80 FR 12152 - Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 44 (March 6, 2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 44 (March 6, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-05174 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 44 (Friday, March 6, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 12152-12154] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-05174] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XD796 Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public workshops; correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in April, May, and June of 2015. Also, due to inclement weather, NMFS cancelled the Atlantic Shark Identification workshop scheduled for February 26, 2015, in Norfolk, VA. NMFS has rescheduled this workshop to March 26, 2015, to be held at the same time and location, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 1387 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502. Certain fishermen and shark dealers are required to attend a workshop to meet regulatory requirements and to maintain valid permits. Specifically, the Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop is mandatory for all federally permitted Atlantic shark dealers. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop is mandatory for vessel owners and operators who use bottom longline, pelagic longline, or gillnet gear, and who have also been issued shark or swordfish limited access permits. Additional free workshops will be conducted during 2015 and will be announced in a future notice. DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on April 9, May 7, and June 3, 2015. The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop scheduled for February 26, 2015, has been rescheduled to March 26, 2015. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held on April 13, April 28, May 19, May 27, June 23, and June 26, 2015. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held in Wilmington, NC; Bohemia, NY; and Manahawkin, NJ. The rescheduled workshop will be held in Norfolk, VA. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in Port St. Lucie, FL; Kenner, LA; Charleston, SC, Manahawkin, NJ; Revere, MA; and Ocean City, MD. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details on workshop locations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Pearson by phone: (727) 824-5399, or by fax: (727) 824-5398. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The workshop schedules, registration information, and a list of frequently asked questions regarding these workshops are posted on the Internet at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/workshops/. Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops Since January 1, 2008, Atlantic shark dealers have been prohibited from receiving, purchasing, trading, or bartering for Atlantic sharks unless a valid Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop certificate is on the premises of each business listed under the shark [[Page 12153]] dealer permit that first receives Atlantic sharks (71 FR 58057; October 2, 2006). Dealers who attend and successfully complete a workshop are issued a certificate for each place of business that is permitted to receive sharks. These certificate(s) are valid for 3 years. Approximately 107 free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops have been conducted since January 2007. Currently, permitted dealers may send a proxy to an Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop. However, if a dealer opts to send a proxy, the dealer must designate a proxy for each place of business covered by the dealer's permit which first receives Atlantic sharks. Only one certificate will be issued to each proxy. A proxy must be a person who is currently employed by a place of business covered by the dealer's permit; is a primary participant in the identification, weighing, and/ or first receipt of fish as they are offloaded from a vessel; and who fills out dealer reports. Atlantic shark dealers are prohibited from renewing a Federal shark dealer permit unless a valid Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop certificate for each business location that first receives Atlantic sharks has been submitted with the permit renewal application. Additionally, trucks or other conveyances that are extensions of a dealer's place of business must possess a copy of a valid dealer or proxy Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop certificate. Workshop Dates, Times, and Locations 1. April 9, 2015, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 124 Old Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. 2. May 7, 2015, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 10 Aero Road, Bohemia, NY 11706. 3. June 3, 2015, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Registration To register for a scheduled Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop, please contact Eric Sander at [email protected] or at (386) 852- 8588. Registration Materials To ensure that workshop certificates are linked to the correct permits, participants will need to bring the following specific items to the workshop:Atlantic shark dealer permit holders must bring proof that the attendee is an owner or agent of the business (such as articles of incorporation), a copy of the applicable permit, and proof of identification. Atlantic shark dealer proxies must bring documentation from the permitted dealer acknowledging that the proxy is attending the workshop on behalf of the permitted Atlantic shark dealer for a specific business location, a copy of the appropriate valid permit, and proof of identification. Workshop Objectives The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops are designed to reduce the number of unknown and improperly identified sharks reported in the dealer reporting form and increase the accuracy of species-specific dealer-reported information. Reducing the number of unknown and improperly identified sharks will improve quota monitoring and the data used in stock assessments. These workshops will train shark dealer permit holders or their proxies to properly identify Atlantic shark carcasses. Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops Since January 1, 2007, shark limited-access and swordfish limited- access permit holders who fish with longline or gillnet gear have been required to submit a copy of their Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop certificate in order to renew either permit (71 FR 58057; October 2, 2006). These certificate(s) are valid for 3 years. As such, vessel owners who have not already attended a workshop and received a NMFS certificate, or vessel owners whose certificate(s) will expire prior to the next permit renewal, must attend a workshop to fish with, or renew, their swordfish and shark limited-access permits. Additionally, new shark and swordfish limited- access permit applicants who intend to fish with longline or gillnet gear must attend a Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop and submit a copy of their workshop certificate before either of the permits will be issued. Approximately 202 free Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops have been conducted since 2006. In addition to certifying vessel owners, at least one operator on board vessels issued a limited-access swordfish or shark permit that uses longline or gillnet gear is required to attend a Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop and receive a certificate. Vessels that have been issued a limited-access swordfish or shark permit and that use longline or gillnet gear may not fish unless both the vessel owner and operator have valid workshop certificates onboard at all times. Vessel operators who have not already attended a workshop and received a NMFS certificate, or vessel operators whose certificate(s) will expire prior to their next fishing trip, must attend a workshop to operate a vessel with swordfish and shark limited-access permits that uses longline or gillnet gear. Workshop Dates, Times, and Locations 1. April 13, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 10120 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. 2. April 28, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Inn, 901 Airline Drive Kenner, LA 70062. 3. May 19, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hampton Inn, 678 Citadel Haven Drive, Charleston, SC 29414. 4. May 27, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. 5. June 23, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hampton Inn, 230 Lee Burbank Highway Revere, MA 02151. 6. June 26, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Princess Royale Hotel, 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. Registration To register for a scheduled Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop, please contact Angler Conservation Education at (386) 682-0158. Registration Materials To ensure that workshop certificates are linked to the correct permits, participants will need to bring the following specific items with them to the workshop: Individual vessel owners must bring a copy of the appropriate swordfish and/or shark permit(s), a copy of the vessel registration or documentation, and proof of identification. Representatives of a business-owned or co-owned vessel must bring proof that the individual is an agent of the business (such as articles of incorporation), a copy of the applicable swordfish and/ or shark permit(s), and proof of identification. Vessel operators must bring proof of identification. Workshop Objectives The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops are designed to teach longline and gillnet fishermen the required techniques for the safe handling and release of entangled and/ or hooked protected species, such as sea turtles, marine mammals, and smalltooth [[Page 12154]] sawfish. In an effort to improve reporting, the proper identification of protected species will also be taught at these workshops. Additionally, individuals attending these workshops will gain a better understanding of the requirements for participating in these fisheries. The overall goal of these workshops is to provide participants with the skills needed to reduce the mortality of protected species, which may prevent additional regulations on these fisheries in the future. Correction In the Federal Register of December 4, 2014, (79 FR 71982) in FR Doc. 2014-28502, on page 71983, in the second column, the workshop date of the second Atlantic Shark Identification workshop listed under the heading ``Workshop Dates, Times, and Locations'' is corrected to read as follows: Workshop Dates, Times, and Locations 2. March 26, 2015, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 1387 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 2, 2015. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-05174 Filed 3-5-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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the average 14 of the cash deposit rates imposed, shall remain in effect until rescheduled this workshop to March 26,
calculated for the companies selected further notice. 2015, to be held at the same time and
for mandatory review (i.e., Devi location, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., LaQuinta
Notification to Importers
Fisheries and Falcon) excluding any Inn & Suites, 1387 North Military
which are de minimis or determined This notice also serves as a Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502. Certain
entirely on adverse facts available. preliminary reminder to importers of fishermen and shark dealers are
their responsibility under 19 CFR required to attend a workshop to meet
The Department clarified its
351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding regulatory requirements and to maintain
‘‘automatic assessment’’ regulation on
the reimbursement of antidumping valid permits. Specifically, the Atlantic
May 6, 2003. This clarification will
duties prior to liquidation of the Shark Identification Workshop is
apply to entries of subject merchandise
relevant entries during this review mandatory for all federally permitted
during the POR produced by Devi
period. Failure to comply with this Atlantic shark dealers. The Protected
Fisheries or Falcon for which these
requirement could result in the Species Safe Handling, Release, and
companies did not know that the
Secretary’s presumption that Identification Workshop is mandatory
merchandise was destined for the
reimbursement of antidumping duties for vessel owners and operators who use
United States. In such instances, we will
occurred and the subsequent assessment bottom longline, pelagic longline, or
instruct CBP to liquidate unreviewed
of double antidumping duties. gillnet gear, and who have also been
entries at the all-others rate if there is no We are issuing and publishing these
rate for the intermediate company(ies) issued shark or swordfish limited access
results in accordance with sections permits. Additional free workshops will
involved in the transaction. For a full 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
discussion of this clarification, see be conducted during 2015 and will be
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Dated: March 2, 2015. announced in a future notice.
