Endangered Species; Permit No. 13330-01, 14650-14651 [2011-6261]

Download as PDF 14650 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2011 / Notices government is providing a subsidy with respect to any article of cheese subject to an in-quota rate of duty, as defined in section 702(h) of the Act, and to publish an annual list and quarterly updates to the type and amount of those subsidies. We hereby provide the Department’s quarterly update of subsidies on articles of cheese that were imported during the period October 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010. The Department has developed, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, information on subsidies (as defined in section 702(h) of the Act) being provided either directly or indirectly by foreign governments on articles of cheese subject to an in-quota rate of duty. The appendix to this notice lists the country, the subsidy program or programs, and the gross and net amounts of each subsidy for which information is currently available. The Department will incorporate additional programs which are found to constitute subsidies, and additional information on the subsidy programs listed, as the information is developed. The Department encourages any person having information on foreign government subsidy programs which benefit articles of cheese subject to an in-quota rate of duty to submit such information in writing to the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230. This determination and notice are in accordance with section 702(a) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.601. Dated: March 11, 2011. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. APPENDIX—SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON CHEESE SUBJECT TO AN IN-QUOTA RATE OF DUTY Gross1 Subsidy ($/lb) Net 2 Subsidy ($/lb) Country Program(s) 27 European Union Member States 3. Canada ............................................ Norway ............................................. European Union Restitution Payments ..................................................... $0.00 $0.00 Export Assistance on Certain Types of Cheese ....................................... Indirect (Milk) Subsidy ............................................................................... Consumer Subsidy .................................................................................... 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.35 0.00 0.00 Total ........................................................................................................... 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Notice is hereby given the following applicant has applied in due form for a modification to a permit (Permit No. 13330) taking smalltooth sawfish for purposes of scientific research: NMFS Southeast Fisheries Center (SEFSC) Bonnie Ponwith, PhD, Responsible Party; 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before April 18, 2011. DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:48 Mar 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the Features box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https:// apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/, and then selecting File No. 13330–01 from the list of available applications. These documents are available upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: • Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 713–2289; fax (301) 713–0376; and • Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824–5309. Written comments on this application should be submitted to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division. • By e-mail to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov (include the File No. in the subject line), • By facsimile to (301) 713–0376, or • At the address listed above. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and ADDRESSES: [FR Doc. 2011–6247 Filed 3–16–11; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Education Division at the address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Mohead or Colette Cairns, (301) 713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested 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 222–226). The primary objective of the proposed research would remain unchanged from the original permit: to collect data on the biology, distribution and abundance of the endangered smalltooth sawfish to facilitate recovery of the species. Sampling with the goal of taking 45 smalltooth sawfish per year is currently authorized by longline, gillnet, seine net, drum (set) lines, or rod and reel throughout Florida’s coastal waters, but primarily in the region of the Florida coast from Naples to Key West, encompassing the Ten Thousand Islands. All captured sawfish are also authorized to be handled, measured, tagged, sampled, and released alive. Tagging methods include rototags (fin E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2011 / Notices Dated: March 11, 2011. Tammy C. Adams, Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–6261 Filed 3–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Availability of Seats for the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice and request for applications. AGENCY: The ONMS is seeking applicants for the following seats on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: (1) Research Member seat and (2) Conservation Alternate seats. Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; philosophy regarding the protection and management of marine resources; and possibly the length of residence in the area affected by the sanctuary. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve 3year terms, pursuant to the Council’s Charter. The Council consists also of srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:48 Mar 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 three state and three federal non-voting ex-officio seats. DATES: Applications are due by 21 April 2011. ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained from Elizabeth.Stokes@noaa.gov, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, 175 Edward Foster Road, Scituate, MA 02066. Telephone 781–545–8026, ext. 201. Completed applications should be sent to the same address or e-mail, or faxed to 781–545–8036. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathalie.Ward@noaa.gov, External Affairs Coordinator, telephone: 781– 545–8026, ext. 206. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council was established in March 2001 to assure continued public participation in the management of the Sanctuary. The Council’s 23 members represent a variety of local user groups, as well as the general public, plus seven local, state and federal government agencies. Since its establishment, the Council has played a vital role in advising NOAA on critical issues and is currently focused on the sanctuary’s final five-year Management Plan. The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 842 square miles of ocean, stretching between Cape Ann and Cape Cod. Renowned for its scenic beauty and remarkable productivity, the sanctuary supports a rich diversity of marine life including 22 species of marine mammals, more than 30 species of seabirds, over 60 species of fishes, and hundreds of marine invertebrates and plants. The Commission has scheduled two meetings for the following dates: March 30, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. April 7, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Three Lafayette Center, 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, DC, Lobby Level Hearing Room (Room 1000). STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission has scheduled these meetings to consider various rulemaking matters, including the issuance of proposed rules and the approval of final rules. The Commission may also consider and vote on dates and times for future meetings. Agendas for each of the scheduled meetings will be made available to the public and posted on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.cftc.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. In the event that the times or dates of the meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s website. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: David A. Stawick, Secretary of the Commission, 202–418–5071. Authority: 16 U.S.C. Sections 1431, et seq. (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program) tags), plastic headed dart tags, umbrella dart tags, Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags, acoustic tags (transmitters), Pop-Up Archival transmitting (PAT) tags, and Smart Position Only Transmitting (SPOT) tags. Sampling also includes a small genetic tissue fin clip and blood sample. Finally, dead sawfish acquired through strandings or from law enforcement confiscations are also measured and sampled for scientific purposes. To increase tag retention and provide less invasive tagging techniques, the applicant is now requesting to replace plastic rototags, used to secure VEMCO acoustic transmitters, with neoprene clasp tags; and nylon umbrella darts, used to secure PAT tags, with dorsal fin harnesses. SPOT tags would also be excluded as a tagging method. Better data collection could provide increased insight into habitat usage pattern and accomplish actions items identified in the recovery plan for the species. SUMMARY: 14651 [Project No. 12757–003] Dated: March 3, 2011. Daniel J. Basta, Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–5889 Filed 3–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–M COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings The following notice of scheduled meetings is published pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, 5 U.S.C. 552b. AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Commodity Futures Trading Commission. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 TIMES AND DATES: David A. Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2011–6381 Filed 3–15–11; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission BOST4 Hydroelectric Company, LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: P–12757–003. c. Date filed: February 24, 2011. d. Applicant: BOST4 Hydroelectric Company, LLC (BOST4). e. Name of Project: Red River Lock & Dam No. 4 Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed project would be located at the existing Army Corps of Engineer’s (Corps) Red River Lock & Dam No. 4 on the Red River, in Red River Parish near the City of Coushatta, Louisiana. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6261]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA299


