS) approved by NOAA for use by vessels participating in the Rock
Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic Region and sets forth relevant
features of the VMS, and supersedes all previous type approval notices
for the South Atlantic Rock Shrimp Fishery.
ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the list of NOAA-approved VMS mobile
transmitting units and NOAA-approved VMS communications service
providers, or to obtain information regarding the status of VMS systems
being evaluated by NOAA for approval, write to NOAA Fisheries Office
for Law Enforcement (OLE), 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 415, Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
To submit a completed and signed checklist, mail or fax it to NOAA
Enforcement, 9721 Executive Center Drive North, Koger Building, St.
Petersburg, FL 33702, fax 727-570-5355. For more addresses regarding
approved VMS, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, under the
heading VMS Provider Addresses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For current listing information
contact Mark Oswell, Outreach Specialist, phone 301-427-2300, fax 301-
427-2055. For questions regarding VMS installation, activation
checklists, and status of evaluations, contact Jonathan Pinkerton,
National VMS Program Manager, phone 301-427-2300, fax 301-427-2055. For
questions regarding the installation checklist, contact Beverly
Lambert, Southeast Division VMS Program Manager, NMFS Office for Law
Enforcement, phone 727-570-5344.
The public may acquire this notice, installation checklist, and
relevant updates via the OLE website https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ole/
vms.html. Telephone requests can be made by calling 301-427-2300.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. VMS Mobile Transceiver Units
A. Inmarsat-C Transceivers
The Inmarsat-C satellite communications VMS transmitting units that
meet the minimum technical requirements for the Rock Shrimp Fishery are
the Thrane & Thrane Fishery ``Capsat'' (part number TT-3022D-NMFS) and
the Thrane & Thrane Fishery ``Mini-C'' (part number TT-3026-NMFS). The
address for the Thrane & Thrane distributor (Thrane & Thrane) dealer
contact is provided in this notice under the heading VMS Provider
Addresses.
Thrane & Thrane TT-3022D-NMFS features: The transceiver consists of
an integrated GPS/Inmarsat-C unit in the wheelhouse and an antenna
mounted atop the vessel. The unit is factory pre-configured for NMFS
VMS operations (non-Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (non-
GMDSS)). Satellite commissioning services are provided by Thrane &
Thrane personnel.
Automatic GPS position reporting starts after transceiver
installation and power activation onboard the vessel. The unit is a
car-radio-sized transceiver using a floating 10 to 32 VDC power supply.
The unit is configured for automatic reduced position transmissions
when the vessel is stationary (i.e., in port). It allows for port stays
without power drain or power shut down. The unit restarts normal
position transmission automatically when the vessel goes to sea.
The outside antenna, model TT-3005M, is a compact omni-directional
Inmarsat-C/GPS antenna, providing operation down to +/-15 deg. angles.
A configuration option is available to automatically send position
reports to a private address, such as a fleet management company.
Another available option is the ability to send and receive private e-
mail and other messages with the purchase and installation of an input
device such as a laptop, personal computer, or message display
terminal.
Thrane & Thrane TT-3026-NMFS features: The transceiver consists of
an integrated GPS/Inmarsat-C unit mounted atop the vessel. The unit is
factory pre-configured for NMFS VMS operations (non-Global Maritime
Distress & Safety System (non-GMDSS)). Satellite commissioning services
are provided by Thrane & Thrane personnel.
Automatic GPS position reporting starts after transceiver
installation and power activation onboard the vessel. The unit is an
integrated transceiver/antenna/GPS design using a floating 10 to 32 VDC
power supply. The unit is configured for automatic reduced position
transmissions when the vessel is stationary (i.e., in port). It allows
for port stays without power drain or power shut down. The unit
restarts normal position transmission automatically when the vessel
goes to sea.
The TT-3026-NMFS provides operation down to +/-15 degree angles.
Although the unit has the capability of two-way communication to send
and receive private e-mail and other messages, it can only use this
capability when additional equipment - not
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required by NMFS - is utilized (i.e., a laptop, personal computer, or
message display terminal). A configuration option is available to
automatically send position reports to a private address, such as a
fleet management company.
A vessel owner may purchase either of these systems by contacting
the entity identified under the heading VMS Provider Addresses. The
owner should identify himself or herself as a vessel owner in the
``U.S. South Atlantic Rock Shrimp Fishery'' so the transceiver set can
be configured for the Rock Shrimp Fishery.
