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Fourth Memorandum Opinion and
Order. On July 29, 2008, the National
EBS Association (NEBSA), Texas State
Technical College—Sweetwater (TSTC),
the ITFS/2.5 GHz Mobile Engineering &
Development Alliance, Inc. (IMWED),
and the Hispanic Information and
Telecommunications Network, Inc.
(HITN) timely filed oppositions to
WCA’s petition for reconsideration.
3. On August 6, 2008, WCA filed a
motion for extension of time to extend
the deadline for filing replies to the
oppositions to WCA’s petition for
reconsideration of the Fourth
Memorandum Opinion and Order from
August 13, 2008 to September 5, 2008.
WCA’s petition sought, in part, a
reconsideration of the Commission’s
decision to limit leases entered into
before January 10, 2005 to 15 years from
the date of execution. In their respective
oppositions, HITN and NEBSA have
proposed new clarifications to the
Commission’s leasing policies. No party
has opposed the extension request.
4. It is the policy of the Commission
that extensions of time are not routinely
granted. Such extensions may be
warranted when, among other reasons,
the additional time will serve the public
interest. We find that providing a
limited extension will serve the public
interest by allowing parties to discuss
the complex issues at stake and develop
consensus approaches where possible.
We therefore grant WCA’s motion for
extension of time by extending the
deadline to file replies to the
oppositions on or before September 5,
2008.
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5. It is ordered that, pursuant to
section 4(i) of the Communications Act
of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i),
and § 1.46 of the Commission’s rules, 47
CFR 1.46, that the Motion for Extension
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of Time filed by the Wireless
Communications Association
International, Inc. on August 6, 2008 is
granted, and the time for filing replies
to opposition in this proceeding is
extended to September 5, 2008.
6. This action is taken under
delegated authority pursuant to §§ 0.131
and 0.331 of the Commission’s rules, 47
CFR 0.131, 0.331.
Federal Communications Commission.
James D. Schlichting,
Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 648
[Docket No. 061109296–7009–02]
RIN 0648–XJ49
Fisheries of the Northeastern United
States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery;
Quota Transfer
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason quota
transfer.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the
State of North Carolina is transferring
commercial bluefish quota to the State
of New York from its 2008 quota. By
this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas
and announces the revised commercial
quota for each state involved.
DATES: Effective August 18, 2008,
through December 31, 2008.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emily Bryant, Fishery Management
Specialist, (978) 281–9244, fax (978)
281–9135.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulations governing the Atlantic
bluefish fishery are found at 50 CFR part
648. The regulations require annual
specification of a commercial quota that
is apportioned among the coastal states
from Florida through Maine. The
process to set the annual commercial
quota and the percent allocated to each
state is described in § 648.160.
Two or more states, under mutual
agreement and with the concurrence of
the Administrator, Northeast Region,
NMFS (Regional Administrator), can
transfer or combine bluefish commercial
quota under § 648.160(f). The Regional
Administrator is required to consider
the criteria set forth in § 648.160(f)(1) in
the evaluation of requests for quota
transfers or combinations.
North Carolina has agreed to transfer
100,000 lb (45,359 kg) of its 2008
commercial quota to New York. The
Regional Administrator has determined
that the criteria set forth in
§ 648.160(f)(1) have been met. The
revised bluefish quotas for calendar year
2008 are: New York, 847,057 lb (384,218
kg); and North Carolina, 2,365,973 lb
(1,073,187 kg).
Classification
This action is taken under 50 CFR
part 648 and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 13, 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
50 CFR Part 648
[Docket No. 061109296-7009-02]
RIN 0648-XJ49
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish
Fishery; Quota Transfer
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer.
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SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is
transferring commercial bluefish quota to the State of New York from
its 2008 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces
the revised commercial quota for each state involved.
DATES: Effective August 18, 2008, through December 31, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Bryant, Fishery Management
Specialist, (978) 281-9244, fax (978) 281-9135.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the Atlantic bluefish
fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual
specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the
coastal states from Florida through Maine. The process to set the
annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state is
described in Sec. 648.160.
Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the concurrence
of the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator),
can transfer or combine bluefish commercial quota under Sec.
648.160(f). The Regional Administrator is required to consider the
criteria set forth in Sec. 648.160(f)(1) in the evaluation of requests
for quota transfers or combinations.
North Carolina has agreed to transfer 100,000 lb (45,359 kg) of its
2008 commercial quota to New York. The Regional Administrator has
determined that the criteria set forth in Sec. 648.160(f)(1) have been
met. The revised bluefish quotas for calendar year 2008 are: New York,
847,057 lb (384,218 kg); and North Carolina, 2,365,973 lb (1,073,187
kg).
Classification
This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from
review under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 13, 2008.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-19190 Filed 8-18-08; 8:45 am]
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