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required for the first three launches of
the Delta IV vehicle. Diurnal
observations were made at Flat Iron
Rock on south VAFB. Pre-launch counts
indicate a daily maximum of seals
ranging between 26 and 87 seals and
between 11 and 68 seals post-launch.
No dependent pups were seen in the
days surrounding the launch. As the
launch occurred in the pre-dawn hours,
no video recording was taken. It is
unknown if any seals were present at
the time of the launch; however, the
high level of the tide indicates that it is
unlikely. The 1–hour average sound
level during the hour of the Delta IV
launch was 69.1 decibels (dB),
approximately 17 dB above the average
background noise levels at this site.
Two juvenile harbor seals
(approximately seven months old) were
captured for hearing tests using auditory
brainstem response (ABR) technique
just prior to the Delta IV DMSP–17
launch under Scientific Research Permit
No. 859–1680. They were held for a
total of 2 days, and were ABR tested
prior to and then again after the launch.
Each seal was fitted with a plastic
numbered tag in the hind flipper and a
VHF radio transmitter immediately
prior to release. There was no evidence
indicating that the launch noise from
the Delta IV caused a loss in hearing
acuity. There was no evidence of injury,
mortality, or abnormal behavior in any
of the monitored harbor seals at VAFB
as a result of this launch.
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Delta II NROL–21
No monitoring was conducted on
VAFB for the Delta II NROL–21 launch
since it occurred outside of the harbor
seal pupping season. However,
biological and acoustic monitoring were
conducted on SMI. Survey counts found
521 sea lions and 75 northern elephant
seals. No sonic boom was heard or
recorded. There was no evidence of
injury, mortality, or abnormal behavior
of any monitored pinnipeds on SMI as
a result of this launch.
Minuteman III
Two of the Minuteman III launches (7
April and 14 June) occurred during the
harbor seal pupping season, so
monitoring was required at VAFB.
Between seven and 16 seals and one
dependent pup were seen in the days
surrounding the April 7 launch at Lion’s
Head haul-out site. Between five and 11
seals and one weaned pup were seen at
the same site in the days surrounding
the June 14 launch. Video recordings
were not possible during the time of
either launch due to darkness. However,
it is unlikely that any seals were present
since the launches occurred during high
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tide. There was likely only a small,
temporary effect on hearing, if any.
Harbor Seal Pup Mortality
One dead harbor seal pup was
observed at First Ledge on VAFB on
April 15, approximately 18 hours postlaunch of the Minotaur COSMIC rocket.
The pup appeared to be ‘‘fresh dead’’
when first observed at 1430 PDT. VAFB
monitors were unable to determine if
the death was related to the launch. The
area where the pup was found has a lot
of ledges and caves, making it difficult
to see all areas at the site. It is possible
the pup washed up dead on the beach,
but there is no way to know for certain.
The animal did not show any signs of
being orphaned. Gulls were already
pecking at the carcass when it was
discovered, so there was no way to
assess the injuries. Also, approaching
the animal would have disturbed other
mother/pup pairs on the beach.
Additional conditions have been
added to the 2007 LOA relating to
serious injury and mortality. No take by
serious injury or mortality is authorized
in the LOA. VAFB is required to
immediately contact staff at the NMFS
Office of Protected Resources, Permits,
Conservation, and Education Division,
as well as staff at the Southwest
Regional Office, NMFS if a dead
pinniped is found during the
monitoring period following a launch.
In addition, the National Stranding
Network must be notified immediately
so that personnel can retrieve the
carcass for examination, whenever
possible. Every attempt will be made to
collect a dead pinniped carcass
discovered within 48 hours following a
launch provided that the collection does
not result in the disturbance (flushing)
of other animals from the site. Any
carcasses collected will be transferred to
the Long Marine Laboratory in Santa
Cruz, California for complete necropsy.
Authorization
The U.S. Air Force complied with the
requirements of the 2006 LOA, and
NMFS has determined that the marine
mammal take resulting from the 2006
launches is within that analyzed in and
anticipated by the associated
regulations. Accordingly, NMFS has
issued a LOA to the 30th Space Wing,
U.S. Air Force authorizing the take by
harassment of marine mammals
incidental to missile and rocket
launches at VAFB. Issuance of this LOA
is based on findings described in the
preamble to the final rule (67 FR 5720,
February 6, 2004) and supported by
information contained in VAFB’s 2006
annual report that the activities
described under this LOA will result in
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the take of small numbers of marine
mammals, will have a negligible impact
on marine mammal stocks, and will not
have an unmitigable impact on the
availability of the affected marine
mammal stocks for subsistence uses.
Dated: March 13, 2007.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Council) and its
advisory entities will hold public
meetings.
DATES: The Council and its advisory
entities will meet April 2–6, 2007. The
Council meeting will begin on Monday,
April 2, at 2 p.m., reconvening each day
through Friday. All meetings are open to
the public, except a closed session will
be held from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on
Monday, April 2 to address litigation
and personnel matters. The Council will
meet as late as necessary each day to
complete its scheduled business.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the Seattle Marriott Hotel, 3201 South
176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188;
telephone: (206) 241–2000.
