Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Program, 10711 [E7-4258]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 46 / Friday, March 9, 2007 / Notices Dated: March 5, 2007. James H. Lecky, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–4260 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 030107G] Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Program National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; availability of permit upgrades. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS is soliciting applications for American Samoa longline limited entry permit upgrades. Fourteen (14) permit upgrades will be available in 2007 for Class A vessel permit holders to upgrade to larger vessel size classes (B–1, C–1, or D–1) in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery. The permit upgrades are available only to Class A permit holders who participated in the fishery before March 22, 2002, and the highest priority for receiving a permit upgrade will be given to the person with the earliest date of documented participation. DATES: Completed permit upgrade applications must be received by NMFS by May 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: Applicants should send completed applications to NMFS Pacific Islands Region (PIR), ATTN: ASLE Permit Upgrade, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4700. Application forms may be obtained from NMFS PIR, ATTN: ASLE Permit Upgrade, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4700, or from the NMFS PIR Web site: https:// www.fpir.noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Ikehara, NMFS PIR (808)944– 2275. On May 25, 2005, NMFS published a final rule (70 FR 29646) that established a limited entry program for the pelagic longline fishery based in American Samoa, under Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries in the Western Pacific Region. American Samoa longline limited entry permits jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:24 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 were established for four vessel size classes, based on length: • Class A: less than or equal to 40 ft (12.2 m), • Class B and B–1: over 40 ft (12.2 m) to 50 ft (15.2 m) inclusive, • Class C and C–1: over 50 ft (15.2 m) to 70 ft (21.3 m) inclusive, and • Class D and D–1: over 70 ft (21.3 m). A total of 60 initial American Samoa longline limited entry permits were issued, 22 in Class A, five in Class B, 12 in Class C, and 21 in Class D. These numbers are the vessel size class limits on the number of allowed American Samoa longline limited entry permits, as defined by the regulations setting the maximum limit on permits under the limited entry program. The limited entry program allows for a total of 26 permit upgrades to be made available for the exclusive use of permit holders in Class A, distributed over a four-year period following the issuance of initial limited entry permits. In 2006, eight permit upgrades were available (four in Class B–1, two in Class C–1, and two in Class D–1), but only one Class B– 1 upgrade and one Class D–1 upgrade were issued, leaving six unissued. In 2007, 14 permit upgrades will be available (four new and three unissued in Class B–1, two new and two unissued in Class C–1, and two new and one unissued in Class D–1). The Regional Administrator may initially issue Class B–1, C–1 and D–1 permit upgrades only to persons who hold a Class A permit and who participated in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery before March 22, 2002. The highest priority will be given to those with the earliest date of documented participation. Those receiving upgraded permits must surrender their Class A permits and the surrendered permits are deducted from the allowed Class A permit total. This notice announces the availability of permit upgrades and solicits applications for the upgrades. Complete applications must include the completed and signed application form (available from NMFS), legible copies of documents supporting historical participation in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery, and payment for the non-refundable application processing fee. Documents supporting fishery participation should show that fishing was conducted using longline gear. Properly completed applications must be received by NMFS (see ADDRESSES) by May 8, 2007 to be considered for eligibility for the 2007 permit upgrades. Authoritative additional information on the American Samoa longline limited PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10711 entry program may be found at 50 CFR part 665. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 5, 2007. James P. Burgess, Acting Director Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–4258 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 030507F] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold a Population Dynamics Sub-group public meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott, BaltimoreWashington Airport, 1671 Nursery Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090; telephone: (410) 859–8855. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; 300 S. New Street, Room 2115, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674– 2331, extension 19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this meeting is to address issues related to recruitment dynamics and stock rebuilding for the Atlantic butterfish stock. Additional technical issues concerning standards defining best available scientific data may also be discussed. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Bryan at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office, (302) 674–2331 extension 18, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 46 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E7-4258]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 030107G]


Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic 
Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Program

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

ACTION: Notice; availability of permit upgrades.

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SUMMARY: NMFS is soliciting applications for American Samoa longline 
limited entry permit upgrades. Fourteen (14) permit upgrades will be 
available in 2007 for Class A vessel permit holders to upgrade to 
larger vessel size classes (B-1, C-1, or D-1) in the American Samoa 
pelagic longline fishery. The permit upgrades are available only to 
Class A permit holders who participated in the fishery before March 22, 
2002, and the highest priority for receiving a permit upgrade will be 
given to the person with the earliest date of documented participation.

DATES: Completed permit upgrade applications must be received by NMFS 
by May 8, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send completed applications to NMFS 
Pacific Islands Region (PIR), ATTN: ASLE Permit Upgrade, 1601 Kapiolani 
Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700.
    Application forms may be obtained from NMFS PIR, ATTN: ASLE Permit 
Upgrade, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700, or 
from the NMFS PIR Web site: https://www.fpir.noaa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Ikehara, NMFS PIR (808)944-
2275.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 25, 2005, NMFS published a final rule 
(70 FR 29646) that established a limited entry program for the pelagic 
longline fishery based in American Samoa, under Amendment 11 to the 
Fishery Management Plan for Pelagic Fisheries in the Western Pacific 
Region. American Samoa longline limited entry permits were established 
for four vessel size classes, based on length:
     Class A: less than or equal to 40 ft (12.2 m),
     Class B and B-1: over 40 ft (12.2 m) to 50 ft (15.2 m) 
inclusive,
     Class C and C-1: over 50 ft (15.2 m) to 70 ft (21.3 m) 
inclusive, and
     Class D and D-1: over 70 ft (21.3 m).
    A total of 60 initial American Samoa longline limited entry permits 
were issued, 22 in Class A, five in Class B, 12 in Class C, and 21 in 
Class D. These numbers are the vessel size class limits on the number 
of allowed American Samoa longline limited entry permits, as defined by 
the regulations setting the maximum limit on permits under the limited 
entry program.
    The limited entry program allows for a total of 26 permit upgrades 
to be made available for the exclusive use of permit holders in Class 
A, distributed over a four-year period following the issuance of 
initial limited entry permits. In 2006, eight permit upgrades were 
available (four in Class B-1, two in Class C-1, and two in Class D-1), 
but only one Class B-1 upgrade and one Class D-1 upgrade were issued, 
leaving six unissued. In 2007, 14 permit upgrades will be available 
(four new and three unissued in Class B-1, two new and two unissued in 
Class C-1, and two new and one unissued in Class D-1). The Regional 
Administrator may initially issue Class B-1, C-1 and D-1 permit 
upgrades only to persons who hold a Class A permit and who participated 
in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery before March 22, 2002. 
The highest priority will be given to those with the earliest date of 
documented participation. Those receiving upgraded permits must 
surrender their Class A permits and the surrendered permits are 
deducted from the allowed Class A permit total.
    This notice announces the availability of permit upgrades and 
solicits applications for the upgrades. Complete applications must 
include the completed and signed application form (available from 
NMFS), legible copies of documents supporting historical participation 
in the American Samoa pelagic longline fishery, and payment for the 
non-refundable application processing fee. Documents supporting fishery 
participation should show that fishing was conducted using longline 
gear. Properly completed applications must be received by NMFS (see 
ADDRESSES) by May 8, 2007 to be considered for eligibility for the 2007 
permit upgrades.
    Authoritative additional information on the American Samoa longline 
limited entry program may be found at 50 CFR part 665.

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

    Dated: March 5, 2007.
James P. Burgess,
Acting Director Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-4258 Filed 3-8-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-S
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