Marine Mammals; File No. 26596, 51969-51970 [2022-18246]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 163 / Wednesday, August 24, 2022 / Notices Comment 1: Whether Commerce Should Apply Adverse Facts Available (AFA) to the Export Buyer’s Credit (EBC) Program Comment 2: Whether Producers of Certain Inputs Are Authorities Comment 3: Whether the Provision of Electricity Provided a Financial Contribution and Is Specific Comment 4: Whether Commerce Should Apply AFA to ‘‘Other Subsidies’’ Comment 5: Whether Commerce Should Adjust the Benchmark for Plywood Comment 6: Whether Commerce Should Adjust the Benchmark for Sawn Wood and Shaped Wood XII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2022–18250 Filed 8–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–357–825] White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the LessThan-Fair-Value Investigation Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable August 24, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacob Saude or Myrna Lobo, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0981 or (202) 482–2371, respectively. AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On April 20, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated a less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of imports of white grape juice concentrate (WGJC) from Argentina.1 Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than September 7, 2022. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES Postponement of Preliminary Determination Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in an LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later 1 See White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair Value Investigation, 87 FR 24934 (April 27, 2022). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Aug 23, 2022 Jkt 256001 than 190 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) the petitioner makes a timely request for a postponement; or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that additional time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for postponement 25 days or more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request. On August 5, 2022, the petitioner 2 submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary determination in this LTFV investigation.3 The petitioner stated that it requests postponement to ensure that Commerce is able to sufficiently review all questionnaire responses, issue supplemental questionnaires, and prepare an accurate preliminary determination.4 For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(e), is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determination by 50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which this investigation was initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its preliminary determination no later than October 27, 2022. In accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determination of this investigation will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determination, unless postponed at a later date. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: August 18, 2022. Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2022–18209 Filed 8–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 2 The petitioner is Delano Growers Grape Products, LLC. 3 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping: White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of Preliminary Determination,’’ dated August 5, 2022. 4 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51969 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC295] Marine Mammals; File No. 26596 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Robin Baird, Ph.D., Cascadia Research Collective, 2181⁄2 West Fourth Avenue, Olympia, WA 98501, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before September 23, 2022. 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. 26596 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 26596 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D. or Courtney Smith, Ph.D., (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.), the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). The applicant requests a 5-year permit to take marine mammals in the Pacific Ocean to study population structure, size, and range, movements, habitat use, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1 51970 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 163 / Wednesday, August 24, 2022 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES social organization, diving behavior, diet, disease monitoring, behavior, and reactions to anthropogenic activity. Up to 43 species of cetaceans may be targeted for research including the following ESA-listed species: blue (Balaenoptera musculus), bowhead (Balaena mysticetus), fin (Balaenoptera physalus), false killer (Pseudorca crassidens; Main Hawaiian insular distinct population segment [DPS]), gray (Eschrichtius robustus; Western North Pacific DPS), humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae; Western North Pacific, Mexico, and Central America DPSs), killer (Orcinus orca; Southern Resident DPS), North Pacific right (Eubalaena japonica), sei (Balaenoptera borealis), and sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) whales. Researchers would conduct vessel surveys, including unmanned aircraft systems, for counts, passive acoustic recording, observations, photoidentification, photogrammetry, thermal imaging, video recording, biological sampling (sloughed skin, exhaled air, feces, prey remains, skin and blubber biopsy), and tagging (suction-cup, dart, and bolt/pin). Biological samples, including prey remains of ESA-listed marine mammal or fish species, may be imported and exported for analysis. Seven pinniped species including ESAlisted Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi), Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi), and Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) may be harassed during research. See the application for numbers of animals requested by species and procedure. 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. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: August 19, 2022. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–18246 Filed 8–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Aug 23, 2022 Jkt 256001 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION National Assessment Governing Board Notice of Meeting of the National Assessment Governing Board’s Executive Committee National Assessment Governing Board, U.S. Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of closed teleconference meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the agenda and instructions to submit written comment for an August 29, 2022 closed teleconference meeting of the National Assessment Governing Board’s (Governing Board) Executive Committee. This notice provides information to members of the public who may be interested in providing written comments related to the work of the Governing Board. Notice of this meeting is required under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to changes in committee leadership necessitating changes in responsibilities with respect to agenda items. The Chair of the Assessment Development committee resigned from the Board on August 9, 2022, and there were subsequent delays in rescheduling the meeting date with updated agenda topics. DATES: August 29, 2022. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted via teleconference. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Munira Mwalimu, Executive Officer/ Designated Federal Official for the Governing Board, 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 825, Washington, DC 20002, telephone: (202) 357–6938, fax: (202) 357–6945, email: Munira.Mwalimu@ed.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Statutory Authority and Function: The Governing Board is established under the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act, Title III of Public Law 107–279 (20 U.S.C. 9621). Information on the Governing Board and its work can be found at www.nagb.gov. The Governing Board formulates policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The Governing Board’s responsibilities include: (1) selecting the subject areas to be assessed; (2) developing appropriate SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 student achievement levels; (3) developing assessment objectives and testing specifications that produce an assessment that is valid and reliable, and are based on relevant widely accepted professional standards; (4) developing a process for review of the assessment which includes the active participation of teachers, curriculum specialists, local school administrators, parents, and concerned members of the public; (5) designing the methodology of the assessment to ensure that assessment items are valid and reliable, in consultation with appropriate technical experts in measurement and assessment, content and subject matter, sampling, and other technical experts who engage in large scale surveys; (6) measuring student academic achievement in grades 4, 8, and 12 in the authorized academic subjects; (7) developing guidelines for reporting and disseminating results; (8) developing standards and procedures for regional and national comparisons; (9) taking appropriate actions needed to improve the form, content use, and reporting of results of an assessment; and (10) planning and executing the initial public release of NAEP reports. According to the Assessment Framework Development policy approved at the March 2022 quarterly Board meeting, the Governing Board delegated authority to the Executive Committee to review and approve a final list of science experts to serve on a review panel that will provide feedback on content areas for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Science Framework. NAEP frameworks provide the blueprint for the content and design of each NAEP assessment. For each framework, the Governing Board works with a committee of subject matter experts, practitioners, and members of the public—including researchers, educators, business leaders, and policymakers—to develop a rich and rigorous set of standards that define what students should know and be able to do in a particular subject. Additional information on how NAEP Frameworks are developed can be found at https:// www.nagb.gov/naep/frameworksoverview.html. Meeting Agenda: On August 29, 2022, the Executive Committee will meet in closed session from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review and discuss the applicant pool for nominees to serve as members of the Science Panel. E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51969-51970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18246]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC295]


