Injurious Wildlife Species; Listing the Boa Constrictor, Four Python Species, and Four Anaconda Species as Injurious Reptiles, 38069-38070 [2010-16068]

Download as PDF WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 126 / Thursday, July 1, 2010 / Proposed Rules interested in the rule EPA is developing to collect NPDES program management information via electronic reporting from permittees to states and/or EPA. After considerable dialogue with NPDES authorized states, EPA decided to develop a proposed rulemaking to require electronic reporting for the NPDES program ensuring that the site specific information essential for the protection of public health and the environment is available on a nationally consistent, timely, accurate and complete basis. EPA believes this rulemaking will improve the ability of EPA and states to protect and preserve water quality by mandating electronic reporting directly from facilities in order to increase the volume and quality of data available to identify and address environmental problems within available resources. EPA also believes this rulemaking will improve overall management and oversight of the NPDES program and improve compliance by individual facilities. These efficiencies should provide significant benefits, including reduced costs of processing paper forms, improved quality and accuracy of the data available to regulatory agencies, more timely and expanded use of the data to identify, target, and address problems, quicker availability of the data for use, and increased accessibility and transparency of the data to the public. These efficiencies should allow states to shift precious resources from data management activities to those more targeted to protect the environment. For this meeting, EPA plans to seek comment from stakeholders regarding the feasibility of electronic reporting requirements, which existing reporting requirements for NPDES subprograms (e.g., pretreatment, or biosolids) could be adapted into electronic reporting, costs and benefits to the states, permittees, EPA and the public, and the timing of the rule implementation schedule. EPA believes that such electronic reporting requirements will improve the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of the NPDES data and improve the transparency of the NPDES program to the public. Dated: June 24, 2010. Lisa Lund, Director, Office of Compliance. [FR Doc. 2010–15885 Filed 7–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Jun 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 16 [Docket No. FWS–R9–FHC–2008–0015; 94140–1342–0000–N3] RIN 1018–AV68 Injurious Wildlife Species; Listing the Boa Constrictor, Four Python Species, and Four Anaconda Species as Injurious Reptiles AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on the proposed rule to amend our regulations to add Indian python (Python molurus, including Burmese python Python molurus bivittatus), reticulated python (Broghammerus reticulatus or Python reticulatus), Northern African python (Python sebae), Southern African python (Python natalensis), boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), DeSchauensee’s anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei), green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), and Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis) to the list of injurious reptiles under the Lacey Act. If you have previously submitted comments, please do not resubmit them because we have already incorporated them in the public record and will fully consider them in our final decision. DATES: We will consider comments received or postmarked on or before August 2, 2010. Any comments that are received after the closing date may not be considered in the final decision on this action. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. In the box that reads ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID,’’ enter the docket number for the proposed rule, which is FWS–R9–FHC–2008–0015. Check the box that reads ‘‘Open for Comment/Submission,’’ and then click the Search button. You should then see an icon that reads ‘‘Submit a Comment.’’ Please ensure that you have found the correct rulemaking before submitting your comment. • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS–R9– FHC–2008–0015; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 38069 We will not accept e-mail or faxes. We will post all comments on https:// www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments section below for more information). Information regarding this notice is available in alternative formats upon request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Supervisor, South Florida Ecological Services Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1339 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960–3559; telephone 772–562– 3909 ext. 256. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), please call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 12, 2010, we published a proposed rule (75 FR 11808) to list the Indian python (Python molurus, including Burmese python Python molurus bivittatus), reticulated python (Broghammerus reticulatus or Python reticulatus), Northern African python (Python sebae), Southern African python (Python natalensis), boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), DeSchauensee’s anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei), green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), and Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis) as injurious reptiles under the Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42). This proposed rule established a 60-day comment period, ending May 11, 2010, and announced the availability of the draft economic analysis and the draft environmental assessment of the proposed rule. At the request of the public, we are reopening the comment period for an additional 30 days. The proposed rule (75 FR 11808; March 12, 2010), draft economic analysis, draft environmental assessment, and U.S. Geological Survey’s ‘‘Giant Constrictors: Biological and Management Profiles and an Establishment Risk Assessment for Nine Large Species of Pythons, Anacondas, and the Boa Constrictor’’ (Reed and Rodda 2009), are available for review at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FWS–R9–FHC–2008–0015, or on the South Florida Ecological Services Office Web site at https://www. fws.gov/verobeach/index.cfm?method= activityhighlights&id=11, or