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results to a public audience at the NEA
to increase awareness of skate
conservation.
Since the stocks of these species are
at or near overfished biomass
thresholds, and winter and little skates
are subject to directed fisheries, research
on bycatch mortality of these species is
needed. In order to conduct this
research, the principal investigators
have requested an exemption from
possessing and handling prohibited
skate species. Additionally, an
exemption from skate possession
restrictions would authorize project
investigators to temporarily possess fish
for scientific data collection purposes
prior to returning all fish to the sea.
Two vessels would each conduct 50
trips in conjunction with commercial
days-at-sea (DAS) trips, with one vessel
fishing with commercial otter trawl gear
and the other fishing with commercial
gillnets. Both vessels would use
standard commercial gear. Tows would
vary in time among 30, 60, and 120
minutes to account for variations in tow
duration that occur under normal
fishing conditions. Gillnet soak times
would vary but not exceed 24 hr. Two
fishing trials would be conducted. The
first would occur from September
through November 2008. The second
would occur from March through May
2009. Research would occur in the
inshore and offshore waters off of New
Hampshire and southern Massachusetts.
These areas support the vast majority of
skate landings that can also be accessed
during normal fishing operations. All
fishing would occur as day trips, and no
fishing would occur in closed areas or
during rolling closures. Only winter,
thorny, smooth and little skates would
be used for scientific research purposes.
Northeast multispecies would be landed
and sold, up to the current DAS
possession limits.
The researchers propose fishing a
total of 100 sea days; 50 days fishing
with gillnet gear and 50 fishing with
trawl gear. In other words, each vessel
would fish for 25 days during each of
the 2 trials (fall and spring). The
objective is to assess at least 300
specimens of each of the 4 skate species
per season, for a total 1,200 specimens
per season, and 2,400 specimens for the
entire project. The researchers plan to
stagger trials in order to both deploy and
retrieve pens on a given day, thus
maximizing the number of trials that
can be conducted in the proposed
number of sea days.
In order to identify possible
influences on discard mortality, the
following variables would be recorded:
Deck-time, season (fall, spring), depth of
fishing, air and bottom seawater
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temperatures, estimated weight of catch,
the total length and gender of skates,
and handling techniques (e.g., picked or
not picked; duration of deck exposure).
When catch is hauled aboard, all skates
would be tagged with spaghetti tags.
Skates would either be immediately
placed into a live well by one of the
handling methods (without a pick or
with a pick) or remain on the deck for
15 and 30 minutes before being
transferred to live wells. While in the
wells, specimens would be visually
assessed. Any specimens that die prior
to placement within a net pen would be
placed on ice for subsequent necropsy.
Viable skates would be placed in
experimental holding pens to be
submerged and deployed to the seafloor
for 72-hour trials. A total of 8 net pens
would be used, with 20 to 40 skates in
each pen. The modified basic shape
would form a three-dimensional
hexagon with each of the six rectangular
sides measuring 5 ft (height) x 6 ft
(length). Two PVC skeletons would be
used for the bottom and top of each pen.
Six vertical sections 5 feet in height
would support the structure. The
netting covering the pen would consist
of 3 or 4–inch diamond mesh tetra
twine. The base of each pen would be
filled and weighted down with a heavy
composite and would be affixed to the
seafloor by 2 or 3 40–pound mushroom
anchors to reduce the likelihood of pen
rollover. Pens would be maneuvered in
the water column using bridles secured
to whale-safe swivels connected to a
main tag line. Each pen would be
marked at the surface with a highflyer
and buoy.
In order to conduct control trials,
UNE proposes to capture a few skates by
handlines. If it proves to be unfeasible
to capture enough skates by this method
to make a statistically robust number of
trials, vessels would conduct
abbreviated trawls (e.g., 5-minute tows)
to obtain minimally stressed controls.
The applicant may request minor
modifications and extensions to the EFP
throughout the year. EFP modifications
and extensions may be granted without
further notice if they are deemed
essential to facilitate completion of the
proposed research and have minimal
impacts that do not change the scope or
impact of the initially approved EFP
request. Any fishing activity conducted
outside the scope of the exempted
fishing activity would be prohibited.
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Dated: July 1, 2008.
