81 FR 75381 - Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 210 (October 31, 2016)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 210 (October 31, 2016)
| Page Range | 75381-75382 | |
| FR Document | 2016-26126 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 210 (Monday, October 31, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 75381-75382] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26126] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XE906 Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action serves as a notice that NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), has found that the following stocks are subject to overfishing--Hood Canal coho salmon and Pribilof Islands blue king crab; the following salmon stocks are approaching an overfished condition--Quillayute Fall coho and Snohomish coho; and the following stocks are still both overfished and subject to overfishing-- Western and Central North [[Page 75382]] Pacific striped marlin and Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico dusky shark. NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, notifies the appropriate fishery management council (Council) whenever it determines that overfishing is occurring, a stock is in an overfished condition, a stock is approaching an overfished condition, or when a rebuilding plan has not resulted in adequate progress toward ending overfishing and rebuilding affected fish stocks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regina Spallone, (301) 427-8568. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to sections 304(e)(2) and (e)(7) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1854(e)(2) and (e)(7), and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.310(e)(2) and (j)(1), NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, must notify Councils whenever it determines that a stock or stock complex is overfished or approaching an overfished condition; or if an existing rebuilding plan has not ended overfishing or resulted in adequate rebuilding progress. NMFS also notifies Councils when it determines a stock or stock complex is subject to overfishing. NMFS has determined that Hood Canal coho is subject to overfishing, based on the most recent salmon stock assessments conducted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) Salmon Technical Team (STT). The Pacific Council has, consistent with the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan, already taken action shaping the 2016 fisheries to ensure Pacific Council area fisheries are not contributing to overfishing (May 2, 2016, 81 FR 26157). In addition, NMFS has determined that Pribilof Islands blue king crab is subject to overfishing based on catch levels exceeding the stock's overfishing limit. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has been informed that they must take action to end overfishing immediately on this stock. NMFS has determined that Quillayute Fall coho and Snohomish coho salmon are both approaching an overfished condition, based on the most recent salmon stock assessments conducted by the Pacific Council STT. These salmon stocks will be considered approaching an overfished condition if the 3-year geometric mean of the stock's two most recent postseason estimates of spawning escapement and the current preseason forecast of spawning escapement is below the stock's minimum stock size threshold. The Pacific Council has been informed that if either of these stocks becomes overfished, they must direct the STT to prepare a rebuilding plan within one year. In addition, NMFS has determined that both Western and Central North Pacific striped marlin and Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico dusky shark are still overfished and subject to overfishing, based on the most recent assessments of these stocks. The striped marlin's determination was based on a 2015 assessment conducted by the Billfish Working Group of the International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species in the North Pacific Ocean. On May 19, 2014, NMFS had announced its overfishing and overfished status determination for striped marlin, and informed the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council and the Pacific Fishery Management Council of their obligations under the MSA to address the domestic and international impact of U.S. fisheries on this stock (79 FR 28686). NMFS continues to work with the Councils and its partners to meet its domestic and international obligations, as specified in that earlier notice. The dusky shark determination is based on a 2016 stock assessment update to the 21st Southeast Data Assessment and Review benchmark assessment for this stock, finalized in 2011. NMFS manages dusky shark under the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan and its amendments. Dusky shark has been a prohibited species since 2000, and may not be landed or retained in any fisheries. However, multiple commercial and recreational fisheries sometimes interact with the species as bycatch. Dated: October 25, 2016. Jennifer M. Wallace, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016-26126 Filed 10-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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partnership status should not be viewed (h) Logistics: The trade show site, expects to issue the results of its review
as a determination that the show will facilities, transportation services, and process in April 2017.
not be successful in promoting U.S. availability of accommodations at the Legal Authority: The statutory
exports. site of the exhibition (i.e. International program authority for the ITA to
Eligibility: All 2018 U.S. trade shows Trade Center, interpreters) are capable conduct the International Buyer
are eligible to apply for IBP of accommodating large numbers of Program is 15 U.S.C. 4724. The DOC has
participation through the show attendees whose native language will the legal authority to enter into MOAs
organizer. not be English. with show organizers under the
Exclusions: Trade shows that are (i) Level of Cooperation: The provisions of the Mutual Educational
either first-time or horizontal (non- applicant demonstrates a willingness to and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961
industry specific) shows generally will cooperate with the ITA to fulfill the (MECEA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f)
not be considered. program’s goals and adhere to the target and 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to
General Evaluation Criteria: The ITA dates set out in the MOA and in the accept contributions of funds and
will evaluate shows to be International show timetables, both of which are services from firms for the purposes of
Buyer Program partners using the available from the program office (see furthering its mission.
