Draft DOC National Aquaculture Policy, 9210-9211 [2011-3427]

Download as PDF 9210 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 16, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA214 Draft NOAA National Aquaculture Policy National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability of draft aquaculture policy; request for comments. AGENCY: NOAA is seeking public comment on a draft national aquaculture policy that supports sustainable marine aquaculture in the United States. The intent of the policy is to guide NOAA’s actions and decisions on aquaculture and to provide a national approach for supporting sustainable aquaculture. The NOAA Aquaculture Program will host national call-in briefings on the policy for the public. SUMMARY: Public comments must be received by midnight, EST, April 11, 2011. DATES: The NOAA draft national aquaculture policy is available online at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/aquaculture/ policy2/index.htm. Paper copies of this document are also available on request from NOAA Aquaculture Program, Attn: Susan Bunsick, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC#3–13th Floor, Rm. 13152, Silver Spring, MD 20910. You may submit comments, identified by ‘‘NOAA Aquaculture Policy,’’ by any one of the following methods: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments online by accessing https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ aquaculture/policy2/index.htm and following the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (301) 713–9108, Attn: Susan Bunsick, NOAA Aquaculture Program. • Mail: NOAA Aquaculture Program, Attn: Susan Bunsick, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC#3–13th Floor, Rm. 13152, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Mark the outside of the envelope, ‘‘Comments on NOAA Aquaculture Policy.’’ Instructions: All comments received will be posted online. Do not submit confidential business information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. All comments and attachments will be reviewed based on the commenting guidelines listed below. If you have a question about the status of your comment, send an email to NOAA.Aquaculture@noaa.gov. Do not srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES3 ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Feb 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 submit comments to this e-mail address. Use the comment form provided on line. Commenting Guidelines. In accordance with NOAA’s Online Privacy Policy, we treat your name, city, state, and any comments you provide as public information. You may enter a comment as ‘anonymous’ if you do not want this information available to the public. Also, supporting documents, links, etc., are welcome as long as they are pertinent to the policy. However, the appearance of external links, advertisements, political opinions, or other comments do not constitute endorsement by NOAA or that of the U.S. Government. While this is a public process, NOAA will not post content that meets the following criteria: Contains vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, threats, obscenity, or offensive terms that target specific ethnic or racial groups; Promotes services or products (noncommercial links that are relevant to the comment are acceptable); Are far off-topic (i.e., not pertinent to the draft policy); or Make unsupported accusations. You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Bunsick, NOAA Aquaculture Program, (301) 713–9079; fax: (301) 713–9108. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The draft NOAA Aquaculture Policy provides guidance for NOAA’s actions regarding the development of all forms of marine aquaculture, from shellfish farming and habitat restoration to the culture of marine fish and algae on land and offshore. The policy provides a national approach for supporting sustainable commercial production, expanding restoration aquaculture, and researching and developing new technologies, and is part of NOAA’s national approach to sustainable seafood, which encompasses both aquaculture and capture fisheries. The draft policy features: • A reaffirmation of the importance of aquaculture. • An overarching policy statement to guide agency actions. • A set of updated agency priorities to implement the policy through initiatives in four areas: Æ Science and research Æ Regulation Æ Innovation, partnerships and outreach and PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4703 Æ International cooperation • Detailed principles for aquaculture in federal waters. The draft policy responds to public input submitted to NOAA at the listening sessions held in 2010, by emphasizing the protection of wild species, acknowledging the importance of sound science, and taking other suggestions into account. It also affirms that sustainable U.S. marine aquaculture is vital to the U.S. seafood supply, the economic vitality of coastal communities, and the maintenance of working waterfronts. Informational Briefings for the Public The NOAA Aquaculture Program will host a series of informational briefings for stakeholders interested in learning more about the draft policy. The briefings are as follows: Feb. 16, 2011 10–11 a.m. (Eastern) Call-in—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. 4–5 p.m. (Eastern) Call-in #—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. Feb. 23, 2011 10–11:a.m. (Eastern) Call-in #—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. 4—5 p.m. (Eastern) Call-in #—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. Dated: February 10, 2011. Eric C. Schwaab, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–3424 Filed 2–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Draft DOC National Aquaculture Policy Commerce. Notice of availability of draft aquaculture policy; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is seeking public comment on a draft national aquaculture policy that supports sustainable aquaculture in the United States. The intent of the policy is to guide DOC’s actions and decisions on aquaculture and to provide a national approach for supporting sustainable aquaculture. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) within the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16FEN3.SGM 16FEN3 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 16, 2011 / Notices Department of Commerce is also seeking public comments on a NOAA draft aquaculture policy via a separate Federal Register Notice, and will host national call-in briefings for the public on the complementary NOAA and DOC draft aquaculture policies. DATES: Public comments must be received by midnight, EST, April 11, 2011. The DOC draft national aquaculture policy is available online at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/aquaculture/ policy2/index.htm. Paper copies of this document are also available on request from NOAA Aquaculture Program, Attn: Susan Bunsick, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC#3–13th Floor, Rm. 13152, Silver Spring, MD 20910. You may submit comments, identified by ‘‘DOC Aquaculture Policy,’’ by any one of the following methods: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments online by accessing https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ aquaculture/policy2/index.htm and following the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (301) 713–9108, Attn: Susan Bunsick, NOAA Aquaculture Program. • Mail: NOAA Aquaculture Program, Attn: Susan Bunsick, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC#3–13th Floor, Rm. 13152, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Mark the outside of the envelope, ‘‘Comments on DOC Aquaculture Policy.’’ Instructions: All comments received will be posted online. Do not submit confidential business information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. All comments and attachments will be reviewed based on srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES3 ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Feb 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 the commenting guidelines listed below. If you have a question about the status of your comment, send an e-mail to NOAA.Aquaculture@noaa.gov. Do not submit comments to this e-mail address. Use the comment form provided on line. Commenting Guidelines. In accordance with DOC’s and NOAA’s Online Privacy Policy, we treat your name, city, state, and any comments you provide as public information. You may enter a comment as ‘anonymous’ if you do not want this information available to the public. Also, supporting documents, links, etc., are welcome as long as they are pertinent to the policy. However, the appearance of external links, advertisements, political opinions, or other comments do not constitute endorsement by Commerce, NOAA, or that of the U.S. Government. While this is a public process, DOC and NOAA will not post content that meets the following criteria: Contains vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, threats, obscenity, or offensive terms that target specific ethnic or racial groups; Promotes services or products (noncommercial links that are relevant to the comment are acceptable); Are far off-topic (i.e., not pertinent to the draft policy); or Make unsupported accusations. You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Bunsick, NOAA Aquaculture Program, (301) 713–9079; fax: (301) 713–9108. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 9990 9211 Background The draft Commerce Department aquaculture policy supports the development of sustainable aquaculture within the context of the key Commerce goals of encouraging economic growth and employment opportunities in the United States. Informational Briefings for the Public The NOAA Aquaculture Program will host a series of informational briefings for stakeholders interested in learning more the complementary draft DOC and NOAA aquaculture policies. The briefings are as follows: Feb. 16, 2011 10–11 a.m. (Eastern) Call-in—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. 4–5 p.m. (Eastern) Call-in #—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. Feb. 23, 2011 10–11 a.m. (Eastern) Call-in #—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. 4–5 p.m. (Eastern) Call-in #—800–369–1823, Passcode: Aquaculture. Rebecca Blank, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2011–3427 Filed 2–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\16FEN3.SGM 16FEN3

