Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Correction of Special Rule to Control the Trade of Threatened Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso, 48896-48897 [05-16569]

Download as PDF 48896 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 161 / Monday, August 22, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Fish and Wildlife Service SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are correcting a special rule promulgated under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), to exempt the import and export of, and foreign and interstate commerce in, certain products of beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) from the permit requirements under 50 CFR 17.32. These corrections are not substantive. 50 CFR Part 17 DATES: BILLING CODE 4910–59–C DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR This rule is effective March 4, 2005. RIN 1018–AT54 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Correction of Special Rule to Control the Trade of Threatened Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso) AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. Final rule; correction. ACTION: VerDate jul<14>2003 16:02 Aug 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert R. Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, at the above address (phone: 703–358–1708). For permitting information, contact: Tim Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits— International, at the address above (phone: 703–358–2104, or toll free, 1– 800–358–2104). PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 On March 4, 2005, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), promulgated a special rule (70 FR 10493) under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), to exempt the import and export of, and foreign and interstate commerce in, certain products of beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) from the permit requirements in 50 CFR 17.32 regarding the importation of threatened species. Errors were introduced into the regulatory text of the rule. We correct these errors now for the purpose of reinstating clarity. None of these changes are substantive. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17 Endangered and threatened species, Export, Import, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation. E:\FR\FM\22AUR1.SGM 22AUR1 ER22AU05.016</GPH> Issued: August 12, 2005. Ronald L. Medford, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety. [FR Doc. 05–16524 Filed 8–19–05; 8:45 am] Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 161 / Monday, August 22, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Regulation Correction For reasons set forth in the preamble, we correct 50 CFR 17.44 by making the following correcting amendments: I PART 17—[CORRECTED] 1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361–1407; 16 U.S.C. 1531–1544; 16 U.S.C. 4201–4245; Pub. L. 99– 625, 100 Stat. 3500; unless otherwise noted. 2. Amend § 17.44 as follows: a. In paragraph (y)(2)(i) in the first sentence, remove the word ‘‘paragraph’’ and add the word ‘‘paragraphs’’ in its place. I b. In paragraph (y)(2)(ii) in the first sentence, remove the word ‘‘paragraphs’’ and add the word ‘‘paragraph’’ in its place and add a comma after the word ‘‘re-export’’ the second time it appears. I c. In paragraph (y)(3)(i) in the sentence following the introductory sentence, add the words ‘‘of this section’’ before the closing parenthesis at the end of the sentence. I d. In paragraph (y)(3)(i)(A) at the beginning of the first sentence, remove the word ‘‘Any’’ and add the words ‘‘Except for caviar contained in cosmetics, any’’ in its place. I e. In paragraph (y)(3)(ii)(B)(2) remove the words ‘‘through (E)’’ and add the words ‘‘and (D)’’ in its place. I f. In paragraph (y)(4)(i) in the heading, italicize the words ‘‘Basin-wide’’. I g. In paragraph (y)(4)(ii) in the second sentence, remove the words ‘‘basin-wide management plans’’ and add the words ‘‘national laws and regulations’’ in their place. I h. In paragraph (y)(4)(iii) in the second sentence, remove the words ‘‘Service (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above)’’ and add the words ‘‘Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits’International, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, VA 22203’’ in their place. I