Receipt of an Application for Incidental Take Permit (1603), 13479-13480 [E7-5272]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 55 / Thursday, March 22, 2007 / Notices Register of this Notice of Continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) and 751(c)(6)(A) of the Act, the Department intends to initiate the next five-year review of this order not later than February 2012. This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 777(i) of the Act. Dated: March 15, 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7–5269 Filed 3–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (C–489–502) CVD order on certain welded carbon steel pipe and tube products from Turkey. See Countervailing Duty Order: Certain Welded Carbon Steel Pipe and Tube Products from Turkey, 51 FR 7984 (March 7, 1986). On November 27, 2006, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary results for this review. See Pipe Preliminary Results, 71 FR 68850. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b), this review covers Borusan, the only producer/exporter of the subject merchandise for which a review was specifically requested.1 In the Pipe Preliminary Results, we invited interested parties to submit case briefs commenting on the preliminary results or to request a hearing. We did not hold hearing in this review, as one was not requested, and did not receive any case briefs. Scope of the Order Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review: Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe from Turkey Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On November 27, 2006, the Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) published in the Federal Register its preliminary results of administrative review of the countervailing duty (‘‘CVD’’) order on certain welded carbon steel standard pipe from Turkey for the period January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005. See Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review: Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe from Turkey, 71 FR 68550 (November 27, 2006) (‘‘Pipe Preliminary Results’’). The Department preliminarily found that the Borusan Group (‘‘Borusan’’), the producer/exporter of subject merchandise covered by this review, received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (‘‘POR’’). We did not receive any comments on our preliminary results and have made no revisions to those results. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 22, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Johnson, AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: Background On March 7, 1986, the Department published in the Federal Register the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Mar 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 The products covered by this order are certain welded carbon steel pipe and tube with an outside diameter of 0.375 inch or more, but not over 16 inches, of any wall thickness (pipe and tube) from Turkey. These products are currently provided for under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’) as item numbers 7306.30.10, 7306.30.50, and 7306.90.10. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive. Final Results of Review As noted above, the Department received no comments concerning the preliminary results. Therefore, consistent with the Pipe Preliminary Results, we continue to find that Borusan received countervailable subsidies during the POR. In accordance with section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’), we calculated a total net subsidy rate of 0.23 percent ad valorem, which is de minimis, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.106(c). As there have been no changes to or comments on the preliminary results, we are not attaching a decision memorandum to this Federal Register notice. For further details of the programs included in this proceeding, see the Pipe Preliminary Results. Assessment Rates/Cash Deposits The Department intends to issue assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) 15 days after the date of publication of these 1 During the POR, Borusan was comprised of Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. and Borusan Istikbal Ticaret T.A.S. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13479 final results of this review, to liquidate shipments of subject merchandise by Borusan entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005, without regard to countervailing duties because a de minimis subsidy rate was calculated. We will also instruct CBP not to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties on shipments of the subject merchandise by Borusan entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final results of this review. For all non–reviewed companies, we will instruct CBP to continue to collect cash deposits at the most recent company–specific or country–wide rate applicable to the company. Accordingly, the cash deposit rates that will be applied to companies covered by this order, but not examined in this review, are those established in the most recently completed administrative proceeding for each company. These rates shall apply to all non–reviewed companies until a review of a company assigned these rates is requested. Return of Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (‘‘APO’’) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return/ destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. We are issuing and publishing these results in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: March 16, 2007. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7–5270 Filed 3–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 031507C] Receipt of an Application for Incidental Take Permit (1603) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 13480 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 55 / Thursday, March 22, 2007 / Notices Notice of availability. SUMMARY: NMFS has received an application for an incidental take permit (Permit) from the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). As required by the ESA, NCDMF’s application includes a conservation plan designed to minimize and mitigate any such take of endangered or threatened species. The Permit application is for the incidental take of ESA-listed adult and juvenile sea turtles associated with commercial shrimp trawling without the use of a turtle excluder device (TED) off the coast of North Carolina from Browns Inlet to Rich Inlet due to high concentrations of algae which clog shrimp trawls and TEDs. The duration of the proposed Permit is for 5 years. NMFS is furnishing this notice in order to allow other agencies and the public an opportunity to review and comment on this document. All comments received will become part of the public record and will be available for review. DATES: Written comments from interested parties on the Permit application and Plan must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Eastern daylight time on April 23, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments on this action should be addressed to David Cottingham, Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, NMFS Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910; or by fax (301) 427–2522, or by e-mail at: nmfs.itp.1603@noaa.gov. The application is available for download and review at https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ esalreview.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Schroeder (ph. 301–713–2322, fax 301–427–2522, e-mail Barbara.Schroeder@noaa.gov; Dennis Klemm (ph. 727–824–5312, fax 727– 824–5309, e-mail Dennis.Klemm@noaa.gov). Comments received will also be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours by calling 301– 713–2322. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the ESA and Federal regulations prohibit the ‘‘taking’’ of a species listed as endangered or threatened. The term ‘‘take’’ is defined under the ESA to mean harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct. NMFS may issue permits, under limited circumstances, to take listed species incidental to, and not the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Mar 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 purpose of, otherwise lawful activities. Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA provides for authorizing incidental take of listed species. NMFS regulations governing permits for threatened and endangered species are promulgated at 50 CFR 222.307. Species Covered in This Notice The following species are included in the conservation plan and Permit application: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green (Chelonia mydas), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) sea turtles. Background NMFS issued Permit 1325 to NCDMF (66 FR 51023, October 5, 2001) and Permit 1008 (61 FR 39442, July 29, 1996). Permit 1325 expired December 31, 2006 and had been issued for the years 2001–2006, replacing the previous permit (1008) which had been issued for the years 1996–2000. Permit 1008 replaced NMFS emergency rules which were issued from 1992 through 1995. The two previously issued permits and the emergency rules allowed limited tow times in lieu of the use of TEDs in an area off the North Carolina coast from Browns Inlet to Rich Inlet (approximately 30 nautical miles long (55.6km) and extending 1 nautical mile (1.9km) offshore) because of high concentrations of algae which clog shrimp trawl nets and TEDs. On December 18, 2006 NCDMF submitteD an application to NMFS for a Permit (1603) to authorize the continued use of limited tow times in lieu of TEDs in the same area (Browns Inlet to Rich Inlet) when high concentrations of algae clog shrimp trawl nets and TEDs. Conservation Plan The conservation plan prepared by the NCDMF describes measures designed to monitor, minimize, and mitigate the incidental take of ESAlisted sea turtles annually from April 1 through November 30. The conservation plan includes two primary management measures, the issuance of proclamations by the NCDMF requiring vessels to obtain a tow time permit if they wish to trawl without TEDs in the restricted area and the implementation of seasonally-based tow time requirements in lieu of TEDs within the restricted area for authorized vessels. NCDMF proposes to monitor compliance and effectiveness of the management measures via monitoring of sea turtle strandings. NCDMF proposes to terminate or modify tow time permits if strandings exceed specified thresholds PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in the restricted area. This is a change in monitoring from the previous conservation plan and permit, which included on-board observer coverage. The conservation plan also includes enforcement of tow times in the restricted area by Marine Patrol officers. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). NMFS will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments submitted thereon to determine whether the application meets the requirements of the NEPA regulations and section 10(a) of the ESA. If it is determined that the requirements are met, a permit will be issued for incidental takes of ESAlisted sea turtles under the jurisdiction of NMFS. The final NEPA and permit determinations will not be completed until after the end of the 30–day comment period and will fully consider all public comments received during the comment period. NMFS will publish a record of its final action in the Federal Register. Dated: March 16, 2007. Thomas C. Eagle, Acting Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–5272 Filed 3–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Technology Administration National Medal of Technology Nomination Evaluation Committee Meeting Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Medal of Technology Nomination Evaluation Committee will meet in closed session on Tuesday, April 3, 2007. The primary purpose of the meeting is the discussion of relative merits of persons and companies nominated for the Medal. DATES: The meeting will convene Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 10 a.m. and adjourn at 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Room 4824. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 031507C]


