Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review for the Arabian Sea, Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa, Central America, Mexico, and Western North Pacific Distinct Population Segments of Humpback Whales, 15377-15378 [2023-05102]
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In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
determination has been made that the
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a finding that such permits: (1) were
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operate to the disadvantage of such
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ESA.
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seq.), and the regulations governing the
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Dated: March 7, 2023.
Amy Sloan,
Acting Chief, Permits and Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Wage Mariner Hiring Portal
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1995, on or after the date of publication
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Agency: National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration,
Commerce.
Title: Wage Mariner Hiring Portal.
OMB Control Number: 0648–0790.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Request: Regular submission
[extension of a current information
collection].
Number of Respondents: 1,000.
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000
hours.
Needs and Uses: This is a request for
extension of an existing information
collection. The Wage Mariner Hiring
Portal (WMHP) is an internet-based
system (website) that is designed to
allow an applicant to apply for a ‘‘wage
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Administration (NOAA) fleet of
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relevant current and or past work
history. The Department of Commerce
(DOC), through NOAA, Office of Marine
and Aviation Operations (OMAO) has
special hiring authority under Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), title 5,
chapter 1, subchapter A, part 3, § 3.2
and under the DOC Department
Administrative Order (DAO) 202–302
section 2, subsection .02a. specific to
the hiring of Federal wage mariner
employees. The regulations allow
OMAO to hire wage mariners into
excepted service positions within the
NOAA fleet of ocean going vessels in
order to maintain adequate operations,
maintenance, and safe staffing of the
maritime ships.
No physical forms are used in this
collection, it is all online. Applicants
fill out basic personal, licensure, and
work history information into a profile
resume. Once their basic profile is
complete, applicants can submit this
resume to available wage mariner
positions as shown on the WMHP
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received is used to determine if the
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hiring official or it is placed in a pool
of prospective candidates for future
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includes: first and last name, contact
number and email address, wage
mariner licenses and certifications,
relevant work history.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
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Legal Authority: Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), title 5, chapter 1,
subchapter A, part 3, § 3.2.
This information collection request
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Follow the instructions to view the
Department of Commerce collections
currently under review by OMB.
Written comments and
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public/do/PRAMain. Find this
particular information collection by
selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day
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by using the search function and
entering either the title of the collection
or the OMB Control Number 0648–0790.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of
the Chief Information Officer, Commerce
Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Endangered and Threatened Species;
Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review
for the Arabian Sea, Cape Verde
Islands/Northwest Africa, Central
America, Mexico, and Western North
Pacific Distinct Population Segments
of Humpback Whales
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation, request for
information.
AGENCY:
NMFS announces the
initiation of a 5-year review for the
Arabian Sea, Cape Verde Islands/
Northwest Africa, Central America,
Mexico, and Western North Pacific
Distinct Population Segments of the
humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeangliae). NMFS is required by the
Endangered Species Act (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 humpback
whale.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct this review, we must receive
SUMMARY:
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your information no later than April 12,
2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit
information on this document,
identified by NOAA–NMFS–2023–0029
by the following method:
• Electronic Submission: Submit
electronic information via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA–
NMFS–2023–0029 in the Search box.
Click on the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete
the required fields, and enter or attach
your comments.
Instructions: Comments sent by any
other method, to any other address or
individual, or received after the end of
the specified period, may not be
considered. All comments received are
a part of the public record and will
generally be posted for public viewing
on www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information
(e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential
business information, or otherwise
sensitive or protected information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will
be publicly accessible. NMFS will
accept anonymous submissions (enter
‘‘N/A’’ in the required fields if you wish
to remain anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Meghan Gahm at (301) 427–8494 or
meghan.gahm@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice announces our review of the five
distinct population segments (DPSs) of
the humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeangliae) listed as endangered or
threatened under the ESA. Section
4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that we
conduct a review of listed species at
least once every 5 years. The regulations
in 50 CFR 424.21 require that we
publish a notice in the Federal Register
announcing species currently under
active review. On the basis of such
reviews under section 4(c)(2)(B), we
determine whether any species should
be removed from the list (i.e., delisted)
or reclassified from endangered to
threatened or from threatened to
endangered (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)(2)(B)). As
described by the regulations in 50 CFR
424.11(e), the Secretary shall delist a
species if the Secretary finds that, after
conducting a status review based on the
best scientific and commercial data
available: (1) the species is extinct; (2)
the species does not meet the definition
of an endangered species or a threatened
species; and/or (3) the listed entity does
not meet the statutory definition of a
species. Any change in Federal
classification would require a separate
rulemaking process.
Background information on the
species is available on the NMFS
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website at: https://
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/
humpback-whale.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the review is complete
and based on the best available
scientific and commercial information,
we are soliciting new information from
the public, governmental agencies,
Tribes, the scientific community,
industry, environmental entities, and
any other interested parties concerning
the status of Megaptera novaeangliae.
