Marine Mammals; File No. 15543, 32144-32145 [2011-13840]

Download as PDF 32144 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 107 / Friday, June 3, 2011 / Notices stakeholders and anyone who would like to comment, discuss ideas, critique or provide new information that may be considered in possible revisions to the strategic plan. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Wednesday, June 22, 2011 NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center staff will present an overview of its interim report on The Performance of the Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) Fishery, May 2010–January 2011, with a question and answer period to follow. The Council’s Groundfish Committee will discuss possible revisions to the groundfish gear policy and provide an update on the development of Framework Adjustment 47 to the Groundfish FMP. The Council intends to approve Amendment 17 to the FMP to authorize state permit banks and will receive a report about the recent workshop on accumulation limits in the groundfish fishery. Following a lunch break, there will be an update about further work on Essential Fish Habitat Omnibus 2. The Council also will receive an update on alternatives that may be included in Framework Adjustment 23 to the Scallop FMP. The day will conclude with a report from the Monkfish Committee on a white paper that discusses pros and cons of reorganizing the FMP in various forms and according to the fishery operations in the Northern and Southern Fishery Management Areas. The committee also will ask the Council for further guidance on the development of Amendment 6 to the Monkfish FMP, an action that may include some type of catch share management. Thursday, June 23, 2011 The final day of the Council meeting will begin with a discussion of an April 2011 report commissioned by NMFS that reviewed the fisheries management process in the Northeast in the context of the effectiveness of the relationship among Council, the NMFS Regional Office and the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will provide an overview of the method and process, and any alternatives, that may be used to set 2012–2014 acceptable biological catches (ABCs) for all groundfish stocks. The SSC also will present an acceptable biological catch (ABC) recommendation for the skate complex for fishing years 2012–2013. Before adjournment, the Council also may approve skate management measures that will be included in the 2012–2013 specifications package or could identify management alternatives and initiate Framework adjustment 2 to the Skate Complex FMP. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:49 Jun 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 Although other non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subjects of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided that the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul J. Howard (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: May 31, 2011. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–13763 Filed 6–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA467 Endangered Species; File No. 15677 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of permit. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (hereinafter ‘‘Permit Holder’’), P.O. Box 12559 Charleston, SC 29422 [Responsible Party: William C. Post], has been issued a permit to take shortnose sturgeon for purposes of scientific research. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Mohead or Colette Cairns, (301) 713–2289. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 On November 30, 2010, notice was published in the Federal Register (75 FR 74003) that a scientific research permit to take shortnose sturgeon had been submitted by the above-named organization. The requested permit has 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). The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is authorized to conduct a five-year scientific study assessing the presence, abundance, and distribution of shortnose sturgeon in South Carolina waters (Savannah, ACE Basin, including the Ashepoo, Combabee and Edisto Rivers, Cooper, and Santee Rivers, Lake Marion and its tributaries, and the Winyah Bay system, including the Black, Waccamaw, Sampit, Little Pee Dee and Great Pee Dee Rivers), each to the first impassible dam. The SCDNR will also specifically assess shortnose sturgeon usage of the upper Santee River Basin (Wateree, Saluda, and Congaree Rivers) as part of two Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing projects: the Duke Energy Catawba Wateree and the SCANA Services Saluda Hydroelectric Projects. Issuance of this 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 such endangered or threatened species, and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 27, 2011. Tammy C. Adams, Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–13842 Filed 6–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XZ51 Marine Mammals; File No. 15543 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Randall S. Wells, Ph.D. (Principal SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1 jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 107 / Friday, June 3, 2011 / Notices Investigator), Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, c/o Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, has been issued a permit to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). ADDRESSES: The permit 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, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 713–2289; fax (301) 713–0376; Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824–5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Morse or Carrie Hubard, (301) 713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 19, 2010, notice was published in the Federal Register (75 FR 64247) that a request for a permit to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins had been submitted by the above-named applicant. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The permit authorizes annual takes of up to 15,050 animals for photoidentification and behavioral studies and remote biopsy sampling of up to 100 individual dolphins. Fifty dolphins a year may be captured, examined, sampled, tagged, marked, and released for health assessment studies. Research may occur in the shallow inshore and coastal waters of west Florida out to 50 miles offshore, with a focus along the central west coast, from Clearwater southward to Fort Myers. Females with calves less than one year old will not be captured. The research will provide crucial background information population structure, dynamics, life history, social structure, genetic structure including paternity patterns, and human interactions. The sampling and tagging will support health assessment, auditory system, feeding, and ranging pattern studies. Research will also include assessments of oil spill impacts at individual and population levels. Permit No. 15543 expires on June 1, 2016. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:49 Jun 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: May 26, 2011. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–13840 Filed 6–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: This action adds products and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes a product and services from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Effective Date: 7/4/2011. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Additions On 3/11/2011 (76 FR 13362–13363); 3/25/2011 (76 FR 16733–16734); 4/1/ 2011 (76 FR 18188–18189); and 4/8/ 2011 (76 FR 19750–19751), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products and services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46–48c and 41 CFR 51– 2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32145 substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the products and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products and services are added to the Procurement List: Products NSN: MR 350—Containers, Storage, 12PG. NSN: MR 351—Containers, Storage, 20PG. NSN: MR 1120—Bag, Storage, Vacuum Sealed, 6PG. NPA: Industries for the Blind, Inc., West Allis, WI. Contracting Activity: Military Resale-Defense Commissary Agency, Fort Lee, VA. Coverage: C-List for the requirements of military commissaries and exchanges as aggregated by the Defense Commissary Agency. NSN: PGC496—Shirt, Winter Dress, USCG, Unisex, Long Sleeve, Blue, PGC 496. NPA: Oswego Industries, Inc., Fulton, NY. Contracting Activity: Department Of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, HQ Contract Operations (CG–912), Washington, DC. Coverage: C-List for 100% of the requirement of the U.S. Coast Guard, as aggregated by the U.S. Coast Guard. NSN: 5315–00–598–5916—Cotter Pin Assortment. NPA: Good Vocations, Inc., Macon, GA. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX. Coverage: B-List for the Broad Government requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. Services Service Type/Location: Janitorial Service, US Army Corps of Engineers Records Holding Area (RHA), Transatlantic Programs Center, 188 Brooke Road, Winchester, VA. NPA: NW Works, Inc., Winchester, VA Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W31R Endiv Transatlantic, Winchester, VA. Service Type/Location: Central Issue Facility Service, Fort Hood, Texas. NPA: Skookum Educational Programs, Bremerton, WA. Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 107 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32144-32145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13840]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XZ51


