Record of Decision for the General Management Plan, Canaveral National Seashore, 64213-64214 [2014-25584]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 208 / Tuesday, October 28, 2014 / Notices management decisions in the park for the next five to ten years. Biscayne National Park’s FMP is the result of a cooperative effort between the Park and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This partnership is a necessary part of fishery management because the Park’s enabling legislation states that fishing within the Park must be in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The FMP FEIS presented a range of five alternatives. The development of the alternatives and the identification of the preferred alternative were based on a combination of public input (derived from three public comment periods and three series of public meetings, and the input of the FMP Working Group), interagency meetings, and environmental and socioeconomic analyses. The NPS, in coordination with the FWC, has decided to implement Alternative 4, Rebuild and Conserve Park Fisheries Resources for its Fishery Management Plan. The NPS and FWC determined that Alternative 4 best balances resource protection and visitor use. Factors considered during the decision-making process included: (A) Assessment of the direction and degree of environmental impacts to the Park’s fisheries resources, given their current status, (B) the ability of an alternative to equitably balance conservation, enjoyment and extractive uses of the Park’s fisheries resources, (C) impacts on recreational and commercial fishing, (D) feasibility of successfully implementing regulations to achieve alternative goals, and (E) socioeconomic impacts. Factors A and B were weighted more heavily than the remaining factors. Under Alternative 4, a considerable change from current management strategies would be required to achieve a substantial improvement in Park fisheries resources status and a reduction in fishing-related habitat impacts. Specific regulatory changes proposed under this alternative include: • Developing park-specific fishing regulations (in conjunction with the FWC) to increase the abundance and average size of targeted fish and invertebrate species within the Park by at least 20% over current conditions and over conditions in similar habitat outside the park. • Elimination of the two-day lobster sport season. • Prohibition of the use of an air supply or gear with a trigger mechanism while spearfishing. • Phasing out of commercial fishing via the requirement that all commercial fishers must purchase a limited-entry, Special Use Permit from the park Superintendent. The permit would be VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:06 Oct 27, 2014 Jkt 235001 permanently non-transferable, would require annual renewal, and would be ‘‘use or lose’’ such that a permit could not be renewed if (1) it was not renewed the previous year, or (2) no catch was reported in the previous year. • Establishment (by FWC) of coral reef protection areas (CRPAs) to delineate coral reef habitat on which lobster and crab traps could not be deployed. Traps within the CRPAs could be moved outside CRPA boundaries by authorized FWC or Park staff, or other authorized personnel. Additionally, the trap number from traps observed within CRPAs would be recorded, and traps with three or more recorded violations could be confiscated from Park waters. • Proposal of a no-trawl zone within the Bay, in which commercial shrimp trawling would be prohibited. This zone would serve to protect juvenile fish and invertebrates commonly caught as bycatch in trawls, as well as protect essential fish habitat. New regulations will be implemented through the federal rulemaking process (for federal rules) and through the FWC’s rulemaking process (for parkspecific state rules). The public will have the opportunity to comment on all proposed regulatory changes. Regulatory changes that would be implemented are expected to improve fisheries and habitat resources. The FEIS and National Marine Fishery Service Biological Opinion can be obtained in its entirety by (1) downloading the report from the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) Web site at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/bisc, (2) Visiting Biscayne National Park at 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033 to request a copy, or (3) Calling Biscayne National Park at 305–230–1144 to request a copy. Dated: October 1, 2014. Stan Austin, Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 2014–25583 Filed 10–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JD–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–SERO–CANA–16428; PPSESEROC3, PMP00UP05.YP0000] Record of Decision for the General Management Plan, Canaveral National Seashore National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Availability. AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64213 Section 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the General Management Plan (GMP) for Canaveral National Seashore (Seashore). On August 12, 2014 the Regional Director, Southeast Region, approved the ROD for the project. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent Myrna Palfrey, Canaveral National Seashore, 212 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796; telephone (321) 267–1110. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FEIS/ GMP evaluated four alternatives for managing use and development of the Seashore: • Alternative A was the No-Action Alternative and is the continuation of current management. • The NPS preferred alternative was Alternative B. Under this alternative, emphasis would be placed on retaining the Seashore’s relatively undeveloped character and providing uncrowded experiences by dispersing visitors via a shuttle service or canoe, kayak, hiking and walking trails, and bicycle trails. Elements of this alternative would support the resilience of the Seashore to climate change concerns, such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and higher storm surges, all of which may affect cultural and natural resources as well as visitor experience at the Seashore. • Under Alternative C the Seashore would be managed as a place where visitors would explore and experience a wide range of opportunities that would be designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the natural and cultural history of eastern coastal Florida. When visitors enter the Seashore, they would be presented with choices for alternative modes of access to land- and water-based natural and cultural features, appropriate recreational opportunities, and educational pursuits. Enhanced development related to recreational opportunities and educational pursuits would be pursued. • Under Alternative D the Seashore would be managed to focus on enhancing the existing lands, resources, and facilities. Limited facility development would provide more efficient NPS administration and operations and enhanced visitor amenities. Coordination with partners would be increased to provide additional educational opportunities and programs for visitors and enhanced monitoring of Mosquito Lagoon resources. The ROD selected Alternative B, which the NPS intends to implement as soon E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1 64214 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 208 / Tuesday, October 28, 2014 / Notices as possible and which will guide the management of the Seashore over the next 20+ years. The responsible official for this FEIS/ GMP is the Regional Director, NPS Southeast Region, 100 Alabama Street SW., 1924 Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Dated: October 1, 2014. Stan Austin, Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 2014–25584 Filed 10–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JD–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 337–TA–055, 087, 105, 112, 287, 295] Certain Novelty Glasses; Certain CoinOperated Audio Visual Games and Components Thereof; Certain CoinOperated Audio Visual Games and Components Thereof (Viz., Rally-X and Pac-Man); Certain Cube Puzzles; Certain Strip Lights; Certain Novelty Teleidoscopes; Request for Written Submissions on Whether Certain Commission Exclusion Orders Should Be Rescinded, in Whole or in Part, Based on Changed Conditions of Fact or Law or the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission is requesting submissions on whether the exclusion orders issued at the conclusion of the following six Commission investigations should be rescinded, in whole or in part, based on changed conditions of fact or law, or the public interest, pursuant to 19 CFR 210.76: Certain Novelty Glasses, Inv. No. 337–TA–055, Exclusion Order (July 11, 1979); Certain Coin-Operated Audio Visual Games and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337–TA–087, Exclusion Order (June 25, 1981); Certain Coin-Operated Audio Visual Games and Components Thereof (Viz., Rally-X and PAC MAN), Inv. No. 337–TA–105, Exclusion Order (January 15, 1982); Certain Cube Puzzles, Inv. No. 337–TA–112, Exclusion Order (December 30, 1982); Certain Strip Lights, Inv. No. 337–TA– 287, Exclusion Order (September 28, 1989); and Certain Novelty Teleidoscopes, Inv. No. 337–TA–295, Exclusion Order (April 11, 1990). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., asabaliauskas on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:06 Oct 27, 2014 Jkt 235001 Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–2310. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https:// edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) has notified the Commission that the six above-identified exclusion orders may be candidates for rescission based on changed conditions of fact or law. Each of the above-identified exclusion orders issued over twenty (20) years ago and each resulted from a Commission investigation alleging a violation of section 337 based on at least trademark or trade dress infringement. CBP’s preliminary investigation has indicated that the trademarks or trade dress at issue in the exclusion orders are no longer used in commerce or complainant has stopped making required compliance filings. See EDIS Document Nos. 542137–42. The Commission therefore is requesting submissions from the public, including the current owners of the trademarks or trade dress at issue, on whether these exclusion orders should be rescinded based on changed conditions of fact or law, or the public interest, pursuant to 19 CFR 210.76. The public interest factors that will be considered by the Commission in determining whether to rescind the exclusion orders include the following: (1) The public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. Written Submissions: The parties to the investigations, the current rights’ holders or successors-in-interest to the trademarks or trade dress at issue, interested government agencies, and any other interested parties are encouraged to file written submissions on whether the Commission should rescind the exclusion orders at issue based on changed conditions of fact or law or the PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 public interest. The written submissions must be filed no later than close of business on December 22, 2014. Reply submissions must be filed no later than the close of business on January 20, 2015. No further submissions on these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above and submit 8 true paper copies to the Office of the Secretary by noon the next day pursuant to Commission rule 210.4(f), 19 CFR 210.4(f). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (e.g., ‘‘Inv. No. 337–TA–055’’) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Any person desiring to submit a document (or portion thereof) to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment unless the information has already been granted such treatment during the proceedings. All such requests should be directed to the Secretary of the Commission and must include a full statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such treatment. See 19 CFR 210.6. Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is sought will be treated accordingly. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR part 210. By order of the Commission. Issued: October 22, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–25546 Filed 10–27–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 337–TA–867/861 (Advisory Opinion Proceeding)] Certain Cases for Portable Electronic Devices; Institution of an Advisory Opinion Proceeding U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 208 (Tuesday, October 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64213-64214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25584]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-SERO-CANA-16428; PPSESEROC3, PMP00UP05.YP0000]


