81 FR 8941 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 35 (February 23, 2016)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 35 (February 23, 2016)
| Page Range | 8941-8942 | |
| FR Document | 2016-03685 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 8941-8942] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03685] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XE453 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; availability of NMFS evaluations of joint state/tribal hatchery plans and request for comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Tulalip Tribes have submitted two Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans to NMFS, to be considered jointly pursuant to the limitation on take prohibitions for actions conducted under Limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead promulgated under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The plans specify the propagation of early-returning (``early'') winter steelhead in the Skykomish and Snoqualmie River watersheds of Washington State. This document serves to notify the public of the availability for comment of the Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination of the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) as to whether implementation of the joint plans will appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of ESA- listed Puget Sound steelhead and Puget Sound Chinook salmon. The Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination may be accessed through the following web address: http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov. DATES: Comments must be received at the appropriate address or email mailbox (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m. Pacific time on March 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the proposed evaluation and pending determination should be addressed to the NMFS Sustainable Fisheries Division, 510 Desmond Dr., Suite 103, Lacey, WA 98503. Comments may be submitted by email. The mailbox address for providing email comments is: [email protected]. Include in the subject line of the email comment the following identifier: Comments on Skykomish/ Snoqualmie Steelhead Hatchery Programs. Comments received will also be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours by calling (503) 230-5418. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Tynan at (360) 753-9579 or email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ESA-Listed Species Covered in This Notice Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss): threatened, naturally produced and artificially propagated Puget Sound. Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha): threatened, naturally produced and artificially propagated Puget Sound. Background The WDFW and the Tulalip Tribes have submitted to NMFS plans for two jointly operated hatchery programs in the Skykomish and Snoqualmie River basins. The plans were submitted in November 2014, pursuant to limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead. One of the plans was subsequently resubmitted in February 2016 in revised form in response to NMFS pre-consultation review comments. The hatchery programs would release early winter steelhead that are not included as part of the ESA-listed Puget Sound Steelhead DPS into two tributaries of the Skykomish River and one tributary of the Snoqualmie River. Both programs would release fish that are not native to the watersheds. As required by the ESA 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July 10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160, June 28, 2005), the Secretary is seeking public comment on her pending determination as to whether the joint plans for early winter steelhead hatchery programs in the Skykomish River and Snoqualmie River watersheds would appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of ESA-listed Puget Sound steelhead and Puget Sound Chinook salmon. This 4(d) Rule applies the prohibitions enumerated in section 9(a)(1) of the ESA. NMFS did not find it necessary and advisable to apply the take prohibitions described in section 9(a)(1)(B) and 9(a)(1)(C) to artificial propagation activities if those activities are managed in accordance with a joint plan whose implementation has been determined by the Secretary to not appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of the listed salmonids. As specified in limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule, before the Secretary makes a decision on the joint plan, the public must have an opportunity to review and comment on the pending determination. Authority Under section 4 of the ESA, the Secretary of Commerce is required to adopt such regulations as she deems necessary and advisable for the conservation of species listed as threatened. The ESA salmon and steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July 10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160, June 28, 2005) specifies categories of activities that contribute to the conservation of listed salmonids and sets out the criteria for such activities. Limit 6 of the updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR 223.203(b)(6)) further provides that the [[Page 8942]] prohibitions of paragraph (a) of the updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR 223.203(a)) do not apply to activities associated with a joint state/ tribal artificial propagation plan provided that the joint plan has been determined by NMFS to be in accordance with the salmon and steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July 10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160, June 28, 2005). Dated: February 17, 2016. Perry F. Gayaldo, Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016-03685 Filed 2-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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IHA (e.g., previously wounded animal, Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha):
carcass with moderate to advanced Commerce. threatened, naturally produced and
decomposition, or scavenger damage), artificially propagated Puget Sound.
ACTION: Notice; availability of NMFS
SCWA shall report the incident to the evaluations of joint state/tribal hatchery Background
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, plans and request for comment.
and the West Coast Regional Stranding The WDFW and the Tulalip Tribes
Coordinator, NMFS, within 24 hours of have submitted to NMFS plans for two
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that jointly operated hatchery programs in
the discovery. SCWA shall provide the Washington Department of Fish and
photographs or video footage or other the Skykomish and Snoqualmie River
Wildlife (WDFW) and the Tulalip Tribes basins. The plans were submitted in
documentation of the stranded animal have submitted two Hatchery and
sighting to NMFS. November 2014, pursuant to limit 6 of
Genetic Management Plans to NMFS, to the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead.
