80 FR 75975 - 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 234 (December 7, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 234 (Monday, December 7, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 75975-75977] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30770] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XE325 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in January, February, and March of 2016. 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 2016 and will be announced in a future notice. DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on January 14, February 11, and March 17, 2016. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held on January 15, January 27, February 2, February 16, March 1, and March 16, 2016. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held in Norfolk, VA; Kenner, LA; and Fort Pierce, FL. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in Key Largo, FL; Portsmouth, NH; Kitty Hawk, NC; Palm Coast, FL; Manahawkin, NJ; and Houston, TX. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details on workshop locations. [[Page 75976]] 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/compliance/workshops/index.html. 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 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 116 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. January 14, 2016, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 1387 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23502. 2. February 11, 2016, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 2610 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062. 3. March 17, 2016, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 2655 Crossroads Parkway, Fort Pierce, FL 34945. 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 220 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. January 15, 2016, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 99701 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037. 2. January 27, 2016, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 300 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801. 3. February 2, 2016, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. 4. February 16, 2016, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Boulevard, Palm Coast, FL 32164. 5. March 1, 2016, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72, Manahawkin, NJ 08020. 6. March 16, 2016, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 8080 Main Street, Houston, TX 77025. 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. [[Page 75977]] 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 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. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 2, 2015. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 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and 19 CFR 351.213(h) and Ltd. 8. Shandong Chenhe International Trading
351.221(b)(4). 51. Shandong Garlic Company Co., Ltd.
52. Shandong Sanxing Food Co., Ltd. 9. Shandong Jinxiang Zhengyang Import &
Dated: November 30, 2015. 53. Shandong Wonderland Organic Food Co., Export Co., Ltd.
Christian Marsh, Ltd. 10. Shijazhuang Goodman Trading Co., Ltd.
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping 54. Shandong Xingda Foodstuffs Group Co., [FR Doc. 2015–30791 Filed 12–4–15; 8:45 am]
and Countervailing Duty Operations. Ltd.
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55. Shandong Yipin Agro (Group) Co., Ltd.
Appendix I 56. Shanghai Ever Rich Trade Company
Companies for Which Reviews Have Been 57. Shanghai Goldenbridge International Co.,
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Rescinded
58. Shanghai Great Harvest International Co.,
1. American Pioneer Shipping Ltd. National Oceanic and Atmospheric
2. Anhui Dongqian Foods Ltd. 59. Shanghai Medicines & Health Products Administration
3. Anqiu Haoshun Trade Co., Ltd. Import/Export Co., Ltd.
4. APM Global Logistics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 60. Shanghai Yijia International RIN 0648–XE325
5. APS Qingdao Transportation Co., Ltd.
6. Chiping Shengkang Foodstuff Co., Ltd. 61. Shenzhen Fanhui Import & Export Co., Schedules for Atlantic Shark
7. CMEC Engineering Machinery Import & Ltd. Identification Workshops and
Export Co., Ltd. 62. Shenzhen Greening Trading Co., Ltd. Protected Species Safe Handling,
8. Dongying Shunyifa Chemical Co., Ltd. 63. T&S International, LLC. Release, and Identification Workshops
9. Dynalink Systems Logistics (Qingdao) Inc. 64. Taian Eastsun Foods Co., Ltd.
10. Eimskip Logistics Inc. 65. Taian Fook Huat Tong Kee Pte. Ltd. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
11. Feicheng Acid Chemicals Co., Ltd. 66. Taian Solar Summit Food Co., Ltd. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
12. Frog World Co., Ltd. 67. Taiyan Ziyang Food Co., Ltd. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
13. Golden Bridge International, Inc. 68. Tianjin Spiceshi Co., Ltd. Commerce.
14. Hangzhou Guanyu Foods Co., Ltd. 69. U.S. United Logistics (Ningbo) Inc.
15. Hongqiao International Logistics Co. ACTION: Notice of public workshops.
70. V.T. Impex (Shandong) Limited
16. Intecs Logistics Service Co., Ltd. 71. Weifang Jinbao Agricultural Equipment
17. IT Logistics Qingdao Branch SUMMARY: Free Atlantic Shark
Co., Ltd. Identification Workshops and Protected
18. Jinan Solar Summit International Co., 72. Weihai Textile Group Import & Export
Ltd. Co., Ltd.
Species Safe Handling, Release, and
19. Jining De-Rain Trading Co., Ltd. 73. WSSF Corporation (Weifang) Identification Workshops will be held in
20. Jining Highton Trading Co., Ltd. 74. Xiamen Huamin Import Export Company January, February, and March of 2016.
21. Jining Jiulong International Trading Co., 75. Xiamen Keep Top Imp. and Exp. Co., Ltd. Certain fishermen and shark dealers are
Ltd. 76. Xinjiang Top Agricultural Products Co., required to attend a workshop to meet
22. Jining Tiankuang Trade Co., Ltd. Ltd.
23. Jinxiang County Huaguang Food Import
regulatory requirements and to maintain
77. Yishui Hengshun Food Co., Ltd. valid permits. Specifically, the Atlantic
& Export Co., Ltd. 78. You Shi Li International Trading Co., Ltd.
