Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-Tin-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for Waterfowl Hunting, 32282 [05-10909]

Download as PDF 32282 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 105 / Thursday, June 2, 2005 / Proposed Rules each order as one of the factors in the selection decision; and (4) The contracting officer should consider past performance on earlier orders under the contract, including quality, timeliness, and cost control. [FR Doc. 05–10911 Filed 6–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–08–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 20 RIN 1018–AU28 Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-Tin-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for Waterfowl Hunting AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. ACTION: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides public notice that Nice Shot, Inc. of Albion, Pennsylvania, has applied for approval of 58 percent tungsten, 38 percent tin, and 4 percent iron 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 August 1, 2005. ADDRESSES: The Nice Shot, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358–1825. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (Treaty Act) (16 U.S.C. 703–712) and the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 712) implement 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 Treaty Act. The Treaty Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to regulate take of migratory birds in the United States. Under this authority, the VerDate jul<14>2003 15:04 Jun 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service controls the hunting of migratory game birds through regulations in 50 CFR part 20. 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. 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 nontoxic shot types and added them to the migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR 20. We will continue to review all shot types submitted for approval as nontoxic. Nice Shot 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-Tin-Iron 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: May 19, 2005. Matt Hogan, Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 05–10909 Filed 6–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–55–P PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 050520137–5137–01; I.D. 050905F] RIN 0648–AT10 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Framework Adjustment 17 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS proposes regulations to implement Framework 17 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (Framework 17) developed by the New England Fishery Management Council (Council). Framework 17 would require that vessels issued a general category scallop permit and that intend to land over 40 lb (18.14 kg) of shucked, or 5 bu (176.2 L) of in-shell scallops, install and operate vessel monitoring systems (VMS). Framework 17 would also allow general category scallop vessels with VMS units to turn off (power-down) the VMS units after they have offloaded scallops and while they are tied to a fixed dock or mooring. Finally, Framework 17 proposes to revise the broken trip adjustment provision for limited access scallop vessels fishing in the Sea Scallop Area Access Program. The intent of this action is to provide more complete monitoring of the general category scallop fleet, to reduce VMS operating costs, and to eliminate a provision that may have a negative influence on vessel operator decisions at sea. DATES: Comments must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) by 5 p.m., local time, on June 17, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside of the envelope, ‘‘Comments on Frameworks 17.’’ • Fax: (978) 281–9135. • E-mail: ScallopAT10@noaa.gov. • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Written comments regarding the burden-hour estimates or other aspects E:\FR\FM\02JNP1.SGM 02JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 105 (Thursday, June 2, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10909]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 20

RIN 1018-AU28


Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-Tin-
Iron 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 Nice Shot, Inc. of Albion, Pennsylvania, has applied 
for approval of 58 percent tungsten, 38 percent tin, and 4 percent iron 
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 August 1, 2005.

ADDRESSES: The Nice Shot, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, 
Division of Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358-1825.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 
(Treaty Act) (16 U.S.C. 703-712) and the Fish and Wildlife Improvement 
Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 712) implement 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 Treaty Act. The Treaty Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior 
to regulate take of migratory birds in the United States. Under this 
authority, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service controls the hunting of 
migratory game birds through regulations in 50 CFR part 20. 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.
    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 nontoxic shot types and 
added them to the migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR 20. We 
will continue to review all shot types submitted for approval as 
nontoxic.
    Nice Shot 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-Tin-Iron 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: May 19, 2005.
Matt Hogan,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 05-10909 Filed 6-1-05; 8:45 am]
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