To use the TT-3022D-NMFS or the TT-3026-NMFS, the vessel owner will
need to establish an Inmarsat-C system use contract with an approved
Inmarsat-C communications service provider. The owner will be required
to complete the Inmarsat-C ``Registration for Service Activation for
Maritime Mobile Earth Station.'' The owner should consult with Thrane &
Thrane when completing this form.
Thrane & Thrane personnel will perform the following services
before shipment: (1) configure the transceiver according to NOAA
Fisheries Office for Law Enforcement specifications for the Rock Shrimp
Fishery; (2) download the predetermined NMFS position reporting and
broadcast command identification numbers into the unit; (3) test the
unit to ensure operation when installation has been completed on the
vessel; and (4) forward the Inmarsat service provider and the
transceiver identifying information to the NOAA Fisheries Office for
Law Enforcement.
B. ORBCOMM Transceivers
The ORBCOMM satellite communications VMS transmitting unit that
meets the minimum technical requirements for U.S. South Atlantic Rock
Shrimp Fishery requiring VMS is the Stellar ST2500G (part number
ST2500G-NMFS). The address for ORBCOMM Value Added Resellers (VAR) and
their regional sales outlets around the country are provided in this
notice under the heading VMS Provider Addresses.
The Stellar ST2500G-NMFS transceiver consists of an integrated GPS/
ORBCOMM satellite communicator mounted in the wheelhouse and antennas
mounted atop the vessel. The unit is pre-configured and tested for NMFS
VMS operations. Satellite commissioning services are available from
several VMS providers.
Automatic GPS position reporting starts after transceiver
installation and power activation onboard the vessel. The unit is a car
radio-sized transceiver powered by any 12 to 32 VDC power supply. It is
factory configured for automatic reduced position transmissions when
the vessel is stationary (i.e., in port) which allows for port stays
without power drain or unit shut down. The unit restarts normal
position transmission automatically when the vessel goes to sea.
The ST2500G has an omni-directional VHF antenna, providing
operation from +/-5 degrees above the horizon. A configuration option
is available to automatically send position reports to a private e-mail
address or to a secure web site where the data is displayed on a map
and in tabular form. Another available option is the ability to send
and receive private e-mail from a laptop, personal computer or specific
handheld devices. A complete list of devices, supported operating
systems and available software solutions can be obtained from any
ORBCOMM VAR.
Please note that any ``assistance'' or ``emergency'' functions
integrated into a VMS unit are not supported by NOAA, although they may
be supported by other parties.
A vessel owner wishing to purchase the Stellar ST2500G transceiver
will be required to complete an ORBCOMM ``Provisioning'' form via the
Internet at www.orbcomm.com. The owner should identify him or herself
as a vessel owner in the ``U.S. South Atlantic Rock Shrimp Fishery.''
If assistance is required, the owner may consult with the VAR or one of
the entities identified in this notice under the heading VMS Provider
Addresses. The unit will be configured specifically for the U.S. South
Atlantic Rock Shrimp Fishery.
The ORBCOMM VMS VAR will perform the following services before
shipment: (1) configure the transceiver according to OLE specifications
for the U.S. South Atlantic Rock Shrimp Fishery, (2) download the
predetermined NMFS position reporting applications into the unit, (3)
test the unit to ensure proper operation prior to shipping, and (4)
forward the service provider and the transceiver identifying
information to OLE and test the unit when the installation has been
completed on the vessel.
II. Communications Service Providers
OLE has approved the below-listed communications service providers:
ORBCOMM, Stratos, Telenor, and Xantic satellite communications
services.
A. ORBCOMM
NMFS recommends, for vendor warranty and customer service purposes,
that the vessel owner and the VAR have on record the following
identifying information: (1) signed and dated receipts and contracts,
(2) satellite communicator identification number, (3) VAR customer
number, (identification number/unit surname name combination), (4) e-
mail address of satellite communicator (surname@ORBCOMM.net), (5) owner
name, (6) vessel name, and (7) vessel documentation or registration
number.