24. Jinxiang Fengsheng Import & Export Co., Shark Identification Workshop is
79. Zhangzhou Xiangcheng Rainbow mandatory for all federally permitted
Ltd.
Greenland Food Co., Ltd.
25. Jinxiang Jinma Fruits Vegetables Products
80. Zhengzhou Harmoni Spice Co., Ltd.
Atlantic shark dealers. The Protected
Co., Ltd. Species Safe Handling, Release, and
81. Zhengzhou Xiwannian Food Co., Ltd.
26. Jinxiang Shenglong Trade Co., Ltd. Identification Workshop is mandatory
27. Jinxiang Tianheng Trade Co., Ltd. Appendix II for vessel owners and operators who use
28. Kingwin Industrial Co., Ltd.
29. Laiwu Fukai Foodstuff Co., Ltd. Separate Rate Companies bottom longline, pelagic longline, or
30. Laizhou Xubin Fruits and Vegetables gillnet gear, and who have also been
1. Jinan Farmlady Trading Co., Ltd.
31. Linshu Dading Private Agricultural 2. Jining Maycarrier Import & Export Co., Ltd. issued shark or swordfish limited access
Products Co., Ltd. 3. Jining Shengtai Vegetables & Fruits Co., permits. Additional free workshops will
32. Linyi City Hedong District Jiuli Foodstuff Ltd. be conducted during 2016 and will be
Co. 4. Jining Shunchang Import & Export Co., announced in a future notice.
33. Linyi City Kangfa Foodstuff Drinkable Ltd. DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification
Co., Ltd. 5. Jining Yongjia Trade Co., Ltd.
34. Linyi Katayama Foodstuffs Co., Ltd.
Workshops will be held on January 14,
6. Jinxiang Feiteng Import & Export Co., Ltd. February 11, and March 17, 2016.
35. Linyi Tianqin Foodstuff Co., Ltd. 7. Jinxiang Guihua Food Co., Ltd.
36. Ningjin Ruifeng Foodstuff Co., Ltd. 8. Jinxiang Hejia Co., Ltd.
The Protected Species Safe Handling,
37. Qingdao Apex Shipping Co., Ltd. 9. Shenzhen Bainong Co., Ltd. Release, and Identification Workshops
38. Qingdao BNP Co., Ltd. 10. Shenzhen Yuting Foodstuff Co., Ltd. will be held on January 15, January 27,
39. Qingdao Cherry Leather Garment Co., 11. Weifang Hongqiao International Logistics February 2, February 16, March 1, and
Ltd. Co., Ltd. March 16, 2016.
40. Qingdao Chongzhi International 12. Yantai Jinyan Trading Inc. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
Transportation Co., Ltd. further details.
41. Qingdao Saturn International Trade Co., Appendix III
Ltd. ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark
42. Qingdao Sino-World International Companies That Have Certified No Identification Workshops will be held in
Trading Co., Ltd. Shipments Norfolk, VA; Kenner, LA; and Fort
43. Qingdao Winner Foods Co., Ltd. 1. Jining Yifa Garlic Produce Co., Ltd. Pierce, FL.
44. Qingdao Yuankang International 2. Jinxiang Richfar Fruits & Vegetables Co.,
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The Protected Species Safe Handling,
45. Qufu Dongbao Import & Export Trade Co., Ltd. Release, and Identification Workshops
Ltd. 3. Jinxiang Yuanxin Import & Export Co., Ltd.
will be held in Key Largo, FL;
46. Rizhao Huasai Foodstuff Co., Ltd. 4. Lanling Qingshui Vegetable Foods Co.,
47. Samyoung America (Shanghai) Inc. Ltd. Portsmouth, NH; Kitty Hawk, NC; Palm
48. Shandong Chengshun Farm Produce 5. Qingdao Lianghe International Trade Co., Coast, FL; Manahawkin, NJ; and
Trading Co., Ltd. Ltd. Houston, TX.
49. Shandong China Bridge Imports 6. Qingdao Sea-line International Trading Co. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
50. Shandong Dongsheng Eastsun Foods Co., 7. Qingdao Xiangtiangfeng Foods Co., Ltd. further details on workshop locations.
