83 FR 42876 - Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 165 (August 24, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 165 (August 24, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-18349 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 165 (Friday, August 24, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 42876-42878] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-18349] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XG388 Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public workshops. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in October, November, and December of 2018. Certain fishermen and shark dealers are required to attend a workshop to meet regulatory requirements and to maintain valid permits. Specifically, the Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop is mandatory for all federally permitted Atlantic shark dealers. The Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop is mandatory for vessel owners and operators who use bottom longline, pelagic longline, or gillnet gear, and who have also been issued shark or swordfish limited access permits. Additional free workshops will be conducted during 2019 and will be announced in a future notice. DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on October 18, November 15, and December 12, 2018. The Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held on October 1, October 4, November 13, November 15, December 3, and December 13, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held in Somerville, MA; Mount Pleasant, SC; and Largo, FL. The Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in Manahawkin, NJ; Largo, FL; Port Saint Lucie, FL; Kenner, LA; Kitty Hawk, NC; and Ronkonkoma, NY. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details on workshop locations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Pearson by phone: (727) 824-5399. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The workshop schedules, registration information, and a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Atlantic Shark ID and Safe Handling, Release, and ID workshops are posted on the internet at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/atlantic-shark-identification-workshops, and https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/atlantic-protected-species-safe-handling-release-and. Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops Since January 1, 2008, Atlantic shark dealers have been prohibited from receiving, purchasing, trading, or bartering for Atlantic sharks unless a valid Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop certificate is on the premises of each business listed under the shark dealer permit that first receives Atlantic sharks (71 FR 58057; October 2, 2006). Dealers who attend and successfully complete a workshop are issued a certificate for each place of business that is permitted to receive sharks. These certificate(s) are valid for 3 years. Thus, certificates that were initially issued in 2015 will be expiring in 2018. Approximately 148 free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops have been conducted since January 2008. Currently, permitted dealers may send a proxy to an Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop. However, if a dealer opts to send a proxy, the dealer must designate a proxy for each place of business covered by the dealer's permit which first receives Atlantic sharks. Only one certificate will be issued to each proxy. A proxy must be a person [[Page 42877]] who is currently employed by a place of business covered by the dealer's permit; is a primary participant in the identification, weighing, and/or first receipt of fish as they are offloaded from a vessel; and who fills out dealer reports. Atlantic shark dealers are prohibited from renewing a Federal shark dealer permit unless a valid Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop certificate for each business location that first receives Atlantic sharks has been submitted with the permit renewal application. Additionally, trucks or other conveyances that are extensions of a dealer's place of business must possess a copy of a valid dealer or proxy Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop certificate. Workshop Dates, Times, and Locations 1. October 18, 2018, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Quality Inn, 23 Cummings Street, Somerville, MA 02145. 2. November 15, 2018, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 1104 Isle of Palms Connector, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. 3. December 12, 2018, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 100 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770. Registration To register for a scheduled Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop, please contact Eric Sander at ericssharkguide@yahoo.com or at (386) 852-8588. Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required. Registration Materials To ensure that workshop certificates are linked to the correct permits, participants will need to bring the following specific items to the workshop:Atlantic shark dealer permit holders must bring proof that the attendee is an owner or agent of the business (such as articles of incorporation), a copy of the applicable permit, and proof of identification. Atlantic shark dealer proxies must bring documentation from the permitted dealer acknowledging that the proxy is attending the workshop on behalf of the permitted Atlantic shark dealer for a specific business location, a copy of the appropriate valid permit, and proof of identification. Workshop Objectives The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops are designed to reduce the number of unknown and improperly identified sharks reported in the dealer reporting form and increase the accuracy of species-specific dealer-reported information. Reducing the number of unknown and improperly identified sharks will improve quota monitoring and the data used in stock assessments. These workshops will train shark dealer permit holders or their proxies to properly identify Atlantic shark carcasses. Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops Since January 1, 2007, shark limited-access and swordfish limited- access permit holders who fish with longline or gillnet gear have been required to submit a copy of their Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop certificate in order to renew either permit (71 FR 58057; October 2, 2006). These certificate(s) are valid for 3 years. Certificates issued in 2015 will be expiring in 2018. As such, vessel owners who have not already attended a workshop and received a NMFS certificate, or vessel owners whose certificate(s) will expire prior to the next permit renewal, must attend a workshop to fish with, or renew, their swordfish and shark limited-access permits. Additionally, new shark and swordfish limited-access permit applicants who intend to fish with longline or gillnet gear must attend a Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop and submit a copy of their workshop certificate before either of the permits will be issued. Approximately 286 free Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops have been conducted since 2006. In addition to certifying vessel owners, at least one operator on board vessels issued a limited-access swordfish or shark permit that uses longline or gillnet gear is required to attend a Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop and receive a certificate. Vessels that have been issued a limited-access swordfish or shark permit and that use longline or gillnet gear may not fish unless both the vessel owner and operator have valid workshop certificates onboard at all times. Vessel operators who have not already attended a workshop and received a NMFS certificate, or vessel operators whose certificate(s) will expire prior to their next fishing trip, must attend a workshop to operate a vessel with swordfish and shark limited-access permits that uses longline or gillnet gear. Workshop Dates, Times, and Locations 1. October 1, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. 2. October 4, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 210 Seminole Boulevard, Largo, FL 33774. 3. November 13, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 10120 South U.S. Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952. 4. November 15, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Hotel, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner, LA 70062. 5. December 3, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. 6. December 13, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Marriott Courtyard, 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Registration To register for a scheduled Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop, please contact Angler Conservation Education at (386) 682-0158. Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required. Registration Materials To ensure that workshop certificates are linked to the correct permits, participants will need to bring the following specific items with them to the workshop: Individual vessel owners must bring a copy of the appropriate swordfish and/or shark permit(s), a copy of the vessel registration or documentation, and proof of identification. