83 FR 25650 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 107 (June 4, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-11934

Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received applications for renewal of two enhancement permit applications pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section for hatchery operations rearing and releasing Snake River fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River basin of Idaho. The applications are in the form of two existing hatchery and genetic management plans (HGMPs) and an addendum. This new addendum and the associated HGMPs describe programs operated by the Nez Perce Tribe (NPT), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), and funded by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through the Lower Snake Compensation Plan (LSRCP), Idaho Power Company (IPC), and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This document serves to notify the public of the availability of these materials for review and comment prior to a decision by NMFS as to whether to issue the permit.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG265


Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

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

ACTION: NOAA Fisheries is notifying the public of the receipt of two 
applications for Endangered Species Act section 10(a)(1)(A) enhancement 
permits for hatchery programs rearing fall Chinook salmon in the Snake 
River basin.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received applications for 
renewal of two enhancement permit applications pursuant to the 
Endangered Species Act (ESA) section for hatchery operations rearing 
and releasing Snake River fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River basin 
of Idaho. The applications are in the form of two existing hatchery and 
genetic management plans (HGMPs) and an addendum. This new addendum

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and the associated HGMPs describe programs operated by the Nez Perce 
Tribe (NPT), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Oregon 
Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and Idaho Department of Fish 
and Game (IDFG), and funded by the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service (USFWS) through the Lower Snake Compensation Plan (LSRCP), 
Idaho Power Company (IPC), and the Bonneville Power Administration 
(BPA). This document serves to notify the public of the availability of 
these materials for review and comment prior to a decision by NMFS as 
to whether to issue the permit.

DATES: Comments must be received at the appropriate address (see 
ADDRESSES) no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on July 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Written responses to the addendum should be addressed to the 
NMFS Sustainable Fisheries Division, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Portland, OR 
97232. 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 Snake River fall Chinook hatchery permits.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natasha Preston at (503) 231-2178 or 
by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

ESA-Listed Species Covered in This Notice

    Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha): Threatened, naturally 
and artificially propagated Snake River fall-run.

Background

    Section 9 of the ESA and Federal regulations prohibit the 
``taking'' of a species listed as endangered or threatened. The term 
``take'' is defined under the ESA to mean harass, harm, pursue, hunt, 
shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage 
in any such conduct. NMFS may issue permits to take listed species for 
any act otherwise prohibited by section 9 for scientific purposes or to 
enhance the propagation or survival of the affected species, under 
section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. NMFS regulations governing permits for 
threatened and endangered species are promulgated at 50 CFR 222.307.
    The co-managers and funding agencies, including the NPT, WDFW, 
ODFW, IDFG, LSRCP, IPC, and BPA, have submitted to NMFS applications 
for two permits, pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered 
Species Act, for hatchery activities in the Snake River basin. The 
applications are in the form of two existing HGMPs and an addendum with 
updates to those HGMPs.
    The addendum and previously submitted HGMPs describe actions 
involving hatchery activities (with associated monitoring and 
evaluation) in the Snake River basin. The programs are intended to 
contribute to the survival and recovery of Snake River Fall Chinook 
salmon in the Snake River basin, and to responsibly enhance fishing 
opportunity on hatchery-origin returns.

Authority

    This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS 
will evaluate each application, associated documents, and comments 
submitted thereon to determine whether the applications meet the 
requirements of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. If it is determined 
that the requirements are met, permits will be issued to the NPT, WDFW, 
ODFW, IDFG, LSRCP, IPC, and BPA for the purpose of carrying out the 
hatchery programs. NMFS will publish a record of its final action in 
the Federal Register.

