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only.
The proposed rule, status review
report, and other materials relating to
this proposal can be found on the
Alaska Region Web site at: https://
alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tamara Olson, NMFS Alaska Region,
(907) 271–5006; Kaja Brix, NMFS
Alaska Region, (907) 586–7235; or Marta
Nammack, Office of Protected
Resources, Silver Spring, MD (301) 713–
1401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
On December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77476),
we published a proposed rule to list the
Arctic, Okhotsk, Baltic, and Ladoga
subspecies of the ringed seal as
threatened under the ESA. Based on the
status of these subspecies, we also
proposed protective regulations
pursuant to section 4(d) of the ESA for
these subspecies to include all of the
prohibitions in section 9(a)(1) of the
ESA.
We received requests to extend the
public comment period on the proposed
rule due to partial overlap of the
comment period with the holiday
season, and also because the comment
period is scheduled concurrently with
the comment period for the proposed
listing of the Beringia and Okhotsk
Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) of
the bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus)
(75 FR 77496). Three requesters asked
for an additional 30 days; and one
requester asked for an additional 60
days. We have considered these requests
and conclude that a 45-day extension
should allow sufficient time for
responders to submit comments without
significantly delaying this rulemaking
process. We are therefore extending the
public comment period, which was
scheduled to end February 8, 2011, to
March 25, 2011, to allow additional
time for public comment. A 45-day
extension of the public comment period
on the proposed rule to list DPSs of the
bearded seal is published concurrently
as a separate notice.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.
Dated: January 31, 2011.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 223
RIN 0648–XZ58
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Extension of Public Comment Period
on Proposed Threatened Status for
Distinct Population Segments of the
Bearded Seal
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
public comment period.
AGENCY:
We, NMFS, are extending the
date by which public comments are due
concerning the proposed rule to list the
Beringia and Okhotsk Distinct
Population Segments (DPSs) of the
bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) as
threatened under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA).
On December 10, 2010, we published a
proposed rule in the Federal Register to
list these DPSs as threatened. As part of
that proposal, we announced a public
comment period to end on February 8,
2011. Today we extend the public
comment period to March 25, 2011.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of
comments on the proposed rule
published on December 10, 2010 (75 FR
77496), is extended from February 8,
2011, to March 25, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Kaja
Brix, Assistant Regional Administrator,
Protected Resources Division, Alaska
Region, NMFS, Attn: Ellen Sebastian.
You may submit comments, identified
by RIN 0648–XZ58, by any one of the
following methods:
• Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal https://
www.regulations.gov.
• Mail: P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK
99802.
• Fax: (907) 586–7557.
• Hand delivery to the Federal
Building: 709 West 9th Street, Room
420A, Juneau, AK.
All comments received are a part of
the public record. No comments will be
posted to https://www.regulations.gov for
public viewing until after the comment
period has closed. Comments will
generally be posted without change. All
Personal Identifying Information (for
example, name, address, etc.)
voluntarily submitted by the commenter
may be publicly accessible. Do not
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Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
We will accept anonymous comments
(enter N/A in the required fields, if you
wish to remain anonymous). You may
submit attachments to electronic
comments in Microsoft Word, Excel,
WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats
only.
The proposed rule, status review
report, and other materials relating to
this proposal can be found on the
Alaska Region Web site at: https://
alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tamara Olson, NMFS Alaska Region,
(907) 271–5006; Kaja Brix, NMFS
Alaska Region, (907) 586–7235; or Marta
Nammack, Office of Protected
Resources, Silver Spring, MD (301) 713–
1401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77496),
we published a proposed rule to list the
Beringia and Okhotsk DPSs of the
bearded seal as threatened under the
ESA. Based on the status of these DPSs,
we also proposed protective regulations
pursuant to section 4(d) of the ESA for
these DPSs to include all of the
prohibitions in section 9(a)(1) of the
ESA.
We received requests to extend the
public comment period on the proposed
rule due to partial overlap of the
comment period with the holiday
season, and also because the comment
period is scheduled concurrently with
the comment period for the proposed
listing of subspecies of the ringed seal
(Phoca hispida) (75 FR 77476). Three
requesters asked for an additional 30
days; and one requester asked for an
additional 60 days. We have considered
these requests and conclude that a 45day extension should allow sufficient
time for responders to submit comments
without significantly delaying this
rulemaking process. We are therefore
extending the public comment period,
which was scheduled to end February 8,
2011, to March 25, 2011, to allow
additional time for public comment. A
45-day extension of the public comment
period on the proposed rule to list
subspecies of the ringed seal is
published concurrently as a separate
notice.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.
Dated: January 31, 2011.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–2753 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 223
RIN 0648-XZ58
Endangered and Threatened Species; Extension of Public Comment
Period on Proposed Threatened Status for Distinct Population Segments
of the Bearded Seal
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: We, NMFS, are extending the date by which public comments are
due concerning the proposed rule to list the Beringia and Okhotsk
Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) of the bearded seal (Erignathus
barbatus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA). On December 10, 2010, we published a proposed rule in
the Federal Register to list these DPSs as threatened. As part of that
proposal, we announced a public comment period to end on February 8,
2011. Today we extend the public comment period to March 25, 2011.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of comments on the proposed rule
published on December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77496), is extended from February
8, 2011, to March 25, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Kaja Brix, Assistant Regional
Administrator, Protected Resources Division, Alaska Region, NMFS, Attn:
Ellen Sebastian. You may submit comments, identified by RIN 0648-XZ58,
by any one of the following methods:
Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public
comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal https://www.regulations.gov.
Mail: P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802.
Fax: (907) 586-7557.
Hand delivery to the Federal Building: 709 West 9th
Street, Room 420A, Juneau, AK.
All comments received are a part of the public record. No comments
will be posted to https://www.regulations.gov for public viewing until
after the comment period has closed. Comments will generally be posted
without change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example,
name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be
publicly accessible. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or
otherwise sensitive or protected information.
We will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required
fields, if you wish to remain anonymous). You may submit attachments to
electronic comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF
file formats only.
The proposed rule, status review report, and other materials
relating to this proposal can be found on the Alaska Region Web site
at: https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamara Olson, NMFS Alaska Region,
(907) 271-5006; Kaja Brix, NMFS Alaska Region, (907) 586-7235; or Marta
Nammack, Office of Protected Resources, Silver Spring, MD (301) 713-
1401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77496), we published a proposed rule to
list the Beringia and Okhotsk DPSs of the bearded seal as threatened
under the ESA. Based on the status of these DPSs, we also proposed
protective regulations pursuant to section 4(d) of the ESA for these
DPSs to include all of the prohibitions in section 9(a)(1) of the ESA.
We received requests to extend the public comment period on the
proposed rule due to partial overlap of the comment period with the
holiday season, and also because the comment period is scheduled
concurrently with the comment period for the proposed listing of
subspecies of the ringed seal (Phoca hispida) (75 FR 77476). Three
requesters asked for an additional 30 days; and one requester asked for
an additional 60 days. We have considered these requests and conclude
that a 45-day extension should allow sufficient time for responders to
submit comments without significantly delaying this rulemaking process.
We are therefore extending the public comment period, which was
scheduled to end February 8, 2011, to March 25, 2011, to allow
additional time for public comment. A 45-day extension of the public
comment period on the proposed rule to list subspecies of the ringed
seal is published concurrently as a separate notice.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.
Dated: January 31, 2011.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-2753 Filed 2-7-11; 8:45 am]
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