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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of
Foreign Government Subsidies on
Articles of Cheese Subject to an In–
Quota Rate of Duty
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gayle Longest, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 3, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202)
482–3338.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Section 702 of the Trade Agreements
Act of 1979 (as amended) (‘‘the Act’’)
requires the Department of Commerce
AGENCY:
(‘‘the Department’’) to determine,
inconsultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, whether any foreign
government is providing a subsidy with
respect to any article of cheese subject
to an in–quota rate of duty, as defined
in section 702(h) of the Act, and to
publish an annual list and quarterly
updates to the type and amount of those
subsidies. We hereby provide the
Department’s quarterly update of
subsidies on articles of cheese that were
imported during the period January 1,
2008 through March 31, 2008.
The Department has developed, in
consultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, information on subsidies
(as defined in section 702(h) of the Act)
being provided either directly or
indirectly by foreign governments on
articles of cheese subject to an in–quota
rate of duty. The appendix to this notice
lists the country, the subsidy program or
programs, and the gross and net
amounts of each subsidy for which
information is currently available. The
Department will incorporate additional
programs which are found to constitute
subsidies, and additional information
on the subsidy programs listed, as the
information is developed.
The Department encourages any
person having information on foreign
government subsidy programs which
benefit articles of cheese subject to an
in–quota rate of duty to submit such
information in writing to the Assistant
Secretary for Import Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20230.
This determination and notice are in
accordance with section 702(a) of the
Act.
Dated: June 25, 2008.
Ronald K. Lorentzen
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration
APPENDIX
SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON CHEESE SUBJECT TO AN IN–QUOTA RATE OF DUTY
Country
Gross1 Subsidy ($/lb)
Program(s)
27 European Union Member States3 ..........................................
Canada ........................................................................................
Norway .........................................................................................
......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................
Switzerland ..................................................................................
European Union
Restitution Payments
Export Assistance on
Certain Types of
Cheese
Indirect (Milk) Subsidy
Consumer Subsidy
Total
Deficiency Payments
Net2 Subsidy($/lb)
$ 0.00
$0.00
$ 0.35
$ 0.35
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1 Defined
in 19 U.S.C. 1677(5).
in 19 U.S.C. 1677(6).
3 The 27 member states of the European Union are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom.
2 Defined
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Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions;
General Provisions for Domestic
Fisheries; Application for Exempted
Fishing Permits
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Assistant Regional
Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries,
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Northeast Region, NMFS has made a
preliminary determination that the
subject exempted fishing permit (EFP)
application contains all the required
information and warrants further
consideration. Therefore, NMFS
announces that the Assistant Regional
Administrator proposes to recommend
that an EFP be issued that would allow
one commercial fishing vessel to
conduct fishing operations that are
otherwise restricted by the regulations
governing the fisheries of the
Northeastern United States. The EFP,
which would enable the applicants to
investigate the bycatch variability of
different groundfish trawl codend
configurations with a small mesh cover,
would allow for exemptions for one
vessel from the Northeast (NE)
Multispecies and Monkfish Fishery
Management Programs, as follows: NE
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multispecies Gulf of Maine (GOM)
minimum mesh size. The EFP would
also allow temporary exemptions from
the following regulations, per the
stipulations detailed in this document:
NE multispecies minimum fish sizes;
NE multispecies possession restrictions;
monkfish minimum fish sizes; and
monkfish possession restrictions.
Regulations under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act require publication of
this notification to provide interested
parties the opportunity to comment on
applications for proposed EFPs.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before July 16, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should
be sent to Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional
Administrator, NMFS, Northeast
Regional Office, 1 Blackburn Drive,
Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside
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of the envelope ‘‘Comments on the
Codend Small-Mesh Study.’’ Comments
may also be sent via facsimile (fax) to
(978) 281–9135, or submitted via e-mail
to the following address: DA8–
146@noaa.gov.
TABLE 1: CORNER COORDINATES FOR to the sea as quickly as practicable after
EXPERIMENTAL FISHING AREA BY F/ measurement. The overall catch
estimates expected for the remainder of
V SKIPPER
Point
Latitude
Longitude
1
44°00′ N
68°50′ W
Edward Stern, Fishery Management
Specialist, (978) 281–9177, fax (978)
281–9135.
