Endangered Species; File Nos. 21198 and 21434, 57954-57955 [2017-26493]
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Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or
households.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
This information collection request
may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow
the instructions to view Department of
Commerce collections currently under
review by OMB.
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to OIRA_Submission@
omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806.
Dated: December 5, 2017.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017–26467 Filed 12–7–17; 8:45 am]
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The objective of the survey will be to
understand divers’ and snorkelers’
expenditures associated with
recreational coral reef diving activities
in Hawaii. The survey will also collect
information on divers’ attitudes,
preferences, and concerns about
recreational diving and coral reefs
health in Hawaii. We are conducting
this survey to improve our
understanding of divers’ expenditure
patterns and to estimate the economic
impact of coral reef related spending.
Results of the survey will be used to
inform coastal resource management
planning and establish a baseline for
outreach and education. The
expenditure survey is also expected to
provide useful information for local
economic and business interests. A
similar survey (OMB 0648–0746) was
implemented in south Florida and was
successfully completed in Nov. 2017.
II. Method of Collection
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
III. Data
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Economic Impacts
of Diving and Snorkeling Expenditures
in Hawaii
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 February 6, 2018.
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 Kristy Wallmo, 301–427–
8190 or kristy.wallmo@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
I. Abstract
This request is for a new collection of
information.
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OMB Control Number: 0648–XXXX.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission
(request for a new information
collection).
Affected Public: Individual
recreational divers and snorkelers.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,500.
Estimated Time Per Response: 20
minutes
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 500.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting
costs.
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;
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Dated: December 5, 2017.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XF861
Endangered Species; File Nos. 21198
and 21434
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of applications.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), Southeast Regional Office,
Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30602
[Responsible Party: Allan Brown], has
applied in due form for a permit [File
No. 21198] to take captive shortnose
sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) and
Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus
oxyrinchus) for purposes of scientific
research and enhancement.
Additionally the Maryland Department
of Natural Resources, Cooperative
Oxford Laboratory, 904 South Morris
Street, Oxford, Maryland 21654
[Responsible Party: Brian Richardson],
has applied in due form for a permit
[File No. 21434] to take captive Atlantic
sturgeon for purposes of conducting
scientific research and enhancement.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
January 8, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The applications and
related documents are available for
review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for
Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’
box on the Applications and Permits for
Protected Species (APPS) home page,
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
selecting File Nos. 21198 or 21434 from
the list of available applications.
These documents are also available
upon written request or by appointment
in the 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.
Written comments on this application
should be submitted to the Chief,
Permits and Conservation Division, at
the address listed above. Comments may
also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
SUMMARY:
The survey will be conducted using
two modes: mail and Internet.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
they also will become a matter of public
record.
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713–0376, or by email to
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
include the File No. in the subject line
of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public
hearing should submit a written request
to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
Division at the address listed above. The
request should set forth the specific
reasons why a hearing on the
application(s) would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: December 5, 2017.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Malcolm Mohead or Erin Markin at
(301) 427–8401.
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The
subject permits are requested under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) and the regulations
governing the taking, importing, and
exporting of endangered and threatened
species (50 CFR parts 222–226).
File No. 21198: Researchers with the
USFWS propose to use existing captive
populations of shortnose and Atlantic
sturgeon to conduct research facilitating
the development of new methods
needed for achieving species recovery in
facilities located in the Southeast
Region of the USFWS. Research would
include nutrition, physiology, nutrition,
propagation, contaminants, genetics,
fish health, cryopreservation, tagging,
refugia, and collaborative research with
others. Additional objectives would
include collaborative research and
public display at other satellite facilities
on the permit. The permit would be
valid for ten years from the date of
issuance.
File No. 21434: Researchers at the
Maryland Department of Natural
Resources and cooperating researchers
(e.g., University of Maryland and other
collaborators) propose objectives for
conducting research and public display
on captive Atlantic sturgeon.
Researchers propose developing reliable
culture techniques, minimizing or
eliminating the use of wild fish and
impacts on non-target species. Research
projects are to include fish physiology,
fish culture, behavioral studies, tagging,
fish nutrition, propagation methods,
genetics, cryopreservation, refinement
of anesthetization technology, and
refugia as needed for management
priorities. Additional objectives would
include collaborative research and
public display at other satellite facilities
on the permit. The permit would be
valid for ten years from the date of
issuance.
The Department of Commerce will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35).
Agency: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title: Alaska Crab Arbitration.
OMB Control Number: 0648–0516.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Request: Regular (extension of
a currently approved information
collection).
