Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish, 57859 [05-19870]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 4, 2005 / Notices experience or knowledge regarding Native Hawaiian subsistence, cultural, religious, or other activities in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (Native Hawaiian). Current Reserve Council Representatives and Alternates may reapply for these vacant seats. The Council consists of 25 members, 14 of which are non-government voting members (the State of Hawaii representative is a voting member) and 10 of which are government non-voting members. The voting members are representatives of the following constituencies: Conservation, CitizenAt-Large, Ocean-Related Tourism, Recreational Fishing, Research, Commercial Fishing, Education, State of Hawaii and Native Hawaiian. The government non-voting seats are represented by the following agencies: Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of State, Marine Mammal Commission, NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service, National Science Foundation, U.S. Coast Guard, Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, and NOAA’s National Ocean Service. Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq. (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program) Daniel J. Basta, Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 05–19764 Filed 10–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–NK–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 092805D] Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit 1517. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On July 7, 2005, NMFS’ Northwest Region issued permit 1517 under authority of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), allowing the take of threatened species for enhancement of survival actions. ADDRESSES: The applications and related documents are available for review during business hours by appointment at NMFS’ Washington VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:55 Oct 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 State Branch Office, Habitat Conservation Division, 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 103, Lacy, WA 98503 (phone: 360–753–9530) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Ehinger, Lacey, WA (phone: 360–534–9341, fax: 360–753–9517, email: stephanie.ehinger@noaa.gov); or Dan Guy at the same office (phone: 360– 534–9342, email: dan.guy@noaa.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority Issuance of permits and permit modifications, as required by the ESA of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531–1543), is based on a finding that such permits/ modifications: (1) are applied for in good faith; (2) would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which are the subject of the permits; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Scientific research and/or enhancement permits are issued under Section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA are issued in accordance with and are subject to the ESA and NMFS regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR parts 222–226). Authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Species Covered in This Notice The following ESA-listed species and evolutionary significant units (ESUs) are covered in this notice: Threatened Lower Columbia River (LCR) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Threatened LCR Steelhead (O. mykiss) Threatened LCR coho salmon (O. kisutch) Notice was published on December 28, 2004 (69 FR 77730) that the Lower Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group, a non-profit organization based in southwest Washington State, applied for an enhancement of survival permit under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. NMFS issued permit 1517 on July 7, 2005, authorizing annual takes of the threatened salmonids listed above in freshwater areas in Southwest Washington. Permit 1517 expires on July 10, 2010. Dated: September 28, 2005. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 05–19870 Filed 10–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57859 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 092705C] Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and Amendment 27 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Scoping Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a draft supplemental environmental impact statement; notice of scoping meetings; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) intends to prepare a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (DSEIS) to describe and analyze management alternatives to be included in a joint amendment to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (Shrimp FMP) and the FMP for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (Reef Fish FMP). These alternatives will consider measures to reduce red snapper fishing mortality and bycatch in the shrimp and reef fish fisheries. The purpose of this notice of intent is to solicit public comments on the scope of issues to be addressed in the DSEIS. DATES: Written comments on the scope of issues to be addressed in the DSEIS must be received by the Council by November 3, 2005. A series of scoping meetings will be held in October 2005. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the scope of the DSEIS, and requests for additional information on the joint amendment, should be sent to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607; phone: 813–348– 1630; fax: 813–348–1711. Comments may also be sent by e-mail to: rick.leard@gulfcouncil.org. The locations of all scoping meetings are provided under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Leard by phone: 813–348–1630, by fax: 813–348–1711, or by e-mail: rick.leard@gulfcouncil.org. E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 05-19870]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 092805D]


Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit 1517.

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SUMMARY: On July 7, 2005, NMFS' Northwest Region issued permit 1517 
under authority of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), allowing the take 
of threatened species for enhancement of survival actions.

ADDRESSES: The applications and related documents are available for 
review during business hours by appointment at NMFS' Washington State 
Branch Office, Habitat Conservation Division, 510 Desmond Drive SE, 
Suite 103, Lacy, WA 98503 (phone: 360-753-9530)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Ehinger, Lacey, WA (phone: 
360-534-9341, fax: 360-753-9517, e-mail: stephanie.ehinger@noaa.gov); 
or Dan Guy at the same office (phone: 360-534-9342, email: 
dan.guy@noaa.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority

    Issuance of permits and permit modifications, as required by the 
ESA of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543), is based on a finding that such 
permits/modifications: (1) are applied for in good faith; (2) would not 
operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which are the subject 
of the permits; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies 
set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Scientific research and/or 
enhancement permits are issued under Section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA are 
issued in accordance with and are subject to the ESA and NMFS 
regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR parts 
222-226). Authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set 
forth in the permits.

Species Covered in This Notice

    The following ESA-listed species and evolutionary significant units 
(ESUs) are covered in this notice:
    Threatened Lower Columbia River (LCR) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus 
tshawytscha)
    Threatened LCR Steelhead (O. mykiss)
    Threatened LCR coho salmon (O. kisutch)
    Notice was published on December 28, 2004 (69 FR 77730) that the 
Lower Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group, a non-profit organization 
based in southwest Washington State, applied for an enhancement of 
survival permit under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. NMFS issued 
permit 1517 on July 7, 2005, authorizing annual takes of the threatened 
salmonids listed above in freshwater areas in Southwest Washington. 
Permit 1517 expires on July 10, 2010.

    Dated: September 28, 2005.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, 
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 05-19870 Filed 10-3-05; 8:45 am]
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