at South Florida Ecological Services Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section). Public Comments We intend that any final action resulting from the proposed rule will be E:\FR\FM\01JYP1.SGM 01JYP1 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS 38070 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 126 / Thursday, July 1, 2010 / Proposed Rules based on the best data available to the Service and be as accurate and effective as possible. Therefore, we request comments or information from other concerned government agencies, the scientific community, industry, or other interested parties concerning the proposed rule. We will consider information and recommendations from all interested parties. For the complete list of subjects on which we seek comments, please refer to the March 12, 2010, proposed rule (75 FR 11808), available online at https:// www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FWS–R9–FHC–2008–0015 or from the South Florida Ecological Services Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section). You may submit your comments and materials concerning our proposed rule, the draft economic analysis, and the draft environmental assessment by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. We will not accept comments sent by e-mail or fax or to an address not listed in the ADDRESSES section. If you submit a comment via https:// www.regulations.gov, your entire submission—including any personal identifying information—will be posted on the Web site. 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. We will post all hardcopy submissions on https:// www.regulations.gov. Please include sufficient information with your comments to allow us to verify any scientific or commercial information you include. We are seeking substantive data and comments from the public on all aspects of the proposed rule to list the nine species of large constrictor snakes as injurious wildlife, the associated draft economic analysis, and the associated draft environmental assessment. Such information includes, but is not limited to, the biology of the nine species, existing regulations that apply to the nine species, the economic effect on wholesale and retail sales, and any other information relevant to the proposed rule. Specific questions can be found in the proposed rule (75 FR 11808; March 12, 2010). We may revise the proposed rule or supporting documents to incorporate or address information we VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Jun 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 receive during this reopened public comment period. Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting documentation we used in preparing the proposed rule, will be available for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FWS–R9–FHC–2008–0015, or by appointment, during normal business hours at the South Florida Ecological Services Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section). In preparing the final rule, we will consider all comments and any additional information that we receive during this reopened comment period on the proposed rule. Accordingly, the final decision may differ from the proposal. Authority: The authority for this action is the Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42). Dated: June 4, 2010. Will Shafroth, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. [FR Doc. 2010–16068 Filed 6–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 216 [Docket No. 0907301201–91203–01] RIN 0648–AY15 Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period. SUMMARY: NMFS is reopening the comment period, in order to provide additional opportunities for the public, foreign nations that export fish and fish products to the United States, and other interested parties to comment on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the provisions of section 101(a)(2)(A) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act for imports of fish and fish products. On April 30, 2010, NMFS published the advance notice of proposed rulemaking, with a June 29, 2010, deadline for comments. NMFS is now reopening the comment period until August 30, 2010. NMFS is seeking advance public comment on the PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 development of procedures to implement section 101(a)(2)(A) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and on the types of information to be considered in the process. DATES: Written comments must be received by 5 p.m. on August 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: (1) Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. (2) Mail: Director, Office of International Affairs, Attn: MMPA Fish Import Provisions, NMFS, F/IA, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. (3) Fax: (301) 713–2313. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted to https://www.regulations.gov without change. All Personal Identifying Information (e.g., name, 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 (enter N/A in the required fields, if you wish to remain anonymous). Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe portable document file (pdf) formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristy Long at Kristy.Long@noaa.gov or 301–713–2322. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), 16 U.S.C. 1361–1423h, contains provisions addressing bycatch, or the incidental mortality and serious injury, of marine mammals in both domestic and foreign fisheries. With respect to foreign fisheries, section 101(a)(2) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1371(a)(2)) states that ‘‘[t]he Secretary of the Treasury shall ban the importation of commercial fish or products from fish which have been caught with commercial fishing technology which results in the incidental kill or incidental serious injury of ocean mammals in excess of United States standards. For purposes of applying the preceding sentence, the Secretary [of Commerce]- (A) shall insist on reasonable proof from the government of any nation from which fish or fish products will be exported to the United States of the effects on ocean mammals of the commercial fishing technology in use for such fish or fish products exported from such nation to the United States.’’ E:\FR\FM\01JYP1.SGM 01JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 126 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 16

