Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; U.S. Atlantic Swordfish Fishery Public Meetings, 54030-54031 [E6-15197]
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Comments must be received no
later than 5 p.m., eastern standard time,
on October 13, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the
application may be sent via fax to 727–
824–5308 or mailed to: Sarah DeVido,
Southeast Regional Office, NMFS, 263
13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL
33701. Comments may also be
submitted by e-mail. The mailbox
address for providing e-mail comments
is Sarah.DeVido@noaa.gov. Include in
the subject line of the e-mail document
the following text: Comment on
Patterson-Hartig EFP Application. The
application and related documents are
available for review upon written
request to the address above or the email address below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sarah DeVido, 727–824–5305; fax 727–
824–5308; e-mail:
Sarah.DeVido@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EFP is
requested under the authority of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16
U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and regulations at
50 CFR 600.745(b) concerning exempted
fishing.
The described research is part of the
cooperative research program (NMFS
Cooperative Research Program Grant
NA06NMF45400601). The Cooperative
Research Program is a means of
involving commercial and/or
recreational fishermen in the collection
of fundamental fisheries information.
Resource collection efforts support the
development and evaluation of fisheries
management and regulatory options.
The proposed collection for scientific
research involves activities otherwise
prohibited by regulations implementing
the Fishery Management Plan for the
Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of
the South Atlantic Region. The
applicants require authorization to
harvest and possess undersized and outof-season king mackerel for scientific
research activities during the period
from October 1, 2006, through July 31,
2008. Specimens would be collected
from Federal waters off the southeast
coast of Florida by trolling artificial
lures and rigged dead baits during the
specified sampling period. Sampling
would occur year round when migratory
fish are present, collecting up to 500
fish per year. Biological samples would
be extracted from the specimens. Data
collections for this study will support
estimations of growth and age (from
otolith thin sections), analyses of
reproductive biology (from gonadal thin
sections), and population and mixing
dynamics (from shape and chemical
analyses of otoliths).
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NMFS finds this application warrants
further consideration. Based on a
preliminary review, NMFS intends to
issue an EFP. Possible conditions the
agency may impose on this permit, if it
is indeed granted, include but are not
limited to: The use of only artificial
lures and rigged dead baits during
trolling sampling trips; and prohibition
of conducting research within marine
protected areas, marine sanctuaries, or
special management zones, or over
artificial reefs, without additional
authorization. A final decision on
issuance of the EFP will depend on a
NMFS review of public comments
received on the application,
consultations with the affected states,
the South Atlantic Fishery Management
Council, and the U.S. Coast Guard, and
a determination that it is consistent with
all applicable laws.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: September 8, 2006.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[I.D. 081606A]
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; U.S.
Atlantic Swordfish Fishery Public
Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; additional public
meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On August 31, 2006, NMFS
published in the Federal Register a
notice announcing five public meetings
to obtain from U.S. Atlantic swordfish
fishery participants and other members
of the public recommendations
regarding potential management
measures so as to fully harvest the
swordfish quota allocated to the United
States by the International Commission
for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
(ICCAT). In response to requests from
swordfish fishery participants in South
Florida, NMFS is adding an additional
meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in
September 2006.
DATES: The public meeting will be held
on September 27, 2006, from 7–9 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be
held at the Broward County Main
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Library, 100 South Andrews Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sari
Kiraly at (301) 713–2347.
A notice
announcing five public meetings (in
Houma, LA; Manahawkin, NJ; Peabody,
MA; Manteo, NC; and Panama City, FL)
to obtain recommendations regarding
potential management measures so as to
fully harvest the Atlantic swordfish
quota allocated to the United States by
ICCAT was published in the Federal
Register on August 31, 2006 (71 FR
51803). This notice announces an
additional meeting.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The U.S. Atlantic swordfish fishery is
managed under the Fishery
Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas,
Swordfish and Sharks, and regulations
at 50 CFR part 635 under the authority
of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16
U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and the Atlantic
Tunas Convention Act (ATCA) (16
U.S.C. 971 et seq.). Regulations issued
under the authority of ATCA implement
the recommendations of ICCAT. In the
last several years, the U.S. Atlantic
swordfish fishery has not fully
harvested the available quota allocated
by ICCAT. The adjusted 2005 North
Atlantic swordfish total quota was
6,336.1 mt dw, which included a
baseline quota of 2,937.6 and a quota
carry-over of 3,398.5 mt dw. The total
U.S. North Atlantic quota allocation for
the 2006 fishing year is 2,937.6 mt dw,
and the carry-over is yet to be
determined. NMFS anticipates that the
pending September 2006 stock
assessment may identify the North
Atlantic swordfish stock as fully rebuilt.
Fishermen and others have asked NMFS
to assist in revitalizing this fishery.
Also, at its November 2006 meeting
ICCAT will likely review swordfish
management measures and quota
allocations. Therefore, NMFS is
considering potential management
measures for the U.S. Atlantic swordfish
fishery that would address factors
limiting the ability to catch the allocated
quota, and to aid in revitalizing the
fishery so that swordfish are harvested
in a sustainable and economically viable
manner, while bycatch is minimized to
the extent practicable. At the September
27, 2006 public meeting NMFS wishes
to obtain recommendations from
swordfish fishery participants and other
members of the public regarding
potential management measures for the
fishery to fully harvest the available
quota.
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Special Accommodations
The meeting will be physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Sari Kiraly at (301)
713–2347, no later than September 20,
2006.
Dated: September 7, 2006.
James P. Burgess,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for clearance the following
proposal for collection of information
under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
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Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Applications Containing Nucleotide
Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence
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Burden: 17,297 hours annually.
