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excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of the
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.
Dated: April 26, 2010.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Marine Mammals; File Nos. 15498 and
15500
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
Notice is hereby given that
Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield
Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
60513, and Georgia Aquarium, 225
Baker Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313,
have each applied in due form for a
permit to import Atlantic bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) for public
display.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail
comments must be received on or before
June 2, 2010.
ADDRESSES: The applications and
related documents are available for
review upon written request or by
appointment in the following office(s):
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) 713–0376;
File No. 15498: Northeast Region,
NMFS, 55 Great Republic Drive,
Gloucester, MA 01930; phone (978)
281–9328; fax (978) 281–9394; and
File No. 15500: Southeast Region,
NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint
Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727) 824–
5312; fax (727) 824–5309.
Written comments or requests for a
public hearing on these applications
should be submitted to the Chief,
Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, at the address listed above.
Comments may also be submitted by
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facsimile to (301) 713–0376, or by email
to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov.
Please include the File No. in the
subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a hearing
should set forth the specific reasons
why a hearing on this particular request
would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Skidmore or Kristy Beard, (301)
713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
subject permits are requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the
regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
part 216).
File No. 15498: Chicago Zoological
Society requests authorization to import
one male and one female captive born
bottlenose dolphin from Dolphin Quest
Bermuda, Hamilton, Bermuda, to the
Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL, for the
purpose of public display. The
Brookfield Zoo is: (1) open to the public
on regularly scheduled basis with access
that is not limited or restricted other
than by charging for an admission fee;
(2) offers an educational program based
on professionally accepted standards of
the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks
and Aquariums; and (3) holds an
Exhibitor’s License, number 33–C–0003,
issued by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture under the Animal Welfare
Act (7 U.S.C. §§ 2131 - 59).
File No. 15500: Georgia Aquarium
requests authorization to import two
male captive born bottlenose dolphins
from Dolphin Experience, Ltd.,
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, The
Bahamas, and three female captive born
bottlenose dolphins from Dolphin Quest
Bermuda, Hamilton, Bermuda, to its
facility in Atlanta, Georgia, for purposes
of public display. Georgia Aquarium is:
(1) open to the public on regularly
scheduled basis with access that is not
limited or restricted other than by
charging for an admission fee; (2) offers
an educational program based on
professionally accepted standards of the
Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and
Aquariums and the Association of Zoos
and Aquariums; and (3) holds an
Exhibitor’s License, number 57–C–0220,
issued by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture under the Animal Welfare
Act (7 U.S.C. §§ 2131 - 59).
In addition to determining whether
the applicant meets the three public
display criteria, NMFS must determine
whether the applicants have
demonstrated that the proposed activity
is humane and does not represent any
unnecessary risks to the health and
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welfare of marine mammals; that the
proposed activity by itself, or in
combination with other activities, will
not likely have a significant adverse
impact on the species or stock; and that
the applicants’ expertise, facilities and
resources are adequate to accomplish
successfully the objectives and activities
stated in the applications.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of this
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.
Dated: April 28, 2010.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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International Whaling Commission;
62nd Annual Meeting; Announcement
of Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of meetings.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
dates, times, and locations of the public
meetings being held prior to the 62nd
annual International Whaling
Commission (IWC) meeting.
DATES: The public meetings will be held
May 20 and May 26, 2010, at 1 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The May 20 meeting on will
be held in the NOAA Western Regional
Center Auditorium, 7600 Sand Point
Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. The May
26 meeting will be held in the NOAA
Science Center Room, 1301 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ryan Wulff, 202–482–3689.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Secretary of Commerce is charged with
the responsibility of discharging the
domestic obligations of the United
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States under the International
Convention for the Regulation of
Whaling, 1946. The U.S. Commissioner
has responsibility for the preparation
and negotiation of U.S. positions on
international issues concerning whaling
and for all matters involving the IWC.
The U.S. Commissioner is staffed by the
Department of Commerce and assisted
by the Department of State, the
Department of the Interior, the Marine
Mammal Commission, and by other
agencies.
Once the draft agenda for the annual
IWC meeting is completed, it will be
posted on the IWC Secretariat’s website
at https://www.iwcoffice.org.
NOAA will hold meetings prior to the
annual IWC meeting to discuss the
tentative U.S. positions for the
upcoming IWC meeting. Because the
meeting discusses U.S. positions, the
substance of the meeting must be kept
confidential. Any U.S. citizen with an
identifiable interest in U.S. whale
conservation policy may participate, but
NOAA reserves the authority to inquire
about the interests of any person who
appears at a meeting and to determine
the appropriateness of that person’s
participation.
