Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 5284-5285 [2010-2151]
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Vestas would also be exempt from duty
payments on any foreign–origin inputs
that become scrap or waste during
manufacturing. Subzone status would
further allow Vestas to realize logistical
benefits through the use of weekly
customs entry procedures. The
application indicates that the savings
from FTZ procedures would help
improve the facilities’ international
competitiveness.
In accordance with the Board’s
regulations, Pierre Duy of the FTZ Staff
is designated examiner to evaluate and
analyze the facts and information
presented in the application and case
record and to report findings and
recommendations to the Board.
Public comment is invited from
interested parties. Submissions (original
and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the
Board’s Executive Secretary at the
following address: Office of the
Executive Secretary, Room 2111, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC 20230–0002. The closing period for
receipt of comments is April 5, 2010.
Rebuttal comments in response to
material submitted during the foregoing
period may be submitted during the
subsequent 15-day period to April 19,
2010.
A copy of the application will be
available for public inspection at the
Office of the Foreign–Trade Zones
Board’s Executive Secretary at the
address listed above and in the ‘‘Reading
Room’’ section of the Board’s website,
which is accessible via www.trade.gov/
ftz. For further information, contact
Pierre Duy at Pierre.Duy@trade.gov or
(202) 482–1378.
Dated: January 25, 2010.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee;
Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a
meeting of the Marine Fisheries
Advisory Committee (MAFAC). This
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will be the first meeting to be held in
the calendar year 2010. Agenda topics
are provided under the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this notice. All
full Committee sessions will be open to
the public.
DATES: The meetings will be held
February 23–25, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua
Avenue in Honolulu, HI 96815; 808–
922–4422.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Holliday, MAFAC Executive
Director; (301) 713–2239 x–120; e-mail:
Mark.Holliday@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
required by section 10(a)(2) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. App. 2, notice is hereby given of
a meeting of MAFAC. MAFAC was
established by the Secretary of
Commerce (Secretary) on February 17,
1971, to advise the Secretary on all
living marine resource matters that are
the responsibility of the Department of
Commerce. This committee advises and
reviews the adequacy of living marine
resource policies and programs to meet
the needs of commercial and
recreational fisheries, and
environmental, State, consumer,
academic, tribal, governmental and
other national interests. The complete
charter and summaries of prior meetings
are located online at https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/.
Matters To Be Considered
This agenda is subject to change.
The meeting is primarily convened to
hear presentations and discuss policies
and guidance on the draft NOAA catch
share policy and the Fiscal Year 2010–
2012 budget process for NOAA. The
meeting will also include: an update on
NOAA aquaculture program activities;
an update on the Interagency Ocean
Policy Task Force activities; discussion
of various MAFAC administrative and
organizational matters including
approval of the revised charter and
establishment of the new recreational
fishing work group; and meetings of the
standing subcommittees including
development of their work plans for this
year.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Mark Holliday,
MAFAC Executive Director; (301) 713–
2239 x120 by 5 p.m. on February 10,
2010.
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Dated: January 27, 2010
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XU18
Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South
Atlantic Fishery Management Council;
Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting of the
South Atlantic Fishery Management
Council’s (Council) Shrimp Review
Panel via conference call.
SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council will hold a
meeting of its Shrimp Review Panel via
conference call.
DATES: The call will take place February
19, 2010, beginning at 2 p.m. (EDT).
ADDRESSES: The call will be facilitated
at the office of the South Atlantic
Fishery Management Council, 4055
Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North
Charleston, SC 29405; telephone: (843)
571–4366 or toll free (866) SAFMC–10;
fax: (843) 769–4520. Persons interested
in listening to the discussions may call
(877) 774–6707, PIN # 294.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim
Iverson, Public Information Officer,
South Atlantic Fishery Management
Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite
201, North Charleston, SC 29405;
telephone: (843) 571–4366 or toll free
(866) SAFMC–10; fax: (843) 769–4520;
email: kim.iverson@safmc.net.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting is being convened to discuss:
(1) a potential closure of Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ) waters adjacent to
South Carolina and Georgia to protect
overwintering penaeid shrimp and, (2)
the condition of the pink shrimp stock
in the South Atlantic Region.
The Fishery Management Plan for the
Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic
Region (Shrimp FMP) allows for
concurrent closure of the EEZ adjacent
to those South Atlantic states that have
closed their waters to the harvest of
penaeid shrimp to protect overwintering
stocks when they have been depleted by
cold weather. South Carolina and
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Georgia have closed their waters to
shrimp harvest and may request that the
Council recommend concurrent closure
of the EEZ off those states. The Review
Panel will review available data to
assess whether a recommendation to
close EEZ waters is warranted.
Amendment 6 to the Shrimp FMP
established a proxy for a minimum
stock size threshold (MSST) as a parent
stock size capable of producing
maximum sustainable yield (MSY) the
following year. Sampling data indicate
that the stock is again below the MSST.
A recommendation from the Review
Panel is needed as to whether
management action is necessary to bring
the pink shrimp stock back above the
MSST level.
The Panel will prepare a report
regarding its recommendations and
forward it to the Council’s Shrimp
Committee to determine if further action
is needed.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come
before this group 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
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
auxiliary aids should be directed to the
Council office (see ADDRESSES) 3 days
prior to the meeting.
Note: The times and sequence
specified in this agenda are subject to
change.
Dated: January 28, 2010.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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International Trade Administration
Mission Statement; Franchise Trade
Mission to Mexico; March 3–5, 2010
AGENCY: International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service is organizing a
Trade Mission to Mexico City, March 3–
5, 2010, with an optional spin-off visit
to Monterrey. The mission will focus on
assisting U.S. franchise companies to
launch or increase their business in the
Mexican market. The mission will help
participating firms gain market insight,
make industry contacts, solidify
business strategies, and advance specific
projects, with the goal of increasing U.S.
business in Mexico. The mission will
include business-to-business
matchmaking appointments with
potential local and regional investors at
Mexico’s International Franchise Fair—
the Feria Internacional de Franquicias.
