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and Unacceptable Substitutes
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equipment in passenger cars and
trucks only).
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substitute for CFC–
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Engineering strategies and/or devices must
use conditions.
be incorporated into the system such that
leaks into the free space 1 of the passenger compartment do not result in HFO–
1234yf concentrations of 6.2% v/v or
above in any part of the free space 1 inside the passenger compartment for more
than 15 seconds.
Engineering strategies and/or devices must
be incorporated into the system such that
leaks into the engine compartment or vehicle electric power source storage areas do
not result in HFO–1234yf concentrations of
6.2% v/v or above for any period of time.
HFO–1234yf MVAC systems must incorporate protective devices, isolation and/or
ventilation techniques in areas where
processes, procedures or upset conditions
such as leaks have the potential to generate HFO–1234yf concentrations at or
above 6.2% v/v in proximity to exhaust
manifold surfaces and hybrid/electric vehicle electric power sources.
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(adopted 2009), including unique fittings
and flammable refrigerant warning label
and high-pressure compressor cutoff
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on the MVAC as stated in SAE J1739
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Protective Regulations for Killer
Whales in the Northwest Region Under
the Endangered Species Act and
Marine Mammal Protection Act
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
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ACTION: Proposed rule; notification of
extension of public comment period.
SUMMARY: We, the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS), are issuing
this notice to advise the public that
NMFS is extending the public comment
period for proposed regulations under
the Endangered Species Act and Marine
Mammal Protection Act to prohibit
vessels from approaching killer whales
within 200 yards and from parking in
the path of whales for vessels in inland
waters of Washington State. The
proposed regulations would also
prohibit vessels from entering a
conservation area during a defined
season. The proposed rule was
published July 29, 2009, opening a 90day public comment period and
noticing two public meetings. In
response to requests from the public, on
September 17, 2009, we published a
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notice in the Federal Register
announcing an additional public
meeting. We are issuing this notice to
announce an 80-day extension of the
public comment period in response to
requests to provide more time for the
public to review the proposed
regulation and provide comments.
We recognize that by extending the
public comment period, we will not
have sufficient time to issue a final rule
prior to the 2010 summer boating
season. We continue to believe that it is
important to address the adverse effects
of vessel traffic on killer whales in the
near future. In light of the requests we
have received for an extension of the
comment period, however, we believe
additional public outreach will enhance
both NMFS’ understanding of public
concerns and the public’s
understanding of the basis for our
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proposal, and it will allow time for
cooperative efforts to refine the
proposal. We will work toward adoption
of a final rule prior to the 2011 summer
boating season. We will consider all
comments and information received
during the comment period in preparing
a final rule.
DATES: Written or electronic comments
on the proposed rule and draft
Environmental Assessment (EA) from
all interested parties are encouraged and
must be received no later than January
15, 2010. All comments and material
received, including names and
addresses, will become part of the
administrative record and may be
released to the public.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed
rule, draft EA and any of the supporting
documents can be submitted by any of
the following methods:
• E-mail: orca.plan@noaa.gov.
• Federal e-rulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov.
• Mail: Assistant Regional
Administrator, Protected Resources
Division, Northwest Regional Office,
National Marine Fisheries Service, 7600
Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
The draft EA and other supporting
documents are available on
Regulations.gov and the NMFS
Northwest Region Web site at https://
www.nwr.noaa.gov/.
You may submit information and
comments concerning this Proposed
Rule, the draft EA, or any of the
supporting documents by any one of
several methods identified above. We
will consider all comments and
information received during the
comment period in preparing a final
rule. Before including your address,
phone number, e-mail address, or other
personal identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment- including your
personal identifying information- may
be made publicly available at any time.
While you can ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lynne Barre, Northwest Regional Office,
206–526–4745; or Trevor Spradlin,
Office of Protected Resources, 301–713–
2322.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On July 29, 2009, NMFS proposed
regulations under the Endangered
Species Act and Marine Mammal
Protection Act to prohibit vessels from
approaching killer whales within 200
VerDate Nov<24>2008
13:53 Oct 16, 2009
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yards and from parking in the path of
whales for vessels in inland waters of
Washington State (74 FR 37674). The
proposed regulations would also
prohibit vessels from entering a
conservation area during a defined
season. Certain vessels would be exempt
from the prohibitions. The purpose of
the action is to protect killer whales
from interference and noise associated
with vessels. In the final rule
announcing the endangered listing of
Southern Resident killer whales NMFS
identified disturbance and sound
associated with vessels as a potential
contributing factor in the recent decline
of this population. The Recovery Plan
for Southern Resident killer whales calls
for evaluating current guidelines and
assessing the need for regulations and/
or protected areas (73 FR 4176; January
24, 2008). We developed the proposed
rule after considering comments
submitted in response to an Advance
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (72 FR
13464; March 22, 2007) and preparing a
draft environmental assessment.
Dated: October 13, 2009.
Helen Golde,
Deputy Director, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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RIN 0648–AY08
International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna
Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions in the
Longline and Purse Seine Fisheries in
the Eastern Pacific Ocean in 2009,
2010, and 2011
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: NMFS proposes regulations
under the Tuna Conventions Act of
1950 (Act) to implement a decision of
the Inter-American Tropical Tuna
Commission (IATTC). That decision
requires, among other things, that
members of the IATTC, including the
United States, ensure that catches in the
eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) of bigeye
tuna (Thunnus obesus) by longline
vessels greater than 24 meters in length
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do not exceed specified levels in each
of the years 2009, 2010, and 2011, and
that purse seine vessels class sizes 4–6
do not fish in the EPO during an
established closure period. This action
is necessary for the United States to
satisfy its obligations under the 1949
Convention for the Establishment of an
Inter-American Tropical Tuna
(Convention), to which it is a
Contracting Party.
