80 FR 51763 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Identification and Proposed Listing of Eleven Distinct Population Segments of Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 165 (August 26, 2015)

Page Range		51763-51764
FR Document		2015-21150

On March 23, 2015, NMFS and USFWS (or the Services) published a proposed rule to revise the listings of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas; hereafter referred to as the green turtle) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We opened a public comment period that lasted through June 22, 2015. On June 17, 2015, we published a document extending the public comment period through July 27, 2015. On July 27, 2015, we published a document again extending the public comment period to August 26, 2015. Having received a request to further extend the comment period, with this document we further extend the comment period to September 25, 2015.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 51763-51764]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-21150]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Parts 223 and 224

[Docket No. 120425024-5724-05]
RIN 0648-XB089


Endangered and Threatened Species; Identification and Proposed 
Listing of Eleven Distinct Population Segments of Green Sea Turtles 
(Chelonia mydas) as Endangered or Threatened and Revision of Current 
Listings; Third Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce; United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service (USFWS), Interior.

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ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On March 23, 2015, NMFS and USFWS (or the Services) published 
a proposed rule to revise the listings of the green sea turtle 
(Chelonia mydas; hereafter referred to as the green turtle) under the 
Endangered Species Act (ESA). We opened a public comment period that 
lasted through June 22, 2015. On June 17, 2015, we published a document 
extending the public comment period through July 27, 2015. On July 27, 
2015, we published a document again extending the public comment period 
to August 26, 2015. Having received a request to further extend the 
comment period, with this document we further extend the comment period 
to September 25, 2015.

DATES: The comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking 
published on March 23, 2015 (80 FR 15271), is extended. Comments and 
information regarding this proposed rule must be received by close of 
business on September 25, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the proposed rule, identified by 
NOAA-NMFS-2012-0154, by any of the following methods:
     Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public 
comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
    1. Go to www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2012-0154,
    2. Click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields, 
and
    3. Enter or attach your comments.

OR

     Mail: Submit written comments to Green Turtle Proposed 
Listing Rule, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries 
Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13535, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 
or Green Turtle Proposed Listing Rule, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
North Florida Ecological Services Office, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 
200, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
    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 the Services. All comments received will be 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 information submitted voluntarily 
by the sender will be publicly accessible. The Services will accept 
anonymous comments (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish to 
remain anonymous). The proposed rule is available electronically at 
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/green.htm and http://www.fws.gov/northflorida/seaturtles/turtle%20factsheets/green-sea-turtle.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Schultz, NMFS (ph. 301-427-
8443, email [email protected]), or Ann Marie Lauritsen, USFWS 
(ph. 904-731-3032, email [email protected]). Persons who use a 
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, and 
7 days a week.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The green turtle is currently listed under the ESA as a threatened 
species globally, with the exception of the Florida and Mexican Pacific 
coast breeding populations, which are listed as endangered. On March 
23, 2015 (80 FR 15271), the Services published a proposed rule to 
revise these listings because we found that the green turtle is 
composed of 11 distinct population segments (DPSs) that qualify for 
listing under the ESA. We proposed to remove the current listings and, 
in their place, list eight DPSs as threatened and three as endangered. 
We also proposed to apply existing protective regulations to the DPSs 
and to continue the existing critical habitat designation (i.e., waters 
surrounding Culebra Island, Puerto Rico) in effect for the North 
Atlantic DPS. We solicited comments on these proposed actions and 
indicated that comments must be received by June 22, 2015. On June 7, 
2015 (80 FR 34594), we announced additional public hearings and 
extended the public comment period through July 27, 2015. On July 27, 
2015 (80 FR 44322), we extended the public comment period through 
August 26, 2015, due to a typhoon and the loss of internet in Saipan, 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). On August 17, 
2015, we received a request to further extend the public comment period 
due to another typhoon and the loss of electricity in CNMI. We concur 
with this request and hereby extend the public comment period by an 
additional 30 days, until September 25, 2015. Previously submitted 
comments do not need to be resubmitted.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

