Marine Mammals and Endangered Species, 85514-85515 [2024-24976]

Download as PDF 85514 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 208 / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Notices Dated: October 21, 2024. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation includes certain frozen warmwater shrimp and prawns whether wild-caught (ocean harvested) or farm-raised (produced by aquaculture), headon or head-off, shell-on or peeled, tail-on or tail-off, deveined or not deveined, cooked or raw, or otherwise processed in frozen form. ‘‘Tails’’ in this context means the tail fan, which includes the telson and the uropods. The frozen warmwater shrimp and prawn products included in the scope, regardless of definitions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), are products which are processed from warmwater shrimp and prawns through freezing and which are sold in any count size. The products described above may be processed from any species of warmwater shrimp and prawns. Warmwater shrimp and prawns are generally classified in, but are not limited to, the Penaeidae family. Some examples of the farmed and wild-caught warmwater species include, but are not limited to, whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannemei), banana prawn (Penaeus merguiensis), fleshy prawn (Penaeus chinensis), giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon), redspotted shrimp (Penaeus brasiliensis), southern brown shrimp (Penaeus subtilis), southern pink shrimp (Penaeus notialis), southern rough shrimp (Trachypenaeus curvirostris), southern white shrimp (Penaeus schmitti), blue shrimp (Penaeus stylirostris), western white shrimp (Penaeus occidentalis), and Indian white prawn (Penaeus indicus). Frozen shrimp and prawns that are packed with marinade, spices or sauce are included in the scope. In addition, food preparations, which are not ‘‘prepared meals,’’ that contain more than 20 percent by weight of shrimp or prawn are also included in the scope. Excluded from the scope are: (1) breaded shrimp and prawns (HTSUS subheading 1605.21.1020); (2) shrimp and prawns generally classified in the Pandalidae family and commonly referred to as coldwater shrimp, in any state of processing; (3) fresh shrimp and prawns whether shell-on or peeled (HTSUS subheadings 0306.36.0020 and 0306.36.0040); (4) shrimp and prawns in prepared meals (HTSUS subheadings 1605.21.0500 and 1605.29.0500); (5) dried shrimp and prawns; (6) canned warmwater shrimp and prawns (HTSUS subheading 1605.29.1040); and (7) certain battered shrimp. Battered shrimp is a shrimp-based product: (1) that is produced from fresh (or thawed-from-frozen) and peeled shrimp; (2) to which a ‘‘dusting’’ layer of rice or wheat flour of at least 95 percent purity has been applied; (3) with the entire surface of the shrimp flesh thoroughly and evenly coated with the flour; (4) with the non-shrimp content of the end product constituting between four and ten percent of the product’s total weight after being dusted, but prior to being frozen; and (5) that is subjected to individually quick frozen (IQF) freezing immediately after application of the dusting layer. When dusted in accordance with the definition of dusting above, the battered shrimp product is also coated with a wet viscous layer containing egg and/or milk, and par-fried. The products covered by the scope are currently classified under the following HTSUS subheadings: 0306.17.0004, 0306.17.0005, 0306.17.0007, 0306.17.0008, 0306.17.0010, 0306.17.0011, 0306.17.0013, 0306.17.0014, 0306.17.0016, 0306.17.0017, 0306.17.0019, 0306.17.0020, 0306.17.0022, 0306.17.0023, 0306.17.0025, 0306.17.0026, 0306.17.0028, 0306.17.0029, 0306.17.0041, 0306.17.0042, 1605.21.1030, and 1605.29.1010. These HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and for customs purposes only and are not dispositive, but rather the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Changes from the Preliminary Determination IV. Subsidies Valuation V. Analysis of Programs VI. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether Commerce Should Apply Adverse Facts Available (AFA) To Countervail the Provision of Water or Port Facilities to First Marine Comment 2: Whether Commerce Should Apply AFA To Countervail Export Financing From the Export-Import Bank of Indonesia (Eximbank) Comment 3: Whether Commerce Should Apply Total AFA to the GR 55/2022 and Article 31E Income Tax Reduction Programs Comment 4: Whether Commerce Should Correct the Benefit Calculations Under the Government Regulation 55/2022 and Article 31E Income Tax Reduction Programs Comment 5: Whether Commerce Should Make Corrections to the Sales Denominators Used To Calculate the Ad Valorem Subsidy Rates VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–24954 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE383] Marine Mammals and Endangered Species National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: Notice; issuance of permits, permit amendments, and permit modifications. ACTION: Notice is hereby given that permits, permit amendments, and permit modifications have been issued to the following entities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable. SUMMARY: The permits and related documents are available for review upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. ADDRESSES: Sara Young (Permit No. 27597), Erin Markin, Ph.D., (Permit No. 28148), Amy Hapeman (Permit No. 21163–01), and Malcolm Mohead (Permit 20347–02); at (301) 427–8401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notices were published in the Federal Register on the dates listed below that requests for a permit, permit amendment, or permit modification had been submitted by the below-named applicants. To locate the Federal Register notice that announced our receipt of the application and a complete description of the activities, go to https:// www.federalregister.gov and search on the permit number provided in table 1 below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 TABLE 1—ISSUED PERMITS, PERMIT AMENDMENTS, AND PERMIT MODIFICATIONS Permit No. RTID Applicant Previous Federal Register Notice Issuance date 20347–02 ......... 