i. In paragraph (y)(5) introductory text, revise the last sentence as set forth below. I j. In paragraph (y)(5)(iv) in the first sentence, remove the word ‘‘this’’ before the word ‘‘paragraph’’ and add the words ‘‘(y)(5) of this section’’ after the word ‘‘paragraph’’, and in the last sentence, remove the words ‘‘paragraphs (y)(6) and’’ and add the word ‘‘paragraph’’ in their place. I k. In paragraph (y)(6) in the sentence following the introductory sentence, remove the words ‘‘through (iii)’’ and add the words ‘‘or (ii)’’ in their place. I l. In paragraph (y)(7) in the first sentence following the introductory I I VerDate jul<14>2003 16:02 Aug 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 sentence, remove the words ‘‘and paragraph (y)(5) for aquaculture facilities)’’ and add the words ‘‘and, for aquaculture facilities, as per paragraph (y)(5)(iv) of this section)’’ in their place. I m. In paragraph (y)(7)(i), remove the word ‘‘may’’ and add the word ‘‘will’’ in its place. I n. In paragraph (y)(7)(i)(A), remove the word ‘‘above’’ and add the words ‘‘in paragraph (y)(4) of this section’’ in its place. I o. In paragraph (y)(7)(i)(J), revise the text as set forth below. § 17.44 Special rules—fishes. * * * * * (y) * * * (5) * * * Facilities outside the littoral states wishing to obtain such exemptions must submit a written request to the Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits— International, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, VA 22203, and provide to the Service’s Division of Scientific Authority, in Room 750 at the same address, information that shows, at a minimum, all of the following: * * * * * (7) * * * (i) * * * (J) An aquaculture facility outside the littoral states has been issued a programmatic exemption from threatened species permits under paragraph (y)(5) of this section, but is not abiding by the provisions of paragraphs (y)(5)(i) through (iii) of this section, or, based on the biennial reports required under paragraph (y)(5) of this section, has not actively cooperated with one or more littoral states in a meaningful way to support beluga sturgeon conservation. * * * * * Dated: August 4, 2005. David P. Smith, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. [FR Doc. 05–16569 Filed 8–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 48897 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 660 [Docket No. 040830250–5109–04; I.D. 081605C] RIN 0648–AS27 Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; End of the Pacific Whiting Primary Season for the Shorebased Sector and the Resumption of Trip Limits National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; fishing restrictions; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS announces the end of the 2005 primary season for the Pacific whiting (whiting) shore-based sector at 2100 local time (l.t.) August 18, 2005, because the allocation is projected to be reached. This action is intended to keep the harvest of whiting at the 2005 allocation levels. DATES: Effective from 2100 l.t. August 18, 2005, until January 1, 2006. Comments will be accepted through September 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by I.D. 0081605C, by any of the following methods: • E-mail: WhitingSBclosure.nwr@noaa.gov. Include I.D. 081605C in the subject line of the message. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 206–526–6736, Attn: Becky Renko. • Mail: D. Robert Lohn, Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115–0070, Attn: Becky Renko. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Becky Renko at 206–526–6110. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action is authorized by regulations implementing the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which governs the groundfish fishery off Washington, Oregon, and California. The regulations at 50 CFR 660.323(a) establish separate allocations for the catcher/processor, mothership, and shore-based sectors of the whiting fishery. For 2005, the 232,069 mt commercial harvest guideline for whiting is divided with the catcher/ E:\FR\FM\22AUR1.SGM 22AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 161 (Monday, August 22, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48896-48897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-16569]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