Emily H. Menashes
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Federal Consistency Appeal by
Foothill/Eastern Transportation
Corridor Agency
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce (Commerce).
ACTION: Notice of Public Hearing.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice provides
information about a public hearing to be
held by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in
Irvine, California. The hearing involves
an administrative appeal filed with the
Department of Commerce by the
Foothill/Eastern Transportation
Corridor Agency and its board of
directors (TCA). This notice also
announces the reopening of the public
and Federal agency comment period for
the TCA Consistency Appeal, beginning
July 21, 2008 and running through
August 4, 2008.
DATES: NOAA will conduct a public
hearing in the TCA Consistency Appeal
on July 25, 2008. The hearing will begin
at 10:30 a.m. and will continue until
8:30 p.m. Speaker registration begins at
10 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
ADDRESSES: The public hearing and
speaker registration will be held at the
University of California, Irvine, Bren
Events Center, 100 Bren Events Center,
Irvine, California 92697. Written
comments on issues relevant to the
Secretary’s decision in this appeal may
be submitted at the hearing. In addition,
from July 21, 2008 to August 4, 2008,
comments may be submitted by e-mail
to gcos.comment@noaa.gov or by mail
addressed to Thomas Street at the
NOAA Office of the General Counsel for
Ocean Services, 1305 East-West
Highway, Room 6111, Silver Spring, MD
20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas Street, Attorney-Advisor,
NOAA Office of the General Counsel,
301–713–2967, or Stephanie Campbell,
Attorney-Advisor, NOAA Office of the
General Counsel, 301–713–2967, or
gcos.inquiries@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 15, 2008, TCA filed notice of
an appeal with the Secretary of
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Commerce (Secretary), pursuant to the
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(CZMA), 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq., and
implementing regulations found at 15
CFR Part 930, Subpart H. TCA appealed
an objection by the California Coastal
Commission (Commission) to TCA’s
proposed construction of an extension
to California State Route 241 in northern
San Diego and southern Orange
Counties, California.
Under the CZMA, the Secretary may
override the Commission’s objection if
he determines that the project is
consistent with the objectives or
purposes of the CZMA or is otherwise
necessary in the interest of national
security. To make the determination
that the proposed activity is ‘‘consistent
with the objectives or purposes’’ of the
CZMA, the Secretary must find that: (1)
The proposed activity furthers the
national interest as articulated in
sections 302 or 303 of the CZMA, in a
significant or substantial manner; (2) the
adverse effects of the proposed activity
do not outweigh its contribution to the
national interest, when those effects are
considered separately or cumulatively;
and (3) no reasonable alternative is
available that would permit the activity
to be conducted in a manner consistent
with enforceable policies of the state’s
coastal management program. 15 CFR
930.121.
On March 17, 2008, NOAA published
a notice in the Federal Register
announcing, among other things, that a
public hearing might be held concerning
this appeal. The hearing will be held.
This notice provides scheduling and
procedural information about the
hearing.
The hearing in this appeal will
commence at 10:30 a.m. at the Bren
Events Center and will continue
throughout the day with afternoon and
evening sessions. Intermissions are
expected near noon and late in the
afternoon (around 4:30 p.m.). Other
recesses may be called as necessary.
Speakers must register on the day of the
hearing, on site, at the Bren Events
Center. Registration of speakers will
begin at 10 a.m. The order of the
speakers will be determined by the
NOAA officials administering the
hearing. Speakers generally will be
recognized in the order in which they
register (a first-come-first-served basis),
alternating between individuals from
the general public and those
representing organizations. Specific
periods are expected to be set aside
during the afternoon and evening
sessions for remarks by elected officials.
Depending on the number of persons
wishing to speak, speakers from the
general public will receive up to three
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minutes to present their oral comments.
Elected officials and individuals
representing organizations will receive
five minutes to speak. Only one
individual may speak on behalf of an
organization.
Written comments on issues relevant
to the Secretary’s decision in this appeal
may be submitted to NOAA at the
hearing by any person in attendance. In
addition, written comments may be
submitted by e-mail to
gcos.comments@noaa.gov or by mail
addressed to Thomas Street, NOAA
Office of General Counsel for Ocean
Services, 1305 East-West Highway,
Room 6111, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Comments must be received by August
4, 2008.