[Docket No. FWS-R9-FHC-2008-0015; 94140-1342-0000-N3]
RIN 1018-AV68


Injurious Wildlife Species; Listing the Boa Constrictor, Four 
Python Species, and Four Anaconda Species as Injurious Reptiles

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the 
reopening of the comment period on the proposed rule to amend our 
regulations to add Indian python (Python molurus, including Burmese 
python Python molurus bivittatus), reticulated python (Broghammerus 
reticulatus or Python reticulatus), Northern African python (Python 
sebae), Southern African python (Python natalensis), boa constrictor 
(Boa constrictor), yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), DeSchauensee's 
anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei), green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), 
and Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis) to the list of injurious 
reptiles under the Lacey Act. If you have previously submitted 
comments, please do not resubmit them because we have already 
incorporated them in the public record and will fully consider them in 
our final decision.

DATES: We will consider comments received or postmarked on or before 
August 2, 2010. Any comments that are received after the closing date 
may not be considered in the final decision on this action.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In 
the box that reads ``Enter Keyword or ID,'' enter the docket number for 
the proposed rule, which is FWS-R9-FHC-2008-0015. Check the box that 
reads ``Open for Comment/Submission,'' and then click the Search 
button. You should then see an icon that reads ``Submit a Comment.'' 
Please ensure that you have found the correct rulemaking before 
submitting your comment.
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, 
Attn: FWS-R9-FHC-2008-0015; Division of Policy and Directives 
Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, 
Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203.
    We will not accept e-mail or faxes. We will post all comments on 
https://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any 
personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments section 
below for more information).
    Information regarding this notice is available in alternative 
formats upon request.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Supervisor, South Florida Ecological 
Services Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1339 20th Street, Vero 
Beach, FL 32960-3559; telephone 772-562-3909 ext. 256. If you use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), please call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 12, 2010, we published a proposed 
rule (75 FR 11808) to list the Indian python (Python molurus, including 
Burmese python Python molurus bivittatus), reticulated python 
(Broghammerus reticulatus or Python reticulatus), Northern African 
python (Python sebae), Southern African python (Python natalensis), boa 
constrictor (Boa constrictor), yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), 
DeSchauensee's anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei), green anaconda 
(Eunectes murinus), and Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis) as injurious 
reptiles under the Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42). This proposed rule 
established a 60-day comment period, ending May 11, 2010, and announced 
the availability of the draft economic analysis and the draft 
environmental assessment of the proposed rule. At the request of the 
public, we are reopening the comment period for an additional 30 days.
    The proposed rule (75 FR 11808; March 12, 2010), draft economic 
analysis, draft environmental assessment, and U.S. Geological Survey's 
``Giant Constrictors: Biological and Management Profiles and an 
Establishment Risk Assessment for Nine Large Species of Pythons, 
Anacondas, and the Boa Constrictor'' (Reed and Rodda 2009), are 
available for review at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. 
FWS-R9-FHC-2008-0015, or on the South Florida Ecological Services 
Office Web site at https://www.fws.gov/verobeach/index.cfm?method=activityhighlights&id=11, or at South Florida 
Ecological Services Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section).

Public Comments

    We intend that any final action resulting from the proposed rule 
will be

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based on the best data available to the Service and be as accurate and 
effective as possible. Therefore, we request comments or information 
from other concerned government agencies, the scientific community, 
industry, or other interested parties concerning the proposed rule. We 
will consider information and recommendations from all interested 
parties. For the complete list of subjects on which we seek comments, 
please refer to the March 12, 2010, proposed rule (75 FR 11808), 
available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FWS-R9-
FHC-2008-0015 or from the South Florida Ecological Services Office (see 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section).
    You may submit your comments and materials concerning our proposed 
rule, the draft economic analysis, and the draft environmental 
assessment by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. We 
will not accept comments sent by e-mail or fax or to an address not 
listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    If you submit a comment via https://www.regulations.gov, your entire 
submission[horbar]including any personal identifying 
information[horbar]will be posted on the Web site. 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[horbar]including your personal identifying 
information[horbar]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. We will post all hardcopy submissions on https://www.regulations.gov. Please include sufficient information with your 
comments to allow us to verify any scientific or commercial information 
you include.
    We are seeking substantive data and comments from the public on all 
aspects of the proposed rule to list the nine species of large 
constrictor snakes as injurious wildlife, the associated draft economic 
analysis, and the associated draft environmental assessment. Such 
information includes, but is not limited to, the biology of the nine 
species, existing regulations that apply to the nine species, the 
economic effect on wholesale and retail sales, and any other 
information relevant to the proposed rule. Specific questions can be 
found in the proposed rule (75 FR 11808; March 12, 2010). We may revise 
the proposed rule or supporting documents to incorporate or address 
information we receive during this reopened public comment period.
    Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting 
documentation we used in preparing the proposed rule, will be available 
for public inspection on https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. 
FWS-R9-FHC-2008-0015, or by appointment, during normal business hours 
at the South Florida Ecological Services Office (see FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section).
    In preparing the final rule, we will consider all comments and any 
additional information that we receive during this reopened comment 
period on the proposed rule. Accordingly, the final decision may differ 
from the proposal.

    Authority: The authority for this action is the Lacey Act (18 
U.S.C. 42).

    Dated: June 4, 2010.
Will Shafroth,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
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