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9210-9211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3427]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Draft DOC National Aquaculture Policy

AGENCY: Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of availability of draft aquaculture policy; request for 
comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is seeking public comment on 
a draft national aquaculture policy that supports sustainable 
aquaculture in the United States. The intent of the policy is to guide 
DOC's actions and decisions on aquaculture and to provide a national 
approach for supporting sustainable aquaculture. The National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) within the

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Department of Commerce is also seeking public comments on a NOAA draft 
aquaculture policy via a separate Federal Register Notice, and will 
host national call-in briefings for the public on the complementary 
NOAA and DOC draft aquaculture policies.

DATES: Public comments must be received by midnight, EST, April 11, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: The DOC draft national aquaculture policy is available 
online at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/aquaculture/policy2/index.htm. 
Paper copies of this document are also available on request from NOAA 
Aquaculture Program, Attn: Susan Bunsick, 1315 East-West Highway, 
SSMC3-13th Floor, Rm. 13152, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
    You may submit comments, identified by ``DOC Aquaculture Policy,'' 
by any one of the following methods:
     Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public 
comments online by accessing https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/aquaculture/policy2/index.htm and following the instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Fax: (301) 713-9108, Attn: Susan Bunsick, NOAA Aquaculture 
Program.
     Mail: NOAA Aquaculture Program, Attn: Susan Bunsick, 1315 
East-West Highway, SSMC3-13th Floor, Rm. 13152, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910. Mark the outside of the envelope, ``Comments on DOC 
Aquaculture Policy.''
    Instructions: All comments received will be posted online. Do not 
submit confidential business information or otherwise sensitive or 
protected information. All comments and attachments will be reviewed 
based on the commenting guidelines listed below. If you have a question 
about the status of your comment, send an e-mail to 
NOAA.Aquaculture@noaa.gov. Do not submit comments to this e-mail 
address. Use the comment form provided on line.
    Commenting Guidelines. In accordance with DOC's and NOAA's Online 
Privacy Policy, we treat your name, city, state, and any comments you 
provide as public information. You may enter a comment as `anonymous' 
if you do not want this information available to the public. Also, 
supporting documents, links, etc., are welcome as long as they are 
pertinent to the policy. However, the appearance of external links, 
advertisements, political opinions, or other comments do not constitute 
endorsement by Commerce, NOAA, or that of the U.S. Government.
    While this is a public process, DOC and NOAA will not post content 
that meets the following criteria:
    Contains vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, threats, 
obscenity, or offensive terms that target specific ethnic or racial 
groups;
    Promotes services or products (non-commercial links that are 
relevant to the comment are acceptable);
    Are far off-topic (i.e., not pertinent to the draft policy); or
    Make unsupported accusations.
    You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft 
Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Bunsick, NOAA Aquaculture 
Program, (301) 713-9079; fax: (301) 713-9108.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The draft Commerce Department aquaculture policy supports the 
development of sustainable aquaculture within the context of the key 
Commerce goals of encouraging economic growth and employment 
opportunities in the United States.

Informational Briefings for the Public

    The NOAA Aquaculture Program will host a series of informational 
briefings for stakeholders interested in learning more the 
complementary draft DOC and NOAA aquaculture policies. The briefings 
are as follows:

Feb. 16, 2011

10-11 a.m. (Eastern)
    Call-in--800-369-1823, Passcode: Aquaculture.
4-5 p.m. (Eastern)
    Call-in --800-369-1823, Passcode: Aquaculture.

Feb. 23, 2011

10-11 a.m. (Eastern)
    Call-in --800-369-1823, Passcode: Aquaculture.
4-5 p.m. (Eastern)
    Call-in --800-369-1823, Passcode: Aquaculture.

Rebecca Blank,
Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce.
[FR Doc. 2011-3427 Filed 2-15-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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