Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish, 6400-6401 [2011-2533]

Download as PDF 6400 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 24 / Friday, February 4, 2011 / Notices only for subject merchandise which Heze Huayi both produced and exported. Interested parties requiring access to proprietary information in this new shipper review should submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective order in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305 and 19 CFR 351.306. This initiation and notice are in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214 and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). Dated: January 31, 2011. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–2526 Filed 2–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Billfish Certificate of Eligibility National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 5, 2011. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Margo Schulze-Haugen, (301) 713–2347 or Margo.SchulzeHaugen@noaa.gov. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Under the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), NOAA is VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:05 Feb 03, 2011 Jkt 223001 responsible for management of the Nation’s marine fisheries. In addition, NOAA must comply with the United States’ (U.S.) obligations under the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Billfishes is required under 50 CFR part 635 to accompany all billfish, except for a billfish landed in a Pacific state and remaining in the state of landing. This documentation certifies that the accompanying billfish was not harvested from the applicable Atlantic Ocean management unit (described on the NOAA sample certificate at https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/GPEA/ 0216%20Billfish%20COEform.pdf), and identifies the vessel landing the billfish, the vessel’s homeport, the port of offloading, and the date of offloading. The certificate must accompany the billfish to any dealer or processor who subsequently receives or possesses the billfish. The certificate is required for all first receivers of billfish, and dealers or processors who subsequently receive or possess billfish must also retain a copy of the certificate while processing or handling the billfish. A standard certificate format is not currently required to document the necessary information, provided it contains all of the information required. The continuation of this collection is necessary to implement the Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan, which contains an objective to reserve Atlantic billfish for the recreational fishery. II. Method of Collection A paper document is required to be completed by respondents. The document must be signed, dated, and retained by each dealer or processor who subsequently receives or possesses the billfish. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0216. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes for initial completion of certificate and 2 minutes for subsequent billfish purchase record keeping. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 43. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 1, 2011. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–2459 Filed 2–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA189 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of receipt of application for a new scientific research and enhancement permit, notice of public meetings, and request for comment. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received an application for a scientific research and enhancement permit (permit 14868) relating to salmon listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The application includes a Hatchery and Genetic Management Plan (HGMP) that provides detailed information regarding the proposed enhancement activities. This document serves to notify the public of the availability of the permit application and HGMP for review and comment. The applications and related documents may be viewed online at: https:// swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/ sjrrestorationprogram/ salmonreintroduction.htm. These documents are also available upon written request or by appointment by contacting NMFS by phone (916) 930– 3600, fax (916) 930–3629. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 24 / Friday, February 4, 2011 / Notices Written comments on the permit applications must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific standard time on March 7, 2011. NMFS will conduct three public scoping meetings in order to provide information and solicit comments for the preparation of the permit. The meetings will be held on: February 3, 2011, at the Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 West East Avenue Chico, CA 95926 from 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Pacific Time; February 7, 2011, at the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board Room, 5469 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93727 from 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Pacific Time; and February 8, 2011, at 830 6th Street, Los Banos, CA 93635– 4214 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ADDRESSES: Written comments on these applications should be submitted to the Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5–100, Sacramento, CA 9581. Comments may also be submitted via fax to (916) 930– 6329 or by e-mail to SJRSpring.Salmon@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elif Fehm-Sullivan, Sacramento, CA (ph: 916–930–3723, e-mail: elif.fehmsullivan@noaa.