    Dated: August 19, 2015.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
    Dated: August 18, 2015.
James W. Kurth,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28205, requests to establish an exemption from 30 moles, with a minimum number-
requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for average molecular weight (in amu) of
the requirement of a tolerance for residues of poly[oxy(methyl-1,2- 1,500 (CAS Reg. No. 70880–56–7) when
residues of D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1- ethanediyl)], a-[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecen- used as an inert ingredient in pesticide
(methylamino)-, N-C8-10 acyl derivs. 1-yl]- w-[[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1- formulations under 40 CFR 180.960.
(CAS Reg. No. 1591782–62–5) when yl]oxy] with a minimum number- The petitioner believes no analytical
used as an inert ingredient in pesticide average molecular weight (in amu) of method is needed because it is not
formulations applied to growing crops 2,300 (CAS Reg. No. 26571–49–3) when required for an exemption from the
or to raw agricultural commodities after used as an inert ingredient in pesticide requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
harvest under 40 CFR 180.910. The formulations under 40 CFR 180.960.
petitioner believes no analytical method The petitioner believes no analytical Amended Tolerance Exemption
is needed because it is not required for method is needed because it is not 1. PP 4F8266. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–
an exemption from the requirement of a required for an exemption from the 0918). Valent BioSciences Corp., 870
tolerance. Contact: RD. requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD. Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048,
5. PP IN–10807. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 9. PP IN–10830. (EPA–HQ–OPP– requests to amend an exemption from
2015–0421). Lamberti USA, Inc., 161 2015–0465). Spring Trading Co., 203 the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR
Washington St., Suite 1000, Dogwood Trl., Magnolia, TX 77354 (on 180.1156 for residues of the fungicide,
Conshohocken, PA 19428, requests to behalf of Croda, Inc., 315 Cherry Ln., insecticide, algaecide, and nematocide
establish an exemption from the New Castle, DE 19720), requests to cinnamaldehyde in or on all food
requirement of a tolerance for residues establish an exemption from the commodities. The petitioner believes no
of polymers of tamarind seed gum, 2- requirement of a tolerance for residues analytical method is needed because
hydroxypropyl ether or tamarind seed of polyester polyol polymers with a residues of cinnamaldehyde have
gum, 2-hydroxypropyl ether polymers minimum number-average molecular previously been granted an exemption
with a minimum number-average weight (in amu) greater than 1,000 (CAS from the requirement of a tolerance in
molecular weight (in amu) of 10,000 Reg. Nos. 68562–93–6, 943440–33–3, the Federal Register of February 17,
(CAS Reg. No. 68551–04–2) when used 1681043–28–6, 1681043–31–1, 1999 (64 FR 7804) (FRL–6049–9)
as an inert ingredient in pesticide 1681043–33–3, 1685270–83–0, (corrected in the Federal Register of
formulations under 40 CFR 180.960. 1685270–84–1, 1685270–99–8, March 24, 1999 (64 FR 14099) (FRL–
The petitioner believes no analytical 1685271–01–5, 1685271–02–6, and 6069–2)). Contact: BPPD.
method is needed because it is not 1685271–04–8) when used as inert
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.
required for an exemption from the ingredients in pesticide formulations
requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD. under 40 CFR 180.960. The petitioner Dated: August 11, 2015.
6. PP IN–10814. (EPA–HQ–OPP– believes no analytical method is needed R. McNally,
2015–0376). BASF Corp., 100 Park Ave., because it is not required for an Director, Biopesticides and Pollution
Florham Park, NJ 07932, requests to exemption from the requirement of a Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide
establish an exemption from the tolerance. Contact: RD. Programs.
requirement of a tolerance for residues 10. PP IN–10834. (EPA–HQ–OPP– [FR Doc. 2015–21188 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am]
of 2-propenoic acid, polymer with 2015–0451). Spring Trading Co., 203 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
ethenylbenzene and (1- Dogwood Trl., Magnolia, TX 77354 (on
methylethenyl)benzene with a behalf of Croda, Inc., 315 Cherry Ln.,
minimum number-average molecular New Castle, DE 19720), requests to DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
weight (in amu) of 2,000 (CAS Reg. No. establish an exemption from the
52831–04–6) when used as an inert requirement of a tolerance for residues Fish and Wildlife Service
ingredient in pesticide formulations of polyamide ester polymers with a
under 40 CFR 180.960. The petitioner minimum number-average molecular 50 CFR Part 17
believes no analytical method is needed weight (in amu) greater than 1,000 (CAS
because it is not required for an Reg. Nos. 678991–29–2, 363162–42–9, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
exemption from the requirement of a 951153–32–5, 1699751–19–3, 1699751–
tolerance. Contact: RD. 23–9, 1699751–24–0, 1699751–25–1, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
7. PP IN–10821. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 1699751–28–4, 1699751–29–5, Administration
2015–0482). Lamberti USA, Inc., 161 1699751–31–9, and 1685271–04–8)
Washington St., Suite 1000, when used as inert ingredients in 50 CFR Parts 223 and 224
Conshohocken, PA 19428, requests to pesticide formulations under 40 CFR
establish an exemption from the 180.960. The petitioner believes no [Docket No. 120425024–5724–05]
requirement of a tolerance for residues analytical method is needed because it
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potassium salt with a number-average the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: Endangered and Threatened Species;
molecular weight (in amu) from 1,000 to RD. Identification and Proposed Listing of
10,000 (CAS Reg. No. 54848–04–3) 11. PP IN–10837. (EPA–HQ–OPP– Eleven Distinct Population Segments
when used as an inert ingredient in 2015–0485). Stepan Co., 22 West of Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia
pesticide formulations under 40 CFR Frontage Rd., Northfield, IL 60093, mydas) as Endangered or Threatened
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180.960. The petitioner believes no requests to establish an exemption from and Revision of Current Listings; Third
analytical method is needed because it the requirement of a tolerance for Extension of Comment Period
is not required for an exemption from residues of a-[2,4,6-tris[1-
the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: (phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]- w-hydroxy AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
RD. poly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene) Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
8. PP IN–10826. (EPA–HQ–OPP– copolymer, the poly(oxypropylene) Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
2015–0442). BYK USA, Inc., 524 South content averages 2–8 moles, the Commerce; United States Fish and
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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
Dates		The comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking published on March 23, 2015 (80 FR 15271), is extended. Comments and information regarding this proposed rule must be received by close of business on September 25, 2015.
Contact		Jennifer Schultz, NMFS (ph. 301-427- 8443, email [email protected]), or Ann Marie Lauritsen, USFWS (ph. 904-731-3032, email [email protected]). Persons who use a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week.
FR Citation		80 FR 51763
RIN Number		0648-XB08
CFR Citation		50 CFR 17 50 CFR 223 50 CFR 224

80 FR 51763 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Identification and Proposed Listing of Eleven Distinct Population Segments of Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORFish and Wildlife ServiceDEPARTMENT OF COMMERCENational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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