Council address: Pacific Fishery
Management Council, 7700 NE
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland,
OR 97220.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Donald O. McIsaac, Executive Director;
telephone: (503) 820–2280.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
following items are on the Council
agenda, but not necessarily in this order:
A. Call to Order
1. Opening Remarks and
Introductions
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Director’s Report
4. Approve Agenda
B. Enforcement Issues
1. U. S. Coast Guard Annual Fishery
Enforcement Report
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C. Administrative Matters
1. Future Council Meeting Agenda
Planning
2. Magnuson-Stevens Act
Reauthorization Implementation
3. Approval of Council Meeting
Minutes
4. Appointments to Advisory Bodies,
Standing Committees, and Other
Forums, Including any Necessary
Changes to Council Operating
Procedures
5. Ecosystem Fishery Management
Plan
6. Legislative Matters
7. Council Three-Meeting Outlook,
Draft June 2007 Council Meeting
Agenda, and Workload Priorities
D. Open Public Comments on NonAgenda Items
E. Groundfish Management
1. NMFS Report
2. Consideration of 2007 Inseason
Adjustments
3. Amendment 15: American
Fisheries Act Issues
4. Final Action on 2007 Inseason
Adjustments
F. Habitat
H. Pacific Halibut Management
Incidental Catch Regulations for the
Salmon Troll and Fixed Gear Sablefish
Fisheries
I. Marine Protected Areas
Current Habitat Issues
Review of Oregon Ocean Policy
Advisory Council Report
G. Salmon Management
1. NMFS Recovery Plan for Klamath
River Coho
2. Tentative Adoption of 2007 Ocean
Salmon Management Measures for
Analysis
3. Methodology Review Process and
Preliminary Topic Selection for 2007
4. Clarify Council Direction for 2007
Ocean Salmon Management Measures
(if Needed)
5. Final Action on 2007 Ocean
Salmon Management Measures
6. Clarify Final Action on 2007 Ocean
Salmon Management Measures (if
Needed)
J. Highly Migratory Species
Management
1. NMFS Report
2. Albacore Fishing Effort
Characterization
3. Longline Fishery Experimental
Fishery Permit
4. Yellowfin Tuna Overfishing
5. Council Operating Procedure for
Coordination with Regional Fishery
Management Organizations
6. Initial Guidance for Inter-American
Tropical Tuna Commission Meeting
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SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS
Monday, April 2, 2007
Council Secretariat
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Salmon Advisory Subpanel
Salmon Technical Team
Scientific and Statistical Committee
Habitat Committee
Legislative Committee
Methodology Evaluation Workgroup
Enforcement Consultants
Tribal Policy Group
Tribal and Washington Technical Group
Washington State Delegation
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Enforcement Consultants
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Salmon Advisory Subpanel
Salmon Technical Team
Scientific and Statistical Committee
Tribal Policy Group
Tribal and Washington Technical Group
Washington State Delegation
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Enforcement Consultants
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Salmon Advisory Subpanel
Salmon Technical Team
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel
Highly Migratory Species Management Team
Enforcement Consultants
Tribal Policy Group
Tribal and Washington Technical Group
Washington State Delegation
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
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SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS—Continued
Enforcement Consultants
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Groundfish Management Team
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel
Highly Migratory Species Management Team
Salmon Advisory Subpanel
Salmon Technical Team
Enforcement Consultants
Tribal Policy Group
Tribal and Washington Technical Group
Washington State Delegation
Friday, April 6, 2007
Council Secretariat
California State Delegation
Oregon State Delegation
Enforcement Consultants
Salmon Advisory Subpanel
Salmon Technical Team
Tribal Policy Group
Tribal and Washington Technical Group
Washington State Delegation
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come
before this Council for discussion, those
issues may not be the subject of formal
Council action during this meeting.
Council action will be restricted to those
issues specifically listed 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.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Ms. Carolyn Porter
at (503) 820–2280 at least 5 days prior
to the meeting date.
Dated: March 16, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Permit Applications
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
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Notice; receipt of applications;
extension of comment period.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: On February 15, 2007, the
NMFS announced receipt of seven
applications for permits to conduct
research on free-ranging threatened and
endangered Steller sea lions
(Eumetopias jubatus) in California,
Washington, Oregon, and Alaska; five
applications for permits to conduct
research on free-ranging northern fur
seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in Alaska;
and one application for an amendment
to a permit for activities with captive
Steller sea lions in Alaska. Written
comments were due by April 2, 2007.
NMFS has decided to allow additional
time for submission of public comments
on this action.
DATES: The public comment period for
this action has been extended from
April 2 to April 30, 2007. Written
comments must be received or
postmarked by April 30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Written comments or
requests for a public hearing on these
applications should be mailed to the
Chief, Permits, Conservation and
Education Division, F/PR1, Office of
Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 EastWest Highway, Room 13705, Silver
Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals
requesting a hearing should set forth the
specific reasons why a hearing on the
particular request(s) would be
appropriate.
Comments may also be submitted by
facsimile at (301) 427–2521, provided
the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy
submitted by mail and postmarked no
later than the closing date of the
comment period.
