Endangered Species; File No. 1506, 29472-29473 [E9-14608]

Download as PDF 29472 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 118 / Monday, June 22, 2009 / Notices minutes; and applicant interview, 5 hours. Burden Hours: 2,475. Needs and Uses: The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps is the uniformed service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. The NOAA Corps provides a cadre of professionals trained in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology, fisheries science, and other related disciplines who serve their country by supporting NOAA’s mission of surveying the Earth’s oceans, coasts, and atmosphere to ensure the economic and physical well-being of the Nation. NOAA Corps officers operate vessels and aircraft engaged in scientific missions and serve in leadership positions throughout NOAA. Persons wishing to apply for an appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps must complete an application package. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 7845, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: June 16, 2009. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–14540 Filed 6–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES [Order No. 1624] Approval for Expanded Manufacturing Authority, Foreign-Trade Subzone 82D, Sony Electronics Inc. (Digital Print Media Products), Dothan, Alabama Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the Foreign- VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:55 Jun 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: Whereas, Sony Electronics Inc., operator of Subone 82D, has requested an expansion of the scope of manufacturing authority approved within Subzone 82D in Dothan, Alabama, (FTZ Docket 68–2008, filed December 11, 2008); Whereas, notice inviting public comment has been given in the Federal Register (73 FR 78290, 12/22/2008) and the application has been processed pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations; and, Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner’s report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board’s regulations are satisfied, and that the proposal is in the public interest; Now, therefore, the Board hereby orders: The application to expand the scope of manufacturing authority under zone procedures within Subzone 82D, as described in the application and Federal Register notice, is approved, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.28. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of June 2009. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign-Trade Zones Board. Attest: Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–14630 Filed 6–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XO22 Endangered Species; File No. 1506 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit modification. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Blair E. Witherington, Ph.D., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Melbourne Beach Field Laboratory, 9700 South A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, has been issued a modification to scientific research Permit No. 1506–01. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ADDRESSES: The modification and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East–West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727)824–5312; fax (727)824– 5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Patrick Opay, (301)713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 26, 2008, notice was published in the Federal Register (73 FR 72027) that a modification of Permit No. 1506–01, issued June 1, 2006 (71 FR 31165), had been requested by the above–named individual. The requested modification has been granted 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). Permit No. 1506–01 authorizes the permit holder to study neonate and juvenile loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green (Chelonia mydas), Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) sea turtles in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. The purpose of the research is to identify developmental habitat, evaluate the extent of ingestion of marine debris, and provide insight into juvenile sea turtle movements and dive patterns. Dr. Witherington may capture up to 250 loggerhead, 100 green, 50 hawksbill, 50 Kemp’s ridley, and 10 leatherback sea turtles by handheld dip nets annually. All turtles are measured and released. A subset of green and loggerhead turtles may be transported to a lab and examined with high resolution magnetic resonance interferometry or computerized tomography, held for 3–4 days and released to determine their level of anthropogenic debris ingestion. Annually, four of each species of green, hawksbill, and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles may have sonic transmitters and data loggers attached to measure movements and dive patterns, be recaptured after 24 hours to remove the transmitter and released. The modification authorizes researchers to conduct the following activities annually on turtles authorized for capture: flipper and passive integrated transponder tag all animals, E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 118 / Monday, June 22, 2009 / Notices biopsy sample up to 100 loggerhead, 100 green, and 50 hawksbill sea turtles, and lavage up to 50 loggerhead, 50 green, 50 hawksbill, 50 Kemp’s ridley, and 10 leatherback sea turtles. Imaging activities and attachment of sonic transmitters and data loggers are no longer authorized for any species. No increase in the total number of turtles taken is authorized. These additional activities will provide information on the genetic origin, diet, and movement of sea turtles in this area. The amendment is valid until the permit expires on March 31, 2010. Issuance of this modification, 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. Company (‘‘Hiep Thanh’’) (June 15, 2009); and Memorandum to the File from Emeka Chukwudebe, Case Analyst, through Alex Villanueva, Program Manager, Final Results Analysis for Asia Commerce Fisheries Joint Stock Company (‘‘Acomfish’’) (June 15, 2009). The final dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled ‘‘Final Results of the Reviews.’’ Dated: June 16, 2009. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9–14608 Filed 6–19–09; 8:45 am] Case History BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–552–801] pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Third New Shipper Reviews AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) is conducting two new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (‘‘Vietnam’’). See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 68 FR 47909 (August 12, 2003) (‘‘Order’’). These new shipper reviews include Hiep Thanh Seafood Joint Stock Company (‘‘Hiep Thanh’’) and Asia Commerce Fisheries Joint Stock Company (‘‘Acomfish’’) (collectively, ‘‘Respondents’’). Based upon our analysis of the comments and information received, we made changes to the dumping margin calculations for the final results. See Memorandum to the File from Alan Ray, Case Analyst, through Alex Villanueva, Program Manager, Final Results Analysis for Hiep Thanh Seafood Joint Stock VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:55 Jun 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 22, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Ray or Emeka Chukwudebe, AD/ CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5403 and (202) 482–0219, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 28, 2009, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of these new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from Vietnam. See Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Notice of Preliminary Results of the Third New Shipper Reviews 74 FR 4920 (January 28, 2009) (‘‘Preliminary Results’’). Since the Preliminary Results, the following events have occurred. On April 21, 2009, the Department published the extension of the time limit for completion of the final results of these new shipper reviews by 60 days. See Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of the Third New Shipper Reviews, 74 FR 18199, (April 21, 2009). On March 11, 2009, the Department placed additional information on the record. Catfish Farmers of America and individual U.S. catfish processors (‘‘Petitioners’’) and Respondents submitted comments and rebuttal comments regarding this additional information on March 25, 2009 and April 6, 2009, respectively. On April 20, 2009, Petitioners and Respondents submitted case briefs, and on April 27, 2009, Petitioners and Respondents submitted rebuttal briefs. On June 2, 2009, the Department allowed Respondents to comment on a revised fish size calculation placed on the record by Petitioners. On June 4, 2009, Respondents submitted comments. On June 10, 2009, Petitioners requested that the Respondents’ June 4, 2009, comments be removed from the record. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29473 Scope of the Order The product covered by the order is frozen fish fillets, including regular, shank, and strip fillets and portions thereof, whether or not breaded or marinated, of the species Pangasius Bocourti, Pangasius Hypophthalmus (also known as Pangasius Pangasius), and Pangasius Micronemus. Frozen fish fillets are lengthwise cuts of whole fish. The fillet products covered by the scope include boneless fillets with the belly flap intact (‘‘regular’’ fillets), boneless fillets with the belly flap removed (‘‘shank’’ fillets), boneless shank fillets cut into strips (‘‘fillet strips/finger’’), which include fillets cut into strips, chunks, blocks, skewers, or any other shape. Specifically excluded from the scope are frozen whole fish (whether or not dressed), frozen steaks, and frozen belly–flap nuggets. Frozen whole dressed fish are deheaded, skinned, and eviscerated. Steaks are bone-in, crosssection cuts of dressed fish. Nuggets are the belly–flaps. The subject merchandise will be hereinafter referred to as frozen ‘‘basa’’ and ‘‘tra’’ fillets, which are the Vietnamese common names for these species of fish. These products are classifiable under tariff article codes 1604.19.4000, 1604.19.5000, 0305.59.4000, 0304.29.6033 (Frozen Fish Fillets of the species Pangasius including basa and tra) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’).1 The order covers all frozen fish fillets meeting the above specification, regardless of tariff classification. Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties to this proceeding and to which we have responded are listed in the Appendix to this notice and addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum (‘‘Final Decision Memo’’), which is hereby adopted by this notice. Parties can find a complete discussion of the issues raised in these new shipper reviews and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which is on file in the Central Records Unit 1 Until July, 2004, these products were classifiable under tariff article codes 0304.20.60.30 (Frozen Catfish Fillets), 0304.20.60.96 (Frozen Fish Fillets, NESOI), 0304.20.60.43 (Frozen Freshwater Fish Fillets) and 0304.20.60.57 (Frozen Sole Fillets) of the HTSUS. Until February 1, 2007, these products were classifiable under tariff article code 0304.20.60.33 (Frozen Fish Fillets of the species Pangasius including basa and tra) of the HTSUS. E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 118 (Monday, June 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29472-29473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14608]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XO22


