Marine Mammals; Receipt of Application to Import One Beluga Whale, 29111-29112 [E8-11300]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 98 / Tuesday, May 20, 2008 / Notices Room 4100, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Dated: May 14, 2008. Jeffrey Anspacher, Director Export Trading Company Affairs. [FR Doc. E8–11262 Filed 5–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A–552–801 Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of the New Shipper Reviews Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 20, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia Hancock, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1394. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Background On February 1, 2008, the Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) issued the preliminary results of the shipper reviews for Vinh Quang Fisheries Corporation (‘‘Vinh Quang’’), Ngoc Thai Company (‘‘Ngoc Thai’’), and Anvifish Co., Ltd. (‘‘Anvifish’’). See Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Partial Rescission and Preliminary Results of the First New Shipper Review, 73 FR 6125 (February 1, 2008) (‘‘Preliminary Results’’). The Department extended the final results 30 days until May 21, 2008. See Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: extension of time Limit for Final Results of the New Shipper Reviews, 73 FR 15478 (March 24, 2008). Extension of Time Limits for Final Results Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’), and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(1) require the Department to issue the preliminary results of a new shipper review within 180 days after the date on which the new shipper review was initiated and final results of a review within 90 days after the date on which the preliminary results were issued. The Department may, however, extend the deadline for VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:00 May 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 completion of the final results of a new shipper review to 150 days if it determines that the case is extraordinarily complicated. See section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(2). The Department is extending the deadline for the completion of the final results of these new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from Vietnam because the case is extraordinarily complicated. The Department preliminarily rescinded the new shipper review with respect to Vinh Quang, however, the Department resumed the review of Vinh Quang based on additional analysis and party comments. In addition, the Department has received additional surrogate value information and case and rebuttal briefs concerning complicated issues. The Department needs additional time to properly consider this information for the final results. Therefore, the completion of the final results of these new shipper reviews is extended by an additional 30 days to June 20, 2008. We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, [FR Doc. E8–11298 Filed 5–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XI01 File No. 13388 Marine Mammals; Receipt of Application to Import One Beluga Whale National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Sea World, Inc., 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, has applied in due form for a permit to import one beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) for the purposes of public display. DATES: Written or telefaxed comments must be received on or before June 19, 2008. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29111 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 Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824–5309. Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this application should be mailed to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this particular request would be appropriate. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427–2521, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: File No. 13388. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore or Kate Swails, (301)713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested 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 applicant requests authorization to import one male adult beluga whale from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center, British Columbia, Canada to Sea World of Texas. The applicant requests this import for the purpose of public display. The receiving facility, Sea World of Texas, 10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251 is: (1) open to the public on regularly scheduled basis with access that is not limited or restricted other than by charging for an admission fee; (2) offers an educational program based on professionally accepted standards of the AZA and the Alliance for Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums; and (3) holds an Exhibitor’s License, number 58–C–0077, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. §§ 2131 59). In addition to determining whether the applicant meets the three public display criteria, NMFS must determine E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 29112 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 98 / Tuesday, May 20, 2008 / Notices whether the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed activity is humane and does not represent any unnecessary risks to the health and welfare of marine mammals; that the proposed activity by itself, or in combination with other activities, will not likely have a significant adverse impact on the species or stock; and that the applicant’s expertise, facilities and resources are adequate to accomplish successfully the objectives and activities stated in the application. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a request for five transshipment permits regarding a foreign fishing application submitted under provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act has been denied. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office: Office of International Affairs, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–11300 Filed 5–19–08; 8:45 am] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:00 May 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 RIN 0648–XG74 Permits; Foreign Fishing National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; denial of permit. AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: May 14, 2008. BILLING CODE 3510–22–S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Jennifer Olson, Office of International Affairs, (301) 713–2276. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS received an application requesting authorization for five Mexican vessels to receive, within the Pacific waters of the U.S. EEZ south of 34000’N. lat. and east of 121000’W.long., transfers of live tuna from U.S. purse seiners for the purpose of transporting the tuna alive to an aquaculture facility located in Baja California, Mexico. On April 1, 2008 (73 FR 11327), NMFS published a notice of PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 receipt for the application. Because the transshipment of purse seine-caught tuna is prohibited in the Eastern Pacific Ocean under 50 CFR 300.24(d) and 50 CFR 300.25(d), the application has been denied. Dated: May 15, 2008. Jean-Pierre Ple, Acting Director, Office of International Affairs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–11251 Filed 5–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. [Transmittal Nos. 08–31]] 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 08–31 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. BILLING CODE 5001–06–M E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29111-29112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11300]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XI01
File No. 13388


Marine Mammals; Receipt of Application to Import One Beluga Whale

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

ACTION:  Notice; receipt of application.

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SUMMARY:  Notice is hereby given that Sea World, Inc., 7007 Sea World 
Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, has applied in due form for a permit to 
import one beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) for the purposes of 
public display.

DATES:  Written or telefaxed comments must be received on or before 
June 19, 2008.

ADDRESSES:  The application 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
    Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 
33701; phone (727) 824-5312; fax (727) 824-5309.
    Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this 
application should be mailed to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and 
Education Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 
East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those 
individuals requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons 
why a hearing on this particular request would be appropriate.
    Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427-2521, 
provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and 
postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period.
    Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for 
providing e-mail comments is NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include in the 
subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: 
File No. 13388.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jennifer Skidmore or Kate Swails, 
(301)713-2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested 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 applicant requests authorization to import one male adult 
beluga whale from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center, British 
Columbia, Canada to Sea World of Texas. The applicant requests this 
import for the purpose of public display. The receiving facility, Sea 
World of Texas, 10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251 is: (1) 
open to the public on regularly scheduled basis with access that is not 
limited or restricted other than by charging for an admission fee; (2) 
offers an educational program based on professionally accepted 
standards of the AZA and the Alliance for Marine Mammal Parks and 
Aquariums; and (3) holds an Exhibitor's License, number 58-C-0077, 
issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare 
Act (7 U.S.C. Sec. Sec.  2131 - 59).
    In addition to determining whether the applicant meets the three 
public display criteria, NMFS must determine

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whether the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed activity is 
humane and does not represent any unnecessary risks to the health and 
welfare of marine mammals; that the proposed activity by itself, or in 
combination with other activities, will not likely have a significant 
adverse impact on the species or stock; and that the applicant's 
expertise, facilities and resources are adequate to accomplish 
successfully the objectives and activities stated in the application.
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that 
the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to 
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
    Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine 
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

    Dated: May 14, 2008.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-11300 Filed 5-19-08; 8:45 am]
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