82 FR 15513 - Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 59 (March 29, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-06132

This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee's (MAFAC's) Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force (CBP Task Force). The CBP Task Force will discuss the issues outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF269


Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the 
Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the proposed schedule and agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee's 
(MAFAC's) Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force (CBP Task Force). The 
CBP Task Force will discuss the issues outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION below.

DATES: The meeting will be held April 18, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. and on April 19, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hotel Monaco, 506 SW 
Washington Street, Portland, OR 97204.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast 
Region (503) 231-6730; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of 
MAFAC's CBP Task Force. The MAFAC was established by the Secretary of 
Commerce (Secretary) and since 1971, advises the Secretary on all 
living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the 
Department of Commerce. The complete MAFAC charter and summaries of 
prior MAFAC meetings are located online at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/. The CBP Task Force reports to MAFAC and is being convened 
to discuss and develop recommendations for long-term goals to meet 
Columbia Basin salmon recovery, conservation needs, and harvest 
opportunities. These goals will be developed in the context of habitat 
capacity and other factors that affect

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salmon mortality. More information is available at the CBP Task Force 
Web page: http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/columbia_river/index.html

Matters To Be Considered

    This meeting time and agenda are subject to change. Updated 
information will be available on the CBP Task Force Web page above.
    The meeting is convened to conduct the work of the CBP Task Force. 
Meeting topics include a discussion of the final Operating Principles, 
discussion of a shared vision, and work plan for goal setting, 
including a proposed analytical framework. The meeting is open to the 
public as observers, and a public comment period will be provided on 
April 19, 2017, from 11:30-12:00 p.m. to accept public input, limited 
to the time available.

Special Accommodations

    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to Katherine Cheney; 503-231-6730 by April 4, 2017.