Receipt of an Application for Incidental Take Permit (1603)

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

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ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: NMFS has received an application for an incidental take permit 
(Permit) from the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) 
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). As 
required by the ESA, NCDMF's application includes a conservation plan 
designed to minimize and mitigate any such take of endangered or 
threatened species. The Permit application is for the incidental take 
of ESA-listed adult and juvenile sea turtles associated with commercial 
shrimp trawling without the use of a turtle excluder device (TED) off 
the coast of North Carolina from Browns Inlet to Rich Inlet due to high 
concentrations of algae which clog shrimp trawls and TEDs. The duration 
of the proposed Permit is for 5 years. NMFS is furnishing this notice 
in order to allow other agencies and the public an opportunity to 
review and comment on this document. All comments received will become 
part of the public record and will be available for review.

DATES: Written comments from interested parties on the Permit 
application and Plan must be received at the appropriate address or fax 
number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Eastern daylight time on 
April 23, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on this action should be addressed to David 
Cottingham, Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, 
NMFS Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD, 20910; or by fax (301) 427-2522, or by e-mail at: 
nmfs.itp.1603@noaa.gov. The application is available for download and 
review at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/esa_review.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Schroeder (ph. 301-713-2322, 
fax 301-427-2522, e-mail Barbara.Schroeder@noaa.gov; Dennis Klemm (ph. 
727-824-5312, fax 727-824-5309, e-mail Dennis.Klemm@noaa.gov). Comments 
received will also be available for public inspection, by appointment, 
during normal business hours by calling 301-713-2322.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the ESA and Federal regulations 
prohibit the ``taking'' of a species listed as endangered or 
threatened. The term ``take'' is defined under the ESA to mean harass, 
harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or 
to attempt to engage in any such conduct. NMFS may issue permits, under 
limited circumstances, to take listed species incidental to, and not 
the purpose of, otherwise lawful activities. Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the 
ESA provides for authorizing incidental take of listed species. NMFS 
regulations governing permits for threatened and endangered species are 
promulgated at 50 CFR 222.307.

Species Covered in This Notice

    The following species are included in the conservation plan and 
Permit application: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green (Chelonia 
mydas), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), hawksbill (Eretmochelys 
imbricata), and Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) sea turtles.

Background

    NMFS issued Permit 1325 to NCDMF (66 FR 51023, October 5, 2001) and 
Permit 1008 (61 FR 39442, July 29, 1996). Permit 1325 expired December 
31, 2006 and had been issued for the years 2001-2006, replacing the 
previous permit (1008) which had been issued for the years 1996-2000. 
Permit 1008 replaced NMFS emergency rules which were issued from 1992 
through 1995. The two previously issued permits and the emergency rules 
allowed limited tow times in lieu of the use of TEDs in an area off the 
North Carolina coast from Browns Inlet to Rich Inlet (approximately 30 
nautical miles long (55.6km) and extending 1 nautical mile (1.9km) 
offshore) because of high concentrations of algae which clog shrimp 
trawl nets and TEDs. On December 18, 2006 NCDMF submitteD an 
application to NMFS for a Permit (1603) to authorize the continued use 
of limited tow times in lieu of TEDs in the same area (Browns Inlet to 
Rich Inlet) when high concentrations of algae clog shrimp trawl nets 
and TEDs.

Conservation Plan

    The conservation plan prepared by the NCDMF describes measures 
designed to monitor, minimize, and mitigate the incidental take of ESA-
listed sea turtles annually from April 1 through November 30. The 
conservation plan includes two primary management measures, the 
issuance of proclamations by the NCDMF requiring vessels to obtain a 
tow time permit if they wish to trawl without TEDs in the restricted 
area and the implementation of seasonally-based tow time requirements 
in lieu of TEDs within the restricted area for authorized vessels. 
NCDMF proposes to monitor compliance and effectiveness of the 
management measures via monitoring of sea turtle strandings. NCDMF 
proposes to terminate or modify tow time permits if strandings exceed 
specified thresholds in the restricted area. This is a change in 
monitoring from the previous conservation plan and permit, which 
included on-board observer coverage. The conservation plan also 
includes enforcement of tow times in the restricted area by Marine 
Patrol officers.
    This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA and 
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations (40 CFR 
1506.6). NMFS will evaluate the application, associated documents, and 
comments submitted thereon to determine whether the application meets 
the requirements of the NEPA regulations and section 10(a) of the ESA. 
If it is determined that the requirements are met, a permit will be 
issued for incidental takes of ESA-listed sea turtles under the 
jurisdiction of NMFS. The final NEPA and permit determinations will not 
be completed until after the end of the 30-day comment period and will 
fully consider all public comments received during the comment period. 
NMFS will publish a record of its final action in the Federal Register.

    Dated: March 16, 2007.
Thomas C. Eagle,
Acting Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-5272 Filed 3-21-07; 8:45 am]
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