iii. Pursuant to sections 6(b)(ii-iii), be considered jointly pursuant to the
SCWA may use discretion in One of the plans was subsequently
limitation on take prohibitions for resubmitted in February 2016 in revised
determining what injuries (i.e., nature actions conducted under Limit 6 of the
and severity) are appropriate for form in response to NMFS pre-
4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead consultation review comments. The
reporting. At minimum, SCWA must promulgated under the Endangered
report those injuries considered to be hatchery programs would release early
Species Act (ESA). The plans specify winter steelhead that are not included
serious (i.e., will likely result in death) the propagation of early-returning
or that are likely caused by human as part of the ESA-listed Puget Sound
(‘‘early’’) winter steelhead in the Steelhead DPS into two tributaries of
interaction (e.g., entanglement, Skykomish and Snoqualmie River
gunshot). Also pursuant to sections the Skykomish River and one tributary
watersheds of Washington State. This of the Snoqualmie River. Both programs
6(b)(ii–iii), SCWA may use discretion in document serves to notify the public of
determining the appropriate vantage would release fish that are not native to
the availability for comment of the the watersheds.
point for obtaining photographs of Proposed Evaluation and Pending As required by the ESA 4(d) rule (65
injured/dead marine mammals. Determination of the Secretary of FR 42422, July 10, 2000, as updated in
7. Validity of this Authorization is Commerce (Secretary) as to whether 70 FR 37160, June 28, 2005), the
contingent upon compliance with all implementation of the joint plans will Secretary is seeking public comment on
applicable statutes and permits, appreciably reduce the likelihood of her pending determination as to
including NMFS’ 2008 Biological survival and recovery of ESA-listed whether the joint plans for early winter
Opinion for water management in the Puget Sound steelhead and Puget Sound steelhead hatchery programs in the
Russian River watershed. This Chinook salmon. The Proposed Skykomish River and Snoqualmie River
Authorization may be modified, Evaluation and Pending Determination watersheds would appreciably reduce
suspended or withdrawn if the holder may be accessed through the following the likelihood of survival and recovery
fails to abide by the conditions web address: http://www.westcoast. of ESA-listed Puget Sound steelhead
prescribed herein, or if the authorized fisheries.noaa.gov. and Puget Sound Chinook salmon.
taking is having a more than a negligible This 4(d) Rule applies the
impact on the species or stock of DATES: Comments must be received at
the appropriate address or email prohibitions enumerated in section
affected marine mammals. 9(a)(1) of the ESA. NMFS did not find
mailbox (see ADDRESSES) no later than 5
Request for Public Comments p.m. Pacific time on March 24, 2016. it necessary and advisable to apply the
take prohibitions described in section
We request comment on our analysis, ADDRESSES: Written comments on the 9(a)(1)(B) and 9(a)(1)(C) to artificial
the draft authorization, and any other proposed evaluation and pending propagation activities if those activities
aspect of this notice of proposed IHA for determination should be addressed to are managed in accordance with a joint
SCWA’s estuary management activities. the NMFS Sustainable Fisheries plan whose implementation has been
Please include with your comments any Division, 510 Desmond Dr., Suite 103, determined by the Secretary to not
supporting data or literature citations to Lacey, WA 98503. Comments may be appreciably reduce the likelihood of
help inform our final decision on submitted by email. The mailbox survival and recovery of the listed
SCWA’s request for an MMPA address for providing email comments salmonids. As specified in limit 6 of the
authorization. is: SnohomishSteelheadPlans.wcr@ 4(d) Rule, before the Secretary makes a
Dated: February 16, 2016. noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of decision on the joint plan, the public
Perry F. Gayaldo, the email comment the following must have an opportunity to review and
Deputy Director, Office of Protected identifier: Comments on Skykomish/ comment on the pending determination.
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. Snoqualmie Steelhead Hatchery
Programs. Comments received will also Authority
[FR Doc. 2016–03681 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P be available for public inspection, by Under section 4 of the ESA, the
appointment, during normal business Secretary of Commerce is required to
hours by calling (503) 230–5418. adopt such regulations as she deems
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE necessary and advisable for the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
conservation of species listed as
Tynan at (360) 753–9579 or email:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric threatened. The ESA salmon and
tim.tynan@noaa.gov.
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Administration steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160,
RIN 0648–XE453 June 28, 2005) specifies categories of
ESA-Listed Species Covered in This
Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice activities that contribute to the
Take of Anadromous Fish conservation of listed salmonids and
Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss): sets out the criteria for such activities.