    Dated: March 23, 2017.
Jennifer Lukens,
Director for the Office of Policy, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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in maps in WSDOT’s Marine Mammal (vii) the fate of the animal(s); and with your comments any supporting
Monitoring Plan. (viii) photographs or video footage of data or literature citations to help
(A) During 14 inch timber pile the animal (if equipment is available). inform our final decision on the request
removal, two land-based PSO will Activities shall not resume until for MMPA authorization.
monitor the exclusion zones and Level NMFS is able to review the
Dated: March 23, 2017.
B harassment zone. circumstances of the prohibited take.
Donna S. Wieting,
(B) During vibratory pile driving of 24 NMFS shall work with WSDOT to
inch, 30 inch, and 36 inch steel piles, determine what is necessary to Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
5 land-based PSOs and two vessel-based minimize the likelihood of further
PSOs on ferries will monitor the Level prohibited take and ensure MMPA [FR Doc. 2017–06096 Filed 3–28–17; 8:45 am]
A and Level B harassment zones. compliance. WSDOT may not resume BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
(C) During impact pile driving of 30 their activities until notified by NMFS
inch and 36 inch steel piles, 5 land- via letter, email, or telephone.
based PSOs and one vessel-based PSO (E) In the event that WSDOT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
on a ferry will monitor the Level A and discovers an injured or dead marine
Level B harassment zones. mammal, and the lead PSO determines National Oceanic and Atmospheric
(iv) If marine mammals are observed, that the cause of the injury or death is Administration
the following information will be unknown and the death is relatively RIN 0648–XF269
documented: recent (i.e., in less than a moderate state
(A) Species of observed marine of decomposition as described in the Meeting of the Columbia Basin
mammals; next paragraph), WSDOT will Partnership Task Force of the Marine
(B) Number of observed marine immediately report the incident to the Fisheries Advisory Committee
mammal individuals; Office of Protected Resources, NMFS,
(C) Behavior of observed marine AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
and the West Coast Regional Stranding Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
mammals; Coordinators. The report must include
(D) Location within the ZOI; and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
the same information identified above. Department of Commerce.
7. Reporting:
(a) WSDOT shall provide NMFS with Activities may continue while NMFS ACTION: Notice of open public meeting.
a draft monitoring report within 90 days reviews the circumstances of the
of the conclusion of the construction incident. NMFS will work with WSDOT SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the
work or within 90 days of the expiration to determine whether modifications in proposed schedule and agenda of a
of the IHA, whichever comes first. This the activities are appropriate. forthcoming meeting of the Marine
report shall detail the monitoring (F) In the event that WSDOT Fisheries Advisory Committee’s
protocol, summarize the data recorded discovers an injured or dead marine (MAFAC’s) Columbia Basin Partnership
during monitoring, and estimate the mammal, and the lead PSO determines Task Force (CBP Task Force). The CBP
number of marine mammals that may that the injury or death is not associated Task Force will discuss the issues
have been harassed. with or related to the activities outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY
(b) If comments are received from authorized in the IHA (e.g., previously INFORMATION below.
NMFS Office of Protected Resources on wounded animal, carcass with moderate DATES: The meeting will be held April
the draft report, a final report shall be to advanced decomposition, or 18, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
submitted to NMFS within 30 days scavenger damage), WSDOT shall report and on April 19, 2017, from 8:00 a.m.
thereafter. If no comments are received the incident to the Office of Protected to 12:30 p.m.
from NMFS, the draft report will be Resources, NMFS, and the West Coast ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
considered to be the final report. Regional Stranding Coordinators, within the Hotel Monaco, 506 SW Washington
(c) In the unanticipated event that the 24 hours of the discovery. WSDOT shall Street, Portland, OR 97204.
construction activities clearly cause the provide photographs or video footage (if
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
take of a marine mammal in a manner available) or other documentation of the
Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast
prohibited by this Authorization (if stranded animal sighting to NMFS and
Region (503) 231–6730; email:
issued), such as an injury, serious the Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
Katherine.Cheney@noaa.gov.
injury, or mortality, WSDOT shall WSDOT can continue its operations
under such a case. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
immediately cease all operations and
8. This Authorization may be hereby given of a meeting of MAFAC’s
immediately report the incident to the
modified, suspended or withdrawn if CBP Task Force. The MAFAC was
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS,
the holder fails to abide by the established by the Secretary of
and the West Coast Regional Stranding
conditions prescribed herein or if NMFS Commerce (Secretary) and since 1971,
Coordinators. The report must include
determines the authorized taking is advises the Secretary on all living
the following information:
(i) Time, date, and location (latitude/ having more than a negligible impact on marine resource matters that are the
longitude) of the incident; the species or stock of affected marine responsibility of the Department of
(ii) description of the incident; mammals. Commerce. The complete MAFAC
(iii) status of all sound source use in 9. A copy of this Authorization must charter and summaries of prior MAFAC
the 24 hours preceding the incident; be in the possession of each contractor meetings are located online at http://
(iv) environmental conditions (e.g., who performs the construction work at www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/. The
CBP Task Force reports to MAFAC and
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wind speed and direction, sea state, the Seattle Colman Dock.
cloud cover, visibility, and water is being convened to discuss and
Request for Public Comments develop recommendations for long-term
depth);
(v) description of marine mammal We request comment on our analyses, goals to meet Columbia Basin salmon
observations in the 24 hours preceding the draft authorization, and any other recovery, conservation needs, and
the incident; aspect of this Notice of Proposed IHA harvest opportunities. These goals will
(vi) species identification or for the WSDOT’s Seattle Multimodal be developed in the context of habitat
description of the animal(s) involved; project at Colman Dock. Please include capacity and other factors that affect

