Marine Mammals; File No. 555-1870, 19469-19470 [E7-7379]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 18, 2007 / Notices (Memphis, Tennessee), Streamline Copper & Brass Ltd. (Strathroy, Ontario) and affiliated companies within the Mueller Group filed a Request for Panel Review in the above referenced matter with the Canadian Section of the NAFTA Secretariat. On April 10, 2007, Mueller Industries, Inc. (Memphis, Tennessee), Streamline Copper & Brass Ltd. (Strathroy, Ontario) and affiliated companies within the Mueller Group filed a Notice of Motion requesting termination of this panel review. No other interested person filed a request for Panel Review of this final determination. As of April 10, 2007, no Complaint or Notice of Appearance has been filed by any interested person. Therefore, pursuant to subrules 71(2) and 78(a) of the NAFTA Article 1904 Panel Rules, this Notice of Completion of Panel Review was effective on April 10, 2007. Dated: April 12, 2007. Caratina L. Alston, United States Secretary NAFTA Secretariat. [FR Doc. E7–7298 Filed 4–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–GT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 041107B] Endangered Species; File No. 1595 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Michael M. Hastings, University of Maine, 5717 Corbett Hall, Orono, Maine 04469, has been issued a permit to take shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) for purposes of scientific research. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; and Northeast Region, NMFS, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930–2298; phone (978)281–9300; fax (978)281–9394. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandy Hutnak or Malcolm Mohead, (301)713–2289. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Apr 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 On January 16, 2007, notice was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 1706) that a request for a scientific research permit to take shortnose sturgeon had been submitted by the above-named individual. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). This permit authorizes Michael Hastings to annually capture, anesthetize, measure, weigh, sex (borescope), tissue sample, scan (for tags), Carlin tag, PIT tag, recover, and release up to 70 sub-adult and adult shortnose sturgeon annually. Additionally, up to 30 sub-adult and adult shortnose sturgeon, annually, would be fitted/implanted with an external/internal transmitter. This project also includes the annual lethal take of up to 50 shortnose sturgeon eggs. Up to 2 incidental mortalities of shortnose sturgeon each year is also being authorized. This research will help assess the distribution, abundance, and movements, as well as document spawning, of shortnose sturgeon in the Penobscot River System, Maine. Issuance of this permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that such permit (1) was applied for in good faith, (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered or threatened species, and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 11, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7378 Filed 4–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 040607D] Marine Mammals; File No. 555–1870 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that James T. Harvey, Ph.D., Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA has PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19469 been issued a permit to conduct scientific research on harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi). The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0700; phone (206)526–6150; fax (206)526–6426; Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone (907)586–7221; fax (907)586–7249; and Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213; phone (562)980–4001; fax (562)980–4018. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Jaclyn Daly, (301)713– 2289. On December 29, 2006, notice was published in the Federal Register (71 FR 78407) that a request for a scientific research permit to take harbor seals had been submitted by the above-named individual. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The permit authorizes researchers to examine the biology and ecology and monitor health and condition of coastal populations of harbor seals in California, Oregon, Washington, and southeast Alaska over a 5-year period. Up to 670 harbor seals may be captured annually throughout the action area. An additional 2,910 individuals may be taken annually by harassment incidental to captures, scat collection, exposure to playback of vocalizations, and experimental disturbance activities. Up to 2 seal mortalities per year are authorized. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 19470 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 18, 2007 / Notices Dated: April 10, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7379 Filed 4–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 041207C] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and NMFS will hold a Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panel meeting to review assessment methods for Pacific mackerel. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, May 2, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, May 3, 2007, from 8 a.m. to until business for the day is completed. ADDRESSES: The STAR Panel will be held at the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Green Room, 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037; telephone: (858) 546–7000. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220–1384. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Burner, Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (503) 820–2280; or Dr. Ray Conser, Southwest Fisheries Science Center; telephone: (858) 546–7000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the CPS STAR Panel meeting is to review draft stock assessment documents and any other pertinent information for Pacific mackerel, work with the Stock Assessment Team to make necessary revisions, and produce a STAR Panel report for use by the Council family and other interested persons for developing management recommendations for the 2007–08 Pacific mackerel fishery. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this notice may arise during the STAR Panel, those issues pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Apr 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Formal 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 intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meeting is 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. Entry to the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) requires visitors to register with the front office each morning. A visitor’s badge, which must be worn while at the SWFSC, will be issued to non-federal employees participating in the meeting. Since parking is at a premium at the SWFSC, car pooling, and mass transit are encouraged. Dated: April 12, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7299 Filed 4–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING STATEMENTS CONTACT: Col Denise Dailey DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the President’s Commission on Care for America’s Returning Wounded Warriors Department of Defense. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 10(a), Public Law 92–463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming Meeting of the President’s Commission on America’s Returning Wounded Warriors. The purpose of the Committee meeting is to conduct briefings for the Commissioners. The meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of space. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Committee and make an oral presentation of such. Persons desiring to make an oral presentation or submit a written statement to the Committee must notify the point of contact listed below no later than 18 April 2007. Oral presentations by members of the public will be permitted only on 23 April at 1 to 2 before the full Committee. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Presentations will be limited to 5 minutes. Executive director and the Designated Federal official will select individuals for oral presentations and notify them in advance of the opportunity to make a 5 minute presentation to the Commission. Number of oral presentations to be made will depend on the number of requests received from members of the public. Each person desiring to make an oral presentation must provide the point of contact listed below with one (1) copy of the presentation by 18 April 2007, 5 p.m. and one copy of any material that is intended for distribution at the meeting. Persons submitting a written statement must submit one copy of the statement to the Commission staff by 5 p.m. POC Denise Dailey or Adrianne Holloway, toll free 877 588 2035 or Fax statements (703) 588–2046. Due to scheduling difficulties the Commission was unable to finalize its agenda in time to publish a Federal Register meeting notice of the 15-calendar days required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a). Accordingly, the Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15calendar day notification requirement. DATES: Monday, April 23, 2007. LOCATION: Main Conference Center, National Transportation Safety Board, 429 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20594. or Adrianne Hollway, toll free 877 588 2035 or Fax statements (703) 588–2046. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting agenda. 23 April 2007 Not Open to the Public. 8:30 a.m., Welcome Commissioners, Administrative Remarks. 10 a.m., Public Session. Presentations: The Disability System. 12 p.m.–1 p.m., Lunch. 1–2, Public Forum Presentations. 2–2:45, System and Issues. 3–5, Presentations. 5–TBD, Wrap Up. 24 April Walter Reed Visit. Date and Times Note: Exact order may vary. Dated: April 12, 2007. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, DoD. [FR Doc. 07–1908 Filed 4–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 74 (Wednesday, April 18, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19469-19470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7379]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 040607D]


