Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV, 65297 [E8-25998]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 213 / Monday, November 3, 2008 / Notices registration and home port of the applicant vessel as required by NAFO in advance of fishing operations. In the event that multiple expressions of interest are made by U.S. vessel owners, NMFS may promulgate regulations designed to choose one U.S. applicant from among expressions of interest. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES NAFO Conservation and Management Measures Relevant NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures include, but are not limited to, maintenance of a fishing logbook with NAFO–designated entries; adherence to NAFO hail system requirements; presence of an on–board observer; deployment of a functioning, autonomous vessel monitoring system; and adherence to all relevant minimum size, gear, bycatch, and other requirements. Further details regarding these requirements are available from the NMFS Northeast Regional Office, and can also be found in the current NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures on the Internet (see ADDRESSES). Chartering Arrangements In the event that no adequate expressions of interest in harvesting the U.S. portion of the 2009 NAFO 3L shrimp quota allocation and/or 3M shrimp effort allocation are made on behalf of U.S. vessels, expressions of interest will be considered from U.S. fishing interests intending to make use of vessels of other NAFO Parties under chartering arrangements to fish the 2009 U.S. quota allocation for 3L shrimp and/ or the effort allocation for 3M shrimp. Under NAFO rules in effect through 2009, a vessel registered to another NAFO Contracting Party may be chartered to fish the U.S. shrimp quota and effort allocations provided that written consent for the charter is obtained from the vessel’s flag state and the U.S. allocation is transferred to that flag state. NAFO Parties must be notified of such a chartering operation through a mail notification process. A NAFO Contracting Party wishing to enter into a chartering arrangement with the United States must be in full current compliance with the requirements outlined in the NAFO Convention and Conservation and Enforcement Measures including, but not limited to, submission of the following reports to the NAFO Executive Secretary: provisional monthly catches within 30 days following the calendar month in which the catches were made; provisional daily catches of shrimp taken from Division 3L; provisional monthly fishing days in Division 3M within 30 days following the calendar VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Oct 31, 2008 Jkt 217001 month in which the catches were made; observer reports within 30 days following the completion of a fishing trip; and an annual statement of actions taken in order to comply with the NAFO Convention, and notification to NMFS of the termination of the charter fishing activities. Furthermore, the United States may also consider a Contracting Party’s previous compliance with the NAFO bycatch provisions, as outlined in the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, before entering into a chartering arrangement. Expressions of interest from U.S. fishing interests intending to make use of vessels from another NAFO Contracting Party under chartering arrangements should include information required by NAFO regarding the proposed chartering operation, including: the name, registration and flag of the intended vessel; a copy of the charter; the fishing opportunities granted; a letter of consent from the vessel’s flag state; the date from which the vessel is authorized to commence fishing on these opportunities; and the duration of the charter (not to exceed six months). More details on NAFO requirements for chartering operations are available from NMFS (see ADDRESSES). In addition, expressions of interest for chartering operations should be accompanied by a detailed description of anticipated benefits to the United States. Such benefits might include, but are not limited to, the use of U.S. processing facilities/personnel; the use of U.S. fishing personnel; other specific positive effects on U.S. employment; evidence that fishing by the chartered vessel actually would take place; and documentation of the physical characteristics and economics of the fishery for future use by the U.S. fishing industry. In the event that multiple expressions of interest are made by U.S. fishing interests proposing the use of chartering operations, the information submitted regarding benefits to the United States will be used in making a selection. In the event that applications by U.S. fishing interests proposing the use of chartering operations are considered, all applicants will be made aware of the allocation decision as soon as possible. Once the allocation has been awarded for use in a chartering operation, NMFS will immediately take appropriate steps to notify NAFO and transfer the U.S. 3L shrimp quota allocation and/or the 3M shrimp effort allocation to the appropriate Contracting Party. After reviewing all requests for allocations submitted, NMFS may decide not to grant any allocations if it PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65297 is determined that no requests meet the criteria described in this notice. All individuals/companies submitting expressions of interest to NMFS will be contacted if an allocation has been awarded. Please note that if the U.S. portion of any 2009 NAFO quota allocation and/or effort allocation, or the 3LNO yellowtail flounder transferred from Canada is awarded to a U.S. vessel or a specified chartering operation, it may not be transferred without the express, written consent of NMFS. Dated: October 28, 2008. Rebecca Lent Director, Office of International Affairs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–26154 Filed 10–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DoD–2007–OS–0136] Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV Department of Defense; United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Defense has published Phase II Interim Final Business Rules for the Families First Personal Property Program in the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV (DTR 4500.9–R). These Phase II Business Rules were made available for public comment under a Federal Register Notice that published on April 1, 2008 (73 FR 17327). All comments have been reviewed and disposition is located on the USTRANSCOM Web site at https:// www.transcom.mil/j5/pt/ dtr_part_iv.cfm. Mr. Jim Teague, United States Transportation Command, TCJ5/4–PT, 508 Scott Drive, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225–5357; 618) 229–1985. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any changes as a result of comments received are identified on the disposition excel spreadsheet located on the USTRANSCOM Web site. Identified changes will be updated and published in the applicable business rules. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: October 22, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–25998 Filed 10–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 213 (Monday, November 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 65297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25998]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[DoD-2007-OS-0136]


Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV

AGENCY: Department of Defense; United States Transportation Command 
(USTRANSCOM).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense has published Phase II Interim Final 
Business Rules for the Families First Personal Property Program in the 
Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV (DTR 4500.9-R). These 
Phase II Business Rules were made available for public comment under a 
Federal Register Notice that published on April 1, 2008 (73 FR 17327). 
All comments have been reviewed and disposition is located on the 
USTRANSCOM Web site at https://www.transcom.mil/j5/pt/dtr_part_iv.cfm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jim Teague, United States 
Transportation Command, TCJ5/4-PT, 508 Scott Drive, Scott Air Force 
Base, IL 62225-5357; 618) 229-1985.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any changes as a result of comments received 
are identified on the disposition excel spreadsheet located on the 
USTRANSCOM Web site. Identified changes will be updated and published 
in the applicable business rules.

    Dated: October 22, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
 [FR Doc. E8-25998 Filed 10-31-08; 8:45 am]
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