2
44°00′ N
69°40′ W
3
43°20′ N
69°40′ W
A
complete application for an EFP for this
project was submitted on June 3, 2008,
by Steve Eayrs of the Gulf of Maine
Research Institute (GMRI) for the F/V
Skipper (Permit #250573). This project
is funded by Jane’s Trust and the Maine
(ME) Sea Grant Program.
The primary goal of this EFP is to
determine the optimal trawl
configuration to reduce undersized
bycatch. At present, fishermen from the
Port Clyde Draggermen’s Association
(PCDA) voluntarily remove the chafing
net from their groundfish trawls in the
belief that the chafing net masks codend
meshes and increases the retention of
undersized bycatch. This EFP will help
quantify the effectiveness of this
modification for three common codend
mesh sizes: 6.5–inch (16.5–cm) square;
6.5–inch (16.5–cm) diamond; and 7–
inch (17.8–cm) diamond mesh.
This EFP would be issued to GMRI
and Captain Glen Libby of the F/V
Skipper to conduct 15 at-sea days of
experimental fishing in an area north of
the Cashes Ledge Habitat Closure Area
and east of the Jeffery’s Bank Habitat
Closure Area (see Table 1). Fishing
would not overlap with any GOM
Rolling Closures. As a condition of this
EFP, this vessel would complete no
more than 78 tows, fishing 6 tows per
day, each 1 hour in duration. Each tow
would test one of the four possible trawl
configurations: 6.5–inch (16.5–cm)
diamond, with and without chafing
gear; 6.5–inch (16.5–cm) square,
without chafing gear; and 7–inch (17.8–
cm) diamond, without chafing gear. A
small-mesh 1.75 to 2.25–inch (4.4 to
5.7–cm) cover would be installed
around the codend of each of these nets,
supported by a hoop to prevent direct
masking of the codend meshes. This
small-mesh cover would provide
information to determine which mesh
configuration effects the greatest
reduction in undersized bycatch.
4
43°20′ N
68°50′ W
5
44°00′ N
68°50′ W
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The data collection would include 48
complete tows, with additional tows
(not to exceed 30), during which a
camera would be installed to observe
codend geometry and fish behavior. The
camera system could upset the geometry
and performance of the codend, so the
researchers opted not to install the
camera during any of the primary tows.
The additional 7 days and 30 tows for
camera work would also allow
flexibility for any potential gear,
weather, or other unforeseen problems
during the first 8 days of testing. The
researchers intend to complete this
project before October 1, 2008.
The applicants have asked for an
exemption from the minimum GOM
regulated mesh size specified at 50 CFR
648.80(a)(3)(i), so that they may install
a small-mesh cover net around the
codend to sample the variability in
bycatch released from each of the four
codend configurations. The applicants
have also asked for temporary
exemptions from the following
regulations: NE multispecies minimum
fish sizes (§ 648.83); NE multispecies
possession restrictions (§ 648.86),
monkfish minimum fish sizes(§ 648.93);
and monkfish possession restrictions
(§ 648.94). These exemptions are
necessary to allow sampling of
undersized fish and fish in excess of the
possession limit; however, these
exemptions would not permit the
landing of fish outside of regular A
days-at-sea (DAS) possession limits.
These exemptions are only for the time
period when trained technicians or crew
are measuring, weighing, or sampling
fish that would otherwise be
immediately discarded.
During the 15 at-sea days of
comparative fishing trials, the F/V
Skipper would use A DAS and would be
subject to all day and trip possession
limits, with the exemptions listed
above. All fish caught would be
weighed, and as many fish as possible
would be measured. As a condition of
this EFP, all undersized fish or fish that
cannot legally be landed (e.g., in excess
of possession limits) would be returned
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this project under this EFP can be found
in Table 2. The applicants anticipate a
total harvest of 19,500 lb (8,845 kg), and
an additional 6,283 lb (2,850 kg) of
discards. The estimated GOM cod catch
per day for the proposed number of DAS
during this EFP would be 27 percent of
the current daily possession limit of 800
lb (363 kg). All legal-sized fish, within
the possession limit, would be sold.
