Marine Mammals; File No. 22095, 54570-54571 [2018-23652]

Download as PDF 54570 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, whether any participant is a foreign national, and a list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. Final Determination Section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1) provide that Commerce will issue the final determination within 75 days after the date of its preliminary determination. However, on August 15, 2018, pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act, Sunrise requested that Commerce postpone the final determination and extend provisional measures from four months to six months.7 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), we are still considering this request. Should we determine to postpone the final determination and extend provisional measures, we will publish a notification in the Federal Register.8 International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its preliminary determination of sales at LTFV. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination whether imports of the subject merchandise are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). 7 See Sunrise’s August 15, 2018 Request to Postpone Final Determination. 8 See 19 CFR 351.210(g). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 Jkt 247001 Dated: October 23, 2018. Gary Taverman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise subject to the investigation is certain on-the-road steel wheels, discs, and rims for tubeless tires, with a nominal rim diameter of 22.5 inches and 24.5 inches, regardless of width. Certain on-the-road steel wheels with a nominal wheel diameter of 22.5 inches and 24.5 inches are generally for Class 6, 7, and 8 commercial vehicles (as classified by the Federal Highway Administration Gross Vehicle Weight Rating system), including tractors, semi-trailers, dump trucks, garbage trucks, concrete mixers, and buses, and are the current standard wheel diameters for such applications. The standard widths of certain on-the-road steel wheels are 7.5 inches, 8.25 inches, and 9.0 inches, but all certain on-the-road steel wheels, regardless of width, are covered by the scope. While 22.5 inches and 24.5 inches are standard wheel sizes used by Class 6, 7, and 8 commercial vehicles, the scope covers sizes that may be adopted in the future for Class 6, 7, and 8 commercial vehicles. The scope includes certain on-the-road steel wheels with either a ‘‘hub-piloted’’ or ‘‘stud-piloted’’ mounting configuration, and includes rims and discs for such wheels, whether imported as an assembly or separately. The scope includes certain onthe-road steel wheels, discs, and rims, of carbon and/or alloy steel composition, whether cladded or not cladded, whether finished or not finished, and whether coated or uncoated. All on-the-road wheels sold in the United States are subject to the requirements of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and bear markings, such as the ‘‘DOT’’ symbol, indicating compliance with applicable motor vehicle standards. See 49 CFR 571.120. The scope includes certain on-the-road steel wheels imported with or without the required markings. Certain on-the-road steel wheels imported as an assembly with a tire mounted on the wheel and/or with a valve stem attached are included. However, if the certain on-the-road steel wheel is imported as an assembly with a tire mounted on the wheel and/or with a valve stem attached, the certain on-the-road steel wheel is covered by the scope, but the tire and/or valve stem is not covered by the scope. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Steel wheels for tube-type tires that require a removable side ring; (2) aluminum wheels; (3) wheels where steel represents less than fifty percent of the product by weight; and (4) steel wheels that do not meet National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requirements, other than the rim marking requirements found in 49 CFR 571.120S5.2. Imports of the subject merchandise are currently classified under the following PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 8708.70.4530, 8708.70.4560, 8708.70.6030, 8708.70.6060, 8716.90.5045, and 8716.90.5059. Merchandise meeting the scope description may also enter under the following HTSUS subheadings: 4011.20.1015, 4011.20.5020, and 8708.99.4850. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the subject merchandise is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope Of the Investigation V. Discussion of the Methodology A. Non-Market Economy Country B. Separate Rate Status C. The China-wide Entity D. Application of Facts Available and Adverse Inferences VI. Adjustments Under Section 777(A)(F) of the Act VII. Adjustments Under Section 772(C) of the Act VIII. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2018–23661 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG371 Marine Mammals; File No. 22095 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that SeaWorld, LLC., 9205 Southpark Center Loop, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32819 (Responsible Party: Christopher Dold, DVM), has applied in due form for a scientific research and enhancement permit for one non-releasable beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) from the Cook Inlet distinct population segment (DPS). DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before November 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: The application 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 No. 22095 from the list of available applications. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices 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) 713–0376, or by email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 22095 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 this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan, Jennifer Skidmore, or Courtney Smith, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 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.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The applicant proposes to conduct research on and provide long-term care for one male beluga whale calf from the Cook Inlet DPS. The calf stranded alone as a neonate when he was less than a month old, and was rescued and rehabilitated by the Alaska marine mammal stranding network under the authority of the NMFS Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program’s (MMHSRP) scientific research and enhancement permit. Based on his young age, health conditions, and need for socialization with other beluga whales, NMFS determined him to be non-releasable and unable to survive in the wild, and chose SeaWorld of Texas to accept Tyonek into their beluga population, which was best suited for his needs. NMFS followed the standard placement process for non-releasable marine mammals as outlined in the NMFS Placement Process for Nonreleasable Marine Mammals, No. 02– 308–02, which is available at: https:// www.nmfs.noaa.gov/op/pds/ documents/02/308/02-308-02.pdf. The calf is currently held at SeaWorld of Texas under the authority of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 Jkt 247001 MMHSRP permit (No. 18786–03). SeaWorld is now applying for their own scientific research and enhancement permit for the long-term care of this non-releasable animal and to conduct research to benefit the endangered wild population of Cook Inlet beluga whales. SeaWorld’s proposed research activities for this beluga whale include investigations of vocalizations (passive recordings) and hearing development (auditory evoked potential measurements). The proposed enhancement would include educational presentations on topics including the endangered status and current threats to the Cook Inlet DPS; continued daily husbandry care (feeding, training, and monitoring growth (measurements, weight, ultrasound)); veterinary care (exams and biological sampling including but not limited to blood, exhalate, swabs, urine, feces; and treatments as warranted); and behavioral observations and enrichment. This animal would be placed on public display incidental to the proposed activities but would not be used in interactive programs with the public or trained for performance. Presentations to educate the public may include demonstrations of trained husbandry and enrichment behaviors as well as natural behaviors. The permit is requested for a 5-year period, the maximum duration of a permit. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. NMFS has forwarded the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: October 24, 2018. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–23652 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG558 Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 54571 Notice; issuance of permits. Notice is hereby given that individuals and institutions have been issued Letters of Confirmation for activities conducted under the General Authorization for Scientific Research on marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for a list of names and address of recipients. ADDRESSES: The Letters of Confirmation and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Protected Resources, Permits and Conservation Division, (301) 427– 8401. SUMMARY: The requested Letters of Confirmation have been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The General Authorization allows for bona fide scientific research that may result only in taking by Level B harassment of marine mammals. The following Letters of Confirmation (LOC) were issued in Fiscal Year 2018 (October 1, 2017—September 30, 2018). File No. 19826–01: Issued to Tara Moll, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, 1176 Howell Street, Newport, RI, 02841 on November 6, 2017, to conduct ground and vessel surveys, photo-identification, and behavioral observations of gray (Halichoerus grypus), harbor (Phoca vitulina), and harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) seals in lower Chesapeake Bay, VA and Narragansett Bay, RI. The amended LOC expands the location of research activities in Virginia to include the eastern Atlantic shore of Virginia, rather than just coastlines within the Chesapeake Bay. The LOC expires on January 31, 2021. File No. 21363: Issued to David Johnston, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of the Practice, Duke University, Marine Science and Conservation, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd., Beaufort, NC, 28516 on November 9, 2017, to use unmanned aircraft systems to count and photograph 11 pinniped species. Images will be used for photogrammetry, health assessments and habitat descriptions. Research may occur in three different areas: (1) Along the U.S. east coast from Maine to South Carolina; (2) along the U.S. West Coast from Alaska to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23652]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG371