0648–XE179 ..... 89 FR 64879, August 8, 2024 ............ October 1, 2024. 21163–01 ......... 0648–XR004 .... University of Maine, 5741 Libby Hall, Room 202A, Orono, ME 04469 (Responsible Party: Gayle Zydlewski, Ph.D.). Marine Ecology and Telemetry Research, 2468 Camp McKenzie Trail NW, Seabeck WA 98380 (Responsible Party: Greg Schorr). 84 FR 54121, October 9, 2019 .......... September 23, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Oct 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 208 / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Notices 85515 TABLE 1—ISSUED PERMITS, PERMIT AMENDMENTS, AND PERMIT MODIFICATIONS—Continued Permit No. RTID Applicant Previous Federal Register Notice 27597 ............... 0648–XD928 ..... 89 FR 36761, May 3, 2024 ................ September 9, 2024. 28148 ............... 0648–XE164 ..... NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal Laboratory, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Responsible Party: John Bengtson, Ph.D.). NMFS Pacific Islands Regional Office, 1845 Wasp Boulevard, Building 176, Honolulu, HI 96818 (Responsible Party: Jamie Marchetti). 89 FR 63412, August 5, 2024 ............ September 25, 2024. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), for Permit Nos. 20347–02, 21163–01, and 28148, and a final determination has been made that the activities proposed are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS). For Permit No. 27597, a determination was made that the activities authorized are consistent with the Preferred Alternative in the Final Programmatic EIS for Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research (NMFS 2007). A supplemental EA (NMFS 2014) was prepared for the addition of unmanned aerial surveys to the suite of research activities analyzed under the EIS and concluded that issuance of the permits would not have a significant adverse impact on the human environment. An environmental review memo was prepared to summarize these findings. As required by the ESA, as applicable, issuance of these permit was based on a finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Authority: The requested permits have been issued under the MMPA of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the ESA of 1973, as amended (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), as applicable. Dated: October 15, 2024. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–24976 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Oct 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE320] Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Exempted Fishing, Scientific Research, Display, and Shark Research Fishery Permits; Letters of Acknowledgment National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments. AGENCY: NMFS announces its intent to issue exempted fishing permits (EFPs), scientific research permits (SRPs), display permits, letters of acknowledgment (LOAs), and shark research fishery permits for Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) (tunas, billfish, swordfish, and sharks) in 2025. EFPs and related permits other than LOAs exempt permit holders from specific portions of the regulations for the purposes of scientific research, data collection, the investigation of bycatch, and public display, among other things. LOAs acknowledge that researchers are conducting scientific research activities on board a scientific research vessel. Generally, EFPs and related permits are valid from the date of issuance through the end of the calendar year for which they are issued, unless otherwise specified in the permit, subject to the terms and conditions of individual permits. DATES: NMFS will consider written comments received in response to this notice when issuing EFPs and related permits. Submit comments on or before November 27, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA– NMFS–2024–0109, electronically via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Visit https://www.regulations.gov and type ‘‘NOAA–NMFS–2024–0109’’ in the Search box. Click on the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issuance date Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on https://www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elsa Gutierrez, 301–427–8503, elsa.gutierrez@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HMS fisheries (tunas, billfish, swordfish, and sharks) are managed under the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and its amendments pursuant to the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and consistent with the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA; 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). ATCA is the implementing statute for binding recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. HMS implementing regulations are at 50 CFR part 635. The regulations specific to HMS EFPs and related permits can be found at § 635.32. NMFS issues EFPs and related permits in cases where HMS regulations (e.g., fishing seasons, prohibited species, authorized gear, closed areas, minimum sizes) may otherwise prohibit scientists and other interested parties from conducting scientific research; acquiring information and data related to HMS and fishing for HMS; enhancing safety at sea; collecting HMS for public education or display; investigating bycatch, economic discards, or regulatory discards in HMS fisheries; or conducting other fishing activities that NMFS has an interest in permitting or acknowledging. Consistent with §§ 600.745 and 635.32, a NMFS E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 208 (Monday, October 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85514-85515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24976]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XE383]