VMS units must be installed in accordance with vendor instructions
and specifications. Installation can be performed by experienced crew,
a VAR, or an electronics specialist. All installation costs are paid by
the owner. The vessel owner is required to fax or mail the Rock Shrimp
Fishery Activation Fax directly to NOAA Enforcement, 9721 Executive
Center Drive North, Koger Building, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, fax 727-
570-5355.
The owner must confirm the Stellar ST2500G-NMFS operation and
communications service to ensure that position reports are
automatically sent to and received by OLE before leaving on their first
fishing trip requiring VMS. OLE does not regard the fishing vessel as
meeting the requirements until position reports are automatically
received. For confirmation purposes, owners must contact the NOAA
Enforcement, 9721 Executive Center Drive North, Koger Building, St.
Petersburg, FL 33702, phone 727-570-5344, fax 727-570-5355.
ORBCOMM is a store-and-forward data messaging service allowing
users to send and receive information virtually anywhere in the world.
ORBCOMM supports a wide variety of applications including plain text
Internet-based e-mail, position and weather reporting, and remote
equipment monitoring and control. Mariners can use ORBCOMM free of
charge to send critical safety at-sea messages as part of the U.S.
Coast Guard's Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System. VMS
services are being sold through specific ORBCOMM VARs.
ORBCOMM customer service supports the security and privacy of
vessel accounts and messages by requiring password authentication of
vessel owners or agents and OLE personnel to prevent unauthorized
changes or inquiries, and by separating private messages from OLE
messages. (OLE presently requires VMS-related position reports, only.)
Billing is separated between accounts for the vessel owner and OLE.
VMS position reports and vessel-initiated messaging are paid by the
vessel owner. Messaging initiated from OLE operations center is paid by
OLE.
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ORBCOMM provides customer service through its VARs to establish and
support two-way transmission of transceiver unit configuration commands
between the transceiver and land-based control centers. This supports
OLE's message needs and, optionally, fishermen's private e-mail needs.
The owner should refer to and follow the configuration,
installation, and service activation procedures for the Stellar
ST2500G-NMFS satellite communicator.
B. INMARSAT-C Communications Providers
NMFS recommends, for vendor warranty and customer service purposes,
that the vessel owner, Stratos, Telenor and Xantic have on record the
following identifying information: (1) signed and dated receipts and
contracts, (2) transceiver serial number, (3) Stratos, Telenor or
Xantic customer number, user name and password, (4) e-mail address of
transceiver, (5) Inmarsat identification number, (6) owner name, (7)
vessel name, (8) vessel documentation or registration number, and (9)
mobile earth station license (FCC license).
VMS units must be installed in accordance with vendor instructions
and specifications and can be performed by experienced crew or by an
electronics specialist; costs are paid by the owner. The vessel owner
is required to fax or mail the VMS Activation Fax directly to NOAA
Enforcement, 9721 Executive Center Drive North, Koger Building, St.
Petersburg, FL 33702, phone 727-570-5344, fax 727-570-5355.
The owner must confirm the TT-3022D-NMFS or TT-3026-NMFS operation
and communications service to ensure that position reports are
automatically sent to and received by OLE before leaving on their first
fishing trip under VMS. OLE does not regard the fishing vessel as
meeting the requirements until position reports are automatically
received. For confirmation purposes, contact NOAA Enforcement, 9721
Executive Center Drive North, Koger Building, St. Petersburg, FL 33702,
phone 727-570-5344, fax 727-570-5355.
B1. Telenor Satellite Services
Inmarsat-C is a store-and-forward data messaging service. It allows
users to send and receive information virtually anywhere in the world,
on land, at sea, and in the air. Inmarsat-C supports a wide-variety of
applications including Internet-based e-mail, position and weather
reporting, a free daily news service, and remote equipment monitoring
and control. Mariners can use Inmarsat-C free of charge to send
critical safety at-sea messages as part of the U.S. Coast Guard's
Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System and NOAA's Shipboard
Environmental Acquisition System programs.
Telenor Vessel Monitoring System Services is being sold through
Thrane & Thrane Inc. For the Thrane & Thrane and Telenor addresses,
look in this notice under the heading VMS Provider Addresses.