Endangered Species; Permit No. 13330-01

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

ACTION: Notice; receipt of modification request.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given the following applicant has applied in 
due form for a modification to a permit (Permit No. 13330) taking 
smalltooth sawfish for purposes of scientific research: NMFS Southeast 
Fisheries Center (SEFSC) Bonnie Ponwith, PhD, Responsible Party; 75 
Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or 
before April 18, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for 
review by selecting ``Records Open for Public Comment'' from the 
Features box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species 
(APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/, and then selecting File 
No. 13330-01 from the list of available applications.
    These documents are available upon written request or by 
appointment in the following offices:
     Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 713-2289; fax (301) 713-0376; and
     Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint 
Petersburg, Florida 33701; phone (727) 824-5312; fax (727) 824-5309.
    Written comments on this application should be submitted to the 
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division.
     By e-mail to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov (include the File 
No. in the subject line),
     By facsimile to (301) 713-0376, or
     At the address listed above.
    Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a 
written request to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education 
Division at the address listed above. The request should set forth the 
specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be 
appropriate.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Mohead or Colette Cairns, 
(301) 713-2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested 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 
222-226).
    The primary objective of the proposed research would remain 
unchanged from the original permit: to collect data on the biology, 
distribution and abundance of the endangered smalltooth sawfish to 
facilitate recovery of the species. Sampling with the goal of taking 45 
smalltooth sawfish per year is currently authorized by longline, 
gillnet, seine net, drum (set) lines, or rod and reel throughout 
Florida's coastal waters, but primarily in the region of the Florida 
coast from Naples to Key West, encompassing the Ten Thousand Islands. 
All captured sawfish are also authorized to be handled, measured, 
tagged, sampled, and released alive. Tagging methods include rototags 
(fin

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tags), plastic headed dart tags, umbrella dart tags, Passive Integrated 
Transponder (PIT) tags, acoustic tags (transmitters), Pop-Up Archival 
transmitting (PAT) tags, and Smart Position Only Transmitting (SPOT) 
tags. Sampling also includes a small genetic tissue fin clip and blood 
sample. Finally, dead sawfish acquired through strandings or from law 
enforcement confiscations are also measured and sampled for scientific 
purposes.
    To increase tag retention and provide less invasive tagging 
techniques, the applicant is now requesting to replace plastic 
rototags, used to secure VEMCO acoustic transmitters, with neoprene 
clasp tags; and nylon umbrella darts, used to secure PAT tags, with 
dorsal fin harnesses. SPOT tags would also be excluded as a tagging 
method. Better data collection could provide increased insight into 
habitat usage pattern and accomplish actions items identified in the 
recovery plan for the species.

    Dated: March 11, 2011.
Tammy C. Adams,
Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-6261 Filed 3-16-11; 8:45 am]
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