This hearing is being held to obtain
information on issues the Secretary will
likely consider in deciding the TCA’s
appeal. A summary of relevant issues as
well as additional background on the
appeal appeared in the Federal Register
notice of March 17, 2008, announcing
the appeal, and may be found on the
Internet at https://www.ogc.doc.gov/
czma.com.htm. This Web site also
includes additional information on the
hearing, including conduct and
decorum that is required, restrictions on
the use of cameras and recording
equipment and the display of signs and
banners in the hearing room, the process
by which testimony will be transcribed
and made part of the record, and other
rules and guidelines. (Please see the set
of Frequently Asked Questions
regarding the hearing.)
Questions concerning the hearing
should be directed to Thomas Street,
Attorney-Advisor, NOAA Office of the
General Counsel, 301–713–2967, or
Stephanie Campbell, Attorney-Advisor,
NOAA Office of the General Counsel,
301–713–2967, or
gcos.inquiries@noaa.gov.
Dated: June 2, 2008.
Joel La Bissonniere,
Assistant General Counsel for Ocean Services.
[Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog No.
11.419 Coastal Zone Management Program
Assistance.]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Hydrographic Services Review Panel
Meeting
National Ocean Service,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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Administration (NOAA), Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
SUMMARY: The Hydrographic Services
Review Panel (HSRP) was established
by the Secretary of Commerce to advise
the Under Secretary of Commerce for
Oceans and Atmosphere on matters
related to the responsibilities and
authorities set forth in section 303 of the
Hydrographic Services Improvement
Act of 1998, its amendments, and such
other appropriate matters that the Under
Secretary refers to the Panel for review
and advice.
Date and Time: The public meeting
will be held July 29–30, 2008, from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 29th and 8 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. on July 30th.
Location: San Francisco, California.
Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf, 2500
Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94133.
The times and agenda topics are subject
to change. Refer to the HSRP website
listed below for the most current
meeting agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Captain Steven Barnum, NOAA,
Designated Federal Official (DFO),
Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean
Service (NOS), NOAA (N/CS), 1315 East
West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland
20910; Telephone: 301–713–2770, Fax:
301–713–4019; e-mail:
Hydroservices.panel@noaa.gov or visit
the NOAA HSRP Web site at https://
nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/
hsrp.htm.
The
meeting will be open to the public and
public comment periods will be
scheduled at various times throughout
the meeting. These comment periods
will be part of the final agenda that will
be published before the meeting date on
the HSRP website listed above. Each
individual or group making a verbal
presentation will be limited to a total
time of five (5) minutes. Written
comments (at least 30 copies) should be
submitted to the DFO by July 16, 2008.
Written comments received by the DFO
after July 16, 2008, will be distributed
to the HSRP, but may not be reviewed
before the meeting date. Approximately
25 seats will be available for the public,
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Matters To Be Considered: (1)
Swearing in of new member; (2) Panel
discussion with various stakeholders in
the region on use of and interest in
NOAA Navigation Services; (3) Updates
on NOAA/California partnership on
Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping
(IOCM) project, NOAA’s Height
Modernization and Print on Demand; (4)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Consistency Appeal by Foothill/Eastern Transportation
Corridor Agency
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce (Commerce).
ACTION: Notice of Public Hearing.
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SUMMARY: This notice provides information about a public hearing to be
held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in
Irvine, California. The hearing involves an administrative appeal filed
with the Department of Commerce by the Foothill/Eastern Transportation
Corridor Agency and its board of directors (TCA). This notice also
announces the reopening of the public and Federal agency comment period
for the TCA Consistency Appeal, beginning July 21, 2008 and running
through August 4, 2008.
DATES: NOAA will conduct a public hearing in the TCA Consistency Appeal
on July 25, 2008. The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will
continue until 8:30 p.m. Speaker registration begins at 10 a.m. on the
day of the hearing.