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salmon mortality. More information is Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
available at the CBP Task Force Web the Applications and Permits for COMMISSION
page: http://www.westcoast.fisheries. Protected Species (APPS) home page,
noaa.gov/columbia_river/index.html https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then Agency Information Collection
selecting File No. 21043 from the list of Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend
Matters To Be Considered Collection 3038–0049: Procedural
available applications.
This meeting time and agenda are These documents are also available Requirements for Requests for
subject to change. Updated information upon written request or by appointment Interpretative, No-Action, and
will be available on the CBP Task Force in the Permits and Conservation Exemptive Letters
Web page above. Division, Office of Protected Resources,
The meeting is convened to conduct AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room Commission.
the work of the CBP Task Force. 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
Meeting topics include a discussion of ACTION: Notice.
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
the final Operating Principles, Written comments on this application SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures
discussion of a shared vision, and work should be submitted to the Chief, Trading Commission (CFTC) is
plan for goal setting, including a Permits and Conservation Division, at announcing an opportunity for public
proposed analytical framework. The the address listed above. Comments may comment on the proposed extension of
meeting is open to the public as also be submitted by facsimile to (301) a collection of certain information by
observers, and a public comment period 713–0376, or by email to the agency. Under the Paperwork
will be provided on April 19, 2017, from NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please Reduction Act (PRA), Federal agencies
11:30–12:00 p.m. to accept public input, include the File No. in the subject line are required to publish notice in the
limited to the time available. of the email comment. Federal Register concerning each
Special Accommodations Those individuals requesting a public proposed collection of information,
hearing should submit a written request including each proposed extension of an
The meeting is physically accessible to the Chief, Permits and Conservation existing collection of information, and
to people with disabilities. Requests for Division at the address listed above. The to allow 60 days for public comment.
sign language interpretation or other request should set forth the specific This notice solicits comments on
auxiliary aids should be directed to reasons why a hearing on this requirements related to requests for, and
Katherine Cheney; 503–231–6730 by application would be appropriate. the issuance of, exemptive, no-action,
April 4, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and interpretative letters.
Dated: March 23, 2017. Malcolm Mohead or Erin Markin, (301) DATES: Comments must be submitted on
Jennifer Lukens, 427–8401. or before May 30, 2017.
Director for the Office of Policy, National ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Marine Fisheries Service. identified by ‘‘OMB Control Number
subject permit is requested under the
[FR Doc. 2017–06132 Filed 3–28–17; 8:45 am] 3038–0049,’’ by any of the following
authority of the Endangered Species Act
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of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. methods:
1531 et seq.) and the regulations • The Agency’s Web site, at http://
governing the taking, importing, and comments.cftc.gov/. Follow the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE instructions for submitting comments
exporting of endangered and threatened
species (50 CFR parts 222–226). through the Web site.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric • Mail: Christopher Kirkpatrick,
Administration The objective of the permitted activity
is to conduct research and monitoring of Secretary of the Commission,
RIN 0648–XF271–X endangered smalltooth sawfish to Commodity Futures Trading
develop conservation and protective Commission, Three Lafayette Centre,
Endangered Species; File No. 21043 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC
measures ensuring the species’ recovery.
Other listed species potentially 20581.
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Same as
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and encountered and incidentally collected
Mail above.
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), include green (Chelonia mydas), • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Commerce. hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), www.regulations.gov/. Follow the
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. Kemp’s ridley (Lepidocheyls kempii), instructions for submitting comments
leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and through the Portal.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles. Please submit your comments using
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Researchers are requesting to capture only one method. All comments must be
Conservation Commission, Fish and smalltooth sawfish in Florida waters, submitted in English, or if not,
Wildlife Research Institute, 585 and then measure, weigh, tag, genetic accompanied by an English translation.
Prineville Street, Port Charlotte, FL tissue sample, draw blood, and Comments will be posted as received to
33954 [Responsible Party, Gregg photograph animals prior to release. The http://www.cftc.gov.
Poulakis, Ph.D.], has applied in due applicant also requests to have access to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
form for a permit to take Pristis salvaged animals and parts taken at
pectinata for purposes of scientific Jocelyn Partridge, Special Counsel,
other parts within the species range.
Division of Clearing and Risk, (202)
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research. Dated: March 23, 2017. 418–5926, email: jpartridge@cftc.gov;
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email Julia Harrison, Meghan Tente, Special Counsel,
comments must be received on or before Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Division of Clearing and Risk, (202)
April 28, 2017. Office of Protected Resources, National 418–5785, email: mtente@cftc.gov; Jacob
ADDRESSES: The application and related Marine Fisheries Service. Chachkin, Special Counsel, Division of
documents are available for review by [FR Doc. 2017–06139 Filed 3–28–17; 8:45 am] Swaps and Intermediary Oversight,
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public BILLING CODE 3510–22–P (202) 418–5496, email:

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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		Notices
Action		Notice of open public meeting.
Dates		The meeting will be held April 18, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on April 19, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Contact		Katherine Cheney; NFMS West Coast Region (503) 231-6730; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 15513
RIN Number		0648-XF26

82 FR 15513 - Meeting of the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

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