Marine Mammals; File No. 14856, 3346-3347 [2014-01023]

Download as PDF 3346 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2014 / Notices Final Determination In the Preliminary Determination, the Department found, using partial adverse facts available, that innersprings units completed and assembled in Malaysia by Reztec using components from PRC and exported from Malaysia to the United States are circumventing the PRC Innerspring Units Order 6, pursuant to section 781(b) of the Act. Moreover, because Reztec cannot distinguish between those innerspring units it is exporting to the United States which contain PRC-origin components and those that do not, the Department preliminarily determined that it is appropriate to instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to suspend liquidation of all entries of innerspring units from Malaysia produced by Reztec as subject to the PRC Innerspring Units Order. Our final determination remains unchanged from our Preliminary Determination. Therefore, the Department determines that it is appropriate to include this merchandise within the scope of the PRC Innerspring Units Order and to continue to instruct CBP to suspend all entries of innerspring units from Malaysia produced by Reztec. APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. This final affirmative circumvention determination is published in accordance with section 781(b) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225. Dated: January 13, 2014. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether the Department Should Continue to Find Reztec’s Malaysian Production Process to be Minor or Insignificant Comment 2: Application of Partial AFA with respect to Whether the Value of the Merchandise Produced in the PRC is a Significant Portion of the Total Value of the Merchandise that Reztec Exported from Malaysia to the United States Comment 3: Whether the Department Should Provide Additional Guidance to Reztec Regarding Future Compliance with Any Affirmative Finding [FR Doc. 2014–01053 Filed 1–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration In accordance with section 781(b) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(1)(3), the Department will continue to direct CBP to suspend liquidation and to require a cash deposit of estimated duties at the rate applicable to the exporter on all unliquidated entries of innerspring units from Malaysia produced by Reztec that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 23, 2012, the date of initiation of the anticircumvention inquiry.7 RIN 0648–XD084 Notice to Parties tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to the administrative protection order (‘‘APO’’) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. 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 6 See Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Antidumping Duty Order, 74 FR 7661 (February 19, 2009) (‘‘PRC Innerspring Units Order’’). 7 See Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic China: Initiation of Anticircumvention Inquiry, 77 FR 30501 (May 23, 2012). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Jan 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a workshop to solicit input from fishing industry members and other stakeholders on best management practices for offshore wind development in the United States. DATES: The meeting will begin on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 1 p.m. and will end on Thursday, February 6, 2014 no later than 5:30 p.m. Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites, 222 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202; telephone: (800) 362–2779. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Christopher M. Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 526–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate stakeholder involvement in the development and refinement of best management practices (BMPs) for offshore wind development. The workshop will provide a forum for fishermen, fishery managers, other decision makers, and offshore wind experts to provide input on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Draft Report on Fishing Best Management Practices and Mitigation Measures (https://www.boem.gov/DraftReport-on-Fishing-Best-ManagementPractices-and-Mitigation-Measures/). The Council is planning the workshop in coordination with BOEM, and input provided during the workshop will be incorporated into the final BMPs adopted by BOEM. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. 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 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to M. Jan Saunders at the Mid-Atlantic Council Office, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: January 14, 2014. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–00925 Filed 1–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XB157 Marine Mammals; File No. 14856 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2014 / Notices Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Bruce R. Mate, Ph.D., Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University, Newport, OR 97365 to conduct research on 78 species of marine mammals for scientific research. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Kristy Beard, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 1, 2012, notice was published in the Federal Register (77 FR 32571) that a request for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals 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.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). Dr. Mate has been issued a permit that authorizes the take of 66 species of cetaceans and 12 species of pinnipeds in U.S. and international waters worldwide. The purposes of the research are to: (1) Identify migration routes; (2) identify specific feeding and breeding grounds for each species; (3) characterize local movements and dive habits in both feeding and breeding grounds, and during migration; (4) examine the relationships between movements/dive habits and prey distribution, time of day, geographic location, or physical and biological oceanographic conditions; (5) characterize whale vocalizations; and (6) characterize sound pressure levels to which whales are exposed. Researchers are authorized to conduct aerial and vessel surveys to perform a suite of research activities including: observations, biopsy sampling, implantable and suction-cup tagging, photo-identification, behavioral observation, passive acoustic recording, post-tag monitoring, and/or import, receive or export parts. Sixteen threatened or endangered marine mammals may be targeted for research or incidentally harassed during surveys. The request to attach implantable tags to minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Jan 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 killer whales (Orcinus orca) was denied. The permit expires December 31, 2018. An environmental assessment (EA) was prepared analyzing the effects of the permitted activities on the human environment in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Based on the analyses in the EA, NMFS determined that issuance of the permit would not significantly impact the quality of the human environment and that preparation of an environmental impact statement was not required. That determination is documented in a Finding of No Significant Impact, signed on December 16, 2013. As required by the ESA, issuance of this permit 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 species; and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Documents may be reviewed in the following locations: Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376; Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone (907) 586–7221; fax (907) 586–7249; West Coast Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213; phone (562) 980–4005; fax (562) 980–4027; Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Rm 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–4700; phone (808) 944–2200; fax (808) 973–2941; Northeast Region, NMFS, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930; phone (978) 281–9328; fax (978) 281– 9394; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824–5309. Dated: January 15, 2014. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–01023 Filed 1–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3347 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD067 Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation of Offshore Oil and Gas Facilities in the U.S. Beaufort Sea National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of issuance of a Letter of Authorization. AGENCY: In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. (BP) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to operation of offshore oil and gas facilities in the U.S. Beaufort Sea, Alaska. DATES: Effective from January 13, 2014, through January 14, 2019. ADDRESSES: The LOA and supporting documentation may be obtained by writing to Jolie Harrison, Supervisor, Incidental Take Program, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, calling the contact listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, or visiting the Internet at: https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ incidental.htm. Documents cited in this notice may also be viewed, by appointment, during regular business hours at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Candace Nachman, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) directs the Secretary of Commerce to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specified geographical region if certain findings are made and regulations are issued. Under the MMPA, the term ‘‘take’’ means to harass, hunt, capture, or kill or to attempt to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal. Authorization for incidental takings may be granted for periods up to 5 E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XB157


