New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting; Correction, 20328-20329 [E7-7778]

Download as PDF 20328 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 78 / Tuesday April 24, 2007 / Notices (4) If activities cease for longer than 30 minutes and pinnipeds are in the area, start-up of activities will include a gradual increase in noise levels. (5) A NMFS-approved marine mammal observer will visually monitor the harbor seals on the beach adjacent to the harbor and on rocks for any flushing or other behaviors as a result of ULA’s activities (see Monitoring). (6) The Delta Mariner and accompanying vessels will enter the harbor only when the tide is too high for harbor seals to haul-out on the rocks, and the vessel will reduce speed to 1.5 to 2 knots (1.5–2.0 nm/hr; 2.8–3.7 km/ hr) once the vessel is within 3 mi (4.83 km) of the harbor. The vessel will enter the harbor stern first, approaching the wharf and mooring dolphins at less than 0.75 knot (1.4 km/hr). (7) As alternate dredge methods are explored, the dredge contractor may introduce quieter techniques and equipment. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Monitoring As part of its 2002 application, Boeing, now ULA, provided a proposed monitoring plan for assessing impacts to harbor seals from the activities at south VAFB harbor and for determining when mitigation measures should be employed. NMFS proposes the same plan for this IHA. A NMFS-approved and VAFBdesignated biologically trained observer will monitor the area for pinnipeds during all harbor activities. During nighttime activities, the harbor area will be illuminated, and the monitor will use a night vision scope. Monitoring activities will consist of: (1) Conducting baseline observation of pinnipeds in the project area prior to initiating project activities. (2) Conducting and recording observations on pinnipeds in the vicinity of the harbor for the duration of the activity occurring when tides are low enough for pinnipeds to haul out (2 ft, 0.61 m, or less). (3) Conducting post-construction observations of pinniped haul-outs in the project area to determine whether animals disturbed by the project activities return to the haul-out. Monitoring results from previous years of these activities have been reviewed and incorporated into the analysis of potential effects in this document, as well as the take estimates. Reporting ULA will notify NMFS 2 weeks prior to initiation of each activity. After each activity is completed, ULA will provide a report to NMFS within 90 days. This report will provide dates, times, VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:32 Apr 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 durations, and locations of specific activities, details of pinniped behavioral observations, and estimates of numbers of affected pinnipeds and impacts (behavioral or other). In addition, the report will include information on the weather, tidal state, horizontal visibility, and composition (species, gender, and age class) and locations of haul-out group(s). In the unanticipated event that any cases of pinniped injury or mortality are judged to result from these activities, this will be reported to NMFS immediately. Pacific harbor seals, California sea lions, and northern elephant seals; and would have a negligible impact on these marine mammal stocks. Northern fur seals, Guadalupe fur seals, and Steller sea lions are unlikely to be found in the area and, therefore, will not be affected. No rookeries, mating grounds, areas of concentrated feeding, or other areas of special significance for marine mammals occur within or near south VAFB harbor. Endangered Species Act This action will not affect species listed under the Endangered Species Act that are under the jurisdiction of NMFS. VAFB formally consulted with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1998 on the possible take of southern sea otters during Boeing’s, now ULA, harbor activities at south VAFB. A Biological Opinion was issued in August 2001, which concluded that the EELV Program is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the southern sea otter and no injury or mortality is expected. The activities covered by this IHA are analyzed in that Biological Opinion, and this IHA does not modify the action in a manner that was not previously analyzed. As a result of these preliminary determinations, NMFS proposes to issue an IHA to ULA for the Delta IV EELV Program, provided that the previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated. National Environmental Policy Act In 2001, the United States Air Force (USAF) prepared an EA for Harbor Activities Associated with the Delta IV Program at VAFB. In 2005, NMFS prepared an EA supplementing the information contained in the USAF EA and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact on the issuance of an IHA for Boeing’s, now ULA, harbor activities in accordance with section 6.01 of the NOAA Administrative Order 216–6 (Environmental Review Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, May 20, 1999). The proposed activity is within the scope of NMFS’ 2005 EA. Preliminary Conclusions NMFS proposes to issue an IHA to ULA for harbor activities related to the Delta IV/EELV to take place at south VAFB over a 1–year period. Issuance of this IHA is contingent upon adherence to the previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements. NMFS has preliminarily determined that the impact of harbor activities related to the Delta IV/EELV at VAFB, including: transport vessel operations, cargo movement activities, harbor maintenance dredging, and kelp habitat mitigation, would result in Level B harassment only of small numbers of PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Proposed Authorization Information Solicited NMFS requests interested persons to submit comments and information concerning this request (see ADDRESSES). Prior to submitting comments, NMFS recommends readers review NMFS’ responses to those comments on this activity submitted previously (see 67 FR 63151, May 23, 2002; 68 FR 36540, June 18, 2003; 69 FR 29696, May 25, 2004; 70 FR 30697, May 27, 2005; and 71 FR 36321, June 26, 2006). Dated: April 18, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7788 Filed 4–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 041207D] New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting; Correction National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce ACTION: Notice of an amendment to a public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Pelagics (Whiting/Herring) Committee Meeting in May, 2007, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 78 / Tuesday April 24, 2007 / Notices The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA 02048: telephone: (508) 339–2200; fax: (508) 339–1040. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The original meeting notice published in the Federal Register on April 19, 2007 (72 FR 19700). This notice serves as an amendment to that notice and is being published in its entirety with additions to the agenda. The Committee will continue development of alternatives for consideration in an amendment to address the management of small mesh multispecies (silver hake, red hake, offshore hake). The committee will also discuss alternatives for limited access qualification criteria and possible approaches for addressing historical fishery participants as well as possible approaches for managing the catch of small mesh multispecies in nondirected fisheries. The committee will continue development of alternatives for specifying Optimum Yield (OY) and discuss alternatives for total allowable catches (TACs) and TAC-based management in the small mesh multispecies fishery. In addition to working on the development of alternatives for an amendment to address small mesh multispecies, the Pelagics Committee will discuss whether the Council should require observer coverage on at-sea processors in the herring fishery and possibly make a recommendation to the Council on this issue. Other topics may be covered at the committee’s discretion. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. 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 Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES DATES: Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:32 Apr 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 19, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7778 Filed 4–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S 20329 Advisory Panel will meet from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on May 1, 2007, and from 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon on May 2, 2007. The joint meeting of the Rock Shrimp Advisory Panel and Golden Crab Advisory Panel originally scheduled from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on May 2, 2007 has been cancelled. The Golden Crab Advisory Panel meeting from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on May 3, 2007 has been cancelled.All other information previously published remains unchanged. Special Accommodations DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 040507E] Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Addendum to a public meeting notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has cancelled a meeting of its Golden Crab Advisory Panel originally scheduled for May 2–3, 2007, in Charleston, SC. The Rock Shrimp Advisory Panel meeting scheduled for May 1–2, 2007 will not be affected. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The meeting of the Rock Shrimp Advisory Panel will take place May 1– 2, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Town and Country Inn, 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407; telephone: (800) 334–6660 or (843) 571–1000; fax: (843) 766–9444. Council address: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (843) 571–4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520; email: kim.iverson@safmc.net. The original notice published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2007 (72 FR 17874). The meeting was for The Council’s Rock Shrimp and Golden Crab Advisory Panels. The Golden Crab Advisory Panel meeting is being cancelled.Members of the Rock Shrimp SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meetings.Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change. Dated: April 19, 2007. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–7779 Filed 4–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Determination under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement) April 19, 2007. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA). ACTION: Determination to add a product in unrestricted quantities to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement AGENCY: EFFECTIVE DATE: April 24, 2007 SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain cotton/polyester circular knit fleece fabrics, as specified below, are not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR region. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Stetson, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482 2582. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/ CaftaReqTrack.nsf.Reference number: 19.2007.03.16.Fabric.ST&RforIntradeco. E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20328-20329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7778]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[I.D. 041207D]


