Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish, 2663-2664 [2011-795]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 10 / Friday, January 14, 2011 / Notices The first day’s agenda will include an update on NIST, including presentations on operational and management issues covering changes to the Congressional landscape and their likely priorities and impact to NIST, the final report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Management and Safety II, and policy changes for Foreign National Guest Researchers, as well as updates on new NIST activities and programs related to the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, Cloud Computing, Public Safety Communications and the 700 Megahertz Testbed, and the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The first day will conclude with a discussion of the VCAT focus for 2011 and a session for the VCAT to begin to draft its initial observations, findings, and recommendations for its 2010 Annual Report. 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[FR Doc. 2011–817 Filed 1–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA135 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits. AGENCY: NMFS has issued permit 13675 to Fishery Foundation of California [Responsible Party: Karen L. Burr], 8698 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite #3, Elk Grove, CA 95624; and permits 14685 and 14688 to Natural Resource Scientists, Incorporated [Responsible Party: Dave A. Vogel], P.O. Box 1210, Red Bluff, CA 96080; for purposes of scientific research. ADDRESSES: Permits 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, 13415 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 713–2289; fax (301) 427–2521; and NMFS, Protected Resources Division, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5–100, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2663 Sacramento, CA 958914–4706; phone (916) 930–3600; fax (916) 930–3629. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shirley Witalis at phone number (916) 930–3606, or e-mail shirley.witalis@noaa.gov. This notice is relevant to federally endangered Sacramento River winterrun Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), threatened Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha), threatened Central Valley steelhead (O. mykiss), and threatened Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris). Permits 13675, 14685, and 14688 have been issued 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). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Permits Permit 13675 was issued to Fishery Foundation of California on December 28, 2010, authorizing the capture (by fyke net and beach seine), handling (species identification and enumeration, taking of length measurements), and release of ESA-listed natural and hatchery juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead, and natural juvenile green sturgeon while carrying out a study measuring fish response to restoration actions, and initial and successional habitat conditions at the Fremont Landing Conservation Bank on the Sacramento River in the Central Valley, California. Permit 13675 authorizes indirect mortality associated with research activities not to exceed 2 percent of captured ESA-listed Chinook salmon and steelhead species annually. No indirect mortality has been authorized for green sturgeon. Permit 13675 expires on October 31, 2015. Permit 14685 was issued to Natural Resource Scientists, Incorporated on August 24, 2010, authorizing the observation (snorkel surveys), capture (by rotary screw trap and beach seine), handling (application of anesthesia, species identification and enumeration, taking of weight and length measurements), and release of adult and juvenile steelhead associated with monitoring and research on anadromous salmonid spawning and rearing habitats, migration timing and survival in the lower Merced River. Permit 14685 authorizes indirect mortality associated with research activities not to exceed 2 adult and 5 juvenile ESA-listed E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1 2664 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 10 / Friday, January 14, 2011 / Notices steelhead annually. Permit 14685 expires on December 31, 2015. Permit 14688 was issued to Natural Resource Scientists, Incorporated on September 21, 2010, authorizing the capture (by fyke net), handling (identification and enumeration of species, taking of length measurements), tissue sampling, release of moribund fish or fish carcasses back into irrigation diversion canals, and release of live fish on the riverside of the canals of ESAlisted juvenile salmonids and sturgeon. Permit 14688 authorizes non-lethal take during the collection of physical, hydraulic, and habitat data at five irrigation diversion canals; the research of fish entrainiment in relation to diverted river flows; and the development of prioritization criteria for fish screening projects. Permit 14688 expires on December 31, 2011. NMFS has determined that take levels authorized in the described permits will not jeopardize listed Chinook salmon, steelhead, and green sturgeon nor result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat where described. NMFS’ conditions in the permits will ensure that the take of ESAlisted anadromous fish will not jeopardize the continued existence of the listed species. Issuance of each permit, 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 any endangered or threatened species, and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Dated: January 10, 2011. Therese Conant, Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–795 Filed 1–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA134 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Correction notice. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: research permits 13791 (applicant: Fishery Foundation of California) and 14092 (applicant: California Department of Fish and Game). In that notice, the permit application numbers were misidentified. This document corrects the June 3, 2009, document by providing the correct permit numbers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shirley Witalis at phone number (916) 930–3606, or e-mail shirley.witalis@noaa.gov. In the Federal Register document of June 3, 2009 (74 FR 26651; Fr Doc. E9–12946) under the heading Applications Received (page 26651, column 3), permit 13675 was misidentified as permit 13791, and permit 14240 was misidentified as permit 14092. The first paragraph under the heading Applications Received (page 26651, column 3, sentence 1) should read as follows: ‘‘FFC requests a 5-year permit (13675) for take of juvenile Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley steelhead, and juvenile North American green sturgeon associated with conducting surveys measuring fish response to initial and successional habitat conditions at a restored conservation bank site on the Sacramento River in the Central Valley, California.’’ The second paragraph under the heading Applications Received (page 26651, column 3, sentence 1) should read as follows: ‘‘CDFG requests a 5-year permit (14240) for take of threatened Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, threatened Central Valley steelhead, and threatened Southern DPS of North American green sturgeon in the lower Feather River, associated with monitoring and research activities conducted in the Feather River basin, Central Valley, California.’’ There are no changes to the remainder of the document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 10, 2011. Therese Conant, Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–796 Filed 1–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P On June 3, 2009, NMFS published a 30-day public comment period notice in the Federal Register for the receipt of applications for scientific SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:03 Jan 13, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA132 Fisheries in the Western Pacific; American Samoa Pelagic Longline Limited Entry Program National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; availability of permits. AGENCY: NMFS is soliciting applications for American Samoa pelagic longline limited entry permits. At least seven permits of various class sizes will be available for 2011. This notice announces the availability of permits and solicits applications for the permits. DATES: Completed permit applications must be received by NMFS by May 16, 2011. ADDRESSES: Request blank application forms from NMFS Pacific Islands Region (PIR), 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4733, or the PIR Web site https://www.fpir.noaa.gov. Mail completed applications and payment to NMFS PIR, ATTN: ASLE Permits, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4733. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Ikehara, Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS PIR, tel 808–944–2275, fax 808– 973–2940, or e-mail PIROpermits@noaa.gov. SUMMARY: Federal regulations at 50 CFR 665.816 allow NMFS to issue new permits for the American Samoa pelagic longline limited entry program if the number of permits in a size class falls below the maximum allowed. At least seven permits are available for issuance (note that the number of available permits may change before the application period closes): four in Class A (vessels less than or equal to 40 ft (12.2 m)), and three in Class B (over 40 ft (12.2 m) through 50 ft (15.2 m)). Persons with the earliest documented participation in the fishery on a Class A sized vessel will receive the highest priority for obtaining permits in any size class, followed by persons with the earliest documented participation in Classes B, C, and D, in that order. If there is a tie in priority, the person with the second earliest documented participation will be ranked higher in priority. Complete applications must include the completed and signed application SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 10 (Friday, January 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2663-2664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-795]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA135


Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

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

ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits.

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SUMMARY: NMFS has issued permit 13675 to Fishery Foundation of 
California [Responsible Party: Karen L. Burr], 8698 Elk Grove Blvd., 
Suite 3, Elk Grove, CA 95624; and permits 14685 and 14688 to 
Natural Resource Scientists, Incorporated [Responsible Party: Dave A. 
Vogel], P.O. Box 1210, Red Bluff, CA 96080; for purposes of scientific 
research.

ADDRESSES: Permits 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, 13415 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 
phone (301) 713-2289; fax (301) 427-2521; and NMFS, Protected Resources 
Division, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5-100, Sacramento, CA 958914-4706; 
phone (916) 930-3600; fax (916) 930-3629.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shirley Witalis at phone number (916) 
930-3606, or e-mail shirley.witalis@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is relevant to federally 
endangered Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus 
tshawytscha), threatened Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon (O. 
tshawytscha), threatened Central Valley steelhead (O. mykiss), and 
threatened Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American green 
sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris). Permits 13675, 14685, and 14688 have 
been issued 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).

Permits

    Permit 13675 was issued to Fishery Foundation of California on 
December 28, 2010, authorizing the capture (by fyke net and beach 
seine), handling (species identification and enumeration, taking of 
length measurements), and release of ESA-listed natural and hatchery 
juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead, and natural juvenile green 
sturgeon while carrying out a study measuring fish response to 
restoration actions, and initial and successional habitat conditions at 
the Fremont Landing Conservation Bank on the Sacramento River in the 
Central Valley, California. Permit 13675 authorizes indirect mortality 
associated with research activities not to exceed 2 percent of captured 
ESA-listed Chinook salmon and steelhead species annually. No indirect 
mortality has been authorized for green sturgeon. Permit 13675 expires 
on October 31, 2015.
    Permit 14685 was issued to Natural Resource Scientists, 
Incorporated on August 24, 2010, authorizing the observation (snorkel 
surveys), capture (by rotary screw trap and beach seine), handling 
(application of anesthesia, species identification and enumeration, 
taking of weight and length measurements), and release of adult and 
juvenile steelhead associated with monitoring and research on 
anadromous salmonid spawning and rearing habitats, migration timing and 
survival in the lower Merced River. Permit 14685 authorizes indirect 
mortality associated with research activities not to exceed 2 adult and 
5 juvenile ESA-listed

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steelhead annually. Permit 14685 expires on December 31, 2015.
    Permit 14688 was issued to Natural Resource Scientists, 
Incorporated on September 21, 2010, authorizing the capture (by fyke 
net), handling (identification and enumeration of species, taking of 
length measurements), tissue sampling, release of moribund fish or fish 
carcasses back into irrigation diversion canals, and release of live 
fish on the riverside of the canals of ESA-listed juvenile salmonids 
and sturgeon. Permit 14688 authorizes non-lethal take during the 
collection of physical, hydraulic, and habitat data at five irrigation 
diversion canals; the research of fish entrainiment in relation to 
diverted river flows; and the development of prioritization criteria 
for fish screening projects. Permit 14688 expires on December 31, 2011.
    NMFS has determined that take levels authorized in the described 
permits will not jeopardize listed Chinook salmon, steelhead, and green 
sturgeon nor result in the destruction or adverse modification of 
critical habitat where described. NMFS' conditions in the permits will 
ensure that the take of ESA-listed anadromous fish will not jeopardize 
the continued existence of the listed species. Issuance of each permit, 
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 
any endangered or threatened species, and (3) is consistent with the 
purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA.

    Dated: January 10, 2011.
Therese Conant,
Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-795 Filed 1-13-11; 8:45 am]
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