B2. Xantic
Xantic is a provider of vessel monitoring services to the fishing
industry. By installing an OLE-approved Inmarsat-C transceiver on the
vessel, fishermen can send and receive e-mail, to and from land. The
transceiver automatically sends vessel position reports to OLE, and is
fully compliant with Coast Guard search and rescue centers. Xantic
vessel monitoring system services are being sold through Thrane &
Thrane Inc. For the Thrane & Thrane and Xantic addresses, look in this
notice under the heading VMS Provider Addresses.
Telenor and Xantic products and services are offered through Thrane
& Thrane who supports the security and privacy of vessel accounts and
messages by requiring password authentication for vessel owners or
agents, and OLE personnel to prevent unauthorized changes or inquiries,
and separating of private messages from OLE messages. (OLE currently
requires VMS-related position reports, only.)
Billing is separated between accounts for the vessel owner and the
OLE. VMS position reports and vessel-initiated messaging are paid by
the vessel owner. Messaging initiated from OLE operations center is
paid by NOAA.
Thrane & Thrane provides customer service for Telenor and Xantic
users to support and establish two-way transmission of transceiver unit
configuration commands between the transceiver and land-based control
centers. This supports OLE's message needs and, optionally, fishermen's
private message needs. A configuration option is available to
automatically send position reports to a private e-mail address, such
as a fleet management company.
B3. Stratos
Stratos provides all Inmarsat services globally and has extensive
experience in the provision of Inmarsat-C messaging and tracking
services. Stratos has distributors situated throughout the United
States that can provide equipment, installation, commissioning and all
other necessary services in compliance with NMFS requirements.
By installing an OLE approved Inmarsat-C transceiver on the vessel
in accordance with vendor instructions and specifications and OLE
requirements, fishermen can also easily send and receive e-mail to and
from land and can also setup individual crew member accounts onboard
for e-mail to family and friends without billing to the vessel, but
direct billing to crew member.
Vessel owners wishing to use Stratos, Telenor or Xantic services
must purchase an Inmarsat-C transceiver approved for the fishery. The
owner must complete an Inmarsat-C system use contract with Stratos,
Telenor or Xantic; obtain a mobile earth station license (FCC
requirement). The transceiver must be commissioned with Inmarsat
according to Stratos, Telenor or Xantic's instructions. The owner
should refer to and follow the configuration, installation, and service
activation procedures for the specific transceiver purchased.
III. VMS Provider Addresses
For ORBCOMM and Stellar ST2500G-NMFS information, contact: ORBCOMM,
LLC, 21700 Atlantic Boulevard, Dulles, VA 20166 USA; voice: 800-ORBCOMM
(USA) or 703-433-6300; fax: 703-433-6400; or website: www.ORBCOMM.com.
For Stratos service or to locate the nearest Stratos distributor,
contact sales@stratosglobal.com, 1-888-766-1313 or in Florida contact
Roberto Darias, 1-954-217-2277, or e-mail:
roberto.darias@stratosglobal.com.
For Thrane & Thrane TT-3022D-NMFS or TT-3026-NMFS information,
contact Ronald Lockerby, Marine Products, Thrane & Thrane, Inc., 509
Viking Drive, Suite K, L & M, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; voice: 757-463-
9557; fax: 757-463-9581, e-mail: rdl@tt.dk.com; website: https://
www.LandSeaSystems.com.
For Telenor or Xantic information, contact Thrane & Thrane Inc.,
Donna Sherman, 509 Viking Drive, Suite K, L, M, Virginia Beach, VA
23452; voice: 757 463-9557; fax: 757 463-9581 e-mail:
airtime@landsea.com. Telenor and Xantic Customer Service, contact the
address above or e-mail: rdl@tt.dk.com. Alternate Telenor contacts
include Courtney Coleman, Manager COMSAT-C Services Marketing, 6560
Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817; phone: 301-838-7720; e-mail:
courtney.coleman@telenor-usa.com. Alternate Xantic contacts include
Folef
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Hooft Graafland, 6100 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 410, Hollywood, FL
33024; voice: (954) 962-9908 ext. 11; fax: (954) 962-1164;
cellular:(954) 214-2609; e-mail: folef.hooftgraafland@Xantic.net; and
Andre Cortese, 1211 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 504, Washington, DC
20036; voice: 202-785-5615; e-mail: andre.cortese@Xantic.net.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.
Dated: March 14, 2005.
William T. Hogarth,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-5428 Filed 3-17-05; 8:45 am]
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