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The
MMPA, 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq., allows
for importation into the United States of
yellowfin tuna harvested by purse seine
vessels in the ETP under certain
conditions. If requested by the
harvesting nation, the Assistant
Administrator will determine whether
to make an affirmative finding based
upon documentary evidence provided
by the government of the harvesting
nation, the IATTC, or the Department of
State.
The affirmative finding process
requires that the harvesting nation is
meeting its obligations under the IDCP
and obligations of membership in the
IATTC. Every 5 years, the government of
the harvesting nation must request a
new affirmative finding and submit the
required documentary evidence directly
to the Assistant Administrator. On an
annual basis, NMFS reviews the
affirmative finding and determines
whether the harvesting nation continues
to meet the requirements. A nation may
provide information related to
compliance with IDCP and IATTC
measures directly to NMFS on an
annual basis or may authorize the
IATTC to release the information to
NMFS to annually renew an affirmative
finding determination without an
application from the harvesting nation.
An affirmative finding will be
terminated, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, if the Assistant
Administrator determines that the
requirements of 50 CFR 216.24(f) are no
longer being met or that a nation is
consistently failing to take enforcement
actions on violations, thereby
diminishing the effectiveness of the
IDCP.
As a part of the affirmative finding
process set forth in 50 CFR 216.24(f), the
Assistant Administrator considered
documentary evidence submitted by the
Government of El Salvador and obtained
from the IATTC and has determined
that El Salvador has met the MMPA’s
requirements to receive an affirmative
finding annual renewal.
After consultation with the
Department of State, the Assistant
Administrator issued an affirmative
finding annual renewal to El Salvador,
allowing the continued importation into
the United States of yellowfin tuna and
products derived from yellowfin tuna
harvested in the ETP by Salvadoran-flag
purse seine vessels or purse seine
vessels operating under Salvadoran
jurisdiction through March 31, 2015. El
Salvador’s 5-year affirmative finding
will remain valid through March 31,
2018, subject to subsequent annual
reviews by NMFS.
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Dated: April 24, 2015.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XD880
Taking and Importing of Marine
Mammals
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; affirmative finding 2year renewal.
AGENCY:
The Assistant Administrator
for Fisheries, NMFS, (Assistant
Administrator) has issued an affirmative
finding 2-year renewal for the
Government of Mexico under the
Marine Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA). This affirmative finding 2-year
renewal will allow yellowfin tuna and
yellowfin tuna products harvested in
the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP)
in compliance with the International
Dolphin Conservation Program (IDCP)
by Mexican-flag purse seine vessels or
purse seine vessels operating under
Mexican jurisdiction to be imported into
the United States. The affirmative
finding 2-year renewal was based on
review of documentary evidence
submitted by the Government of Mexico
and obtained from the Inter-American
Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
DATES: The affirmative finding 2-year
renewal is effective for the 2-year period
of April 1, 2013 (retroactive) through
March 31, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Justin Greenman, West Coast Region,
National Marine Fisheries Service, 501
W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.
Phone: 562–980–3264. Email:
justin.greenman@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
MMPA, 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq., allows
for importation into the United States of
yellowfin tuna harvested by purse seine
vessels in the ETP under certain
conditions. If requested by the
harvesting nation, the Assistant
Administrator will determine whether
to make an affirmative finding based
upon documentary evidence provided
by the government of the harvesting
nation, the IATTC, or the Department of
State.
SUMMARY:
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The affirmative finding process
requires that the harvesting nation is
meeting its obligations under the IDCP
and obligations of membership in the
IATTC. Every 5 years, the government of
the harvesting nation must request a
new affirmative finding and submit the
required documentary evidence directly
to the Assistant Administrator. On an
annual basis, NMFS reviews the
affirmative finding and determines
whether the harvesting nation continues
to meet the requirements. A nation may
provide information related to
compliance with IDCP and IATTC
measures directly to NMFS on an
annual basis or may authorize the
IATTC to release the information to
NMFS to annually renew an affirmative
finding determination without an
application from the harvesting nation.