Number of Respondents: 15,382
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to gather the necessary information,
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a copy of the sequence listing in
accordance with the requirements in 37
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submit sequence listings for both U.S.
and international patent applications.
The USPTO uses the sequence listings
during the examination process to
determine the patentability of the
associated patent application. Sequence
listings are also disclosed as part of the
published application or issued patent.
Applicants use sequence data when
preparing biotechnology patent
applications and may also search
sequence listings after publication.
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Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profits, not-for-profit institutions.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker,
(202) 395–3897.
Copies of the above information
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• E-mail: Susan.Brown@uspto.gov.
Include ‘‘0651–0024 copy request’’ in
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20503.
Dated: September 6, 2006.
Susan K. Brown,
Records Officer, USPTO, Office of the Chief
Information Officer, Architecture,
Engineering and Technical Services, Data
Architecture and Services Division.
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Navy’s tactical jets. Alternative 6 was
selected because it provides the best
balance between readiness training and
environmental concerns. The Air Force
participated as a cooperating agency in
preparation of the Navy Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
and ROD, which the AF ROD
incorporated by reference. The Navy
FEIS and ROD provide detailed
information on the Navy proposal and
the selection of alternatives that were
considered by the Air Force in reaching
its decision. The EIS and ROD also
describe in detail impacts of the
proposed action to the human and the
natural environment in 13 resource
areas and measures that will be taken to
mitigate those impacts. The Air Force
decision was based on matters
discussed in the ROD, the FEIS, inputs
from the public, inputs from regulatory
agencies, and other relevant factors. The
FEIS was made available on November
18, 2005 in the Federal Register: (Vol.
70, Number 222, page 69967) with a
waiting period ending December 18,
2005. The ROD documents only the
decision of the Air Force, as a
cooperating agency, with regard to the
proposed Navy actions analyzed in the
FEIS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Headquarters Air Combat Command,
Integrated Planning Office, 129
Andrews St, Suite 103 Langley AFB VA
23665 or call (757) 764–9197.
Bao-Anh Trinh,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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Proposed Navy Air-to-Ground Training
at Avon Park Air Force Range, FL
Department of the Air Force,
Headquarters Air Combat Command.
ACTION: Record of Decision.
AGENCY:
On August 21, 2006 the
United States Air Force signed the
Record of Decision (ROD) for the
Proposed Navy Air-to-Ground Training
at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida,
and has selected Alternative 6 (Utilize
Alpha Plus Impact Area for High
Explosive Delivery) for implementation.
This ROD states the Air Force decision
to allow the Navy to conduct all
components of air-to-ground ordnance
delivery and training at integrated and
sustainment levels of Fleet Forces
Command’s Fleet Readiness Training
Program at APAFR, Florida. The
proposed action includes an increase in
current common elements training and
adds air-to-ground readiness training,
including delivery of inert and high
explosive (HE) ordnance from the
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Interested persons are invited to
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[I.D. 081606A]
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; U.S. Atlantic Swordfish
Fishery Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; additional public meeting.
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SUMMARY: On August 31, 2006, NMFS published in the Federal Register a
notice announcing five public meetings to obtain from U.S. Atlantic
swordfish fishery participants and other members of the public
recommendations regarding potential management measures so as to fully
harvest the swordfish quota allocated to the United States by the
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
(ICCAT). In response to requests from swordfish fishery participants in
South Florida, NMFS is adding an additional meeting in Fort Lauderdale,
FL, in September 2006.
DATES: The public meeting will be held on September 27, 2006, from 7-9
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Broward County Main
Library, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sari Kiraly at (301) 713-2347.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notice announcing five public meetings (in
Houma, LA; Manahawkin, NJ; Peabody, MA; Manteo, NC; and Panama City,
FL) to obtain recommendations regarding potential management measures
so as to fully harvest the Atlantic swordfish quota allocated to the
United States by ICCAT was published in the Federal Register on August
31, 2006 (71 FR 51803). This notice announces an additional meeting.
Background
The U.S. Atlantic swordfish fishery is managed under the Fishery
Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish and Sharks, and
regulations at 50 CFR part 635 under the authority of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et
seq.) and the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA) (16 U.S.C. 971 et
seq.). Regulations issued under the authority of ATCA implement the
recommendations of ICCAT. In the last several years, the U.S. Atlantic
swordfish fishery has not fully harvested the available quota allocated
by ICCAT. The adjusted 2005 North Atlantic swordfish total quota was
6,336.1 mt dw, which included a baseline quota of 2,937.6 and a quota
carry-over of 3,398.5 mt dw. The total U.S. North Atlantic quota
allocation for the 2006 fishing year is 2,937.6 mt dw, and the carry-
over is yet to be determined. NMFS anticipates that the pending
September 2006 stock assessment may identify the North Atlantic
swordfish stock as fully rebuilt. Fishermen and others have asked NMFS
to assist in revitalizing this fishery. Also, at its November 2006
meeting ICCAT will likely review swordfish management measures and
quota allocations. Therefore, NMFS is considering potential management
measures for the U.S. Atlantic swordfish fishery that would address
factors limiting the ability to catch the allocated quota, and to aid
in revitalizing the fishery so that swordfish are harvested in a
sustainable and economically viable manner, while bycatch is minimized
to the extent practicable. At the September 27, 2006 public meeting
NMFS wishes to obtain recommendations from swordfish fishery
participants and other members of the public regarding potential
management measures for the fishery to fully harvest the available
quota.
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Special Accommodations
The meeting will be physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Sari Kiraly at (301) 713-2347, no
later than September 20, 2006.
Dated: September 7, 2006.
James P. Burgess,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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