Number of Respondents: 2.
Average Hours Per Response: 6.
Burden Hours: 12.
Needs and Uses: This request is for
extension of a current information
collection.
The Crab Rationalization Program
(CRP) allocates Bering Sea and Aleutian
Islands (BSAI) crab resources among
harvesters, processors, and coastal
communities through a limited access
system that balances the interests of
these groups who depend on these
fisheries.
The Crab Rationalization Program
Arbitration System (CRPAS) is a series
of steps that harvesters and processors
can use to negotiate delivery and price
contracts. The Arbitration System
allows unaffiliated Class A individual
fishing quota holders to initiate an
arbitration proceeding in the event of a
dispute to allow an independent third
party to provide a review of harvester
and processor negotiation positions and
provide an independent and binding
resolution to issues under dispute. To
use the arbitration system, a harvester
must commit deliveries to a processor
and initiate a binding arbitration
proceeding in advance of the season
opening. The Arbitration System is
designed to minimize antitrust risks for
crab harvesters and processors and is
intended to ensure that a reasonable
price is paid for all landings.
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Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or
households.
Frequency: Annually.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
retain or obtain benefits.
This information collection request
may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow
the instructions to view Department of
Commerce collections currently under
review by OMB.
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to OIRA_Submission@
omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806.
Dated: December 5, 2017.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017–26468 Filed 12–7–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XF792
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Initiation of a 5-Year Review for the
Endangered Western Distinct
Population Segment of Steller Sea Lion
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-year
review; request for information.
AGENCY:
We, NMFS, announce our
intent to conduct a 5-year review for the
endangered western distinct population
segment (DPS) of Steller sea lion
(Eumetopias jubatus) under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA). We are required by the
ESA to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure
that the listing classifications of species
are accurate. The 5-year review must be
based on the best scientific and
commercial data available at the time of
the review. We request submission of
any such information on the Western
DPS of Steller sea lion, particularly
information on the status, threats, and
recovery of the species that has become
available since the final listing
determination in May, 1997.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct this review, we must receive
your information no later than February
6, 2018. However, we will continue to
accept new information about Steller
sea lions at any time.
ADDRESSES: Submit your information or
comments by including the FDMS
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XF861
Endangered Species; File Nos. 21198 and 21434
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of applications.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), Southeast Regional Office, Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA
30602 [Responsible Party: Allan Brown], has applied in due form for a
permit [File No. 21198] to take captive shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser
brevirostrum) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus)
for purposes of scientific research and enhancement. Additionally the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Cooperative Oxford
Laboratory, 904 South Morris Street, Oxford, Maryland 21654
[Responsible Party: Brian Richardson], has applied in due form for a
permit [File No. 21434] to take captive Atlantic sturgeon for purposes
of conducting scientific research and enhancement.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before January 8, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The applications and related documents are available for
review by selecting ``Records Open for Public Comment'' from the
``Features'' box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species
(APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File
Nos. 21198 or 21434 from the list of available applications.
These documents are also available upon written request or by
appointment in the 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.
Written comments on this application should be submitted to the
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the address listed above.
Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
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713-0376, or by email to [email protected]. Please include the
File No. in the subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a
written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the
address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons
why a hearing on the application(s) would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Mohead or Erin Markin at (301)
427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permits are requested under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking,
importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR
parts 222-226).
File No. 21198: Researchers with the USFWS propose to use existing
captive populations of shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon to conduct
research facilitating the development of new methods needed for
achieving species recovery in facilities located in the Southeast
Region of the USFWS. Research would include nutrition, physiology,
nutrition, propagation, contaminants, genetics, fish health,
cryopreservation, tagging, refugia, and collaborative research with
others. Additional objectives would include collaborative research and
public display at other satellite facilities on the permit. The permit
would be valid for ten years from the date of issuance.
File No. 21434: Researchers at the Maryland Department of Natural
Resources and cooperating researchers (e.g., University of Maryland and
other collaborators) propose objectives for conducting research and
public display on captive Atlantic sturgeon. Researchers propose
developing reliable culture techniques, minimizing or eliminating the
use of wild fish and impacts on non-target species. Research projects
are to include fish physiology, fish culture, behavioral studies,
tagging, fish nutrition, propagation methods, genetics,
cryopreservation, refinement of anesthetization technology, and refugia
as needed for management priorities. Additional objectives would
include collaborative research and public display at other satellite
facilities on the permit. The permit would be valid for ten years from
the date of issuance.
Dated: December 5, 2017.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-26493 Filed 12-7-17; 8:45 am]
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