82 FR 11559 - Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 36 (February 24, 2017)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 36 (February 24, 2017)
| Page Range | 11559-11560 | |
| FR Document | 2017-03597 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 36 (Friday, February 24, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 11559-11560] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03597] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XF237 Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of sub-loan repayment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS issues this notice to inform interested parties that the [[Page 11560]] Washington coastal Dungeness crab sub-loan in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Capacity Reduction (Buyback) Program has been repaid. Therefore, Buyback fee collections on Washington coastal Dungeness crab sub-loan will cease for all landings after January 31, 2017. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before 5 p.m. EST March 13, 2017. ADDRESSES: Send comments about this notice to Paul Marx, Chief, Financial Services Division, NMFS, Attn: Washington coastal Dungeness crab Buyback, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael A. Sturtevant at (301) 427- 8782 or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 16, 2004, NMFS published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (69 FR 67100) proposing to implement an industry fee system for repaying the Washington coastal Dungeness crab Buyback sub-loan. The final rule was published July 13, 2005 (70 FR 40225) and fee collection began on September 8, 2005. Interested persons should review these for further program details. The Washington coastal Dungeness crab Buyback sub-loan in the amount of $369,425.93 will be repaid in full upon receipt of buyback fees on landings through January 31, 2017. NMFS has received $620,742.30 to repay the principal and interest on this sub-loan since fee collection began September 8, 2005. Based on Buyback fees received to date, landings after January 31, 2017, will not be subject to the Buyback fee. Therefore, Buyback fees will no longer be collected in the Washington coastal Dungeness crab fishery on future landings. Buyback fees not yet forwarded to NMFS for Washington coastal Dungeness crab landings through January 31, 2017, should be forwarded to NMFS immediately. Any overpayment of Buyback fees submitted to NMFS will be refunded on a pro-rata basis to the fish buyers based upon best available fish ticket landings data. The fish buyers should return excess Buyback fees collected to the harvesters, including Buyback fees collected but not yet remitted to NMFS for landings after January 31, 2017. Any discrepancies in fees owed and fees paid must be resolved immediately. After the sub-loan is closed, no further adjustments to fees paid and fees received can be made. Dated: February 17, 2017. Brian T. Pawlak, CFO/Director, Office of Management and Budget, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2017-03597 Filed 2-23-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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SUMMARY: The Department of data to support a wide range of analysis, III. Data
Commerce, as part of its continuing and benefits of having the required data. OMB Control Number: 0648–xxxx.
effort to reduce paperwork and NOAA, USGS and partner mapping Form Number(s): None.
respondent burden, invites the general agencies are working to improve the Type of Review: Regular (request for a
public and other Federal agencies to technology systems, data, and services new information collection).
take this opportunity to comment on that provide information about 3D data Affected Public: Federal government,
proposed and/or continuing information and related applications within the State, local or tribal governments; not-
collections, as required by the United States. By learning more about for-profit institutions, academia,
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. business or other for-profit
business uses and associated benefits
DATES: Written comments must be that would be realized from improved organizations.
submitted on or before April 25, 2017. 3D data, the agencies will be able to Estimated Number of Respondents:
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments prioritize and direct investments that 600.
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Estimated Time per Response: 2
will best serve user needs. This
Paperwork Clearance Officer, hours.
questionnaire is part of an effort to Estimated Total Annual Burden
Department of Commerce, Room 6616, develop and refine future program
14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Hours: 1,200.
alternatives that would provide Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the enhanced 3D data to meet many
Internet at pracomments@doc.gov). Public: $0 in recordkeeping/reporting
Federal, State, and other national activities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: business needs.
Requests for additional information or IV. Request for Comments
Because 3D data are collected and
copies of the information collection Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
used to meet a wide range of mission
instrument and instructions should be the proposed collection of information
critical needs, we are seeking input from
directed to Ashley Chappell, NOAA is necessary for the proper performance
Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping managers and data users from a variety
of government entities (e.g., Federal, of the functions of the agency, including
Coordinator, 1315 East West Hwy whether the information shall have
SSMC3 Rm 6813, Silver Spring, MD State, local, Tribal) as well as not for
profit, academic, and private/ practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
20910, 240–429–0293, or agency’s estimate of the burden
ashley.chappell@noaa.gov. commercial entities. The findings are
expected to establish a baseline of (including hours and cost) of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed collection of information; (c)
national business needs and associated
I. Abstract benefits for 3D data and associated ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
technologies. This baseline will enhance clarity of the information to be
The National Oceanic and collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the responsiveness of NOAA, USGS,
and partner agency programs to burden of the collection of information
Office of Coast Survey and the U.S. on respondents, including through the
Geological Survey (USGS) National stakeholder needs, and inform the
design of directed future programs that use of automated collection techniques
Geospatial Program plan to conduct a or other forms of information
follow-on study to the National balance requirements, benefits, and
costs at a national scale. Collected technology.
Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) Comments submitted in response to
white paper finalized in 2012 (NEEA responses will be aggregated at the
agency and national levels. Responses this notice will be summarized and/or
overview can be found at https:// included in the request for OMB
pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3088/). This associated with individuals will not be
distributed. The information collection approval of this information collection;
NEEA follow-on study will incorporate they also will become a matter of public
coastal and ocean requirements for process will be guided by an
interagency management team led by record.
elevation data along with a revisit of the
NOAA and USGS with support from a Dated: February 16, 2017.
terrestrial elevation data needs assessed
via a similar survey in 2010 (OMB professional services contractor. The Sarah Brabson,
Control No. 1028–0099). The primary information collection will be NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
tool to gather information will be a conducted using a standardized [FR Doc. 2017–03594 Filed 2–23–17; 8:45 am]
questionnaire covering a wide range of template. Responses are one-time and BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P
business uses that depend on 3D data to voluntary. In-person interviews to
inform policy, regulation, scientific clarify questionnaire results may also be
research, and management decisions. arranged. The draft questionnaire will DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
For purposes of this questionnaire, 3D be posted for the duration of this public
comment period at the NOAA Integrated National Oceanic and Atmospheric
data refers to topographic data (precise
Ocean and Coastal Mapping site Administration
three-dimensional measurements of the
terrestrial terrain) and bathymetric data (https://iocm.noaa.gov/). RIN 0648–XF237
(three-dimensional surface of the II. Method of Collection
underwater terrain). Questions will be Fishing Capacity Reduction Program
asked about how 3D data relate to other Emails will be sent to a for the Pacific Coast Groundfish
data types such as the shoreline; comprehensive list of stakeholders, with Fishery
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
characteristics of tides, currents, and requests to forward to any other AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
waves; and the physical and chemical interested participants. The emails will Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
properties of the water itself. A series of include a link to the online survey, Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
questions will be asked as they relate to which can also be provided upon Commerce.
specific Mission Critical Activities. request by paper or other means. In- ACTION: Notice of sub-loan repayment.
These will include questions about the person interviews may follow to resolve
area (geographic extent), 3D data questions, clarify answers and add more SUMMARY: NMFS issues this notice to
accuracy requirements, linkages to other detail to responses. inform interested parties that the
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Washington coastal Dungeness crab sub- Dated: February 17, 2017. current footprint of bottom-tending gear
loan in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Brian T. Pawlak, operations.
Capacity Reduction (Buyback) Program CFO/Director, Office of Management and In developing these coral management
has been repaid. Therefore, Buyback fee Budget, National Marine Fisheries Service. areas, the Council is seeking to
collections on Washington coastal [FR Doc. 2017–03597 Filed 2–23–17; 8:45 am] minimize their impacts on existing
Dungeness crab sub-loan will cease for BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
fisheries. Designing these areas to
all landings after January 31, 2017. accommodate fishing activity requires a
detailed understanding of where
DATES: Comments must be submitted on DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE different gears are used in relation to the
or before 5 p.m. EST March 13, 2017. potential coral management areas.
ADDRESSES: Send comments about this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Therefore, the Council is seeking
Administration guidance from active fishermen who use
notice to Paul Marx, Chief, Financial
bottom-tending gears (trawls, traps, and
Services Division, NMFS, Attn: RIN 0648–XF241
other gear types) offshore in the Gulf of
Washington coastal Dungeness crab Maine and in the slope and canyon
Buyback, 1315 East-West Highway, New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting region south of Georges Bank. Other
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (see FOR stakeholders interested in coral
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries management are also welcome to attend
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and the workshops and provide their input.