Comments may also be submitted by
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NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include
the appropriate File Number(s) in the
subject line of the e-mail comment as a
document identifier.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tammy Adams, Amy Sloan, Kate
Swails, or Jaclyn Daly, (301)713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 15, 2007 (72 FR 7420) NMFS
announced receipt of the following
applications for permits: 782–1889,
358–1888, 881–1893, 881–1890, 434–
1892, 1049–1886, 1034–1887, 715–1883,
715–1884, 715–1885, 1118–1881, 1119–
1882, and 881–1745. Summaries of the
specific permit applications can be
found in the February 15, 2007, Federal
Register notice and are not repeated
here. Specific permit applications are
available upon request from the
locations provided in the February 15,
2007, Federal Register notice and at
https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/
review.htm.
Dated: March 15, 2007.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[I.D. 031607A]
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its
advisory entities will hold public meetings.
DATES: The Council and its advisory entities will meet April 2-6, 2007.
The Council meeting will begin on Monday, April 2, at 2 p.m.,
reconvening each day through Friday. All meetings are open to the
public, except a closed session will be held from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
on Monday, April 2 to address litigation and personnel matters. The
Council will meet as late as necessary each day to complete its
scheduled business.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Seattle Marriott Hotel,
3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA 98188; telephone: (206) 241-2000.
Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Donald O. McIsaac, Executive
Director; telephone: (503) 820-2280.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following items are on the Council
agenda, but not necessarily in this order:
A. Call to Order
1. Opening Remarks and Introductions
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Director's Report
4. Approve Agenda
B. Enforcement Issues
1. U. S. Coast Guard Annual Fishery Enforcement Report
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C. Administrative Matters
1. Future Council Meeting Agenda Planning
2. Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Implementation
3. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes
4. Appointments to Advisory Bodies, Standing Committees, and Other
Forums, Including any Necessary Changes to Council Operating Procedures
5. Ecosystem Fishery Management Plan
6. Legislative Matters
7. Council Three-Meeting Outlook, Draft June 2007 Council Meeting
Agenda, and Workload Priorities
D. Open Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
E. Groundfish Management
1. NMFS Report
2. Consideration of 2007 Inseason Adjustments
3. Amendment 15: American Fisheries Act Issues
4. Final Action on 2007 Inseason Adjustments
F. Habitat
Current Habitat Issues
G. Salmon Management
1. NMFS Recovery Plan for Klamath River Coho
2. Tentative Adoption of 2007 Ocean Salmon Management Measures for
Analysis
3. Methodology Review Process and Preliminary Topic Selection for
2007
4. Clarify Council Direction for 2007 Ocean Salmon Management
Measures (if Needed)
5. Final Action on 2007 Ocean Salmon Management Measures
6. Clarify Final Action on 2007 Ocean Salmon Management Measures
(if Needed)
H. Pacific Halibut Management
Incidental Catch Regulations for the Salmon Troll and Fixed Gear
Sablefish Fisheries
I. Marine Protected Areas
Review of Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council Report
J. Highly Migratory Species Management
1. NMFS Report
2. Albacore Fishing Effort Characterization
3. Longline Fishery Experimental Fishery Permit
4. Yellowfin Tuna Overfishing
5. Council Operating Procedure for Coordination with Regional
Fishery Management Organizations
6. Initial Guidance for Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
Meeting
SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS
Monday, April 2, 2007 ...................
Council Secretariat 8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m.
Habitat Committee 9 a.m.
Legislative Committee 9:30 a.m.
Methodology Evaluation Workgroup 1 p.m.
Enforcement Consultants 4:30 p.m.
Tribal Policy Group As necessary.
Tribal and Washington Technical Group As necessary.
Washington State Delegation As necessary.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 ...................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants 8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m.
Scientific and Statistical Committee 8 a.m.
Tribal Policy Group As necessary.
Tribal and Washington Technical Group As necessary.
Washington State Delegation As necessary.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 ...................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants 8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 1 p.m.
Highly Migratory Species Management Team 1 p.m.
Enforcement Consultants As necessary.
Tribal Policy Group As necessary.
Tribal and Washington Technical Group As necessary.
Washington State Delegation As necessary.
Thursday, April 5, 2007 ...................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
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Enforcement Consultants 8 a.m.
Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Groundfish Management Team 8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Highly Migratory Species Management Team 8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants As necessary.
Tribal Policy Group As necessary.
Tribal and Washington Technical Group As necessary.
Washington State Delegation As necessary.
Friday, April 6, 2007 ...................
Council Secretariat 7 a.m.
California State Delegation 7 a.m.
Oregon State Delegation 7 a.m.
Enforcement Consultants 8 a.m.
Salmon Advisory Subpanel 8 a.m.
Salmon Technical Team 8 a.m.
Tribal Policy Group As necessary.
Tribal and Washington Technical Group As necessary.
Washington State Delegation As necessary.
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Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come
before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject
of formal Council action during this meeting. Council action will be
restricted to those issues specifically listed 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.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Ms. Carolyn Porter at (503) 820-
2280 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: March 16, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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