Marine Mammals; File No. 15543

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

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Randall S. Wells, Ph.D. (Principal

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Investigator), Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, c/o Mote Marine 
Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, has been 
issued a permit to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops 
truncatus).

ADDRESSES: The permit 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, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 
20910; phone (301) 713-2289; fax (301) 713-0376;
Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, 
Florida 33701; phone (727) 824-5312; fax (727) 824-5309.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Morse or Carrie Hubard, (301) 
713-2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 19, 2010, notice was published in 
the Federal Register (75 FR 64247) that a request for a permit to 
conduct research on bottlenose dolphins had been submitted by the 
above-named applicant. The requested permit has been issued under the 
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking and 
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
    The permit authorizes annual takes of up to 15,050 animals for 
photo-identification and behavioral studies and remote biopsy sampling 
of up to 100 individual dolphins. Fifty dolphins a year may be 
captured, examined, sampled, tagged, marked, and released for health 
assessment studies. Research may occur in the shallow inshore and 
coastal waters of west Florida out to 50 miles offshore, with a focus 
along the central west coast, from Clearwater southward to Fort Myers. 
Females with calves less than one year old will not be captured. The 
research will provide crucial background information population 
structure, dynamics, life history, social structure, genetic structure 
including paternity patterns, and human interactions. The sampling and 
tagging will support health assessment, auditory system, feeding, and 
ranging pattern studies. Research will also include assessments of oil 
spill impacts at individual and population levels. Permit No. 15543 
expires on June 1, 2016.
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the 
activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to 
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

     Dated: May 26, 2011.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-13840 Filed 6-2-11; 8:45 am]
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