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• Representatives of a business- ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments monitoring programs. Collection of
owned or co-owned vessel must bring to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental sailfish catch information is authorized
proof that the individual is an agent of Paperwork Clearance Officer, under the Magnuson-Stevens Act for
the business (such as articles of Department of Commerce, Room 6616, purposes of stock management.
incorporation), a copy of the applicable 14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
II. Method of Collection
swordfish and/or shark permit(s), and Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
proof of identification. Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). Respondents reporting BFT catch in
• Vessel operators must bring proof of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: states (and the United States Virgin
identification. Requests for additional information or Islands and Puerto Rico) other than
copies of the information collection Maryland and North Carolina may use
Workshop Objectives either an internet Web site or a toll-free
instrument and instructions should be
The Protected Species Safe Handling, directed to Margo Schulze-Haugen, telephone number. Respondents
Release, and Identification Workshops (301) 427–8503 or Margo.Schulze- reporting Atlantic marlin, West Atlantic
are designed to teach longline and Haugen@noaa.gov. sailfish, or North Atlantic swordfish in
gillnet fishermen the required states (and the United States Virgin
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
techniques for the safe handling and Islands and Puerto Rico) other than
release of entangled and/or hooked I. Abstract Maryland or North Carolina may use
protected species, such as sea turtles, This request is for extension of a either an internet Web site or a toll-free
marine mammals, and smalltooth currently approved information telephone number to report landings
sawfish. In an effort to improve collection. information. In Maryland and North
reporting, the proper identification of Catch reporting from recreational and Carolina, a paper reporting system is
protected species will also be taught at commercial hand-gear fisheries provides used for all of the aforementioned
these workshops. Additionally, important data used to monitor catches species. Under state law, respondents in
individuals attending these workshops of Atlantic highly migratory species Maryland and North Carolina must
will gain a better understanding of the (HMS) and supplements other existing submit a landing card at a state-operated
requirements for participating in these data collection programs. Data collected reporting station. States that participate
fisheries. The overall goal of these through this program are used for both in a landing card program must submit
workshops is to provide participants domestic and international fisheries weekly reports and one annual report to
with the skills needed to reduce the management and stock assessment NOAA to summarize landings and
mortality of protected species, which purposes. results to date.
may prevent additional regulations on Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) catch III. Data
these fisheries in the future. reporting provides real-time catch
OMB Control Number: 0648–0328.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. information used to monitor the BFT Form Number(s): None.
Dated: December 2, 2015. fishery. Under the Atlantic Tunas Type of Review: Regular submission
Convention Act of 1975 (ATCA, 16 (extension of a currently approved
Alan D. Risenhoover,
U.S.C. 971), the United States is information collection).
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
required to adopt regulations, as Affected Public: Businesses or other
National Marine Fisheries Service.
necessary and appropriate, to for-profit organizations; individuals or
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implement recommendations of the households; and State, Local, or Tribal
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International Commission for the government.
Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), Estimated Number of Respondents:
including recommendations on a 20,527.
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specified BFT quota. BFT catch Estimated Time per Response: 5
National Oceanic and Atmospheric reporting helps the U.S. monitor this minutes for an initial call-in or internet
Administration quota and supports scientific research report; 5 minutes for a confirmation call;
consistent with ATCA and the 10 minutes for a landing card; 1 hour for
Proposed Information Collection; Magnuson-Stevens Fishery a weekly state report; and 4 hours for an
Comment Request; Atlantic Highly Conservation and Management Act annual state report.
Migratory Species Recreational (Magnuson-Stevens Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 Estimated Total Annual Burden
Landings and Bluefin Tuna Catch et seq.). Recreational anglers and Hours: 2,190.
Reports commercial hand-gear fishermen are Estimated Total Annual Cost to
required to report specific information Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting
AGENCY: National Oceanic and regarding their catch of BFT. costs.
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Atlantic billfish and swordfish are
Commerce. managed internationally by ICCAT and IV. Request for Comments
ACTION: Notice. nationally under ATCA and the Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
Magnuson-Stevens Act. This collection the proposed collection of information
SUMMARY: The Department of provides information needed to monitor is necessary for the proper performance
Commerce, as part of its continuing the recreational catch of Atlantic blue of the functions of the agency, including
effort to reduce paperwork and and white marlin, which is applied to whether the information shall have
respondent burden, invites the general
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the recreational limit established by practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
public and other Federal agencies to ICCAT, and the recreational catch of agency’s estimate of the burden
take this opportunity to comment on North Atlantic swordfish, which is (including hours and cost) of the
proposed and/or continuing information applied to the U.S. quota established by proposed collection of information; (c)
collections, as required by the ICCAT. This collection also provides ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. information on recreational landings of clarity of the information to be
DATES: Written comments must be West Atlantic sailfish which is collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
submitted on or before February 5, 2016. unavailable from other established burden of the collection of information
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of public workshops. | |
| Dates | The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on January 14, February 11, and March 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Rick Pearson by phone: (727) 824-5399, or by fax: (727) 824-5398. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 75975 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XE32 |
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