Marine Mammals; File No. 555-1870

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

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that James T. Harvey, Ph.D., Moss 
Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA 
has been issued a permit to conduct scientific research on harbor seals 
(Phoca vitulina richardsi).

ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review 
upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s):
    Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 
20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521;
    Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 
1, Seattle, WA 98115-0700; phone (206)526-6150; fax (206)526-6426;
    Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668; phone 
(907)586-7221; fax (907)586-7249; and
    Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long 
Beach, CA 90802-4213; phone (562)980-4001; fax (562)980-4018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Jaclyn Daly, (301)713-
2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 29, 2006, notice was published 
in the Federal Register (71 FR 78407) that a request for a scientific 
research permit to take harbor seals had been submitted by the above-
named individual. The requested permit has been issued under the 
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking and 
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
    The permit authorizes researchers to examine the biology and 
ecology and monitor health and condition of coastal populations of 
harbor seals in California, Oregon, Washington, and southeast Alaska 
over a 5-year period. Up to 670 harbor seals may be captured annually 
throughout the action area. An additional 2,910 individuals may be 
taken annually by harassment incidental to captures, scat collection, 
exposure to playback of vocalizations, and experimental disturbance 
activities. Up to 2 seal mortalities per year are authorized.
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the 
activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to 
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.


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    Dated: April 10, 2007.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-7379 Filed 4-17-07; 8:45 am]
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