The delegation will be comprised of
U.S. franchise representatives in various
industry sectors with potential in
Mexico.
Commercial Setting
Today there are nearly 1,000
franchises in Mexico—ranking the
nation seventh in franchises in 2008 by
the World Franchise Council—due to
market maturity, strong legal
framework, support from the
government, and franchise certification
programs.
Mexico’s franchise industry has
proven to be one of the most important
sectors for the country’s economic
growth, generating more than $7.25
billion in 2008, which represents 6
percent of total GDP. Franchising
currently provides over 600,000 jobs
and 55,000 points of sale throughout
Mexico. The franchise sector has
maintained constant growth between 14
and 17 percent over the last 5 years,
claiming 15 percent of every peso spent
in Mexico.
Its strong commercial ties to the
United States and recognition and
acceptance of U.S. brands make Mexico
a natural path for expansion into Latin
America. Mexico’s strong legal
framework and large and diverse market
offer numerous opportunities for U.S.
firms looking to expand abroad. Sixtyeight percent of Mexican franchises are
domestic and 21 percent U.S., making
the United States by far the largest
international provider of franchises. The
International FranCorp ranked Mexico
as the 10th best country in the world in
2008 for penetration through franchises,
with one franchise for every 800
citizens.
Traditionally, large cities in Mexico
have provided the primary markets for
franchises. Eighty-three percent of
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franchised businesses in Mexico are in
Mexico City, Monterrey and
Guadalajara. However, several
franchises have expanded into smaller
cities this year. While a non-franchise
business in Mexico has only a 40
percent chance of surviving more than
2 years, 95 percent of franchised
businesses in Mexico are still operating
after five years, demonstrating the
strength of the industry.
The Mexican Franchise Association
(AMF) worked very closely with the
Ministry of the Economy to develop the
National Franchise Program (PNF) in
2007. This program promotes the
development of international franchise
concepts in Mexico with the goal of
increasing employment and investment
in the country. It provides opportunities
to Mexican entrepreneurs to create or reengineer a franchise concept, which not
only supports growth and
modernization of existing franchises,
but provides support to investors
looking to acquire international
franchise concepts. So far in 2009, the
Mexican government, through the PNF,
has distributed nearly $15.3 million of
the $27 million budgeted for 2009.
Specifically, about $4 million was given
to new entrepreneurs looking to acquire
franchises. This program offers an
extraordinary opportunity for U.S.
brands looking to either enter or expand
their presence in the Mexican market.
Mexico offers numerous opportunities
for a wide variety of firms looking to
expand into a new market. Training,
automotive services, pawn shops, senior
care, child care, fitness programs, and
gyms account for 24 percent of the
franchise market, followed by the
restaurant sector with 23 percent, retail
21 percent, education 14 percent,
personal care 8 percent, and
entertainment 5 percent. The remaining
5 percent is a mix of other sectors,
including cleaning, laundry, dry
cleaning, and tailoring. In terms of best
opportunities for U.S. firms, food
concepts lead the industry, with fast
food restaurants and casual dining the
most attractive to Mexican investors.
However, there are many other sectors
that are growing rapidly and
successfully in the Mexican market,
including education/entertainment
services for children and personal care
services (spas, beauty shops, and health
care).
Due to the economic downturn, the
franchise industry expects reduced
growth during 2009 and 2010,
specifically for concepts that require
large investments and big operational
requirements. However, because the
current economic crisis has led to
increased unemployment, many
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XU18
Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council's (Council) Shrimp Review Panel via conference call.
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SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a
meeting of its Shrimp Review Panel via conference call.
DATES: The call will take place February 19, 2010, beginning at 2 p.m.
(EDT).
ADDRESSES: The call will be facilitated at the office of the South
Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201,
North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone: (843) 571-4366 or toll free
(866) SAFMC-10; fax: (843) 769-4520. Persons interested in listening to
the discussions may call (877) 774-6707, PIN 294.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Iverson, Public Information
Officer, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place
Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405; telephone: (843) 571-4366
or toll free (866) SAFMC-10; fax: (843) 769-4520; email:
kim.iverson@safmc.net.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is being convened to discuss:
(1) a potential closure of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) waters
adjacent to South Carolina and Georgia to protect overwintering penaeid
shrimp and, (2) the condition of the pink shrimp stock in the South
Atlantic Region.
The Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South
Atlantic Region (Shrimp FMP) allows for concurrent closure of the EEZ
adjacent to those South Atlantic states that have closed their waters
to the harvest of penaeid shrimp to protect overwintering stocks when
they have been depleted by cold weather. South Carolina and
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Georgia have closed their waters to shrimp harvest and may request that
the Council recommend concurrent closure of the EEZ off those states.
The Review Panel will review available data to assess whether a
recommendation to close EEZ waters is warranted.
Amendment 6 to the Shrimp FMP established a proxy for a minimum
stock size threshold (MSST) as a parent stock size capable of producing
maximum sustainable yield (MSY) the following year. Sampling data
indicate that the stock is again below the MSST. A recommendation from
the Review Panel is needed as to whether management action is necessary
to bring the pink shrimp stock back above the MSST level.
The Panel will prepare a report regarding its recommendations and
forward it to the Council's Shrimp Committee to determine if further
action is needed.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come
before this group 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
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office
(see ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting.
Note: The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject
to change.
Dated: January 28, 2010.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-2151 Filed 2-1-10; 8:45 am]
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