Record of Decision for the General Management Plan, Canaveral 
National Seashore

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Availability.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 
Section 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service (NPS) announces 
the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the General 
Management Plan (GMP) for Canaveral National Seashore (Seashore). On 
August 12, 2014 the Regional Director, Southeast Region, approved the 
ROD for the project.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent Myrna Palfrey, 
Canaveral National Seashore, 212 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 
32796; telephone (321) 267-1110.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FEIS/GMP evaluated four alternatives for 
managing use and development of the Seashore:
     Alternative A was the No-Action Alternative and is the 
continuation of current management.
     The NPS preferred alternative was Alternative B. Under 
this alternative, emphasis would be placed on retaining the Seashore's 
relatively undeveloped character and providing uncrowded experiences by 
dispersing visitors via a shuttle service or canoe, kayak, hiking and 
walking trails, and bicycle trails. Elements of this alternative would 
support the resilience of the Seashore to climate change concerns, such 
as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and higher storm surges, all of 
which may affect cultural and natural resources as well as visitor 
experience at the Seashore.
     Under Alternative C the Seashore would be managed as a 
place where visitors would explore and experience a wide range of 
opportunities that would be designed to provide an in-depth 
understanding of the natural and cultural history of eastern coastal 
Florida. When visitors enter the Seashore, they would be presented with 
choices for alternative modes of access to land- and water-based 
natural and cultural features, appropriate recreational opportunities, 
and educational pursuits. Enhanced development related to recreational 
opportunities and educational pursuits would be pursued.
     Under Alternative D the Seashore would be managed to focus 
on enhancing the existing lands, resources, and facilities. Limited 
facility development would provide more efficient NPS administration 
and operations and enhanced visitor amenities. Coordination with 
partners would be increased to provide additional educational 
opportunities and programs for visitors and enhanced monitoring of 
Mosquito Lagoon resources.

The ROD selected Alternative B, which the NPS intends to implement as 
soon

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as possible and which will guide the management of the Seashore over 
the next 20+ years.
    The responsible official for this FEIS/GMP is the Regional 
Director, NPS Southeast Region, 100 Alabama Street SW., 1924 Building, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

    Dated: October 1, 2014.
Stan Austin,
Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2014-25584 Filed 10-27-14; 8:45 am]
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