    Dated: May 30, 2018.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, 
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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(NRDA). The ROD documents the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE reviewers who will assess materials
Trustee Council’s decision to select related to the topics, participate in a
Integrated Habitat Restoration Planning National Oceanic and Atmospheric review workshop with the NMFS and
as the preferred alternative under NEPA Administration ADFG scientists who developed the
because this alternative is most suited to RIN 0648–XG274 assessment models and the analytical
fulfill the goal of the NRDA to restore approaches, and produce a report. This
injured natural resources and services North Pacific Fishery Management review will be highly technical in
and it meets the purpose and need for Council; Public Meeting nature and will cover mathematical
restoration planning. This alternative is details of the analytical approaches.
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Members of the public are invited to
specifically designed to improve Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and observe, and will be provided
habitats that function in support of Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), opportunities to contribute on June 18–
multiple fish and wildlife species, as Commerce. 20, 2018. The final report will be
well as the food base for these species. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. available prior to the September NPFMC
This approach is expected to deliver Plan Team meetings and will consist of
broad ecosystem benefits concentrated SUMMARY: NMFS has requested the individual reports from each panelist
within and around the area where the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) to and a summary report. The results of the
injuries to natural resources and natural conduct a peer review of the agency’s review will be presented during the
resources services have taken place. stock assessments for the Aleutian September 2018 NPFMC Crab Plan
This alternative would consist of habitat Islands golden king crab (AIGKC) and Team meeting, which will be
restoration actions implemented within Norton Sound red king crab (NSRKC) announced later in the Federal Register.
geographic priority areas within and stocks. The CIE is a group affiliated with
the University of Miami that provides Special Accommodations
around the Portland Harbor Superfund
Study Area. The scale of restoration independent peer reviews of NMFS These workshops will be physically
activity that will be implemented by the science nationwide, including reviews accessible to people with disabilities.
Trustee Council under the PEIS/RP will of stock assessments for fish, shellfish Requests for sign language
and marine mammals. The AIGKC and interpretation or other auxiliary aids
depend upon the resolution of natural
NSRKC stock assessments are reviewed should be directed to Laura Oremland,
resource damage claims with the parties
annually by the Alaska Fisheries (301) 427–8162, at least 10 working days
responsible for releases of hazardous
Science Center, the North Pacific prior to the meeting date.
substances and oil. Under CERCLA, Fishery Management Council (NPFMC)
settlements received by the Trustee Dated: May 30, 2018.
Crab Plan Team, and the NPFMC Tracey L. Thompson,
Council, either through negotiated or Scientific and Statistical Committee.
adjudicated processes, must be used to Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
The CIE review will examine whether Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
restore, rehabilitate, replace, and/or the assessments incorporate the best
acquire the equivalent of those natural [FR Doc. 2018–11893 Filed 6–1–18; 8:45 am]
scientific information available for
resources that have been injured. The BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
making management decisions and
Final PEIS/RP will guide future Trustee whether they provide reasonable
Council decision-making regarding the approaches to understanding the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
expenditure of settlements and the population dynamics and stock status
implementation of restoration activities. for the AIGKC and NSRKC stocks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
NOAA is not soliciting comments on public is invited to attend and observe Administration
the PEIS/RP but will consider any the presentations and discussions
between the CIE panel and the NMFS RIN 0648–XG265
comments submitted that would assist
us in preparing future NEPA and Alaska Department of Fish & Game Endangered and Threatened Species;
(ADFG) scientists who designed the Take of Anadromous Fish
documents. An electronic copy of the
underlying assessment models,
PEIS/RP is available at: https:// AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
collected the data, and performed the
www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/Contaminants/ stock assessments. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
PortlandHarbor/Documents/201706_ Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
DATES: The meeting will be held on
FINAL_PEIS.pdf. Electronic Commerce.
Monday, June 18, 2018, through
correspondence regarding it can be ACTION: NOAA Fisheries is notifying the
Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 8 a.m. to
submitted to megan.callahan-grant@ public of the receipt of two applications
3:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
noaa.gov. Otherwise, please submit any for Endangered Species Act section
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
written comments via U.S. mail to the 10(a)(1)(A) enhancement permits for
the Alaska Fisheries Science Center,
responsible official named in the hatchery programs rearing fall Chinook
7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA
ADDRESSES section. salmon in the Snake River basin.
98115–6349. Visitors will need to
Dated: May 30, 2018. provide proper ID and sign in at the SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
Carrie D. Selberg, front desk. NMFS has received applications for
Deputy Director, Office of Habitat Council address: North Pacific renewal of two enhancement permit
Conservation, National Marine Fisheries Fishery Management Council, 605 W. applications pursuant to the Endangered
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES

Service. 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK Species Act (ESA) section for hatchery
[FR Doc. 2018–11906 Filed 6–1–18; 8:45 am] 99501–2252; telephone (907) 271–2809. operations rearing and releasing Snake
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: River fall Chinook salmon in the Snake
William Stockhausen, AFSC staff; River basin of Idaho. The applications
telephone: (206) 526–4241. are in the form of two existing hatchery
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CIE and genetic management plans (HGMPs)
panel will consist of three peer and an addendum. This new addendum