following criteria: the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT The Office of Management and Budget
(a) Export Potential: The trade show section above). Past experience in the (OMB) has approved the information
promotes products and services from IBP will be taken into account in collection requirements of the
U.S. industries that have high export evaluating the applications received. application to this program (Form OMB
potential, as determined by DOC (j) Delegation Incentives: The IBP 0625–0143) under the provisions of the
sources, including industry analysts’ Office will be evaluating the level and/ Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
assessment of export potential, ITA best or range of incentives offered to U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control No.
prospects lists and U.S. export statistics. delegations and/or delegation leaders 0625–0143). Notwithstanding any other
(b) Level of International Interest: The provision of law, no person is required
recruited by U.S. overseas Embassies
trade show meets the needs of a to respond to, nor shall a person be
and Consulates. Examples of incentives
significant number of overseas markets subject to a penalty for failure to comply
to international visitors and to
and corresponds to marketing with, a collection of information subject
organized delegations include: Special
opportunities as identified by ITA. to the requirements of the Paperwork
organized shows, such as receptions,
Previous international attendance at the Reduction Act, unless that collection of
meetings with association executives,
show may be used as an indicator of information displays a currently valid
briefings, and site tours; and
such interest. OMB Control Number.
(c) Scope of the Show: The show complimentary accommodations for
delegation leaders (beyond those For further information please
offers a broad spectrum of U.S. made
required in the MOA). contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor for
products and services for the subject
Review Process: ITA will evaluate all Trade Events, Trade Promotion
industry. Trade shows with a majority
applications received based on the Programs (IBP2018@trade.gov).
of U.S. firms as exhibitors will be given
priority. criteria set out in this notice. Vetting Frank Spector,
(d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors: will include soliciting input from ITA
Trade Promotion Programs.
Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a industry analysts, as well as domestic
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high percentage of products produced in and international field offices, focusing
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the United States or products with a primarily on the export potential, level
high degree of U.S. content will be of international interest, and stature of
preferred. the show. In reviewing applications,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
(e) Stature of the Show: The trade ITA will also consider scheduling and
show is clearly recognized by the sector balance in terms of the need to National Oceanic and Atmospheric
industry it covers as a leading show for allocate resources to support selected Administration
the promotion of that industry’s shows.
Application Requirements: Show RIN 0648–XE906
products and services both domestically
and internationally, and as a showplace organizers submitting applications for
Determination of Overfishing or an
for the latest technology or services in the 2018 IBP are requested to submit: (1)
Overfished Condition
that industry. A narrative statement addressing each
(f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: U.S. question in the application, Form OMB AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
exhibitors have expressed interest in 0625–0143 (found at www.export.gov/ Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
receiving international business visitors ibp); (2) a signed statement that ‘‘The Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
during the trade show. A significant information submitted in this Commerce.
number of U.S. exhibitors should be application is correct and the applicant ACTION: Notice.
seeking to begin exporting or to expand will abide by the terms set forth in the
their sales into additional export Call for Applications for the 2018 SUMMARY: This action serves as a notice
markets. International Buyer Program (January 1, that NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary of
(g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There 2018 through December 31, 2018);’’ and Commerce (Secretary), has found that
has been a demonstrated effort by the (3) two copies of the application: one the following stocks are subject to
applicant to market this show and prior copy of the application printed on overfishing—Hood Canal coho salmon
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related shows. For this criterion, the company letterhead, and one electronic and Pribilof Islands blue king crab; the
applicant should describe in detail, copy of the application submitted on a following salmon stocks are
among other information, the CD–RW (preferably in Microsoft Word® approaching an overfished condition—
international marketing program to be format), on or before the deadline noted Quillayute Fall coho and Snohomish
conducted for the show, and explain above. There is no fee required to apply. coho; and the following stocks are still
how efforts should increase individual Applications for the IBP must be both overfished and subject to
and group international attendance. received by Friday, January 6, 2017. ITA overfishing—Western and Central North
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Pacific striped marlin and Atlantic and the STT to prepare a rebuilding plan Title: Papahānaumokuākea Marine
Gulf of Mexico dusky shark. NMFS, on within one year. National Monument Permit Application
behalf of the Secretary, notifies the In addition, NMFS has determined and Reports for Permits (fka
appropriate fishery management council that both Western and Central North Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine
(Council) whenever it determines that Pacific striped marlin and Atlantic and National Monument).
overfishing is occurring, a stock is in an Gulf of Mexico dusky shark are still OMB Control Number: 0648–0548.
overfished condition, a stock is overfished and subject to overfishing, Form Number(s): None.
approaching an overfished condition, or based on the most recent assessments of Type of Request: Regular (revision
when a rebuilding plan has not resulted these stocks. The striped marlin’s and extension of a currently approved
in adequate progress toward ending determination was based on a 2015 information collection).