Marine Mammals and Endangered Species

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

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits, permit amendments, and permit 
modifications.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that permits, permit amendments, and 
permit modifications have been issued to the following entities under 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA), as applicable.

ADDRESSES: The permits and related documents are available for review 
upon written request via email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara Young (Permit No. 27597), Erin 
Markin, Ph.D., (Permit No. 28148), Amy Hapeman (Permit No. 21163-01), 
and Malcolm Mohead (Permit 20347-02); at (301) 427-8401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notices were published in the Federal 
Register on the dates listed below that requests for a permit, permit 
amendment, or permit modification had been submitted by the below-named 
applicants. To locate the Federal Register notice that announced our 
receipt of the application and a complete description of the 
activities, go to https://www.federalregister.gov and search on the 
permit number provided in table 1 below.

                      Table 1--Issued Permits, Permit Amendments, and Permit Modifications
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                                                                       Previous Federal
       Permit No.                  RTID                Applicant        Register Notice        Issuance date
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20347-02...............  0648-XE179.............  University of       89 FR 64879,        October 1, 2024.
                                                   Maine, 5741 Libby   August 8, 2024.
                                                   Hall, Room 202A,
                                                   Orono, ME 04469
                                                   (Responsible
                                                   Party: Gayle
                                                   Zydlewski, Ph.D.).
21163-01...............  0648-XR004.............  Marine Ecology and  84 FR 54121,        September 23, 2024.
                                                   Telemetry           October 9, 2019.
                                                   Research, 2468
                                                   Camp McKenzie
                                                   Trail NW, Seabeck
                                                   WA 98380
                                                   (Responsible
                                                   Party: Greg
                                                   Schorr).

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27597..................  0648-XD928.............  NMFS Alaska         89 FR 36761, May    September 9, 2024.
                                                   Fisheries Science   3, 2024.
                                                   Center's Marine
                                                   Mammal
                                                   Laboratory, 7600
                                                   Sand Point Way
                                                   NE, Seattle, WA
                                                   98115
                                                   (Responsible
                                                   Party: John
                                                   Bengtson, Ph.D.).
28148..................  0648-XE164.............  NMFS Pacific        89 FR 63412,        September 25, 2024.
                                                   Islands Regional    August 5, 2024.
                                                   Office, 1845 Wasp
                                                   Boulevard,
                                                   Building 176,
                                                   Honolulu, HI
                                                   96818
                                                   (Responsible
                                                   Party: Jamie
                                                   Marchetti).
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    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), for Permit Nos. 20347-02, 21163-01, and 
28148, and a final determination has been made that the activities 
proposed are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an 
environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS).
    For Permit No. 27597, a determination was made that the activities 
authorized are consistent with the Preferred Alternative in the Final 
Programmatic EIS for Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research 
(NMFS 2007). A supplemental EA (NMFS 2014) was prepared for the 
addition of unmanned aerial surveys to the suite of research activities 
analyzed under the EIS and concluded that issuance of the permits would 
not have a significant adverse impact on the human environment. An 
environmental review memo was prepared to summarize these findings.
    As required by the ESA, as applicable, issuance of these permit was 
based on a finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good 
faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered 
species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set 
forth in section 2 of the ESA.
    Authority: The requested permits have been issued under the MMPA of 
1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing 
the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the ESA 
of 1973, as amended (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), as applicable.

    Dated: October 15, 2024.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-24976 Filed 10-25-24; 8:45 am]
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