Endangered Species; File No. 1506

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit modification.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Blair E. Witherington, Ph.D., 
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife 
Research Institute, Melbourne Beach Field Laboratory, 9700 South A1A, 
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, has been issued a modification to scientific 
research Permit No. 1506-01.

ADDRESSES: The modification and related documents are available for 
review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices:
    Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 
20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521; and
    Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 
33701; phone (727)824-5312; fax (727)824-5309.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Patrick Opay, (301)713-
2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 26, 2008, notice was published 
in the Federal Register (73 FR 72027) that a modification of Permit No. 
1506-01, issued June 1, 2006 (71 FR 31165), had been requested by the 
above-named individual. The requested modification has been granted 
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).
    Permit No. 1506-01 authorizes the permit holder to study neonate 
and juvenile loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green (Chelonia mydas), 
Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) 
and leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) sea turtles in the waters of the 
Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. The 
purpose of the research is to identify developmental habitat, evaluate 
the extent of ingestion of marine debris, and provide insight into 
juvenile sea turtle movements and dive patterns. Dr. Witherington may 
capture up to 250 loggerhead, 100 green, 50 hawksbill, 50 Kemp's 
ridley, and 10 leatherback sea turtles by handheld dip nets annually. 
All turtles are measured and released. A subset of green and loggerhead 
turtles may be transported to a lab and examined with high resolution 
magnetic resonance interferometry or computerized tomography, held for 
3-4 days and released to determine their level of anthropogenic debris 
ingestion. Annually, four of each species of green, hawksbill, and 
Kemp's ridley sea turtles may have sonic transmitters and data loggers 
attached to measure movements and dive patterns, be recaptured after 24 
hours to remove the transmitter and released.
    The modification authorizes researchers to conduct the following 
activities annually on turtles authorized for capture: flipper and 
passive integrated transponder tag all animals,

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biopsy sample up to 100 loggerhead, 100 green, and 50 hawksbill sea 
turtles, and lavage up to 50 loggerhead, 50 green, 50 hawksbill, 50 
Kemp's ridley, and 10 leatherback sea turtles. Imaging activities and 
attachment of sonic transmitters and data loggers are no longer 
authorized for any species. No increase in the total number of turtles 
taken is authorized. These additional activities will provide 
information on the genetic origin, diet, and movement of sea turtles in 
this area. The amendment is valid until the permit expires on March 31, 
2010.
    Issuance of this modification, 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.

    Dated: June 16, 2009.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E9-14608 Filed 6-19-09; 8:45 am]
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