Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer, 77625-77626 [06-9881]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 27, 2006 / Rules and Regulations rule in the Federal Register. This final rule is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: December 19, 2006. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows: I PART 180—AMENDED 1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371. Final rule, announcement of effective date. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval on December 12, 2006 for new public information collection requirements contained in the FCC’s Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act and Broadband Access and Services, Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order (CALEA Second Report and Order) in 71 FR 38091, July 5, 2006, OMB Control Number 3060–0809, pursuant to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. I 2. Section 180.551 is amended by redesignating existing paragraph (a) as (a)(1), and adding paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows. DATES: § 180.551 Fluthiacet-methyl; tolerances for residues. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES (a) General. (1) * * * (2) A tolerance is established for the combined residues of the herbicide fluthiacet-methyland its acid metabolite: acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5[tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H,3H[1,3,4]thiadiazolo[3,4-a]pyridazin-1ylidene)amino]phenyl]thio]-methyl ester, and its acid metabolite, acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-[(tetrahydro3-oxo-1H,3H-[1,3,4]thiadiazolo[3,4a]pyridazin-1ylidene)amino]phenyl]thio]- , in or on the following food commodities: The rules for §§ 1.20004 and 1.20005 published at 71 FR 38091, July 5, 2006, are effective December 12, 2006. Thomas J. Beers, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Policy Division, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, at (202) 418– 0952. For additional information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection requirements, contact Judith B. Herman at (202) 418– 0124, or via the Internet at JudithB.Herman@fcc.gov. The CALEA Second Report and Order noted that the effective date for the new CALEA information collection Parts per requirements was subject to Office of Commodity million Management and Budget (OMB) approval. OMB granted its approval on Cotton, gin byproducts ............. 0.20 December 12, 2006. Accordingly, (1) an Cotton undelinted seed ............ 0.020 attesting letter for pending CALEA section 107(c)(1) petitions currently on * * * * * file with the FCC must be filed by [FR Doc. E6–22126 Filed 12–26–06; 8:45 am] February 12, 2007; (2) compliance BILLING CODE 6560–50–S monitoring reports (FCC Form 445) must be filed by February 12, 2007; (3) system security and integrity (SSI) plans for providers of facilities-based FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS broadband internet access and COMMISSION interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services must be filed by 47 CFR Part 1 March 12, 2007.1 [ET Docket No. 04–295; FCC 06–56] Compliance with new CALEA section 107(c) and 109(b) petition filing Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act and Broadband 1 Communications Assistance for Law Access and Services Enforcement Act and Broadband Access and Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:07 Dec 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Services, ET Docket No. 04–295, Public Notice DA O6–2511, Public Notice DA 06–2512, and Public Notice DA 06–2513. PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 77625 requirements 2 became effective upon OMB authorization, i.e., December 12, 2006. CALEA requires the FCC to create rules that regulate the conduct and recordkeeping of lawful electronic surveillance. On May 12, 2006, the FCC released its CALEA Second Report and Order which became effective August 4, 2006, except for certain information collections which required OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act before the FCC could enforce them. Now that OMB approval has been granted: (a) Each provider that has a CALEA section 107(c)(1) extension petition currently on file must submit to the FCC an attesting letter documenting that the provider’s equipment, facility or service continues to qualify for compliance extension relief, given that CALEA section 107(c)(1) applies only to equipment, facilities, or services installed or deployed prior to October 25, 1998. (b) Facilities-based broadband Internet access and interconnected VoIP service providers must file system security and integrity (SSI) plans under the Commission’s rules. SSI plans are currently approved under the existing OMB 3060–0809 information collection.3 (c) All providers of facilities-based broadband Internet access or interconnected VoIP services must file monitoring reports on FCC Form 445, ‘‘CALEA Monitoring Report for Broadband and VoIP Services,’’ with the FCC to ensure timely CALEA compliance. (d) There are new requirements governing petitions filed under section 107(c)(1), which request additional time to comply with CALEA; these provisions apply to all providers subject to CALEA and are voluntary filings. (e) There are modified requirements governing petitions filed under section 109(b) request for reimbursement of CALEA; these provisions apply to all providers subject to CALEA and are voluntary filings. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–22155 Filed 12–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 2 See Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act and Broadband Access and Services, ET Docket No. 04–295, Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 21 FCC Rcd 5360 (2006), Appendices E and F. 3 See 65 FR 8666 (2000). E:\FR\FM\27DER1.SGM 27DER1 77626 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 27, 2006 / Rules and Regulations National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration been met for each of these transfers. The revised quotas for calendar year 2006 are: New York, 943,943 lb (428,165 kg) and Maryland, 276,262 lb (125,310 kg). 50 CFR Part 648 Classification [Docket No. 041110317–4364–02; I.D. 121906A] This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer. AGENCY: NMFS announces that the State of Maryland is transferring 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) of commercial summer flounder quota to the State of New York from its 2006 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. DATES: Effective December 21, 2006 through December 31, 2006, unless NMFS publishes a superseding document in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Potts, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281–9341, fax (978) 281–9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the summer flounder fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the coastal states from North Carolina through Maine. The process to set the annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state are described in § 648.100. The final rule implementing Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan that was published on December 17, 1993 (58 FR 65936), provided a mechanism for summer flounder quota to be transferred from one state to another. Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the concurrence of the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), can transfer or combine summer flounder commercial quota under § 648.100(d). The Regional Administrator is required to consider the criteria set forth in § 648.100(d)(3) in the evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations. Maryland has agreed to transfer 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) of its 2006 commercial quota to New York. The Regional Administrator has determined that the criteria set forth in § 648.100(d)(3) have rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:56 Dec 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 Dated: December 20, 2006. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 06–9881 Filed 12–21–06; 2:38 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 051104293 5344–02; I.D. 121806B] Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfers National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the State of Maryland is transferring 45,000 lb (20,412 kg) of commercial bluefish quota to the State of Rhode Island from its 2006 quota and that the State of Delaware is transferring 15,000 lb (6,804 kg) of commercial bluefish quota to the State of Rhode Island. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. DATES: Effective December 21, 2006 through December 31, 2006, unless NMFS publishes a superseding document in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Potts, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281–9341, fax (978) 281–9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the Atlantic bluefish fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the coastal states from Florida through Maine. The process to set the annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state are described in § 648.160. PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the concurrence of the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), can transfer or combine bluefish commercial quota under § 648.160(f). The Regional Administrator is required to consider the criteria set forth in § 648.160(f)(1) in the evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations. Maryland has agreed to transfer 45,000 lb (20,412 kg) of its 2006 commercial quota to Rhode Island. Delaware has agreed to transfer 15,000 lb (6,804 kg) of its 2006 commercial quota to Rhode Island. The Regional Administrator has determined that the criteria set forth in § 648.160(f)(1) have been met for each of these transfers. The revised quotas for calendar year 2006 are: Rhode Island, 602,101 lb (273,108 kg); Maryland, 194,021 lb (88,006 kg); and Delaware, 134,553 (61,032 kg). Classification This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 20, 2006. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 06–9878 Filed 12–21–06; 2:17 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 060216045–6045–01; I.D. 122006D] Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Arrowtooth Flounder and Flathead Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; apportionment of reserves; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS apportions amounts of the non-specified reserve of groundfish to the initial total allowable catch (ITAC) for arrowtooth flounder and flathead sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to allow the fishery to continue operating. It is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan for the BSAI. E:\FR\FM\27DER1.SGM 27DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 77625-77626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 648

