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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Malcolm Mohead or Brandy Belmas,
(301)713–2289.
On
February 21, 2008, notice was published
in the Federal Register (73 FR 9525)
that a request for a scientific research
permit to take shortnose sturgeon had
been submitted by the above-named
individual. The requested permit has
been issued under the authority of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
and the regulations governing the
taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR parts 222–226).
Dr. Douglas Peterson is authorized to
conduct a five-year scientific research
(presence/absence) study of shortnose
sturgeon in the Saint Marys and Satilla
Rivers, Georgia and Florida. The
purpose of the proposed research is to
assess the current status of shortnose
sturgeon in these rivers, as well as
evaluate the current habitat availability
in each river. If shortnose sturgeon are
found, another objective of the research
will be to quantify the genetic
discreteness and effective population
size of the extant stock.
Specifically, Dr. Peterson is
authorized to capture (by gill or trammel
nets), handle, measure, weigh, PIT tag,
and genetic fin clip up to 85 shortnose
sturgeon annually from each river for
the duration of the permit, or five years.
To document spawning in the rivers, up
to 20 eggs or larvae may be lethally
collected in each river with artificial
substrates. No unintentional mortality
for either river is authorized.
Issuance of this permit, as required by
the ESA, was based on a finding that
such permit (1) was applied for in good
faith, (2) will not operate to the
disadvantage of such endangered or
threatened species, and (3) is consistent
with the purposes and policies set forth
in section 2 of the ESA.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: August 25, 2008.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Administration
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Caribbean Fishery Management
Council; Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of scoping meetings.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Caribbean Fishery
Management Council will hold scoping
meetings to obtain input from fishers,
the general public, and the local
agencies representatives on the
Regulatory Amendment to the Fishery
Management Plan for the Reef Fish
Fishery of Puerto Rico and the United
States Virgin Islands Concerning Bajo de
Sico Seasonal Closure including a
Regulatory Impact Review and an
Environmental Assessment.
DATES: The scoping meetings will be
held on the following dates and
locations:
•September 18, 2008, Mayaguez
Resort and Casino, Rd. 104, Km. 0.3,
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
•September 19, 2008, Pierre Hotel at
Gallery Plaza, De Diego Avenue,
Santurce, Puerto Rico
•September 22, 2008, Frenchman’s
Reef and Morning Star Hotel, 5 Estate
Bakkeroe, St. Thomas, USVI
•September 23, 2008, Buccaneer
Hotel,,Estate Shoys, Christtiansted, St.
Croix, USVI.
All meetings will be held from 7 p.m.
to 10 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caribbean Fishery Management Council,
268 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108,
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–2577,
telephone: (787) 766–5926.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Caribbean Fishery Management Council
will hold Scoping meetings to receive
public input on the Regulatory
Amendment to the Fishery Management
Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto
Rico and the United States Virgin
Islands Concerning Bajo de Sico
Seasonal Closure including a Regulatory
Impact Review and an Environmental
Assessment.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come
before these groups for discussion, in
accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those
issues may not be the subject of formal
action during this meeting. Actions will
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be restricted to those issues specifically
identified in this notice and any issues
arising after publication of this notice
that require emergency action under
section 305 ( c ) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has
been notified of the Council’s intent to
take final action to address the
emergency.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
For more information or request for sign
language interpretation and other
auxiliary aids, please contact Mr.
Miguel A. Rolon, Executive Director,
Caribbean Fishery Management Council,
268 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108,
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–2577,
telephone: (787) 766–5926, at least 5
days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: August 26, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Administration
RIN 0648–XK08
New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meetings.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Management Council’s (Council)
Groundfish Advisory Panel and
Recreational Advisory Panel will hold
two meetings to consider actions
affecting New England fisheries in the
exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
DATES: The meetings will be held on
September 16 and 17, 2008. For specific
dates and times, see SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the Holiday Inn, One Newbury Street,
Route 1, Peabody, MA 01960; telephone:
(978) 535–4600.
Council address: New England
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill #2, Newburyport, MA
01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
J. Howard, Executive Director, New
England Fishery Management Council;
telephone: (978) 465–0492.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XK09
Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of scoping meetings.
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SUMMARY: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council will hold scoping
meetings to obtain input from fishers, the general public, and the
local agencies representatives on the Regulatory Amendment to the
Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and
the United States Virgin Islands Concerning Bajo de Sico Seasonal
Closure including a Regulatory Impact Review and an Environmental
Assessment.
DATES: The scoping meetings will be held on the following dates and
locations:
September 18, 2008, Mayaguez Resort and Casino, Rd. 104,
Km. 0.3, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
September 19, 2008, Pierre Hotel at Gallery Plaza, De Diego
Avenue, Santurce, Puerto Rico
September 22, 2008, Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star
Hotel, 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas, USVI
September 23, 2008, Buccaneer Hotel,,Estate Shoys,
Christtiansted, St. Croix, USVI.
All meetings will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caribbean Fishery Management Council,
268 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918-2577,
telephone: (787) 766-5926.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Caribbean Fishery Management Council
will hold Scoping meetings to receive public input on the Regulatory
Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of
Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands Concerning Bajo de
Sico Seasonal Closure including a Regulatory Impact Review and an
Environmental Assessment.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come
before these groups for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act),
those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this
meeting. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically
identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of
this notice that require emergency action under section 305 ( c ) of
the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the
Council's intent to take final action to address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically accessible to people with
disabilities. For more information or request for sign language
interpretation and other auxiliary aids, please contact Mr. Miguel A.
Rolon, Executive Director, Caribbean Fishery Management Council, 268
Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918-2577,
telephone: (787) 766-5926, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Dated: August 26, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-20067 Filed 8-28-08; 8:45 am]
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