Categories of requested information
include: (1) species biology including,
but not limited to, population trends,
distribution, abundance, demographics,
and genetics; (2) habitat conditions
including, but not limited to, amount,
distribution, and important features for
conservation; (3) status and trends of
threats to the species and its habitats; (4)
conservation measures that have been
implemented that benefit the species,
including monitoring data
demonstrating effectiveness of such
measures; and (5) other new
information, data, or corrections
including, but not limited to, taxonomic
or nomenclatural changes and improved
analytical methods for evaluating
extinction risk.
If you wish to provide information for
the review, you may submit your
information and materials electronically
(see ADDRESSES section). We request that
all information be accompanied by
supporting documentation such as
maps, bibliographic references, or
reprints of pertinent publications.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: March 8, 2023.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office
of Protected Resources National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
The Commodity Futures
Trading Commission (CFTC) announces
that on April 5, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), the
Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC)
will hold a public meeting via
teleconference. At this meeting, the
AAC will focus on topics related to the
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agricultural economy, including
geopolitical and sustainability issues, as
well as recent developments in the
agricultural derivatives markets.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
April 5, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). Please
note that the teleconference may end
early if the AAC has completed its
business. Members of the public who
wish to submit written statements in
connection with the meeting should
submit them by April 12, 2023.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held
via teleconference. You may submit
public comments, identified by
‘‘Agricultural Advisory Committee,’’
through the CFTC website at https://
comments.cftc.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments
through the Comments Online process
on the website. If you are unable to
submit comments online, contact Swati
R. Shah, Designated Federal Officer, via
the information listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to
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your comments. Any statements
submitted in connection with the
committee meeting will be made
available to the public, including
publication on the CFTC website,
https://www.cftc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Swati R. Shah, AAC Designated Federal
Officer, Commodity Futures Trading
Commission, Three Lafayette Centre,
1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
20581; (202) 418–5042; or aac@cftc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting will be open to the public.
Members of the public may listen to the
meeting by telephone by calling a
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Members of the public may also view
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC821]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-
Year Review for the Arabian Sea, Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa,
Central America, Mexico, and Western North Pacific Distinct Population
Segments of Humpback Whales
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation, request for information.
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SUMMARY: NMFS announces the initiation of a 5-year review for the
Arabian Sea, Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa, Central America,
Mexico, and Western North Pacific Distinct Population Segments of the
humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). NMFS is required by the
Endangered Species Act (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 humpback whale.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must
receive
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your information no later than April 12, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0029 by the following method:
Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via
the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter
NOAA-NMFS-2023-0029 in the Search box. Click on the ``Comment'' icon,
complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments.
Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other
address or individual, or received after the end of the specified
period, may not be considered. All comments received are a part of the
public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on
www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business
information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information submitted
voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept
anonymous submissions (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish
to remain anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Meghan Gahm at (301) 427-8494 or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our review of the five
distinct population segments (DPSs) of the humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeangliae) listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA. Section
4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that we conduct a review of listed
species at least once every 5 years. The regulations in 50 CFR 424.21
require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing
species currently under active review. On the basis of such reviews
under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether any species should be
removed from the list (i.e., delisted) or reclassified from endangered
to threatened or from threatened to endangered (16 U.S.C.
1533(c)(2)(B)). As described by the regulations in 50 CFR 424.11(e),
the Secretary shall delist a species if the Secretary finds that, after
conducting a status review based on the best scientific and commercial
data available: (1) the species is extinct; (2) the species does not
meet the definition of an endangered species or a threatened species;
and/or (3) the listed entity does not meet the statutory definition of
a species. Any change in Federal classification would require a
separate rulemaking process.
Background information on the species is available on the NMFS
website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/humpback-whale.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the review is complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial information, we are soliciting new
information from the public, governmental agencies, Tribes, the
scientific community, industry, environmental entities, and any other
interested parties concerning the status of Megaptera novaeangliae.
Categories of requested information include: (1) species biology
including, but not limited to, population trends, distribution,
abundance, demographics, and genetics; (2) habitat conditions
including, but not limited to, amount, distribution, and important
features for conservation; (3) status and trends of threats to the
species and its habitats; (4) conservation measures that have been
implemented that benefit the species, including monitoring data
demonstrating effectiveness of such measures; and (5) other new
information, data, or corrections including, but not limited to,
taxonomic or nomenclatural changes and improved analytical methods for
evaluating extinction risk.
If you wish to provide information for the review, you may submit
your information and materials electronically (see ADDRESSES section).
We request that all information be accompanied by supporting
documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or reprints of
pertinent publications.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: March 8, 2023.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-05102 Filed 3-10-23; 8:45 am]
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