[Docket No. 041110317-4364-02; I.D. 121906A]


Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder 
Fishery; Quota Transfer

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

ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer.

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SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the State of Maryland is transferring 
8,000 lb (3,629 kg) of commercial summer flounder quota to the State of 
New York from its 2006 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas 
and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved.

DATES: Effective December 21, 2006 through December 31, 2006, unless 
NMFS publishes a superseding document in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Potts, Fishery Management 
Specialist, (978) 281-9341, fax (978) 281-9135.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the summer flounder 
fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual 
specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the 
coastal states from North Carolina through Maine. The process to set 
the annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state are 
described in Sec.  648.100.
    The final rule implementing Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management 
Plan that was published on December 17, 1993 (58 FR 65936), provided a 
mechanism for summer flounder quota to be transferred from one state to 
another. Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the 
concurrence of the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional 
Administrator), can transfer or combine summer flounder commercial 
quota under Sec.  648.100(d). The Regional Administrator is required to 
consider the criteria set forth in Sec.  648.100(d)(3) in the 
evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations.
    Maryland has agreed to transfer 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) of its 2006 
commercial quota to New York. The Regional Administrator has determined 
that the criteria set forth in Sec.  648.100(d)(3) have been met for 
each of these transfers. The revised quotas for calendar year 2006 are: 
New York, 943,943 lb (428,165 kg) and Maryland, 276,262 lb (125,310 
kg).

Classification

    This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from 
review under Executive Order 12866.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: December 20, 2006.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-9881 Filed 12-21-06; 2:38 pm]
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