Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish, 59318-59319 [05-20453]

Download as PDF 59318 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 12, 2005 / Notices telephone: (727) 896–8626; fax: (727) 893–2947. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, One Southpark Circle, Suite 306, Charleston, SC 29407–4699; telephone: (843) 571–4366 or toll free: (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. Invited workshop participants will meet from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on October 26, 2005, and from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on October 27, 2005, to complete a draft of the Council’s Deepwater Coral Research and Monitoring Plan. This workshop is a follow up to one held in 2004. The workshop is designed to consolidate and refine sections of the draft document that have been developed through the use of a web portal. When completed, the detailed research and monitoring plan will be integrated into the Council’s developing Fishery Ecosystem Plan and support long-term research needs for the proposed deepwater Lophelia coral Habitat Areas of Particular Concern. In addition, the research plan will also comprise the South Atlantic component of NOAA’s national strategy for research and monitoring of deepwater coral communities. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meetings. Dated: October 6, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5–5576 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:48 Oct 11, 2005 Jkt 208001 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 083105B] Endangered Species; File No. 1377 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit modification. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Anton Tucker, Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, has been issued a modification to scientific research Permit No. 1377. ADDRESSES: The modification 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, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727)824–5312; fax (727)824– 5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Hubard or Patrick Opay, (301)713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 14, 2004, notice was published in the Federal Register (69 FR 3568) that a modification of Permit No. 1377, issued December 4, 2002 (67 FR 76727), had been requested by the above-named organization. The requested modification has been granted 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 222–226). Modification No. 1 to Permit No. 1377 will allow the holder to expand the study area to include the Florida Keys and Sarasota Bay, and allow the capture, flipper and PIT tagging, and collection of blood and tissue samples from an additional 150 juvenile and subadult green (Chelonia mydas), 150 juvenile and sub-adult Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), 100 juvenile and sub-adult loggerhead (Caretta caretta), and 5 juvenile and sub-adult hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles. The holder will perform additional sampling techniques for all captured turtles including scute scraping for heavy metal analysis, bioelectrical PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 impedance analysis to determine fat content, and laparoscopic surgery to determine sex and reproductive status. Gastric lavage will be conducted on green sea turtles to obtain dietary samples. The permit holder will utilize additional telemetry instruments and attachment methods, including radio tags, sonic tags, time depth recorders, animal-borne video, audio and environmental data collection systems (AVEDS), and receiver tags (e.g., bioacoustic probe). Instruments will be attached to a subset of turtles in Charlotte Harbor or Sarasota Bay, and a subset of turtles in the Florida Keys. The amended permit expires December 31, 2007. Issuance of this modification, 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: October 6, 2005. Stephen L. Leathery, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 05–20452 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 100405B] Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Application and requests for modification of scientific research permits. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received one scientific research permit application and 18 modification requests relating to Pacific salmon. The proposed research is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management and conservation efforts. DATES: Comments or requests for a public hearing on the applications must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific daylight-saving time on November 14, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the applications should be sent to Protected E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 12, 2005 / Notices Resources Division, NMFS, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97232–1274. Comments may also be sent via fax to 503–230–5441 or by email to resapps.nwr@NOAA.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Garth Griffin, Portland, OR (ph.: 503– 231–2005, Fax: 503–230–5441, e-mail: Garth.Griffin@noaa.gov). Permit application instructions are available at https://www.nwr.noaa.go. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Species Covered in This Notice The following listed species (evolutionarily significant units) are covered in this notice: Lower Columbia River (LCR) coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) LCR steelhead (O. mykiss) LCR Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha). Authority Scientific research permits are issued in accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq) and regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR 222-226). NMFS issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) are applied for in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species that are the subject of the permit; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policy of section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Anyone requesting a hearing on an application listed in this notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on that application would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are held at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS. Applications Received Permit 1550 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is asking for a 5-year research permit to take LCR coho salmon and LCR Chinook salmon in Abernathy Creek, Washington a tributary to the Lower Columbia River. The research is designed to determine the natural reproductive success and mean relative fitness of hatchery-origin and naturalorigin steelhead and assess the overall demographic effects of hatchery fish supplementation in Abernathy Creek relative to two adjacent control streams, Germany and Mill Creeks. The study will benefit listed coho salmon by providing information on abundance and distribution that could be used over the long-term to protect important VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:48 Oct 11, 2005 Jkt 208001 59319 habitat. The FWS proposes to capture using backpack electrofishing equipment handle, and release listed salmonids. The FWS does not intend to kill any fish being captured but some may die as an unintentional result of the research activities. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Modification Requests Received For permits 1252, 1290, 1318, 1322, 1338, 1379, 1386, 1410, 1421, 1427, 1461, 1478, 1479, 1484, 1487, 1519, and 1525, the activities would only be modified to include take of LCR coho salmon; no other changes are proposed. Further information on the actions covered by these permits may be obtained from previous notices and on the web site https://www.nwr.noaa.gov/ 1salmon/salmesa/permit.htm. Permit 1330 currently authorizes the Weyerhaeuser Company to take juvenile LCR steelhead in the Toutle River Basin, Washington. They are asking to modify their permit to add LCR coho salmon take and increase the annual number of LCR steelhead taken in the research. The purpose of the research is to increase understanding of the relationship between aquatic organisms and their habitat, determine how forest management and restoration influence the aquatic ecosystem, and produce data to help develop forest management practices that better protect aquatic resources. The research would benefit listed salmonids by producing data on their natural habitat recovery processes and by identifying the effects that various stressors have on listed species. Weyerhaeuser proposes to observe (during snorkeling surveys), capture (using backpack electrofishing), anesthetize, identify, measure, weigh, and release the fish. Weyerhaeuser does not intend to kill any fish being captured but some may die as an unintentional result of the research activities. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments submitted to determine whether the application meets the requirements of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment period. NMFS will publish notice of its final action in the Federal Register. AGENCY: Dated: October 5, 2005. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 05–20453 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent to Renew Collection 3038–0048, Off-Exchange Agricultural Trade Options Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to off-exchange agricultural trade options. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 12, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to David Van Wagner, Division of Market Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Van Wagner, (202) 418–5481; FAX: (202) 418–5527; e-mail: dvanwagner@cftc.gov. 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With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC invites comments on: • Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have a practical use; E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 12, 2005)]
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[FR Doc No: 05-20453]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 100405B]


Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

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

ACTION: Application and requests for modification of scientific 
research permits.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received one scientific 
research permit application and 18 modification requests relating to 
Pacific salmon. The proposed research is intended to increase knowledge 
of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help 
guide management and conservation efforts.

DATES: Comments or requests for a public hearing on the applications 
must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see 
ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific daylight-saving time on 
November 14, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the applications should be sent to 
Protected

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Resources Division, NMFS, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 
97232-1274. Comments may also be sent via fax to 503-230-5441 or by e-
mail to resapps.nwr@NOAA.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Garth Griffin, Portland, OR (ph.: 503-
231-2005, Fax: 503-230-5441, e-mail: Garth.Griffin@noaa.gov). Permit 
application instructions are available at https://www.nwr.noaa.go.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Species Covered in This Notice

    The following listed species (evolutionarily significant units) are 
covered in this notice:
    Lower Columbia River (LCR) coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
    LCR steelhead (O. mykiss)
    LCR Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha).

Authority

    Scientific research permits are issued in accordance with section 
10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq) and regulations 
governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR 222-226). NMFS 
issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) are applied for 
in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not operate to the 
disadvantage of the listed species that are the subject of the permit; 
and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policy of section 2 of the 
ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set 
forth in the permits.
    Anyone requesting a hearing on an application listed in this notice 
should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on that application 
would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are held at the 
discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS.

Applications Received

Permit 1550

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is asking for a 5-year 
research permit to take LCR coho salmon and LCR Chinook salmon in 
Abernathy Creek, Washington a tributary to the Lower Columbia River. 
The research is designed to determine the natural reproductive success 
and mean relative fitness of hatchery-origin and natural-origin 
steelhead and assess the overall demographic effects of hatchery fish 
supplementation in Abernathy Creek relative to two adjacent control 
streams, Germany and Mill Creeks. The study will benefit listed coho 
salmon by providing information on abundance and distribution that 
could be used over the long-term to protect important habitat. The FWS 
proposes to capture using backpack electrofishing equipment handle, and 
release listed salmonids. The FWS does not intend to kill any fish 
being captured but some may die as an unintentional result of the 
research activities.

Modification Requests Received

    For permits 1252, 1290, 1318, 1322, 1338, 1379, 1386, 1410, 1421, 
1427, 1461, 1478, 1479, 1484, 1487, 1519, and 1525, the activities 
would only be modified to include take of LCR coho salmon; no other 
changes are proposed. Further information on the actions covered by 
these permits may be obtained from previous notices and on the web site 
https://www.nwr.noaa.gov/1salmon/salmesa/permit.htm.
    Permit 1330 currently authorizes the Weyerhaeuser Company to take 
juvenile LCR steelhead in the Toutle River Basin, Washington. They are 
asking to modify their permit to add LCR coho salmon take and increase 
the annual number of LCR steelhead taken in the research. The purpose 
of the research is to increase understanding of the relationship 
between aquatic organisms and their habitat, determine how forest 
management and restoration influence the aquatic ecosystem, and produce 
data to help develop forest management practices that better protect 
aquatic resources. The research would benefit listed salmonids by 
producing data on their natural habitat recovery processes and by 
identifying the effects that various stressors have on listed species. 
Weyerhaeuser proposes to observe (during snorkeling surveys), capture 
(using backpack electrofishing), anesthetize, identify, measure, weigh, 
and release the fish. Weyerhaeuser does not intend to kill any fish 
being captured but some may die as an unintentional result of the 
research activities.
    This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS 
will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments 
submitted to determine whether the application meets the requirements 
of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit 
decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment 
period. NMFS will publish notice of its final action in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: October 5, 2005.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, 
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 05-20453 Filed 10-11-05; 8:45 am]
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