Department of Commerce May 21, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Rulemaking to Establish Take Prohibitions for the Threatened Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American Green Sturgeon
Document Number: E9-11945
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) is required to adopt such regulations as he deems necessary and advisable for the conservation of species listed as threatened. This proposed ESA 4(d) rule represents the regulations that we, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), believe necessary and advisable to conserve the threatened Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris; hereafter Southern DPS). We propose to apply the prohibitions listed under ESA sections 9(a)(1)(A) through 9(a)(1)(G) for the Southern DPS, and we highlight specific categories of activities that are likely to result in take of Southern DPS fish. We do not find it necessary and advisable to apply the take prohibitions to certain categories of activities that contribute to conserving the Southern DPS. We also propose a variety of methods by which take of the Southern DPS may be authorized.
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
Document Number: E9-11943
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received one scientific research permit application request relating to Pacific salmon. The proposed research is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management and conservation efforts. The application may be viewed on the NMFS website at https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.c fm.
Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals; Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to the Explosive Removal of Offshore Structures in the Gulf of Mexico
Document Number: E9-11942
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued one-year Letters of Authorization (LOA) to take marine mammals incidental to the explosive removal of offshore oil and gas structures (EROS) in the Gulf of Mexico.
Online Safety and Technology Working Group Meeting
Document Number: E9-11918
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces the first public meeting of the Online Safety and Technology Working Group (OSTWG).
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-11901
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-05-21
Agency: Department of Commerce
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