RIN 1018-AT54


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Correction of 
Special Rule to Control the Trade of Threatened Beluga Sturgeon (Huso 
huso)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are 
correcting a special rule promulgated under Section 4(d) of the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), to exempt the import 
and export of, and foreign and interstate commerce in, certain products 
of beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) from the permit requirements under 50 
CFR 17.32. These corrections are not substantive.

DATES: This rule is effective March 4, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert R. Gabel, Chief, Division of 
Scientific Authority, at the above address (phone: 703-358-1708). For 
permitting information, contact: Tim Van Norman, Chief, Branch of 
Permits--International, at the address above (phone: 703-358-2104, or 
toll free, 1-800-358-2104).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 4, 2005, we, the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service (Service), promulgated a special rule (70 FR 10493) 
under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 
(Act), to exempt the import and export of, and foreign and interstate 
commerce in, certain products of beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) from the 
permit requirements in 50 CFR 17.32 regarding the importation of 
threatened species. Errors were introduced into the regulatory text of 
the rule. We correct these errors now for the purpose of reinstating 
clarity. None of these changes are substantive.

List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17

    Endangered and threatened species, Export, Import, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.

[[Page 48897]]

Regulation Correction

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For reasons set forth in the preamble, we correct 50 CFR 17.44 by 
making the following correcting amendments:

PART 17--[CORRECTED]

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1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407; 16 U.S.C. 1531-1544; 16 U.S.C. 
4201-4245; Pub. L. 99-625, 100 Stat. 3500; unless otherwise noted.

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2. Amend Sec.  17.44 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (y)(2)(i) in the first sentence, remove the word 
``paragraph'' and add the word ``paragraphs'' in its place.
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b. In paragraph (y)(2)(ii) in the first sentence, remove the word 
``paragraphs'' and add the word ``paragraph'' in its place and add a 
comma after the word ``re-export'' the second time it appears.
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c. In paragraph (y)(3)(i) in the sentence following the introductory 
sentence, add the words ``of this section'' before the closing 
parenthesis at the end of the sentence.
0
d. In paragraph (y)(3)(i)(A) at the beginning of the first sentence, 
remove the word ``Any'' and add the words ``Except for caviar contained 
in cosmetics, any'' in its place.
0
e. In paragraph (y)(3)(ii)(B)(2) remove the words ``through (E)'' and 
add the words ``and (D)'' in its place.
0
f. In paragraph (y)(4)(i) in the heading, italicize the words ``Basin-
wide''.
0
g. In paragraph (y)(4)(ii) in the second sentence, remove the words 
``basin-wide management plans'' and add the words ``national laws and 
regulations'' in their place.
0
h. In paragraph (y)(4)(iii) in the second sentence, remove the words 
``Service (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above)'' and add the 
words ``Division of Management Authority, Branch of 
Permits'International, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, VA 22203'' in their place.
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i. In paragraph (y)(5) introductory text, revise the last sentence as 
set forth below.
0
j. In paragraph (y)(5)(iv) in the first sentence, remove the word 
``this'' before the word ``paragraph'' and add the words ``(y)(5) of 
this section'' after the word ``paragraph'', and in the last sentence, 
remove the words ``paragraphs (y)(6) and'' and add the word 
``paragraph'' in their place.
0
k. In paragraph (y)(6) in the sentence following the introductory 
sentence, remove the words ``through (iii)'' and add the words ``or 
(ii)'' in their place.
0
l. In paragraph (y)(7) in the first sentence following the introductory 
sentence, remove the words ``and paragraph (y)(5) for aquaculture 
facilities)'' and add the words ``and, for aquaculture facilities, as 
per paragraph (y)(5)(iv) of this section)'' in their place.
0
m. In paragraph (y)(7)(i), remove the word ``may'' and add the word 
``will'' in its place.
0
n. In paragraph (y)(7)(i)(A), remove the word ``above'' and add the 
words ``in paragraph (y)(4) of this section'' in its place.
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o. In paragraph (y)(7)(i)(J), revise the text as set forth below.


Sec.  17.44  Special rules--fishes.

* * * * *
    (y) * * *
    (5) * * * Facilities outside the littoral states wishing to obtain 
such exemptions must submit a written request to the Division of 
Management Authority, Branch of Permits--International, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, VA 22203, 
and provide to the Service's Division of Scientific Authority, in Room 
750 at the same address, information that shows, at a minimum, all of 
the following:
* * * * *
    (7) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (J) An aquaculture facility outside the littoral states has been 
issued a programmatic exemption from threatened species permits under 
paragraph (y)(5) of this section, but is not abiding by the provisions 
of paragraphs (y)(5)(i) through (iii) of this section, or, based on the 
biennial reports required under paragraph (y)(5) of this section, has 
not actively cooperated with one or more littoral states in a 
meaningful way to support beluga sturgeon conservation.
* * * * *

    Dated: August 4, 2005.
David P. Smith,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 05-16569 Filed 8-19-05; 8:45 am]
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