ADDRESSES: The public hearing and speaker registration will be held at
the University of California, Irvine, Bren Events Center, 100 Bren
Events Center, Irvine, California 92697. Written comments on issues
relevant to the Secretary's decision in this appeal may be submitted at
the hearing. In addition, from July 21, 2008 to August 4, 2008,
comments may be submitted by e-mail to gcos.comment@noaa.gov or by mail
addressed to Thomas Street at the NOAA Office of the General Counsel
for Ocean Services, 1305 East-West Highway, Room 6111, Silver Spring,
MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Street, Attorney-Advisor, NOAA
Office of the General Counsel, 301-713-2967, or Stephanie Campbell,
Attorney-Advisor, NOAA Office of the General Counsel, 301-713-2967, or
gcos.inquiries@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 15, 2008, TCA filed notice of an
appeal with the Secretary of
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Commerce (Secretary), pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (CZMA), 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq., and implementing regulations found
at 15 CFR Part 930, Subpart H. TCA appealed an objection by the
California Coastal Commission (Commission) to TCA's proposed
construction of an extension to California State Route 241 in northern
San Diego and southern Orange Counties, California.
Under the CZMA, the Secretary may override the Commission's
objection if he determines that the project is consistent with the
objectives or purposes of the CZMA or is otherwise necessary in the
interest of national security. To make the determination that the
proposed activity is ``consistent with the objectives or purposes'' of
the CZMA, the Secretary must find that: (1) The proposed activity
furthers the national interest as articulated in sections 302 or 303 of
the CZMA, in a significant or substantial manner; (2) the adverse
effects of the proposed activity do not outweigh its contribution to
the national interest, when those effects are considered separately or
cumulatively; and (3) no reasonable alternative is available that would
permit the activity to be conducted in a manner consistent with
enforceable policies of the state's coastal management program. 15 CFR
930.121.
On March 17, 2008, NOAA published a notice in the Federal Register
announcing, among other things, that a public hearing might be held
concerning this appeal. The hearing will be held. This notice provides
scheduling and procedural information about the hearing.
The hearing in this appeal will commence at 10:30 a.m. at the Bren
Events Center and will continue throughout the day with afternoon and
evening sessions. Intermissions are expected near noon and late in the
afternoon (around 4:30 p.m.). Other recesses may be called as
necessary. Speakers must register on the day of the hearing, on site,
at the Bren Events Center. Registration of speakers will begin at 10
a.m. The order of the speakers will be determined by the NOAA officials
administering the hearing. Speakers generally will be recognized in the
order in which they register (a first-come-first-served basis),
alternating between individuals from the general public and those
representing organizations. Specific periods are expected to be set
aside during the afternoon and evening sessions for remarks by elected
officials. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak,
speakers from the general public will receive up to three minutes to
present their oral comments. Elected officials and individuals
representing organizations will receive five minutes to speak. Only one
individual may speak on behalf of an organization.
Written comments on issues relevant to the Secretary's decision in
this appeal may be submitted to NOAA at the hearing by any person in
attendance. In addition, written comments may be submitted by e-mail to
gcos.comments@noaa.gov or by mail addressed to Thomas Street, NOAA
Office of General Counsel for Ocean Services, 1305 East-West Highway,
Room 6111, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Comments must be received by August
4, 2008.
This hearing is being held to obtain information on issues the
Secretary will likely consider in deciding the TCA's appeal. A summary
of relevant issues as well as additional background on the appeal
appeared in the Federal Register notice of March 17, 2008, announcing
the appeal, and may be found on the Internet at https://www.ogc.doc.gov/
czma.com.htm. This Web site also includes additional information on the
hearing, including conduct and decorum that is required, restrictions
on the use of cameras and recording equipment and the display of signs
and banners in the hearing room, the process by which testimony will be
transcribed and made part of the record, and other rules and
guidelines. (Please see the set of Frequently Asked Questions regarding
the hearing.)
Questions concerning the hearing should be directed to Thomas
Street, Attorney-Advisor, NOAA Office of the General Counsel, 301-713-
2967, or Stephanie Campbell, Attorney-Advisor, NOAA Office of the
General Counsel, 301-713-2967, or gcos.inquiries@noaa.gov.
Dated: June 2, 2008.
Joel La Bissonniere,
Assistant General Counsel for Ocean Services.
[Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog No. 11.419 Coastal Zone
Management Program Assistance.]
[FR Doc. E8-15500 Filed 7-7-08; 8:45 am]
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