New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting; 
Correction

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

ACTION: Notice of an amendment to a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is 
scheduling a public meeting of its Pelagics (Whiting/Herring) Committee 
Meeting in May, 2007, to consider actions affecting New England 
fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from 
this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration 
and action, if appropriate.

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DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire 
Street, Mansfield, MA 02048: telephone: (508) 339-2200; fax: (508) 339-
1040.
    Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water 
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, 
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The original meeting notice published in the 
Federal Register on April 19, 2007 (72 FR 19700).
    This notice serves as an amendment to that notice and is being 
published in its entirety with additions to the agenda.
    The Committee will continue development of alternatives for 
consideration in an amendment to address the management of small mesh 
multispecies (silver hake, red hake, offshore hake). The committee will 
also discuss alternatives for limited access qualification criteria and 
possible approaches for addressing historical fishery participants as 
well as possible approaches for managing the catch of small mesh 
multispecies in non-directed fisheries. The committee will continue 
development of alternatives for specifying Optimum Yield (OY) and 
discuss alternatives for total allowable catches (TACs) and TAC-based 
management in the small mesh multispecies fishery. In addition to 
working on the development of alternatives for an amendment to address 
small mesh multispecies, the Pelagics Committee will discuss whether 
the Council should require observer coverage on at-sea processors in 
the herring fishery and possibly make a recommendation to the Council 
on this issue. Other topics may be covered at the committee's 
discretion.
    Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during this meeting. 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 Act, provided the public has 
been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address 
the emergency.

Special Accommodations

    This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978) 465-
0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.

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

    Dated: April 19, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-7778 Filed 4-23-07; 8:45 am]
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