TABLE 2: ESTIMATED CATCH AND
DISCARDS BY SPECIES LB (KG)
Species
Harvest
Discards
Haddock
3,250(1,474)
1,083(491)
Cod
3,250(1,474)
1,083(491)
Grey Sole
3,250(1,474)
1,083(491)
American
Plaice
3,250(1,474)
1,083(491)
Monkfish
3,250(1,474)
1,083(491)
Pollock
1,300(590)
433(196)
Hake & other
1,950(885)
650(295)
Skate sp.
0
1,300(590)
Dogfish
0
1,300(590)
Undersized
and unregulated sp.
0
2,600(1,179)
The applicants may request minor
modifications and extensions to the EFP
throughout the course of research. EFP
modifications and extensions may be
granted without further public notice if
they are deemed essential to facilitate
completion of the proposed research
and result in only a minimal change in
the scope or impacts of the initially
approved EFP request.
In accordance with NOAA
Administrative Order 216–6, a
Categorical Exclusion or other
appropriate NEPA document would be
completed prior to the issuance of the
EFP.
Further review and consultation may
be necessary before a final
determination is made to issue the EFP.
After publication of this document in
the Federal Register, the EFP, if
approved, may become effective
following the public comment period.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
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Dated: June 25, 2008.
Emily H. Menashes
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XI74
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic
Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable
Fisheries, Northeast Region, NMFS has made a preliminary determination
that the subject exempted fishing permit (EFP) application contains all
the required information and warrants further consideration. Therefore,
NMFS announces that the Assistant Regional Administrator proposes to
recommend that an EFP be issued that would allow one commercial fishing
vessel to conduct fishing operations that are otherwise restricted by
the regulations governing the fisheries of the Northeastern United
States. The EFP, which would enable the applicants to investigate the
bycatch variability of different groundfish trawl codend configurations
with a small mesh cover, would allow for exemptions for one vessel from
the Northeast (NE) Multispecies and Monkfish Fishery Management
Programs, as follows: NE multispecies Gulf of Maine (GOM) minimum mesh
size. The EFP would also allow temporary exemptions from the following
regulations, per the stipulations detailed in this document: NE
multispecies minimum fish sizes; NE multispecies possession
restrictions; monkfish minimum fish sizes; and monkfish possession
restrictions.
Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act require publication of this notification to provide
interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for
proposed EFPs.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 16, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Patricia A. Kurkul,
Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, 1 Blackburn
Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside
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of the envelope ``Comments on the Codend Small-Mesh Study.'' Comments
may also be sent via facsimile (fax) to (978) 281-9135, or submitted
via e-mail to the following address: DA8-146@noaa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Stern, Fishery Management
Specialist, (978) 281-9177, fax (978) 281-9135.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A complete application for an EFP for this
project was submitted on June 3, 2008, by Steve Eayrs of the Gulf of
Maine Research Institute (GMRI) for the F/V Skipper (Permit
250573). This project is funded by Jane's Trust and the Maine
(ME) Sea Grant Program.
The primary goal of this EFP is to determine the optimal trawl
configuration to reduce undersized bycatch. At present, fishermen from
the Port Clyde Draggermen's Association (PCDA) voluntarily remove the
chafing net from their groundfish trawls in the belief that the chafing
net masks codend meshes and increases the retention of undersized
bycatch. This EFP will help quantify the effectiveness of this
modification for three common codend mesh sizes: 6.5-inch (16.5-cm)
square; 6.5-inch (16.5-cm) diamond; and 7-inch (17.8-cm) diamond mesh.
This EFP would be issued to GMRI and Captain Glen Libby of the F/V
Skipper to conduct 15 at-sea days of experimental fishing in an area
north of the Cashes Ledge Habitat Closure Area and east of the
Jeffery's Bank Habitat Closure Area (see Table 1). Fishing would not
overlap with any GOM Rolling Closures. As a condition of this EFP, this
vessel would complete no more than 78 tows, fishing 6 tows per day,
each 1 hour in duration. Each tow would test one of the four possible
trawl configurations: 6.5-inch (16.5-cm) diamond, with and without
chafing gear; 6.5-inch (16.5-cm) square, without chafing gear; and 7-
inch (17.8-cm) diamond, without chafing gear. A small-mesh 1.75 to
2.25-inch (4.4 to 5.7-cm) cover would be installed around the codend of
each of these nets, supported by a hoop to prevent direct masking of
the codend meshes. This small-mesh cover would provide information to
determine which mesh configuration effects the greatest reduction in
undersized bycatch.
