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occurred and the subsequent assessment
of doubled antidumping duties.
This notice also serves as a reminder
to parties subject to administrative
protective order (APO) of their
responsibility concerning the
disposition of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely
written notification of the return or
destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective order is
hereby requested. Failure to comply
with the regulations and terms of an
APO is a sanctionable violation.
This notice is published in
accordance with section 751 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19
CFR 351.213(d)(4).
Dated: December 23, 2013.
Christian Marsh,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Operations.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater,
Incorporated (hereinafter ‘Clearwater’)
has applied in due form for a permit
pursuant to the Endangered Species At
of 1973, as amended (ESA). The permit
application is for the incidental take of
Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus
oxyrinchus) and shortnose sturgeon (A.
brevirostrum) associated with the
otherwise lawful environmental
education program conducted on the
Hudson River, New York. The education
program uses small otter trawls and
beach seines to collect fish and
invertebrate specimens that are held
onboard the vessels for educational
purposes. The duration of the proposed
permit is 10 years. NMFS is providing
this notice in order to allow other
agencies and the public an opportunity
to review and comment on the
application materials. All comments
received will become part of the public
record and will be available for review.
DATES: Written comments must be
received at the appropriate address or
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fax number (see ADDRESSES) on or before
February 5, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The application is available
for download and review at https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/esa_
review.htm under the section heading
ESA Section 10(a)(1)(B) Permits and
Applications. The application is also
available upon written request or by
appointment in the following office:
Endangered Species Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13535, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(301) 427–8403; fax (301) 713–4060.
You may submit comments, identified
by the following document number,
NOAA–NMFS–2013–0104, by any of the
following methods:
• Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-20130182. click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ icon,
complete the required fields, and enter
or attach your comments.
• Fax: (301) 713–4060; Attn: Therese
Conant.
• Mail: Submit written comments to
Endangered Species Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13535, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Attn:
Therese Conant.
Instructions: You must submit
comments by one of the above methods
to ensure that we receive, document,
and consider them. Comments sent by
any other method, to any other address
or individual, or received after the end
of the comment period may not be
considered. All comments received are
a part of the public record and will
generally be posted for public viewing
on https://www.regulations.gov without
change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.)
confidential business information, or
otherwise sensitive information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will
be publicly accessible. We will accept
anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in
the required fields if you wish to remain
anonymous). Attachments to electronic
comments will be accepted in Microsoft
Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats
only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Therese Conant, (301) 427–856.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9
of the ESA and Federal regulations
prohibit the ‘taking’ of a species listed
as endangered or threatened. The ESA
defines ‘‘take’’ to mean harass, harm,
pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap,
capture, or collect, or to attempt to
engage in any such conduct. NMFS may
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issue permits, under limited
circumstances to take listed species
incidental to, and not the purpose of,
otherwise lawful activities. Section
10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA provides for
authorizing incidental take of listed
species. NMFS governing permits for
threatened and endangered species are
promulgated at 50 CFR 222.307.
Background
NMFS received a draft permit
application from Clearwater on April
16, 2013. Based on our review of the
draft application, we requested further
information and clarification. On
December 18, 2013, Clearwater
submitted an updated draft application.
Based on review of the updated draft,
NMFS requested clarification on lethal
take and alternatives considered. On
December 23, 2013, Clearwater
submitted a redraft, and based on
review of the draft, NMFS determined
that the application contained sufficient
information for review and
consideration under section 10(a)(1)(B)
of the ESA.
Clearwater is requesting incidental
take of two sturgeon (either or
combination of Atlantic and shortnose
sturgeon) each year from 2014 through
2023 that may be caught in trawl or
seine gear used to collect fish and
invertebrate specimens from the Hudson
River, New York. The take of ESA-listed
Atlantic sturgeon is largely anticipated
to be the New York Bight Distinct
Population Segment (98 percent), but
individuals may also originate from the
Gulf of Maine, Chesapeake, Carolina,
and South Atlantic Distinct Population
Segments. Of the total 20 individual
sturgeon anticipated to be taken for the
duration of the permit, Clearwater does
not anticipate lethal takes, but has
applied for 2 lethal takes for the
duration of the permit in the event that
encounter conditions that lead to a
mortality.
Conservation Plan
Clearwater’s conservation plan
describes measures to minimize,
monitor, and mitigate the incidental
take of ESA-listed Atlantic and
shortnose sturgeon. Clearwater will
regularly communicate New York State
Department of Environmental
Conservation to avoid known sturgeon
habitat and spawning grounds.