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries threatened, naturally produced and Limit 6 of the updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and artificially propagated Puget Sound. 223.203(b)(6)) further provides that the
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prohibitions of paragraph (a) of the Those individuals requesting a public NMFS is forwarding copies of the
updated 4(d) rule (50 CFR 223.203(a)) hearing should submit a written request application to the Marine Mammal
do not apply to activities associated to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Commission and its Committee of
with a joint state/tribal artificial Division at the address listed above. The Scientific Advisors.
propagation plan provided that the joint request should set forth the specific Dated: February 16, 2016.
plan has been determined by NMFS to reasons why a hearing on this Perry F. Gayaldo,
be in accordance with the salmon and application would be appropriate. Deputy Director, Office of Protected
steelhead 4(d) rule (65 FR 42422, July FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
10, 2000, as updated in 70 FR 37160, Amy Sloan, (301) 427–8401. [FR Doc. 2016–03683 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am]
June 28, 2005). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Dated: February 17, 2016. subject permit is requested under the
Perry F. Gayaldo, authority of the Marine Mammal
Deputy Director, Office of Protected Protection Act of 1972, as amended CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the COMMISSION
[FR Doc. 2016–03685 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am] regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR [Docket No. CPSC–2012–0057]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
part 216). Agency Information Collection
The applicant requests a five-year
Activities; Submission for OMB
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE permit for takes of bearded (Erignathus
Review; Comment Request—
barbatus), harbor (Phoca vitulina),
Requirements for Electrically Operated
National Oceanic and Atmospheric ribbon (Histriophoca fasciata), ringed Toys and Children’s Articles
Administration (Phoca hispida hispida), and spotted
RIN 0648–XE436 seals (Phoca largha) in the North Pacific AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety
Ocean, Bering Sea, Arctic Ocean, and Commission.
Marine Mammals; File No. 19309 coastal regions of Alaska. The purposes ACTION: Notice.
of the research are to investigate the
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries foraging ecology, population abundance SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and and trends, population structure, habitat requirements of the Paperwork
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), requirements, health, vital rates, and Reduction Act (‘‘PRA’’) of 1995 (44
Commerce. effects of natural and anthropogenic U.S.C. chapter 35), the Consumer
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. factors on these species. Up to 150, Product Safety Commission
annually, of each ice-associated seal (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘CPSC’’) announces
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that that the Commission has submitted to
species (bearded, ribbon, ringed, and
the NMFS National Marine Mammal the Office of Management and Budget
spotted) and up to 250 harbor seals may
Laboratory, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., (‘‘OMB’’) a request for extension of
be captured, handled, and released for
Seattle, WA 98115–6349 (Responsible approval of a collection of information
measurement of body condition,
Party: John Bengtson, Ph.D.), has for Electrically Operated Toys or Other
collection of tissue samples,
applied in due form for a permit to Electrically Operated Articles Intended
deployment of telemetry devices, and
conduct research on pinnipeds in for Use by Children (16 CFR part 1505),
other procedures as described in the
Alaska. approved previously under OMB
application. An additional 3,000 of each
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email ice associated seal species and 5,500 Control No. 3041–0035. In the Federal
comments must be received on or before harbor seals may be incidentally Register of November 25, 2015 (80 FR
March 24, 2016. harassed annually during capture 73738), the CPSC published a notice to
ADDRESSES: The application and related activities or collection of feces and other announce the agency’s intention to seek
documents will be available for review samples from haul-out substrate. extension of approval of the collection
by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Annual takes by harassment during of information. The Commission
Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on aerial surveys (manned and unmanned) received no comments. Therefore, by
the Applications and Permits for include 3,200 bearded, 6,000 harbor, publication of this notice, the
Protected Species (APPS) home page, 1,750 ribbon, 6,700 ringed, and 4,500 Commission announces that CPSC has
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then spotted seals. Up to 500 Steller sea lions submitted to the OMB a request for
selecting File No. 19309 from the list of (Eumetopias jubatus) of the Eastern extension of approval of that collection
available applications. Distinct Population Segment may be of information, without change.
These documents are also available taken annually by incidental harassment DATES: Written comments on this
upon written request or by appointment during harbor seal aerial surveys. request for extension of approval of
in the Permits and Conservation Authorization is requested for up to 15 information collection requirements
Division, Office of Protected Resources, unintentional mortalities of each species should be submitted by March 24, 2016.
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room (excluding Steller sea lions) over the life ADDRESSES: Submit comments about
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone of the permit, not to exceed 5 annually. this request by email: OIRA_
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376. In compliance with the National submission@omb.eop.gov or fax: 202–
Written comments on this application Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 395–6881. Comments by mail should be
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should be submitted to the Chief, U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial sent to the Office of Information and
Permits and Conservation Division, at determination has been made that the Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk
the address listed above. Comments may activity proposed is categorically Officer for the CPSC, Office of
also be submitted by facsimile to (301) excluded from the requirement to Management and Budget, Room 10235,
713–0376, or by email to prepare an environmental assessment or 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please environmental impact statement. 20503. In addition, written comments
include File No. 19309 in the subject Concurrent with the publication of that are sent to OMB also should be
line of the email comment. this notice in the Federal Register, submitted electronically at http://
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| Action | Notice; availability of NMFS evaluations of joint state/tribal hatchery plans and request for comment. | |
| Contact | Tim Tynan at (360) 753-9579 or email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 8941 | |
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