Marine Mammals; File No. 14856

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 a permit has been issued to Bruce 
R. Mate, Ph.D., Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State 
University, Newport, OR 97365 to conduct research on 78 species of 
marine mammals for scientific research.

ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review 
upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: See 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Kristy Beard, (301) 
427-8401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 1, 2012, notice was published in the 
Federal Register (77 FR 32571) that a request for a permit to conduct 
research on marine mammals 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.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine 
mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the regulations governing the 
taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species 
(50 CFR parts 222-226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
    Dr. Mate has been issued a permit that authorizes the take of 66 
species of cetaceans and 12 species of pinnipeds in U.S. and 
international waters worldwide. The purposes of the research are to: 
(1) Identify migration routes; (2) identify specific feeding and 
breeding grounds for each species; (3) characterize local movements and 
dive habits in both feeding and breeding grounds, and during migration; 
(4) examine the relationships between movements/dive habits and prey 
distribution, time of day, geographic location, or physical and 
biological oceanographic conditions; (5) characterize whale 
vocalizations; and (6) characterize sound pressure levels to which 
whales are exposed. Researchers are authorized to conduct aerial and 
vessel surveys to perform a suite of research activities including: 
observations, biopsy sampling, implantable and suction-cup tagging, 
photo-identification, behavioral observation, passive acoustic 
recording, post-tag monitoring, and/or import, receive or export parts. 
Sixteen threatened or endangered marine mammals may be targeted for 
research or incidentally harassed during surveys. The request to attach 
implantable tags to minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and killer 
whales (Orcinus orca) was denied. The permit expires December 31, 2018.
    An environmental assessment (EA) was prepared analyzing the effects 
of the permitted activities on the human environment in compliance with 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). 
Based on the analyses in the EA, NMFS determined that issuance of the 
permit would not significantly impact the quality of the human 
environment and that preparation of an environmental impact statement 
was not required. That determination is documented in a Finding of No 
Significant Impact, signed on December 16, 2013.
    As required by the ESA, issuance of this permit 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 species; and (3) is 
consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the 
ESA.
    Documents may be reviewed in the following locations:
    Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, 
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 
phone (301) 427-8401; fax (301) 713-0376;
    Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668; phone 
(907) 586-7221; fax (907) 586-7249;
    West Coast Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long 
Beach, CA 90802-4213; phone (562) 980-4005; fax (562) 980-4027;
    Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Rm 1110, 
Honolulu, HI 96814-4700; phone (808) 944-2200; fax (808) 973-2941;
    Northeast Region, NMFS, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 
01930; phone (978) 281-9328; fax (978) 281-9394; and
    Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 
33701; phone (727) 824-5312; fax (727) 824-5309.

    Dated: January 15, 2014.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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