Marine Mammals; File No. 26596

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 Robin Baird, Ph.D., Cascadia 
Research Collective, 218\1/2\ West Fourth Avenue, Olympia, WA 98501, 
has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine 
mammals.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before September 23, 2022.

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. 26596 from the list of available applications. These documents are 
also available upon written request via email to 
[email protected].
    Written comments on this application should be submitted via email 
to [email protected]. Please include File No. 26596 in the 
subject line of the email comment.
    Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a 
written request via email to [email protected]. The request 
should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application 
would be appropriate.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D. or Courtney 
Smith, Ph.D., (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.), the 
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of 
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226), and the Fur 
Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
    The applicant requests a 5-year permit to take marine mammals in 
the Pacific Ocean to study population structure, size, and range, 
movements, habitat use,

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social organization, diving behavior, diet, disease monitoring, 
behavior, and reactions to anthropogenic activity. Up to 43 species of 
cetaceans may be targeted for research including the following ESA-
listed species: blue (Balaenoptera musculus), bowhead (Balaena 
mysticetus), fin (Balaenoptera physalus), false killer (Pseudorca 
crassidens; Main Hawaiian insular distinct population segment [DPS]), 
gray (Eschrichtius robustus; Western North Pacific DPS), humpback 
(Megaptera novaeangliae; Western North Pacific, Mexico, and Central 
America DPSs), killer (Orcinus orca; Southern Resident DPS), North 
Pacific right (Eubalaena japonica), sei (Balaenoptera borealis), and 
sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) whales. Researchers would conduct vessel 
surveys, including unmanned aircraft systems, for counts, passive 
acoustic recording, observations, photo-identification, photogrammetry, 
thermal imaging, video recording, biological sampling (sloughed skin, 
exhaled air, feces, prey remains, skin and blubber biopsy), and tagging 
(suction-cup, dart, and bolt/pin). Biological samples, including prey 
remains of ESA-listed marine mammal or fish species, may be imported 
and exported for analysis. Seven pinniped species including ESA-listed 
Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi), Guadalupe fur seals 
(Arctocephalus townsendi), and Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) 
may be harassed during research. See the application for numbers of 
animals requested by species and procedure.
    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.
    Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine 
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

    Dated: August 19, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-18246 Filed 8-23-22; 8:45 am]
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