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Species Covered in This Notice This notice is relevant to federally threatened Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Authority Scientific research and enhancement permits are issued in accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR 222–226). NMFS issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) Are applied for in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species that are the subject of the permit; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policy of section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Anyone requesting a hearing on an application listed in this notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on that application would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are held at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS. Application Received On September 30, 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:05 Feb 03, 2011 Jkt 223001 submitted an application and supporting documents to NMFS for a section 10(a)(1)(A) permit (permit 14868). USFWS is requesting a 7-year permit to collect Central Valley springrun Chinook salmon, for the purposes of reintroduction into the San Joaquin River. Multiple life stages would be collected, including eggs, fry, smolts, and adults using various collection methods (backpack electrofisher, red pumping, seining, dip-net) which would then be transported to a hatchery for artificial propagation; and/or they or their progeny will be released into the San Joaquin River and monitored for survival. The overall objective is to collect and reintroduce multiple life stages of spring-run Chinook salmon to develop a naturally-reproducing, selfsustaining population of spring-run Chinook salmon in the San Joaquin River. The target for the experimental population for spring-run Chinook salmon is a minimum annual return of 500 adults by 2019. The intent is to capture varied and desired genetic and phenotypic characteristics of the fish, and therefore increase the likelihood that the reintroduction of spring-run Chinook salmon to the San Joaquin River would be successful. The USFWS has proposed measures to minimize adverse impact to the population viability of the Evolutionary Significant Unit and/or the populations within each potential source stream. Finally, the reintroduction and management activities in the restored San Joaquin River must not adversely affect the experimental population and their progeny within the mainstem San Joaquin River. Collections would occur at all life stages of development: Eggs, fry, smolts, and adults in order to reduce the effect to the existing population and to increase the chances of survival. The propagation and development of the fish at the hatchery involves genetic determination and tracking for both phenotypic and genotypic expressions, and would help ensure survival and reestablishment of a naturally producing, self-sustaining population of spring-run Chinook salmon in the San Joaquin River. The annual level of take will be proposed based on current population status as evaluated against population viability criteria (Lindley et al. 2007). The project has the following five objectives: (1) To implement the stipulation of settlement, Natural Resource Defense Council, et al. v. Rodgers, et al., (2) to collect natural and hatchery-origin spring-run Chinook salmon juvenile and adults for reintroduction efforts in the San Joaquin PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6401 River, (3) to collect natural and hatchery-origin spring-run Chinook salmon eggs and juveniles for the purpose of developing a seed stock for a conservation hatchery program, (4) to increase productivity, intra-population diversity and promote local adaptation, and (5) use spring-run Chinook salmon demographic, biological, and genetic data collected throughout the reintroduction process to develop an adaptive management-based management plan for the species to promote recovery of the Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon evolutionarily significant unit. This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments submitted thereon to determine whether the application meets the requirements of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. If it is determined that the requirements are met, a permit will be issued to USFWS for the purpose of collecting ESA-listed spring-run Chinook salmon and carrying out the research and enhancement program. NMFS will publish a notice of its final action in the Federal Register. Dated: January 31, 2011. Therese Conant, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–2533 Filed 2–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA110 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment period. AGENCY: NMFS is reopening the comment period for its proposed evaluation and pending determination on the 2010–2014 Puget Sound Chinook Resource Management Plan. The comment period is being reopened to provide additional opportunity for public comment. DATES: Written comments on the Secretary’s proposed evaluation must be received at the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Daylight Time on February 22, 2011. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 24 (Friday, February 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6400-6401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2533]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA189


Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

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

ACTION: Notice of receipt of application for a new scientific research 
and enhancement permit, notice of public meetings, and request for 
comment.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received an application 
for a scientific research and enhancement permit (permit 14868) 
relating to salmon listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The 
application includes a Hatchery and Genetic Management Plan (HGMP) that 
provides detailed information regarding the proposed enhancement 
activities. This document serves to notify the public of the 
availability of the permit application and HGMP for review and comment. 
The applications and related documents may be viewed online at: https://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/sjrrestorationprogram/salmonreintroduction.htm. These 
documents are also available upon written request or by appointment by 
contacting NMFS by phone (916) 930-3600, fax (916) 930-3629.

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DATES: Written comments on the permit applications must be received at 
the appropriate address or fax number (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 
p.m. Pacific standard time on March 7, 2011.
    NMFS will conduct three public scoping meetings in order to provide 
information and solicit comments for the preparation of the permit. The 
meetings will be held on: February 3, 2011, at the Chico Masonic Family 
Center, 1110 West East Avenue Chico, CA 95926 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., 
Pacific Time; February 7, 2011, at the Fresno Metropolitan Flood 
Control District Board Room, 5469 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93727 from 
5 p.m.-7 p.m., Pacific Time; and February 8, 2011, at 830 6th Street, 
Los Banos, CA 93635-4214 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on these applications should be submitted 
to the Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5-
100, Sacramento, CA 9581. Comments may also be submitted via fax to 
(916) 930-6329 or by e-mail to SJRSpring.Salmon@noaa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elif Fehm-Sullivan, Sacramento, CA 
(ph: 916-930-3723, e-mail: elif.fehm-sullivan@noaa.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Species Covered in This Notice

    This notice is relevant to federally threatened Central Valley 
spring-run Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha).

Authority

    Scientific research and enhancement permits are issued in 
accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) 
and regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR 222-
226). NMFS issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1) Are 
applied for in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not 
operate to the disadvantage of the listed species that are the subject 
of the permit; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policy of 
section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject 
to conditions set forth in the permits.
    Anyone requesting a hearing on an application listed in this notice 
should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on that application 
would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are held at the 
discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS.

Application Received

    On September 30, 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 
submitted an application and supporting documents to NMFS for a section 
10(a)(1)(A) permit (permit 14868). USFWS is requesting a 7-year permit 
to collect Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, for the purposes 
of reintroduction into the San Joaquin River. Multiple life stages 
would be collected, including eggs, fry, smolts, and adults using 
various collection methods (backpack electrofisher, red pumping, 
seining, dip-net) which would then be transported to a hatchery for 
artificial propagation; and/or they or their progeny will be released 
into the San Joaquin River and monitored for survival. The overall 
objective is to collect and reintroduce multiple life stages of spring-
run Chinook salmon to develop a naturally-reproducing, self-sustaining 
population of spring-run Chinook salmon in the San Joaquin River. The 
target for the experimental population for spring-run Chinook salmon is 
a minimum annual return of 500 adults by 2019.
    The intent is to capture varied and desired genetic and phenotypic 
characteristics of the fish, and therefore increase the likelihood that 
the reintroduction of spring-run Chinook salmon to the San Joaquin 
River would be successful.
    The USFWS has proposed measures to minimize adverse impact to the 
population viability of the Evolutionary Significant Unit and/or the 
populations within each potential source stream. Finally, the 
reintroduction and management activities in the restored San Joaquin 
River must not adversely affect the experimental population and their 
progeny within the mainstem San Joaquin River.
    Collections would occur at all life stages of development: Eggs, 
fry, smolts, and adults in order to reduce the effect to the existing 
population and to increase the chances of survival. The propagation and 
development of the fish at the hatchery involves genetic determination 
and tracking for both phenotypic and genotypic expressions, and would 
help ensure survival and re-establishment of a naturally producing, 
self-sustaining population of spring-run Chinook salmon in the San 
Joaquin River. The annual level of take will be proposed based on 
current population status as evaluated against population viability 
criteria (Lindley et al. 2007).
    The project has the following five objectives: (1) To implement the 
stipulation of settlement, Natural Resource Defense Council, et al. v. 
Rodgers, et al., (2) to collect natural and hatchery-origin spring-run 
Chinook salmon juvenile and adults for reintroduction efforts in the 
San Joaquin River, (3) to collect natural and hatchery-origin spring-
run Chinook salmon eggs and juveniles for the purpose of developing a 
seed stock for a conservation hatchery program, (4) to increase 
productivity, intra-population diversity and promote local adaptation, 
and (5) use spring-run Chinook salmon demographic, biological, and 
genetic data collected throughout the reintroduction process to develop 
an adaptive management-based management plan for the species to promote 
recovery of the Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon evolutionarily 
significant unit.
    This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS 
will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments 
submitted thereon to determine whether the application meets the 
requirements of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. If it is determined 
that the requirements are met, a permit will be issued to USFWS for the 
purpose of collecting ESA-listed spring-run Chinook salmon and carrying 
out the research and enhancement program. NMFS will publish a notice of 
its final action in the Federal Register.

    Dated: January 31, 2011.
Therese Conant,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, 
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-2533 Filed 2-3-11; 8:45 am]
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