Persons who represent foreign
interests may not attend. These stringent
measures are necessary to protect the
confidentiality of U.S. negotiating
positions and are a necessary basis for
the relatively open process of preparing
for IWC meetings.
The May 20 meeting will be held in
the NOAA Western Regional Center
Auditorium, 7600 Sand Point Way N.E.,
Seattle, WA 98115. The May 26 meeting
will be held in the NOAA Science
Center Room, 1301 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910. Photo
identification is required to enter the
building.
Special Accommodations
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Both meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Ryan Wulff, 202–
482–3689, by May 14, 2010.
Dated: April 27, 2010.
Rebecca J. Lent,
Director, Office of International
Affairs,National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a public meeting of its
Scallop Committee, in May, 2010, to
consider actions affecting New England
fisheries in the exclusive economic zone
(EEZ). Recommendations from this
group will be brought to the full Council
for formal consideration and action, if
appropriate.
DATES: This meeting will be held on
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 9 a.m.
ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at
the Hilton Providence, 21 Atwells
Avenue, Providence, RI 02903;
telephone: (401) 831–3900; fax: (401)
751–0007.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
committee will review the status of
scallop actions recently adopted
(Framework 21) and under development
(Amendment 15). The Committee will
review a draft public hearing document
for Amendment 15 public hearings that
are being scheduled this summer. The
Committee will also discuss initiation of
Framework 22 and identify potential
measures to be considered by the
Council in June. Framework 22 will set
fishery specifications for fishing years
2011 and 2012. The committee may
discuss other topics at their discretion.
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
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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
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul
J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978)
465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the
meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: April 27, 2010.
William D. Chappell,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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North Pacific Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s (Council)
Observer Advisory Committee (OAC)
will meet in Seattle, WA.
DATES: The meeting will be held on May
25–26, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Alaska Fishery Science Center, 7600
Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 4, Traynor
Conference Room, Seattle, WA 98115.
Council address: North Pacific
Fishery Management Council, 605 W.
4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK
99501–2252.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicole Kimball, Council staff;
telephone: (907) 271–2809.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
primary purpose of the committee
meeting is to review the initial review
draft analysis for restructuring the North
Pacific observer program for groundfish
and commercial halibut vessels, and
provide recommendations to the
Council.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XV74
International Whaling Commission; 62nd Annual Meeting;
Announcement of Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of meetings.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the dates, times, and locations of the
public meetings being held prior to the 62nd annual International
Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting.
DATES: The public meetings will be held May 20 and May 26, 2010, at 1
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The May 20 meeting on will be held in the NOAA Western
Regional Center Auditorium, 7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA
98115. The May 26 meeting will be held in the NOAA Science Center Room,
1301 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Wulff, 202-482-3689.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Commerce is charged with
the responsibility of discharging the domestic obligations of the
United
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States under the International Convention for the Regulation of
Whaling, 1946. The U.S. Commissioner has responsibility for the
preparation and negotiation of U.S. positions on international issues
concerning whaling and for all matters involving the IWC. The U.S.
Commissioner is staffed by the Department of Commerce and assisted by
the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, the Marine
Mammal Commission, and by other agencies.
Once the draft agenda for the annual IWC meeting is completed, it
will be posted on the IWC Secretariat's website at https://www.iwcoffice.org.
NOAA will hold meetings prior to the annual IWC meeting to discuss
the tentative U.S. positions for the upcoming IWC meeting. Because the
meeting discusses U.S. positions, the substance of the meeting must be
kept confidential. Any U.S. citizen with an identifiable interest in
U.S. whale conservation policy may participate, but NOAA reserves the
authority to inquire about the interests of any person who appears at a
meeting and to determine the appropriateness of that person's
participation.
Persons who represent foreign interests may not attend. These
stringent measures are necessary to protect the confidentiality of U.S.
negotiating positions and are a necessary basis for the relatively open
process of preparing for IWC meetings.
The May 20 meeting will be held in the NOAA Western Regional Center
Auditorium, 7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. The May 26
meeting will be held in the NOAA Science Center Room, 1301 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Photo identification is required to
enter the building.
Special Accommodations
Both meetings are physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Ryan Wulff, 202-482-3689, by May
14, 2010.
Dated: April 27, 2010.
Rebecca J. Lent,
Director, Office of International Affairs,National Marine Fisheries
Service.
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