Marine Mammals; File No. 22095

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that SeaWorld, LLC., 9205 Southpark 
Center Loop, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32819 (Responsible Party: 
Christopher Dold, DVM), has applied in due form for a scientific 
research and enhancement permit for one non-releasable beluga whale 
(Delphinapterus leucas) from the Cook Inlet distinct population segment 
(DPS).

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before November 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The application 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 
No. 22095 from the list of available applications.

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    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) 713-0376, or by 
email to [email protected]. Please include File No. 22095 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 this application would be appropriate.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan, Jennifer Skidmore, or 
Courtney Smith, (301) 427-8401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the 
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended 
(MMPA; 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.), and the 
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of 
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226).
    The applicant proposes to conduct research on and provide long-term 
care for one male beluga whale calf from the Cook Inlet DPS. The calf 
stranded alone as a neonate when he was less than a month old, and was 
rescued and rehabilitated by the Alaska marine mammal stranding network 
under the authority of the NMFS Marine Mammal Health and Stranding 
Response Program's (MMHSRP) scientific research and enhancement permit. 
Based on his young age, health conditions, and need for socialization 
with other beluga whales, NMFS determined him to be non-releasable and 
unable to survive in the wild, and chose SeaWorld of Texas to accept 
Tyonek into their beluga population, which was best suited for his 
needs. NMFS followed the standard placement process for non-releasable 
marine mammals as outlined in the NMFS Placement Process for Non-
releasable Marine Mammals, No. 02-308-02, which is available at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/op/pds/documents/02/308/02-308-02.pdf. The calf is 
currently held at SeaWorld of Texas under the authority of the MMHSRP 
permit (No. 18786-03). SeaWorld is now applying for their own 
scientific research and enhancement permit for the long-term care of 
this non-releasable animal and to conduct research to benefit the 
endangered wild population of Cook Inlet beluga whales.
    SeaWorld's proposed research activities for this beluga whale 
include investigations of vocalizations (passive recordings) and 
hearing development (auditory evoked potential measurements). The 
proposed enhancement would include educational presentations on topics 
including the endangered status and current threats to the Cook Inlet 
DPS; continued daily husbandry care (feeding, training, and monitoring 
growth (measurements, weight, ultrasound)); veterinary care (exams and 
biological sampling including but not limited to blood, exhalate, 
swabs, urine, feces; and treatments as warranted); and behavioral 
observations and enrichment. This animal would be placed on public 
display incidental to the proposed activities but would not be used in 
interactive programs with the public or trained for performance. 
Presentations to educate the public may include demonstrations of 
trained husbandry and enrichment behaviors as well as natural 
behaviors. The permit is requested for a 5-year period, the maximum 
duration of a permit.
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that 
the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to 
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
    NMFS has forwarded the application to the Marine Mammal Commission 
and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

    Dated: October 24, 2018.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-23652 Filed 10-29-18; 8:45 am]
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