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and the associated HGMPs describe 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species connection option. Details on the
programs operated by the Nez Perce Act, for hatchery activities in the Snake proposed agenda, webinar listen-in
Tribe (NPT), Washington Department of River basin. The applications are in the access, and briefing materials will be
Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Oregon form of two existing HGMPs and an posted at the MAFMC’s website:
Department of Fish and Wildlife addendum with updates to those www.mafmc.org.
(ODFW), and Idaho Department of Fish HGMPs. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery
and Game (IDFG), and funded by the The addendum and previously Management Council, 800 N State
United States Fish and Wildlife Service submitted HGMPs describe actions Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901;
(USFWS) through the Lower Snake involving hatchery activities (with telephone: (302) 674–2331 or on their
Compensation Plan (LSRCP), Idaho associated monitoring and evaluation) website at www.mafmc.org.
Power Company (IPC), and the in the Snake River basin. The programs FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bonneville Power Administration are intended to contribute to the Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive
(BPA). This document serves to notify survival and recovery of Snake River Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery
the public of the availability of these Fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River Management Council, telephone: (302)
materials for review and comment prior basin, and to responsibly enhance 526–5255.
to a decision by NMFS as to whether to fishing opportunity on hatchery-origin
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
issue the permit. returns.
purpose of this meeting is for the
DATES: Comments must be received at Authority Advisory Panel to create a fishery
the appropriate address (see ADDRESSES) This notice is provided pursuant to performance report (FPR). The intent of
no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time on section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS will this report is to facilitate a venue for
July 5, 2018. evaluate each application, associated structured input from the Advisory
ADDRESSES: Written responses to the documents, and comments submitted Panel for the bluefish specifications
addendum should be addressed to the thereon to determine whether the process. The FPR will be used by the
NMFS Sustainable Fisheries Division, applications meet the requirements of MAFMC’s Scientific and Statistical
1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Portland, OR section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. If it is Committee (SSC) and the Bluefish
97232. Comments may be submitted by determined that the requirements are Monitoring Committee (MC) when
email. The mailbox address for met, permits will be issued to the NPT, setting 2019 management measures
providing email comments is: WDFW, ODFW, IDFG, LSRCP, IPC, and designed to achieve the recommended
SnakeFallChinookHatcheries.wcr@ BPA for the purpose of carrying out the bluefish catch and landings limits. In
noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of hatchery programs. NMFS will publish addition, the MAFMC and ASMFC will
the email comment the following a record of its final action in the Federal consider input from the Advisory Panels
identifier: Comments on Snake River Register. in August when reviewing these
fall Chinook hatchery permits. specifications.
Dated: May 30, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Angela Somma, Special Accommodations
Natasha Preston at (503) 231–2178 or by
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office The meeting is physically accessible
email at natasha.preston@noaa.gov. of Protected Resources, National Marine
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: to people with disabilities. Requests for
Fisheries Service.
sign language interpretation or other
ESA-Listed Species Covered in This [FR Doc. 2018–11934 Filed 6–1–18; 8:45 am]
auxiliary aid should be directed to M.
Notice BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Jan Saunders, (302) 526–5251, at least 5
Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus days prior to the meeting date.
tshawytscha): Threatened, naturally and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Dated: May 30, 2018.
artificially propagated Snake River fall- Tracey L. Thompson,
run. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Background Administration Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
RIN 0648–XG268 [FR Doc. 2018–11896 Filed 6–1–18; 8:45 am]
Section 9 of the ESA and Federal
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regulations prohibit the ‘‘taking’’ of a Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management
species listed as endangered or Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting
threatened. The term ‘‘take’’ is defined DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
under the ESA to mean harass, harm, AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
capture, or collect, or to attempt to Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Administration
engage in any such conduct. NMFS may Commerce.
issue permits to take listed species for RIN 0648–XG277
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
any act otherwise prohibited by section
SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery New England Fishery Management
9 for scientific purposes or to enhance
Management Council’s (MAFMC) Council; Public Meeting
the propagation or survival of the
affected species, under section Bluefish Advisory Panel will hold a AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA. NMFS public meeting, jointly with the Atlantic Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
States Marine Fisheries Commission
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES

regulations governing permits for Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
threatened and endangered species are (ASMFC) Bluefish Advisory Panel. Commerce.
promulgated at 50 CFR 222.307. DATES: The meeting will be held on
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
The co-managers and funding Monday, June 25, 2018, from 9 a.m. to
agencies, including the NPT, WDFW, 12 p.m. For agenda details, see SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
ODFW, IDFG, LSRCP, IPC, and BPA, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Management Council (Council) is
have submitted to NMFS applications ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held scheduling a public meeting of its
for two permits, pursuant to section via webinar with a telephone-only Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		NOAA Fisheries is notifying the public of the receipt of two applications for Endangered Species Act section 10(a)(1)(A) enhancement permits for hatchery programs rearing fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River basin.
Contact		Natasha Preston at (503) 231-2178 or by email at [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 25650
RIN Number		0648-XG26

83 FR 25650 - Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

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