Clearwater will use small otter trawls
(95.52 by 45.72 cm doors and weigh less
than 0.45 kg) and short tow times (= ≤ 5
minutes). Beach seines, which allow for
targeted catch, will be used where
practicable (e.g, away from urban areas
and where tides allow). If Clearwater
incidentally captures a sturgeon in their
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sets, they will follow protocols for safe
handling (https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
pr/pdfs/species/kahn_mohead_
2010.pdf), and immediately release any
sturgeon caught. Clearwater will
maintain a detailed log of all gear sets
and will submit to the NMFS incident
and annual reports of incidental
capture, if any, of listed sturgeon.
Clearwater considered and rejected
the use of beach seines only. Beach
seines are not always practicable in
areas of high urban use and strong
currents.
National Environmental Policy Act
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) (NEPA), as
implemented by 40 CFR parts 1500–
1508 and NOAA Administrative Order
216–6, Environmental Review
Procedures for Implementing the
National Policy Act (1999), an initial
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Next Steps
This notice is provided pursuant to
section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will
evaluate the application, associated
documents, and comments received
during the comment period to
determine whether the application
meets the requirements of section 10(a)
of the ESA. If NMFS determines that the
requirements are met, a permit will be
issued for incidental takes of ESA-listed
sturgeon. The final NEPA and permit
determinations will not be made until
after the end of the comment period.
NMFS will publish a record of its final
action in the Federal Register.
Dated: December 31, 2013.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Online Webinar
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Notice of online webinar.
SUMMARY: The Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s (Pacific
Council’s) Groundfish Endangered
Species Work Group (ESWG) will hold
an online webinar to orient members of
this newly-formed committee, and to
discuss future workload and process
issues. The webinar is open to the
public.
DATES: The ESWG webinar will
commence at 9 a.m. PST, Thursday,
January 23, 2014 and continue until
noon, or as necessary to complete
business for the day.
ADDRESSES: To attend the ESWG
webinar, please join online at https://
www.joinwebinar.com and enter the
webinar ID: 628–107–399, as well as
your name and email address. Once you
have joined the webinar, choose either
your computer’s audio or select ‘‘Use
Telephone.’’ To join the audio
teleconference using a telephone, call
the toll number 1–619–550–0004 and
enter 628–107–399 when prompted for
the audio code. If you do not select ‘‘Use
Telephone,’’ you will be connected to
audio using your computer’s
microphone and speakers (VolP). A
headset is recommended. System
requirements for PC-based attendees:
Windows 7, Vista, or XP; for Mac-based
attendees: Mac OS X 10.5 or newer; and
for mobile attendees: iPhone, iPad,
Android phone, or Android tablet (see
the GoToMeeting Webinar Apps). If you
experience technical difficulties and
would like assistance, please contact
Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at 503–820–2280.
Public comments during the webinar
will be received from attendees at the
discretion of the ESWG Chair.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Chuck Tracy, Pacific Council;
telephone: (503) 820–2280.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
specific objectives of the ESWG webinar
are to introduce the members to each
other, elect officers, review the ESWG
terms of reference, and set out
expectations for future work and how
that work will be accomplished. No
management actions will be decided in
this webinar.
Although non-emergency issues not
identified in the webinar agenda may
come before the webinar participants for
discussion, those issues may not be the
subject of formal action during this
webinar. Formal action at the webinar
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 Fishery Conservation and
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Management Act, provided the public
has been notified of the webinar
participants’ intent to take final action
to address the emergency.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr.
Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2280 at
least 5 days prior to the webinar date.
Dated: December 31, 2013.
William D. Chappell,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Management Council’s (Council)
Recreational Advisory Panel and their
Groundfish Oversight Committee will
meet to consider actions affecting New
England fisheries in the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ).
DATES: The meetings will be held on
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 9 a.m.
and Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 9
a.m.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting address: The meetings will be
held at the DoubleTree Hotel Boston
North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Road,
Danvers, MA 01923; telephone: (978)
777–2500; fax: (978) 750–7991.
Council address: New England
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management
Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items
of discussion in the committee’s agenda
are as follows:
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Beginning at 9 a.m.
The Recreational Advisory Panel
(RAP) will meet to have a discussion of
Habitat Omnibus Amendment 2
management alternatives related to the
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AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater,
Incorporated (hereinafter `Clearwater') has applied in due form for a
permit pursuant to the Endangered Species At of 1973, as amended (ESA).
The permit application is for the incidental take of Atlantic sturgeon
(Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) and shortnose sturgeon (A.
brevirostrum) associated with the otherwise lawful environmental
education program conducted on the Hudson River, New York. The
education program uses small otter trawls and beach seines to collect
fish and invertebrate specimens that are held onboard the vessels for
educational purposes. The duration of the proposed permit is 10 years.