overfishing and rebuilding affected fish assessment conducted by the Billfish Number of Respondents: 192.
stocks. Working Group of the International Average Hours per Response:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scientific Committee for Tuna and Research, Conservation and
Regina Spallone, (301) 427–8568. Tuna-like Species in the North Pacific Management and Education (‘‘general’’
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Ocean. On May 19, 2014, NMFS had permits), 5 hours; Special Ocean Use
to sections 304(e)(2) and (e)(7) of the announced its overfishing and permits, 10 hours; Native Hawaiian
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery overfished status determination for Practices permits, 8 hours; Recreation
Conservation and Management Act striped marlin, and informed the permits, 6 hours; modification requests
(Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. Western Pacific Fishery Management and final reports, 10 hours; annual
1854(e)(2) and (e)(7), and implementing Council and the Pacific Fishery reports, 5 hours.
regulations at 50 CFR 600.310(e)(2) and Management Council of their Burden Hours: 1,343.
(j)(1), NMFS, on behalf of the Secretary, obligations under the MSA to address Needs and Uses: This request is for
must notify Councils whenever it the domestic and international impact revision and extension of a currently
determines that a stock or stock of U.S. fisheries on this stock (79 FR approved information collection. There
complex is overfished or approaching 28686). NMFS continues to work with will be minor changes to the forms and
an overfished condition; or if an existing the Councils and its partners to meet its instructions.
rebuilding plan has not ended domestic and international obligations, On June 15, 2006, President Bush
overfishing or resulted in adequate as specified in that earlier notice. established the Papahānaumokuākea
rebuilding progress. NMFS also notifies The dusky shark determination is Marine National Monument by issuing
Councils when it determines a stock or based on a 2016 stock assessment Presidential Proclamation 8031 (71 FR
stock complex is subject to overfishing. update to the 21st Southeast Data 36443, June 26, 2006) under the
NMFS has determined that Hood Assessment and Review benchmark authority of the Antiquities Act (16
Canal coho is subject to overfishing, assessment for this stock, finalized in U.S.C. 431). The proclamation includes
based on the most recent salmon stock 2011. NMFS manages dusky shark restrictions and prohibitions regarding
assessments conducted by the Pacific under the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic activities in the monument consistent
Fishery Management Council (Pacific Highly Migratory Species Fishery with the authority provided by the act.
Council) Salmon Technical Team (STT). Management Plan and its amendments. Specifically, the proclamation prohibits
The Pacific Council has, consistent with Dusky shark has been a prohibited access to the monument except when
the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery species since 2000, and may not be passing through without interruption or
Management Plan, already taken action landed or retained in any fisheries. as allowed under a permit issued by
shaping the 2016 fisheries to ensure However, multiple commercial and NOAA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Pacific Council area fisheries are not recreational fisheries sometimes interact Service (FWS). Vessels passing through
contributing to overfishing (May 2, with the species as bycatch. the monument without interruption are
2016, 81 FR 26157). In addition, NMFS Dated: October 25, 2016.
required to notify NOAA and FWS upon
has determined that Pribilof Islands entering into and leaving the
Jennifer M. Wallace,
blue king crab is subject to overfishing monument. Individuals wishing to
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable access the monument to conduct certain
based on catch levels exceeding the Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
stock’s overfishing limit. The North regulated activities must first apply for
[FR Doc. 2016–26126 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]
Pacific Fishery Management Council and be granted a permit issued by
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has been informed that they must take
action to end overfishing immediately with vessel monitoring system
on this stock. requirements, monument regulations
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE and best management practices. On
NMFS has determined that Quillayute
Fall coho and Snohomish coho salmon National Oceanic and Atmospheric August 29, 2006, NOAA and FWS
are both approaching an overfished Administration published a final rule codifying the
condition, based on the most recent provisions of the proclamation (71 FR
salmon stock assessments conducted by Submission for OMB Review; 51134).
the Pacific Council STT. These salmon Comment Request Affected Public: Individuals, not for
stocks will be considered approaching profit institutions; Federal, State, local,
an overfished condition if the 3-year The Department of Commerce will government, Native Hawaiian
geometric mean of the stock’s two most submit to the Office of Management and organizations; business or other for-
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recent postseason estimates of spawning Budget (OMB) for clearance the profit organizations.
escapement and the current preseason following proposal for collection of Frequency: Annually and on occasion.
forecast of spawning escapement is information under the provisions of the Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
below the stock’s minimum stock size Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. obtain or maintain benefits.
threshold. The Pacific Council has been Chapter 35). This information collection request
informed that if either of these stocks Agency: National Oceanic and may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow
becomes overfished, they must direct Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). the instructions to view Department of
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