DATES: Comments must be submitted in
writing by November 9, 2009. A public
hearing will be held at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
PDT, October 21, 2009, Long Beach, CA.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this proposed rule, identified by
0648–AY08, the Initial Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis (IRFA), or the draft
environmental assessment (EA)
prepared for the proposed rule by any
of the following methods:
• Electronic submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking portal, at https://
www.regulations.gov.
• Mail: Rod McInnis, Regional
Administrator, NMFS Southwest
Regional Office (SWR), 501 W. Ocean
Blvd, Suite 4200, Long Beach, Ca 90802.
Include the identifier ‘‘0648–AY08’’ in
the comments.
• Public hearing: The hearing will be
held at 501 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite
4200, Long Beach, Ca 90802. The public
may also participate in the public
hearing via conference line: 888–989–
6480; participant passcode: 29574.
Instructions: All comments received
are part of the public record and
generally will be posted to https://
www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information (for
example, name and address) voluntarily
submitted by the commenter may be
publicly accessible. Do not submit
confidential business information or
otherwise sensitive or protected
information. NMFS will accept
anonymous comments (if submitting
comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking
portal, enter ‘‘N/A’’ in the relevant
required fields if you wish to remain
anonymous). Attachments to electronic
comments will be accepted in Microsoft
Word or Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe
PDF file formats only.
Copies of the EA prepared under the
authority of the National Environmental
Policy Act and the IRFA are available at
https://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/ or may be
obtained from Rod McInnis, Regional
Administrator, NMFS SWR (see
ADDRESSES).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Heidi Hermsmeyer, NMFS SWR, 562–
980–4036.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 224
RIN 0648-AV15
Protective Regulations for Killer Whales in the Northwest Region
Under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; notification of extension of public comment
period.
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SUMMARY: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), are issuing
this notice to advise the public that NMFS is extending the public
comment period for proposed regulations under the Endangered Species
Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act to prohibit vessels from
approaching killer whales within 200 yards and from parking in the path
of whales for vessels in inland waters of Washington State. The
proposed regulations would also prohibit vessels from entering a
conservation area during a defined season. The proposed rule was
published July 29, 2009, opening a 90-day public comment period and
noticing two public meetings. In response to requests from the public,
on September 17, 2009, we published a notice in the Federal Register
announcing an additional public meeting. We are issuing this notice to
announce an 80-day extension of the public comment period in response
to requests to provide more time for the public to review the proposed
regulation and provide comments.
We recognize that by extending the public comment period, we will
not have sufficient time to issue a final rule prior to the 2010 summer
boating season. We continue to believe that it is important to address
the adverse effects of vessel traffic on killer whales in the near
future. In light of the requests we have received for an extension of
the comment period, however, we believe additional public outreach will
enhance both NMFS' understanding of public concerns and the public's
understanding of the basis for our
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proposal, and it will allow time for cooperative efforts to refine the
proposal. We will work toward adoption of a final rule prior to the
2011 summer boating season. We will consider all comments and
information received during the comment period in preparing a final
rule.
DATES: Written or electronic comments on the proposed rule and draft
Environmental Assessment (EA) from all interested parties are
encouraged and must be received no later than January 15, 2010. All
comments and material received, including names and addresses, will
become part of the administrative record and may be released to the
public.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed rule, draft EA and any of the
supporting documents can be submitted by any of the following methods:
E-mail: orca.plan@noaa.gov.
Federal e-rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Mail: Assistant Regional Administrator, Protected
Resources Division, Northwest Regional Office, National Marine
Fisheries Service, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
The draft EA and other supporting documents are available on
Regulations.gov and the NMFS Northwest Region Web site at https://www.nwr.noaa.gov/.
You may submit information and comments concerning this Proposed
Rule, the draft EA, or any of the supporting documents by any one of
several methods identified above. We will consider all comments and
information received during the comment period in preparing a final
rule. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be
aware that your entire comment- including your personal identifying
information- may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynne Barre, Northwest Regional
Office, 206-526-4745; or Trevor Spradlin, Office of Protected
Resources, 301-713-2322.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On July 29, 2009, NMFS proposed regulations under the Endangered
Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act to prohibit vessels from
approaching killer whales within 200 yards and from parking in the path
of whales for vessels in inland waters of Washington State (74 FR
37674). The proposed regulations would also prohibit vessels from
entering a conservation area during a defined season. Certain vessels
would be exempt from the prohibitions. The purpose of the action is to
protect killer whales from interference and noise associated with
vessels. In the final rule announcing the endangered listing of
Southern Resident killer whales NMFS identified disturbance and sound
associated with vessels as a potential contributing factor in the
recent decline of this population. The Recovery Plan for Southern
Resident killer whales calls for evaluating current guidelines and
assessing the need for regulations and/or protected areas (73 FR 4176;
January 24, 2008). We developed the proposed rule after considering
comments submitted in response to an Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (72 FR 13464; March 22, 2007) and preparing a draft
environmental assessment.
Dated: October 13, 2009.
Helen Golde,
Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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