Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Virginia Modified Pound Net Leader Inspection Program, 28685-28686 [2014-11448]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 96 / Monday, May 19, 2014 / Notices from the applicant pool. U.S. companies already doing business in Peru as well as U.S. companies seeking to enter to the Peruvian market for the first time may apply. Fees and Expenses After a company or organization has been selected to participate on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce of a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Trade Mission will be $1,300 for a small or medium-sized firm (SME),1 and $2,300 for large firms. The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $500. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Delegation members will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms. Exclusions The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation, except as stated in the proposed timetable, or air transportation to and from the United States. Business visas are not required. Conditions for Participation An applicant must submit a completed mission application signed by a company officer, together with supplemental application materials, including adequate information on the company’s products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for participation. Note: Each applicant must also certify that the products or services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least 51 percent U.S. content of the value of the finished product or service. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may reject the application, request additional information, or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the applications. Selection Criteria for Participation • Suitability of the company’s products or services to the market; • Applicant’s potential for business in Peru and in the region, including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission; • Consistency of the applicant’s goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission. 28685 Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing references to partisan political activities (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant’s submission and not considered during the selection process. Diversity of company size and location may also be considered during the review process. Timeline for Recruitment and Applications Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (https://export.gov/ trademissions) and other Internet Web sites, including the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Exporters Portal (www.export.gov/reee), press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than September 15, 2014. Applications received after September 15, 2014 will be considered only if space and scheduling permit. Contacts Ryan Mulholland, Senior Renewable Energy Trade Specialist, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, Phone: (202) 482–4693, Email: Ryan.Mulholland@trade.gov. Edward A. O’Malley, Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries. The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 18, 2014. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Carrie Upite, (978) 282–8475 or carrie.upite@noaa.gov/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for extension of an inspection program for modified pound net leaders in the Virginia waters of the mainstem Chesapeake Bay. Pound net fishermen must call the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to arrange for a meeting. At the meeting, they must allow for the inspection of gear to ensure the modified leader meets the definition of a modified pound net leader, as described in the regulations (§ 222.102). This inspection program is necessary to provide fishermen with the insurance that their leaders meet the regulatory definition of a modified pound net leader before setting their gear, provide managers with the knowledge that the offshore leaders in a portion of the Virginia Chesapeake Bay are configured in a sea turtle-safe manner, and aid in enforcement efforts. This collection of information will end 1 An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations (see https:// www.sba.gov/services/contracting opportunities/ sizestandardstopics/). Parent companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service’s user fee schedule that became effective May 1, 2008 (see https:// www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/initiatives .html for additional information). [FR Doc. 2014–11472 Filed 5–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Virginia Modified Pound Net Leader Inspection Program National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ´ Ricardo Pelaaez, Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy—Luma, Peru, Phone: +(51) 1–618–2440, Email: ricardo.pelaez@trade.gov. SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:17 May 16, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1 28686 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 96 / Monday, May 19, 2014 / Notices when Final Rule 0648–BB37 becomes effective and will be replaced by training (consult the April 17, 2014 proposed rule (79 FR 21695) for details on the inspection program cessation). II. Method of Collection OMB Control Number: 0648–0559. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 19. Estimated Time per Response: Arrangement of inspection meeting and reporting of lost or stolen tags, 5 minutes each; inspection meeting, 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 70 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $103 (recordkeeping/reporting). IV. Request for Comments mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:17 May 16, 2014 Jkt 232001 RIN 0648–XC866 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: III. Data [FR Doc. 2014–11448 Filed 5–16–14; 8:45 am] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition Reports may be made by telephone and in-person meetings. Dated: May 14, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE This action serves as a notice that NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), has found that the following stocks are subject to overfishing or are in an overfished condition: Thorny skate is subject to overfishing and continues to be in an overfished condition; winter skate is subject to overfishing but is not in an overfished condition; Gulf of Mexico red snapper continues to be in an overfished condition; the Gulf of Mexico jacks complex is subject to overfishing; Gulf of Mexico hogfish is subject to overfishing; and South Atlantic blueline tilefish is subject to overfishing and in is an overfished condition. In addition, the Western and Central North Pacific (WCNP) stock of striped marlin, which is jointly managed by the Western Pacific Fisheries Management Council and the Pacific Fisheries Management Council, continues to be subject to overfishing and is now in an overfished condition. NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, notifies the appropriate fishery management council (Council) whenever it determines that overfishing is occurring, a stock is in an overfished condition, a stock is approaching an overfished condition, or when a rebuilding plan has not resulted in adequate progress toward ending overfishing and rebuilding affected fish stocks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Nelson, (301) 427–8565. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to sections 304(e)(2) and (e)(7) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1854(e)(2) and (e)(7), and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.310(e)(2), NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, must notify Councils whenever it determines that a stock or stock complex is overfished or approaching an overfished condition; or if an existing rebuilding plan has not ended overfishing or resulted in adequate rebuilding progress. NMFS also notifies Councils SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 when it determines a stock or stock complex is subject to overfishing. Section 304(e)(2) further requires NMFS to publish these notices in the Federal Register. NMFS has determined that thorny skate and winter skate, which are managed by the New England Fisheries Management Council (NEFMC), are subject to overfishing and thorny skate continues to be in an overfished condition based on a survey biomass index. NMFS has informed the NEFMC that they must address overfishing on these two stocks and continue to rebuild the thorny skate stock. NMFS has informed the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (GMFMC) that the latest benchmark assessment for Gulf of Mexico (GOM) red snapper confirmed that the stock continues to be in an overfished condition and is not subject to overfishing. GOM red snapper has been in a rebuilding plan since 2001. NMFS has determined that adequate progress is being made to rebuild the stock to the target rebuilding level by 2032, the end of the rebuilding plan. NMFS has also notified the GMFMC that an overfishing determination has been made for the GOM jacks complex and for GOM hogfish based on the catch to overfishing limit ratio. The GMFMC has implemented accountability measures for each of these stocks for the 2014 fishing year. NMFS has determined that, based on the latest stock assessment, the South Atlantic blueline tilefish stock is subject to overfishing and is in an overfished condition. The prior status for overfishing and overfished was unknown. NMFS has notified the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council that they must address overfishing and rebuild the stock. NMFS has determined that the Western and Central North Pacific (WCNP) stock of striped marlin is subject to overfishing and is in an overfished condition. This determination was based on an assessment conducted by the International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species in the North Pacific Ocean (ISC), in conjunction with the Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center. NMFS has confirmed that section 304(i) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) applies because (1) the overfishing and overfished condition of WCNP striped marlin is due largely to excessive international fishing pressure, and (2) the regional fishery management organizations have inadequate measures E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-11448]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Virginia 
Modified Pound Net Leader Inspection Program