Table 1: Corner Coordinates for Experimental Fishing Area by F/V Skipper
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Point Latitude Longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 44[deg]00' N 68[deg]50' W
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 44[deg]00' N 69[deg]40' W
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 43[deg]20' N 69[deg]40' W
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 43[deg]20' N 68[deg]50' W
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 44[deg]00' N 68[deg]50' W
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The data collection would include 48 complete tows, with additional
tows (not to exceed 30), during which a camera would be installed to
observe codend geometry and fish behavior. The camera system could
upset the geometry and performance of the codend, so the researchers
opted not to install the camera during any of the primary tows. The
additional 7 days and 30 tows for camera work would also allow
flexibility for any potential gear, weather, or other unforeseen
problems during the first 8 days of testing. The researchers intend to
complete this project before October 1, 2008.
The applicants have asked for an exemption from the minimum GOM
regulated mesh size specified at 50 CFR 648.80(a)(3)(i), so that they
may install a small-mesh cover net around the codend to sample the
variability in bycatch released from each of the four codend
configurations. The applicants have also asked for temporary exemptions
from the following regulations: NE multispecies minimum fish sizes
(Sec. 648.83); NE multispecies possession restrictions (Sec. 648.86),
monkfish minimum fish sizes(Sec. 648.93); and monkfish possession
restrictions (Sec. 648.94). These exemptions are necessary to allow
sampling of undersized fish and fish in excess of the possession limit;
however, these exemptions would not permit the landing of fish outside
of regular A days-at-sea (DAS) possession limits. These exemptions are
only for the time period when trained technicians or crew are
measuring, weighing, or sampling fish that would otherwise be
immediately discarded.
During the 15 at-sea days of comparative fishing trials, the F/V
Skipper would use A DAS and would be subject to all day and trip
possession limits, with the exemptions listed above. All fish caught
would be weighed, and as many fish as possible would be measured. As a
condition of this EFP, all undersized fish or fish that cannot legally
be landed (e.g., in excess of possession limits) would be returned to
the sea as quickly as practicable after measurement. The overall catch
estimates expected for the remainder of this project under this EFP can
be found in Table 2. The applicants anticipate a total harvest of
19,500 lb (8,845 kg), and an additional 6,283 lb (2,850 kg) of
discards. The estimated GOM cod catch per day for the proposed number
of DAS during this EFP would be 27 percent of the current daily
possession limit of 800 lb (363 kg). All legal-sized fish, within the
possession limit, would be sold.
Table 2: Estimated Catch and Discards by Species lb (kg)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Harvest Discards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Haddock 3,250(1,474) 1,083(491)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cod 3,250(1,474) 1,083(491)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grey Sole 3,250(1,474) 1,083(491)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
American Plaice 3,250(1,474) 1,083(491)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monkfish 3,250(1,474) 1,083(491)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pollock 1,300(590) 433(196)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hake & other 1,950(885) 650(295)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skate sp. 0 1,300(590)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dogfish 0 1,300(590)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undersized and 0 2,600(1,179)
unregulated sp.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The applicants may request minor modifications and extensions to
the EFP throughout the course of research. EFP modifications and
extensions may be granted without further public notice if they are
deemed essential to facilitate completion of the proposed research and
result in only a minimal change in the scope or impacts of the
initially approved EFP request.
In accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-6, a Categorical
Exclusion or other appropriate NEPA document would be completed prior
to the issuance of the EFP.
Further review and consultation may be necessary before a final
determination is made to issue the EFP. After publication of this
document in the Federal Register, the EFP, if approved, may become
effective following the public comment period.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
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Dated: June 25, 2008.
Emily H. Menashes
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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