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Conservation Plan
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The conservation plan prepared by
the applicant describes measures
designed to monitor, minimize, and
mitigate the incidental takes of ESAlisted sea turtles. The conservation plan
includes limiting sampling effort in
areas and times where sea turtles are
likely to be present; avoiding coral and
rock habitats associated with hawksbills
and areas of submerged aquatic
vegetation associated with green turtles;
using minimal tow durations; avoiding
areas of high fishing vessel activity
which may attract foraging sea turtles
and may increase the chance of multiple
captures.
All activities will be conducted under
the direct supervision of scientific
parties from Virginia Tech. Sampling
will not be conducted when sea turtles
are observed in the area. If a sea turtle
is captured, all efforts will be made to
release the turtle as quickly as possible
with minimal trauma. If necessary,
resuscitation will be attempted as
proscribed by 50 CFR 223.206.
Scientific parties will be familiarized
with resuscitation techniques prior to
surveys, and a copy of the resuscitation
guidelines will be carried aboard the
vessel during survey activities. In the
event resuscitation is unsuccessful, the
sea turtle will be transferred to the sea
turtle stranding network of the
appropriate jurisdiction. Other
monitoring or mitigation actions will be
undertaken as required.
The applicant considered and rejected
three other alternatives: Not applying
for a permit; conducting the research in
an area where ESA-listed species do not
occur; and using different sampling gear
when developing their conservation
plan.
Upon a review of the application,
relevant documents, public comments,
and further discussions with NCDMF,
NMFS found that the application met
the criteria for issuance of 50 CFR
222.307(c). Permit 1529 was issued on
August 17, 2005, and expires on
December 15, 2011.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Dated: August 26, 2005.
Thomas C. Eagle,
Acting Chief, Marine Mammal and Turtle
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Endangered Species; File No. 1537
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
Guam Division of Aquatic and Wildlife
Resources (DAWR), 142 Dairy Road,
Mangilao, Guam 96913, has been issued
a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas)
and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)
sea turtles for purposes of scientific
research.
ADDRESSES: The permit and related
documents are available for review
upon written request or by appointment
in the following office(s):
Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–
2289; fax (301)427–2521; and
Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601
Kapiolani Blvd., Rm 1110, Honolulu, HI
96814–4700; phone (808)973–2935; fax
(808)973–2941.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Opay or Ruth Johnson,
(301)713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 3,
2005, notice was published in the
Federal Register (70 FR 32582) that a
request for a scientific research permit
to take green and hawksbill sea turtles
had been submitted by the above-named
organization. The requested permit has
been issued under the authority of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
and the regulations governing the
taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR parts 222–226).
Researchers will annually capture 63
green and 30 hawksbill sea turtles by
hand or by tangle net. Turtles will be
measured, flipper tagged, Passive
Integrated Transponder tagged, tissue
sampled, and released. A subset of
individuals of each species will also
have a satellite transmitter attached to
their carapace. The research will gather
information on turtle population size
and stratification, species distribution,
and health status. This information will
be used to develop conservation
management measures for these species.
The research will occur in the waters off
of Guam. The permit is issued for a 5–
year period.
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Issuance of this permit, as required by
the ESA, was based on a finding that
such permit (1) was applied for in good
faith, (2) will not operate to the
disadvantage of any endangered or
threatened species, and (3) is consistent
with the purposes and policies set forth
in section 2 of the ESA.
Dated: August 26, 2005.
Stephen L. Leathery,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS
Notice of Meeting
The next meeting of the Commission
of Fine Arts is scheduled for 15
September 2005 at 9 a.m. in the
Commission’s offices at the National
Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary
Square, 401 F Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20001–2728. Items of discussion
affecting the appearance of Washington,
DC, may include buildings, parks and
memorials.
Draft agendas and additional
information regarding the Commission
are available on our Web site: https://
www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the
agenda and requests to submit written
or oral statements should be addressed
to Thomas Luebke, Secretary,
Commission of Fine Arts, at the above
address or call 202–504–2200.
Individuals requiring sign language
interpretation for the hearing impaired
should contact the Secretary at least 10
days before the meeting date.
Dated in Washington, DC, 25 August 2005.
Thomas Luebke,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense
Procurement Memorandum of
Understanding With Argentina
Department of Defense (DoD).
Request for industry feedback
regarding experience in public (defense)
procurements conducted by Argentina.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: DoD is commencing
negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense
Procurement Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Argentina.
