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Download as PDF 57914 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 196 / Thursday, October 11, 2007 / Notices Trading Company, Inc., that the Secretary was formally initiating the process to revoke its Certificate for failure to file an annual report. The Secretary has received no response from JV Export Trading Company, Inc. Pursuant to Section 325.10(c)(2) of the Regulations (15 CFR 325.10(c)(2)), the Secretary considers the failure of JV Export Trading Company, Inc., to respond to be an admission of the statements contained in the notification letter. The Secretary has determined to revoke the Certificate issued to JV Export Trading Company, Inc., for its failure to file an annual report. The Secretary has sent a letter, dated October 4, 2007 to notify the JV Export Trading Company, Inc., of its final determination. The Revocation is effective thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice (325.10(c)(4) of the Regulations, 15 CFR 325.10(c)). Any person aggrieved by this decision may appeal to an appropriate U.S. District Court within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register (15 CFR 325.11 of the Regulations). October 4, 2007. Jeffrey Anspacher, Director, Export Trading Company Affairs. [FR Doc. E7–20040 Filed 10–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RIN 0648–XD15] Marine Mammals; File No. 774–1847–02 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit amendment. AGENCY: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Antarctic Marine Living Resources Program (Rennie Holt, Ph.D., Principal Investigator), 8604 La Jolla VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:09 Oct 10, 2007 Jkt 214001 Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 774–1847–01. ADDRESSES: The amendment 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; 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: Kate Swails or Tammy Adams, (301)713– 2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 29, 2007 notice was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 49703) that an amendment of Permit No. 774–1847–01, issued March 20, 2007 (72 FR 13093) had been requested by the above-named organization. The requested amendment has been granted 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). Permit No. 774–1847–01 authorizes the permit holder to continue a longterm ecosystem monitoring program of pinniped species in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The permit holder is authorized to take up to 710 Antarctic fur seals (Arctophalus gazell) and 20 leopard seals (Hydrurga leptonyx) annually. The animals are captured, measured, weighed, tagged, blood sampled, and have time-depth recorders, VHF transmitters, and platform terminal transmitters attached. A subset of fur seals are given an enema, have a tooth extracted, milk sampled, and are part of a doubly-labeled water study on energetics. A subset of leopard seals are blubber and muscle sampled. Annual research-related mortality of up to eight Antarctic fur seals (3 adults and 5 pups) and two leopard seals is also authorized. The amendment authorizes the permit holder to collect vibrissae from any PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 adult/juvenile animal currently permitted for capture and to collect tissue samples and bleach mark 50 adult male Antarctic fur seals. Additional capture is not required to collect these samples. 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. Dated: October 3, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–20098 Filed 10–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 07–35] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated 21 July 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 07–35 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: October 3, 2007. L.M. Bynum, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 196 (Thursday, October 11, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 57914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20098]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RIN 0648-XD15]


Marine Mammals; File No. 774-1847-02

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

ACTION:  Notice; issuance of permit amendment.

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SUMMARY:  Notice is hereby given that NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science 
Center, Antarctic Marine Living Resources Program (Rennie Holt, Ph.D., 
Principal Investigator), 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 
has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 774-
1847-01.

ADDRESSES:  The amendment 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; 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:  Kate Swails or Tammy Adams, (301)713-
2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 29, 2007 notice was published in 
the Federal Register (72 FR 49703) that an amendment of Permit No. 774-
1847-01, issued March 20, 2007 (72 FR 13093) had been requested by the 
above-named organization. The requested amendment has been granted 
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).
    Permit No. 774-1847-01 authorizes the permit holder to continue a 
long-term ecosystem monitoring program of pinniped species in the South 
Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The permit holder is authorized to take 
up to 710 Antarctic fur seals (Arctophalus gazell) and 20 leopard seals 
(Hydrurga leptonyx) annually. The animals are captured, measured, 
weighed, tagged, blood sampled, and have time-depth recorders, VHF 
transmitters, and platform terminal transmitters attached. A subset of 
fur seals are given an enema, have a tooth extracted, milk sampled, and 
are part of a doubly-labeled water study on energetics. A subset of 
leopard seals are blubber and muscle sampled. Annual research-related 
mortality of up to eight Antarctic fur seals (3 adults and 5 pups) and 
two leopard seals is also authorized.
    The amendment authorizes the permit holder to collect vibrissae 
from any adult/juvenile animal currently permitted for capture and to 
collect tissue samples and bleach mark 50 adult male Antarctic fur 
seals. Additional capture is not required to collect these samples.
    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.

    Dated: October 3, 2007.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-20098 Filed 10-5-07; 8:45 am]
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