Proceedings: Assessment of Paul Piquado, DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification
Antidumping Duties, 68 FR 23954 (May Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Workshops will be held on April 9, May
6, 2003). Compliance. 7, and June 3, 2015. The Atlantic Shark
Appendix Identification Workshop scheduled for
We intend to issue instructions to
February 26, 2015, has been
CBP 15 days after publication of the List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary rescheduled to March 26, 2015. See
final results of this review. Decision Memorandum SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further
Cash Deposit Requirements 1. Summary details.
2. Background The Protected Species Safe Handling,
The following deposit requirements 3. Scope of the Order Release, and Identification Workshops
will be effective for all shipments of the 4. Discussion of the Methodology
a. Normal Value Comparisons
will be held on April 13, April 28, May
subject merchandise entered, or 19, May 27, June 23, and June 26, 2015.
withdrawn from warehouse, for b. Determination of Comparison Method
c. Product Comparisons See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
consumption on or after the publication d. Export Price further details.
date of the final results of this e. Normal Value ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark
administrative review, as provided by 5. Currency Conversion Identification Workshops will be held in
section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) The 6. Recommendation Wilmington, NC; Bohemia, NY; and
cash deposit rate for each specific [FR Doc. 2015–05289 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am] Manahawkin, NJ. The rescheduled
company listed above will be that BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P workshop will be held in Norfolk, VA.
established in the final results of this The Protected Species Safe Handling,
review, except if the rate is less than Release, and Identification Workshops
0.50 percent and, therefore, de minimis DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE will be held in Port St. Lucie, FL;
within the meaning of 19 CFR Kenner, LA; Charleston, SC,
351.106(c)(1), in which case the cash National Oceanic and Atmospheric Manahawkin, NJ; Revere, MA; and
deposit rate will be zero; (2) for Administration Ocean City, MD.
previously reviewed or investigated RIN 0648–XD796 See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
companies not participating in this further details on workshop locations.
review, the cash deposit will continue Schedules for Atlantic Shark FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick
to be the company-specific rate Identification Workshops and Pearson by phone: (727) 824–5399, or by
published for the most recent period; (3) Protected Species Safe Handling, fax: (727) 824–5398.
if the exporter is not a firm covered in Release, and Identification Workshops SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
this review, or the original less-than-
fair-value (LTFV) investigation, but the AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries workshop schedules, registration
manufacturer is, the cash deposit rate Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and information, and a list of frequently
will be the rate established for the most Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), asked questions regarding these
recent period for the manufacturer of Commerce. workshops are posted on the Internet at:
the merchandise; and (4) the cash ACTION: Notice of public workshops; http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/
deposit rate for all other manufacturers correction. workshops/.
or exporters will continue to be 10.17 SUMMARY: Free Atlantic Shark Atlantic Shark Identification
percent, the all-others rate made Workshops
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Identification Workshops and Protected
effective by the LTFV investigation.15 Species Safe Handling, Release, and Since January 1, 2008, Atlantic shark
These deposit requirements, when Identification Workshops will be held in dealers have been prohibited from
April, May, and June of 2015. Also, due receiving, purchasing, trading, or
14 Calculated as discussed in footnote 5 above.
15 See
to inclement weather, NMFS cancelled bartering for Atlantic sharks unless a
Notice of Amended Final Determination of
Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping
the Atlantic Shark Identification valid Atlantic Shark Identification
Duty Order: Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp workshop scheduled for February 26, Workshop certificate is on the premises
from India, 70 FR 5147, 5148 (February 1, 2005). 2015, in Norfolk, VA. NMFS has of each business listed under the shark
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sawfish. In an effort to improve Washington, DC 20230 (or via the burden of the collection of information
reporting, the proper identification of Internet at J.Jessup@doc.gov). on respondents, including through the
protected species will also be taught at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: use of automated collection techniques
these workshops. Additionally, Requests for additional information or or other forms of information
individuals attending these workshops copies of the information collection technology.