Michael A. Sturtevant at (301) 427–8782 Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Specifically, the Council is seeking: (1)
or Michael.A.Sturtevant@noaa.gov. Commerce. Industry information on fishing
ACTION: Notice; public meeting. activities within proposed coral
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On protection zones; and (2) suggestions
November 16, 2004, NMFS published a SUMMARY: The New England Fishery about how to refine management area
proposed rule in the Federal Register Management Council (Council) is boundaries to limit impacts to fishing
(69 FR 67100) proposing to implement scheduling a public workshop of its operations while still providing
an industry fee system for repaying the Habitat Committee to consider actions protection for corals.
Washington coastal Dungeness crab affecting New England fisheries in the Three days of discussion in two
Buyback sub-loan. The final rule was exclusive economic zone (EEZ). locations are scheduled:
published July 13, 2005 (70 FR 40225) Recommendations from this group will • In New Bedford (March 13 and 14)
and fee collection began on September be brought to the full Council for formal the workshop will focus on fishing
8, 2005. Interested persons should consideration and action, if appropriate. activity in and around the draft deep-sea
review these for further program details. DATES: This meeting will be held on coral zones south of Georges Bank
Monday, March 13, 2017, Tuesday, (canyons and continental slope). These
The Washington coastal Dungeness zones are generally deeper than 150
crab Buyback sub-loan in the amount of March 14, 2017 and Wednesday, March
15, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. each day. fathoms. Note that large pelagic
$369,425.93 will be repaid in full upon fishermen who work in the canyon/
receipt of buyback fees on landings ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
slope region are not proposed to be
through January 31, 2017. NMFS has the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 185
impacted by the Coral Amendment. The
received $620,742.30 to repay the MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA
discussion is intended to carry over
principal and interest on this sub-loan 02740 on Monday, March 13 and
between the two days, so participants
since fee collection began September 8, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 and at the
are encouraged to attend on both
2005. Based on Buyback fees received to Sheraton Harborside, 250 Market Street,
Monday and Tuesday if possible.
Portsmouth, NH 03801 on Wednesday, • In Portsmouth (March 15) the
date, landings after January 31, 2017,
March 15, 2017. workshop will focus on fishing activity
will not be subject to the Buyback fee.
Council address: New England in Jordan Basin and the Lindenkohl
Therefore, Buyback fees will no longer
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Knoll area of Georges Basin. Proposals
be collected in the Washington coastal
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. for the inshore areas around Outer
Dungeness crab fishery on future
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Schoodic Ridge and Mount Desert Rock
landings.
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, are not the intended focus of this
Buyback fees not yet forwarded to New England Fishery Management Portsmouth gathering.
NMFS for Washington coastal Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. The purpose of these workshops is to
Dungeness crab landings through SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: refine the boundaries of the Council’s
January 31, 2017, should be forwarded existing proposals. Public hearings will
to NMFS immediately. Any Agenda
be conducted later this spring to solicit
overpayment of Buyback fees submitted The Council is developing comments, including general support of
to NMFS will be refunded on a pro-rata management areas to protect deep-sea or or opposition to, all areas proposed in
basis to the fish buyers based upon best cold water corals found offshore New the amendment.
available fish ticket landings data. The England from impacts due to fishing Although non-emergency issues not
fish buyers should return excess gear interactions. Concentrations of contained in this agenda may come
Buyback fees collected to the harvesters, corals occur in the canyons, continental before this group for discussion, those
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
including Buyback fees collected but slope, and seamounts south of Georges issues may not be the subject of formal
not yet remitted to NMFS for landings Bank, and also in deep waters of the action during these meetings. Action
after January 31, 2017. Any Gulf of Maine, including some inshore will be restricted to those issues
discrepancies in fees owed and fees sites (Mt. Desert Rock and Outer specifically listed in this notice and any
paid must be resolved immediately. Schoodic Ridge) as well as in Jordan issues arising after publication of this
After the sub-loan is closed, no further and Georges Basins offshore. Some coral notice that require emergency action
adjustments to fees paid and fees habitats appear to be actively fished, under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-
received can be made. while others appear to be beyond the Stevens Act, provided the public has
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| 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 | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of sub-loan repayment. | |
| Dates | Comments must be submitted on or before 5 p.m. EST March 13, 2017. | |
| Contact | Michael A. Sturtevant at (301) 427- 8782 or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 11559 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XF23 |
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