DoD is soliciting input from U.S.
industry that has had experience
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participating in public defense
procurements conducted by or on behalf
of the Argentine Ministry of Defense or
Armed Forces. The contemplated MOU
would involve reciprocal waivers of
buy-national laws by each country. This
would mean that Argentina would be
added to the list of ‘‘qualifying
countries’’ in the Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement
(DFARS) and that U.S. products and
services would be exempt from ‘‘Buy
Argentine’’ laws applicable to
procurements by the Argentine Ministry
of Defense and Armed Forces.
DATES: Comments must be received by
September 30, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
to Director, Defense Procurement and
Acquisition Policy, 3060 Defense
Pentagon, Attn: Mr. Daniel C. Nielsen,
Washington, DC 20301–3060; or by email to barbara.glotfelty@osd.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Barbara Glotfelty, OUSD(AT&L),
Director of Defense Procurement and
Acquisition Policy, Program Acquisition
and International Contracting, Room
5E581, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3060; telephone
(703) 697–9351.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Reciprocal Defense Procurement MOUs
DoD has with 21 countries are signed at
the level of the Secretary of Defense and
his counterpart. The purpose of these
MOUs is to promote rationalization,
standardization, and interoperability of
defense equipment with allies and
friendly governments. It provides a
framework for ongoing communication
regarding market access and
procurement matters that affect effective
defense cooperation. Based on the
MOU, each country affords the other
certain benefits on a reciprocal basis,
consistent with national laws and
regulations. For 19 of the 21 MOU
countries, these include evaluation of
offers without applying price
differentials under ‘‘Buy National’’ laws
(e.g., the Buy American Act), and
making provision for duty-free
certificates.
Argentina was designated a Major
Non-NATO Ally by the United States in
January 1998, in recognition of its
contributions to international security
and peacekeeping.
The countries with which DoD has
Reciprocal Defense Procurement MOUs
are identified in DFARS 225.872–1.
Should an MOU be concluded with
Argentina, Argentina would be added to
the list of qualifying countries. If, based
on and in conjunction with the MOU,
DoD determines that it would be
inconsistent with the public interest to
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apply the restrictions of the Buy
American Act to the acquisition of
Argentine defense equipment and
supplies, Argentina would be listed in
DFARS 225.872–1(a). If a determination
will be made on a purchase-by-purchase
basis, Argentina would be listed in
DFARS 225.872–1(b).
MOUs generally include language by
which the parties agree that their
procurements will be conducted in
accordance with certain implementing
procedures. These procedures include
publication of notices of proposed
purchases; the content and availability
of solicitations for proposed purchases;
notification to each unsuccessful
offeror; feedback, upon request, to
unsuccessful offerors concerning the
reasons they were not allowed to
participate in a procurement or were not
awarded a contract; and providing for
the hearing and review of complaints
arising in connection with any phase of
the procurement process to ensure that,
to the extent possible, complaints are
equitably and expeditiously resolved
between an offeror and the procuring
activity.
While DoD has evaluated Argentine
laws and regulations regarding public
procurements, DoD would benefit from
knowledge of U.S. industry experience
in participating in Argentine public
defense procurements. We are,
therefore, asking U.S. firms that have
participated or attempted to participate
in procurements by or on behalf of
Argentina’s Ministry of Defense or
Armed Forces to let us know if the
procurements were conducted in
accordance with published procedures
with fairness and due process, and if
not, the nature of the problems
encountered.
Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
National Security Education Board
Group of Advisors Meeting
National Defense University.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92–
463, notice is hereby given of a
forthcoming meeting of the National
Security Education Board Group of
Advisors. The purpose of the meeting is
to review and make recommendations to
the Board concerning requirements
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established by the David L. Boren
National Security Education Act, Title
VIII of Public Law 102–183, as
amended. The National Security
Education Board Group of Advisors
meeting is open to the public. The delay
of this notice resulted from the short
time-frame needed to coordinate the
schedules of the various officials whose
participation was judged essential to a
meaningful public discussion.
DATES: September 13, 2005.
ADDRESSES: The Academy for
Educational Development, Conference
Center, 8th Floor, 1825 Connecticut
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Edmond J. Collier, Director for
Programs, National Security Education
Program, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
1210, Rosslyn P.O. Box 20010,
Arlington, Virginia 22209–2248; (703)
696–1991. Electronic mail address:
colliere@ndu.edu.