will gain a better understanding of the instrument and instructions should be Comments submitted in response to
requirements for participating in these directed to Chris Wright, (301) 427– this notice will be summarized and/or
fisheries. The overall goal of these 8570 or Chris.Wright@noaa.gov. included in the request for OMB
workshops is to provide participants SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: approval of this information collection;
with the skills needed to reduce the they also will become a matter of public
mortality of protected species, which I. Abstract record.
may prevent additional regulations on This request is for an extension of a Dated: March 3, 2015.
these fisheries in the future. currently approved information Sarah Brabson,
Correction collection. NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
Under the provisions of the
In the Federal Register of December 4, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery and
[FR Doc. 2015–05229 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am]
2014, (79 FR 71982) in FR Doc. 2014– Conservation and Management Act BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
28502, on page 71983, in the second (Magnuson-Stevens Act) [16 U.S.C. 1801
column, the workshop date of the et seq.], as amended by the Sustainable
second Atlantic Shark Identification DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Fisheries Act [Pub. L. 104–297], the
workshop listed under the heading Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) is
‘‘Workshop Dates, Times, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
required to publish a list of all fisheries Administration
Locations’’ is corrected to read as under authority of each Regional
follows: Fishery Management Council (Council) New England Fishery Management
Workshop Dates, Times, and Locations and all such fishing gear used in such Council; Public Meeting
fisheries (see section 305(a) of the
2. March 26, 2015, 12 p.m.–4 p.m., AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act). The list has
LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 1387 North Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
been published and appears in 50 CFR
Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
600.725(v). Any person wishing to use
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. gear not on the list, or engage in a Commerce.
Dated: March 2, 2015. fishery not on the list, must provide the ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
Alan D. Risenhoover, appropriate Council or the Secretary, in
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, the case of Atlantic highly migratory
Management Council (Council) is
National Marine Fisheries Service. species, with 90 days of advance notice.
scheduling a public meeting of its
[FR Doc. 2015–05174 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am] If the Secretary takes no action to
Groundfish Committee to consider
prohibit such a fishery or use of such a
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P actions affecting New England fisheries
gear, the person may proceed.
in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
II. Method of Collection Recommendations from this group will
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE be brought to the full Council for formal
The respondent provides written
National Oceanic and Atmospheric notice. No form is used. consideration and action, if appropriate.
Administration DATES: This meeting will be held on
III. Data Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 9 a.m.
Proposed Information Collection; OMB Number: 0648–0346. ADDRESSES:
Comment Request; List of Gear by Form Number: None. Meeting address: The meeting will be
Fisheries and Fishery Management Type of Review: Regular submission. held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 363
Council Affected Public: Business or other for- Maine Mall Road, South Portland, ME
profit organizations. 04106; telephone: (207) 775–6161; fax:
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Estimated Number of Respondents: 6.
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), (207) 756–6622.
Estimated Time per Response: 90 Council address: New England
Commerce. minutes. Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
ACTION: Notice. Estimated Total Annual Burden
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
Hours: 15.
SUMMARY: The Department of Estimated Total Annual Cost to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commerce, as part of its continuing Public: $30.00. Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
effort to reduce paperwork and New England Fishery Management
respondent burden, invites the general IV. Request for Comments Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
public and other Federal agencies to Comments are invited on: (a) Whether SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The items
take this opportunity to comment on the proposed collection of information of discussion on the agenda are:
proposed and/or continuing information is necessary for the proper performance The committee will discuss and make
collections, as required by the of the functions of the agency, including recommendations to the Council
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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whether the information shall have regarding Amendment 18 (A18) (fleet
DATES: Written comments must be practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the diversity and accumulation limits).
submitted on or before May 5, 2015. agency’s estimate of the burden They will review the Alternatives
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments (including hours and cost) of the included in A18, and review the Draft
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental proposed collection of information; (c) Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
Paperwork Clearance Officer, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and for A18 including impacts analysis. The
Department of Commerce, Room 6625, clarity of the information to be committee will also review the
14th and Constitution Avenue NW., collected; and (d) ways to minimize the Groundfish Advisory Panel’s
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of public workshops; correction. | |
| Dates | The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on April 9, May 7, and June 3, 2015. The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop scheduled for February 26, 2015, has been rescheduled to March 26, 2015. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. | |
| Contact | Rick Pearson by phone: (727) 824-5399, or by fax: (727) 824-5398. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 12152 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XD79 |
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