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 18, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at JJessup@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Carrie Upite, (978) 282-8475 or carrie.upite@noaa.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of an inspection program for modified 
pound net leaders in the Virginia waters of the mainstem Chesapeake 
Bay. Pound net fishermen must call the National Marine Fisheries 
Service (NMFS) to arrange for a meeting. At the meeting, they must 
allow for the inspection of gear to ensure the modified leader meets 
the definition of a modified pound net leader, as described in the 
regulations (Sec.  222.102). This inspection program is necessary to 
provide fishermen with the insurance that their leaders meet the 
regulatory definition of a modified pound net leader before setting 
their gear, provide managers with the knowledge that the offshore 
leaders in a portion of the Virginia Chesapeake Bay are configured in a 
sea turtle-safe manner, and aid in enforcement efforts. This collection 
of information will end

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when Final Rule 0648-BB37 becomes effective and will be replaced by 
training (consult the April 17, 2014 proposed rule (79 FR 21695) for 
details on the inspection program cessation).

II. Method of Collection

    Reports may be made by telephone and in-person meetings.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0559.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 19.
    Estimated Time per Response: Arrangement of inspection meeting and 
reporting of lost or stolen tags, 5 minutes each; inspection meeting, 1 
hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 70 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $103 (recordkeeping/
reporting).

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: May 14, 2014.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-11448 Filed 5-16-14; 8:45 am]
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