Dated: August 25, 2005.
Jeannette Owings-Ballard,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Threat Reduction Advisory Committee
Department of Defense, Office
of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Acquisition, Technology and Logistics).
ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee
meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Threat Reduction
Advisory Committee will meet in closed
session on Thursday, November 3, 2005,
at the Institute for Defense Analyses
(IDA), and on Friday, November 4, 2005
in the Pentagon, Washington, DC.
The mission of the Committee is to
advise the Under Secretary of Defense
(Acquisition, Technology and Logistics)
on technology security, combating
weapons of mass destruction, chemical
and biological defense, transformation
of the nuclear weapons stockpile, and
other matters related to the Defense
Threat Reduction Agency’s mission.
In accordance with Section 10(d) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
Public Law 92–463, as amended (5
U.S.C. Appendix II), it has been
determined that this Committee meeting
concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C.
552b(c)(1), and that accordingly the
meeting will be closed to the public.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memorandum of
Understanding With Argentina
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Request for industry feedback regarding experience in public
(defense) procurements conducted by Argentina.
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SUMMARY: DoD is commencing negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense
Procurement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Argentina. DoD is
soliciting input from U.S. industry that has had experience
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participating in public defense procurements conducted by or on behalf
of the Argentine Ministry of Defense or Armed Forces. The contemplated
MOU would involve reciprocal waivers of buy-national laws by each
country. This would mean that Argentina would be added to the list of
``qualifying countries'' in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) and that U.S. products and services would be exempt
from ``Buy Argentine'' laws applicable to procurements by the Argentine
Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 30, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments to Director, Defense Procurement and
Acquisition Policy, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Attn: Mr. Daniel C. Nielsen,
Washington, DC 20301-3060; or by e-mail to barbara.glotfelty@osd.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara Glotfelty, OUSD(AT&L),
Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Program
Acquisition and International Contracting, Room 5E581, 3060 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060; telephone (703) 697-9351.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Reciprocal Defense Procurement MOUs DoD
has with 21 countries are signed at the level of the Secretary of
Defense and his counterpart. The purpose of these MOUs is to promote
rationalization, standardization, and interoperability of defense
equipment with allies and friendly governments. It provides a framework
for ongoing communication regarding market access and procurement
matters that affect effective defense cooperation. Based on the MOU,
each country affords the other certain benefits on a reciprocal basis,
consistent with national laws and regulations. For 19 of the 21 MOU
countries, these include evaluation of offers without applying price
differentials under ``Buy National'' laws (e.g., the Buy American Act),
and making provision for duty-free certificates.
Argentina was designated a Major Non-NATO Ally by the United States
in January 1998, in recognition of its contributions to international
security and peacekeeping.
The countries with which DoD has Reciprocal Defense Procurement
MOUs are identified in DFARS 225.872-1. Should an MOU be concluded with
Argentina, Argentina would be added to the list of qualifying
countries. If, based on and in conjunction with the MOU, DoD determines
that it would be inconsistent with the public interest to apply the
restrictions of the Buy American Act to the acquisition of Argentine
defense equipment and supplies, Argentina would be listed in DFARS
225.872-1(a). If a determination will be made on a purchase-by-purchase
basis, Argentina would be listed in DFARS 225.872-1(b).
MOUs generally include language by which the parties agree that
their procurements will be conducted in accordance with certain
implementing procedures. These procedures include publication of
notices of proposed purchases; the content and availability of
solicitations for proposed purchases; notification to each unsuccessful
offeror; feedback, upon request, to unsuccessful offerors concerning
the reasons they were not allowed to participate in a procurement or
were not awarded a contract; and providing for the hearing and review
of complaints arising in connection with any phase of the procurement
process to ensure that, to the extent possible, complaints are
equitably and expeditiously resolved between an offeror and the
procuring activity.
While DoD has evaluated Argentine laws and regulations regarding
public procurements, DoD would benefit from knowledge of U.S. industry
experience in participating in Argentine public defense procurements.
We are, therefore, asking U.S. firms that have participated or
attempted to participate in procurements by or on behalf of Argentina's
Ministry of Defense or Armed Forces to let us know if the procurements
were conducted in accordance with published procedures with fairness
and due process, and if not, the nature of the problems encountered.
Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
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