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Download as PDF 44226 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 147 / Wednesday, July 30, 2008 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C 1801 et seq.), as amended in 2006, and regulations at 50 CFR 600.745(b) concerning exempted fishing. The proposed collection for scientific research involves activities otherwise prohibited by regulations implementing the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region. The applicant requires authorization to harvest and possess snapper and grouper using a prohibited gear type for scientific research activities during the period May through December 2008. Specimens would be collected from Federal waters off the coast of North Carolina. The applicant’s EFP application responds to a NMFS call for development of new, advanced technologies to assess fish stocks, and is the second phase of a two-pronged research endeavor funded by the Fishery Resource Grant Program. Phase one of the pilot survey included the collection of acoustic data using sonar, as well as CPUE (hook-and-line) data within a proposed MPA known as the Snowy Wreck MPA off North Carolina. That data collection was completed October 16, 2007, and indicates the use of high-end sonar gear shows promise of being able to predict relative abundance of deepwater snapper-grouper species from a much larger number of fish aggregations where acoustic data were collected but the area was not fished. Phase two of the project (current proposal) proposes to use a novel census technique for deepwater snapper-grouper and lay the framework for a Before-After Control Impact (BACI) sampling design, by sampling inside the proposed Snowy Wreck MPA (experimental site), and two adjacent control sites, before NMFS establishes the MPA through the rulemaking process. It is expected that sampling VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:06 Jul 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 within the experimental site and within the control site, before the MPA is implemented, will allow future comparisons of CPUE and acoustic backscatter once NMFS has implemented the MPA for some years. The overall intent of this project is to develop models to the extent that fishery managers may use acoustic data to reliably predict the abundance of important deepwater snapper-grouper species. Phase two of this project proposes to use acoustic sonar, along with chevron traps, to develop a predictive model to estimate abundance of deepwater snapper-grouper species. Hook-and-line data would be collected opportunistically and would be used to augment existing models created using hook-and-line data from phase one. Those models would be compared to models created using chevron trap data from phase two of the project. Any live fish collected will be tagged and released. Dead or non-viable fish will be provided to the NMFS Beaufort Lab for further study. Estimates of acoustic data collected in the proposed Snowy Wreck MPA would be compared to those collected at the adjacent control site. NMFS finds this application warrants further consideration. Based on a preliminary review, NMFS intends to issue an EFP. Possible conditions the agency may impose on this permit, if it is indeed granted, include but are not limited to, a prohibition of conducting research within other MPAs, marine sanctuaries, or special management zones, without additional authorization. Additionally, NMFS may prohibit the possession of Nassau or goliath grouper, and require any sea turtles taken incidentally during the course of fishing or scientific research activities to be handled with due care to prevent injury to live specimens, observed for activity, and returned to the water. A final PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 decision on issuance of the EFP will depend on NMFS review of public comments received on the application, consultations with the affected state, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the U.S. Coast Guard, and a determination that it is consistent with all applicable laws. Authority: 16 U.S.C 1801 et seq. Dated: July 24, 2008. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–17405 Filed 7–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 08–67] 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 08–67 with attached transmittal, and policy justification. July 22, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–6–M E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:06 Jul 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 44227 EN30JY08.034</MATH> mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 147 / Wednesday, July 30, 2008 / Notices VerDate Aug<31>2005 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 147 / Wednesday, July 30, 2008 / Notices 23:06 Jul 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 EN30JY08.035</MATH> mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 44228 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 147 / Wednesday, July 30, 2008 / Notices BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests Department of Education. Correction notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On July 22, 2008, a 30-day notice (Vol. 73, Number 141, page 42552) was published for the VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:06 Jul 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 information collection, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Regulatory Requirements. In that notice 1,666,013 responses were provided. This correction notice provides the correct number of responses as 19,958,860. The burden hours remain the same at approximately 1,666,014 hours. The Acting IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, hereby issues a correction notice as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: July 25, 2008. Kate Mullan, Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. [FR Doc. E8–17453 Filed 7–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 EN30JY08.036</MATH> [FR Doc. E8–17326 Filed 7–29–08; 8:45 am] 44229

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 147 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44226-44229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17326]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 08-67]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 08-67 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    July 22, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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