An affirmative finding will be
terminated, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, if the Assistant
Administrator determines that the
requirements of 50 CFR 216.24(f) are no
longer being met or that a nation is
consistently failing to take enforcement
actions on violations, thereby
diminishing the effectiveness of the
IDCP.
As a part of the affirmative finding
process set forth in 50 CFR 216.24(f), the
Assistant Administrator considered
documentary evidence submitted by the
Government of Mexico and obtained
from the IATTC and has determined
that Mexico has met the MMPA’s
requirements to receive an affirmative
finding 2-year renewal.
After consultation with the
Department of State, the Assistant
Administrator issued an affirmative
finding 2-year renewal to Mexico,
allowing the continued importation into
the United States of yellowfin tuna and
products derived from yellowfin tuna
harvested in the ETP by Mexican-flag
purse seine vessels or purse seine
vessels operating under Mexican
jurisdiction for the 2-year period of
April 1, 2013 (retroactive) through
March 31, 2015. Mexico’s 5-year
affirmative finding will remain valid
through March 31, 2015.
Dated: April 24, 2015.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–10164 Filed 4–29–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XD880
Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; affirmative finding 2-year renewal.
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SUMMARY: The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS, (Assistant
Administrator) has issued an affirmative finding 2-year renewal for the
Government of Mexico under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
This affirmative finding 2-year renewal will allow yellowfin tuna and
yellowfin tuna products harvested in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean
(ETP) in compliance with the International Dolphin Conservation Program
(IDCP) by Mexican-flag purse seine vessels or purse seine vessels
operating under Mexican jurisdiction to be imported into the United
States. The affirmative finding 2-year renewal was based on review of
documentary evidence submitted by the Government of Mexico and obtained
from the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
DATES: The affirmative finding 2-year renewal is effective for the 2-
year period of April 1, 2013 (retroactive) through March 31, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin Greenman, West Coast Region,
National Marine Fisheries Service, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
90802. Phone: 562-980-3264. Email: justin.greenman@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MMPA, 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq., allows for
importation into the United States of yellowfin tuna harvested by purse
seine vessels in the ETP under certain conditions. If requested by the
harvesting nation, the Assistant Administrator will determine whether
to make an affirmative finding based upon documentary evidence provided
by the government of the harvesting nation, the IATTC, or the
Department of State.
The affirmative finding process requires that the harvesting nation
is meeting its obligations under the IDCP and obligations of membership
in the IATTC. Every 5 years, the government of the harvesting nation
must request a new affirmative finding and submit the required
documentary evidence directly to the Assistant Administrator. On an
annual basis, NMFS reviews the affirmative finding and determines
whether the harvesting nation continues to meet the requirements. A
nation may provide information related to compliance with IDCP and
IATTC measures directly to NMFS on an annual basis or may authorize the
IATTC to release the information to NMFS to annually renew an
affirmative finding determination without an application from the
harvesting nation.
An affirmative finding will be terminated, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, if the Assistant Administrator determines that the
requirements of 50 CFR 216.24(f) are no longer being met or that a
nation is consistently failing to take enforcement actions on
violations, thereby diminishing the effectiveness of the IDCP.
As a part of the affirmative finding process set forth in 50 CFR
216.24(f), the Assistant Administrator considered documentary evidence
submitted by the Government of Mexico and obtained from the IATTC and
has determined that Mexico has met the MMPA's requirements to receive
an affirmative finding 2-year renewal.
After consultation with the Department of State, the Assistant
Administrator issued an affirmative finding 2-year renewal to Mexico,
allowing the continued importation into the United States of yellowfin
tuna and products derived from yellowfin tuna harvested in the ETP by
Mexican-flag purse seine vessels or purse seine vessels operating under
Mexican jurisdiction for the 2-year period of April 1, 2013
(retroactive) through March 31, 2015. Mexico's 5-year affirmative
finding will remain valid through March 31, 2015.
Dated: April 24, 2015.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-10164 Filed 4-29-15; 8:45 am]
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