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Download as PDF 45754 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 15, 2007 / Notices population, but less than 5 percent the others) relative to the population sizes. ebenthall on PROD1PC69 with NOTICES Potential Effects on Habitat A detailed discussion of the potential effects of this action on the marine mammal habitat, including physiological and behavioral effects on marine fish and invertebrates, was included in the notice of the proposed IHA (71 FR 58790, October 5, 2007). The main impact issue associated with the activity will be temporarily elevated noise levels and the associated direct effects on marine mammals. Based on the discussion in the proposed IHA, the authorized operations are not expected to have any habitat-related effects that could cause significant or long-term consequences for individual marine mammals or their populations or stocks. Negligible Impact Determination NMFS has determined, provided that the aforementioned mitigation and monitoring measures are implemented, that the impact of conducting an acoustic calibration and seismic testing program in the Gulf of Mexico may result, at worst, in a temporary modification in behavior and/or lowlevel physiological effects (Level B Harassment) of small numbers of certain species of marine mammals. While behavioral and avoidance reactions may be made by these species in response to the resultant noise from the airguns, these behavioral changes are expected to have a negligible impact on the affected species and stocks of marine mammals. While the number of potential incidental harassment takes will depend on the distribution and abundance of marine mammals in the area of seismic operations, the number of potential harassment takings is estimated to be relatively small in light of the population size (see Table 3). NMFS anticipates the actual take of individuals to be lower than the numbers depicted in the table, because those numbers do not reflect either the implementation of the mitigation measures or the fact that some animals will avoid the sound at levels lower than those expected to result in harassment. Additionally, mitigation measures require that the Langseth avoid any areas where marine mammals are concentrated. In addition, no take by death and/or serious injury is anticipated, and the potential for temporary or permanent hearing impairment will be avoided through the incorporation of the required mitigation measures described in this document. This determination is supported by (1) the likelihood that, given sufficient notice through slow VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:00 Aug 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 ship speed and ramp-up of the seismic array, marine mammals are expected to move away from a noise source that it is annoying prior to its becoming potentially injurious; (2) TTS is unlikely to occur, especially in odontocetes, until levels above 180 dB re 1 µPa are reached; (3) the fact that injurious levels of sound are only likely close to the vessel; and (4) the likelihood of detection of marine mammals within the safety radii developed to avoid injury is high due to the height of the Langseth’s bridge and the use of a passive acoustic detection system. Endangered Species Act Pursuant to section 7 of the ESA, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has consulted with NMFS on this seismic survey. NMFS has also consulted internally pursuant to Section 7 of the ESA on the issuance of an IHA under section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA for this activity. In a Biological Opinion (BO), NMFS concluded that the 2007 LDEO seismic survey in the northern GOM and the issuance of the associated IHA are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of threatened or endangered species or destroy or adversely modify any designated critical habitat. NMFS has issued an incidental take statement (ITS) for 22 sperm whales (as well as a number of individuals of green, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, leatherback, and loggerhead sea turtles) that contains reasonable and prudent measures with implementing terms and conditions to minimize the effects of this take. The terms and conditions of the Biological Opinion that apply to listed marine mammals have been incorporated into the IHA. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) In 2003, NSF prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a marine seismic survey by the R/V Maurice Ewing in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. This EA addressed the potential effects of a different combination of airgun arrays (20 airguns, total volume 8580 in3) being operated in the same part of the ocean and affecting the same populations of marine mammals as is proposed for the Langseth in this application. NMFS adopted NSF’s EA in 2003 and prepared a supplemental EA in 2007 to clarify the differences between the two activities and their potential effects on the environment. NMFS has issued a Finding of Significant based on NSF’s 2003 EA and NMFS supplemental EA. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Conclusions Based on the preceding information, and provided that the required mitigation and monitoring are incorporated, NMFS has concluded that the activity will incidentally take, by Level B harassment only, small numbers of marine mammals. NMFS has further determined that L-DEO’s calibration study will have a negligible impact on the affected species or stocks of marine mammals and will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the affected species or stocks for subsistence uses. Authorization NMFS has issued an IHA to L-DEO for an acoustic calibration and seismic testing program in the northern Gulf of Mexico in Fall, provided the previously mentioned mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated. Dated: July 27, 2007. James H. Lecky, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–16013 Filed 8–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice of Public Meeting SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES) will meet September 20, 2007. Date and Time: The meeting is scheduled as follows: September 20, 2007, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The first part of this meeting will be closed to the public. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of the National Association of Home Builders Building, Washington, DC, located at 1201 15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. While open to the public, seating capacity may be limited. ADDRESSES: As required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1982), notice is hereby given of the meeting of ACCRES. ACCRES was established by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on May 21, 2002, to advise the Secretary through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on long- and short-range strategies for the licensing of commercial remote sensing satellite systems. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 15, 2007 / Notices Matters To Be Considered The first part of the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, as amended by Section 5(c) of the Government in Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409 and in accordance with Section 552b(c)(1) of Title 5, United States Code. Accordingly, portions of this meeting which involve the ongoing review and implementation of the April 2003 U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy and related national security and foreign policy considerations for NOAA’s licensing decisions are closed to the public. These briefings are likely to disclose matters that are specifically authorized under criteria established by Executive Order 12958 to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive Order. All other portions of the meeting will be open to the public. During the open portion of the meeting, the Committee will receive updates on NOAA’s licensing activities and foreign systems. The committee will also be available to receive public comments on its activities. Special Accommodations Affairs Office on or before September 12, 2007, will be provided to Committee members in advance of the meeting. Comments received too close to the meeting date will normally be provided to Committee members at the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kay Weston, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs, 1335 East West Highway, Room 7313, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 713– 2024 x205, fax (301) 713–2032, e-mail Kay.Weston@noaa.gov, or David Hasenauer at telephone (301) 713–2024 x207, e-mail David.Hasenauer@noaa.gov. Mary E. Kicza, Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services. [FR Doc. E7–15982 Filed 8–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–HR–P 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) August 9, 2007. Additional Information and Public Comments ebenthall on PROD1PC69 with NOTICES These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to ACCRES, NOAA/ NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Office, 1335 East-West Highway, Room 7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. EFFECTIVE DATE: August 15, 2007. SUMMARY: The Committee for the Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the meeting or who wishes to submit oral or written comments should contact Kay Weston, Designated Federal Officer for ACCRES, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Office, 1335 East-West Highway, Room 7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Copies of the draft meeting agenda can be obtained from David Hasenauer at (301) 713– 2024 ext. 207, fax (301) 713–2032, or e-mail David.Hasenauer@noaa.gov. The ACCRES expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previouslysubmitted oral or written statements. In general, each individual or group making an oral presentation may be limited to a total time of five minutes. Written comments (please provide at least 13 copies) received in the NOAA/ NESDIS International and Interagency VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:00 Aug 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 The 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: Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain circular knit, three-end 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 Agreement in unrestricted quantities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Dybczak, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482 3651. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/ CaftaReqTrack.nsf. Reference number: 25.2007.07.06.Fabric.ST&RforGaranMfg. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Section 203(o)(4) of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA-DR Act); the Statement of Administrative Action (SAA), accompanying PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45755 the CAFTA-DR Act; Presidential Proclamations 7987 (February 28, 2006) and 7996 (March 31, 2006). BACKGROUND: The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides a list in Annex 3.25 for fabrics, yarns, and fibers that the Parties to the CAFTA-DR Agreement have determined are not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. Articles that otherwise meet the rule of origin to qualify for preferential treatment are not disqualified because they contain one of the products on the Annex 3.25 list. The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides that this list may be modified pursuant to Article 3.25(4)-(5), when the President of the United States determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. The CAFTA-DR Act states that the President will make a determination on whether additional fabrics, yarns, and fibers are available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. The CAFTA-DR Act requires the President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request and providing opportunity for interested entities to submit comments and supporting evidence before a commercial availability determination is made. In Presidential Proclamations 7987 and 7996, the President delegated to CITA the authority under section 203(o)(4) of the CAFTA-DR Act for modifying the Annex 3.25 list. On March 21, 2007, CITA published final procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list (72 FR 13256). On July 6, 2007, the Chairman of CITA received a request from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., on behalf of their client, Garan Manufacturing, for certain circular knit, three-end fleece fabrics of the specifications detailed below. On July 10, 2007, CITA notified interested parties of, and posted on its website, the accepted request and requested that any interested entity provide, by July 20, 2007, a response advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject product, and rebuttals to responses by July 26, 2007. No interested entity filed a response advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject product. In accordance with Section 203(o)(4)(C)(iii)(II) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and its procedures, as no interested entity submitted a response objecting to the request or expressing an ability to E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 15, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45754-45755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15982]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Notice of Public Meeting

SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing (ACCRES) 
will meet September 20, 2007.
    Date and Time: The meeting is scheduled as follows: September 20, 
2007, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The first part of this meeting will be closed to 
the public. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of the National 
Association of Home Builders Building, Washington, DC, located at 1201 
15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. While open to the public, 
seating capacity may be limited.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by section 10(a)(2) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1982), notice is hereby 
given of the meeting of ACCRES. ACCRES was established by the Secretary 
of Commerce (Secretary) on May 21, 2002, to advise the Secretary 
through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on 
long- and short-range strategies for the licensing of commercial remote 
sensing satellite systems.

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Matters To Be Considered

    The first part of the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant 
to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 
2, as amended by Section 5(c) of the Government in Sunshine Act, Public 
Law 94-409 and in accordance with Section 552b(c)(1) of Title 5, United 
States Code. Accordingly, portions of this meeting which involve the 
ongoing review and implementation of the April 2003 U.S. Commercial 
Remote Sensing Space Policy and related national security and foreign 
policy considerations for NOAA's licensing decisions are closed to the 
public. These briefings are likely to disclose matters that are 
specifically authorized under criteria established by Executive Order 
12958 to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign 
policy and are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive 
Order.
    All other portions of the meeting will be open to the public. 
During the open portion of the meeting, the Committee will receive 
updates on NOAA's licensing activities and foreign systems. The 
committee will also be available to receive public comments on its 
activities.

Special Accommodations

    These meetings are physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to 
ACCRES, NOAA/NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Office, 1335 
East-West Highway, Room 7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.

Additional Information and Public Comments

    Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the 
meeting or who wishes to submit oral or written comments should contact 
Kay Weston, Designated Federal Officer for ACCRES, NOAA/NESDIS 
International and Interagency Affairs Office, 1335 East-West Highway, 
Room 7311, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Copies of the draft meeting 
agenda can be obtained from David Hasenauer at (301) 713-2024 ext. 207, 
fax (301) 713-2032, or e-mail David.Hasenauer@noaa.gov.
    The ACCRES expects that public statements presented at its meetings 
will not be repetitive of previously-submitted oral or written 
statements. In general, each individual or group making an oral 
presentation may be limited to a total time of five minutes. Written 
comments (please provide at least 13 copies) received in the NOAA/
NESDIS International and Interagency Affairs Office on or before 
September 12, 2007, will be provided to Committee members in advance of 
the meeting. Comments received too close to the meeting date will 
normally be provided to Committee members at the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kay Weston, NOAA/NESDIS International 
and Interagency Affairs, 1335 East West Highway, Room 7313, Silver 
Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 713-2024 x205, fax (301) 713-
2032, e-mail Kay.Weston@noaa.gov, or David Hasenauer at telephone (301) 
713-2024 x207, e-mail David.Hasenauer@noaa.gov.

Mary E. Kicza,
 Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services.
 [FR Doc. E7-15982 Filed 8-14-07; 8:45 am]
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