NMFS is providing this notice in order to allow other agencies and the
public an opportunity to review and comment on the application
materials. All comments received will become part of the public record
and will be available for review.
DATES: Written comments must be received at the appropriate address or
fax number (see ADDRESSES) on or before February 5, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The application is available for download and review at
https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/esa_review.htm under the section
heading ESA Section 10(a)(1)(B) Permits and Applications. The
application is also available upon written request or by appointment in
the following office: Endangered Species Conservation Division, Office
of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13535,
Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427-8403; fax (301) 713-4060.
You may submit comments, identified by the following document
number, NOAA-NMFS-2013-0104, by any of the following methods:
Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public
comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2013-0182. click the ``Comment Now'' icon,
complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments.
Fax: (301) 713-4060; Attn: Therese Conant.
Mail: Submit written comments to Endangered Species
Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-
West Highway, Room 13535, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Attn: Therese
Conant.
Instructions: You must submit comments by one of the above methods
to ensure that we receive, document, and consider them. Comments sent
by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received
after the end of the comment period may not be considered. All comments
received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted
for public viewing on https://www.regulations.gov without change. All
personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.)
confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. We
will accept anonymous comments (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields if
you wish to remain anonymous). Attachments to electronic comments will
be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Therese Conant, (301) 427-856.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9 of the ESA and Federal regulations
prohibit the `taking' of a species listed as endangered or threatened.
The ESA defines ``take'' to mean harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot,
wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any
such conduct. NMFS may issue permits, under limited circumstances to
take listed species incidental to, and not the purpose of, otherwise
lawful activities. Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA provides for
authorizing incidental take of listed species. NMFS governing permits
for threatened and endangered species are promulgated at 50 CFR
222.307.
Background
NMFS received a draft permit application from Clearwater on April
16, 2013. Based on our review of the draft application, we requested
further information and clarification. On December 18, 2013, Clearwater
submitted an updated draft application. Based on review of the updated
draft, NMFS requested clarification on lethal take and alternatives
considered. On December 23, 2013, Clearwater submitted a redraft, and
based on review of the draft, NMFS determined that the application
contained sufficient information for review and consideration under
section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA.
Clearwater is requesting incidental take of two sturgeon (either or
combination of Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon) each year from 2014
through 2023 that may be caught in trawl or seine gear used to collect
fish and invertebrate specimens from the Hudson River, New York. The
take of ESA-listed Atlantic sturgeon is largely anticipated to be the
New York Bight Distinct Population Segment (98 percent), but
individuals may also originate from the Gulf of Maine, Chesapeake,
Carolina, and South Atlantic Distinct Population Segments. Of the total
20 individual sturgeon anticipated to be taken for the duration of the
permit, Clearwater does not anticipate lethal takes, but has applied
for 2 lethal takes for the duration of the permit in the event that
encounter conditions that lead to a mortality.
Conservation Plan
Clearwater's conservation plan describes measures to minimize,
monitor, and mitigate the incidental take of ESA-listed Atlantic and
shortnose sturgeon. Clearwater will regularly communicate New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation to avoid known sturgeon
habitat and spawning grounds. Clearwater will use small otter trawls
(95.52 by 45.72 cm doors and weigh less than 0.45 kg) and short tow
times (= <= 5 minutes). Beach seines, which allow for targeted catch,
will be used where practicable (e.g, away from urban areas and where
tides allow). If Clearwater incidentally captures a sturgeon in their
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sets, they will follow protocols for safe handling (https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/species/kahn_mohead_2010.pdf), and
immediately release any sturgeon caught. Clearwater will maintain a
detailed log of all gear sets and will submit to the NMFS incident and
annual reports of incidental capture, if any, of listed sturgeon.
Clearwater considered and rejected the use of beach seines only.
Beach seines are not always practicable in areas of high urban use and
strong currents.
National Environmental Policy Act
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) (NEPA), as implemented by 40 CFR parts 1500-
1508 and NOAA Administrative Order 216-6, Environmental Review
Procedures for Implementing the National Policy Act (1999), an initial
determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Next Steps
This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS
will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments
received during the comment period to determine whether the application
meets the requirements of section 10(a) of the ESA. If NMFS determines
that the requirements are met, a permit will be issued for incidental
takes of ESA-listed sturgeon. The final NEPA and permit determinations
will not be made until after the end of the comment period. NMFS will
publish a record of its final action in the Federal Register.
Dated: December 31, 2013.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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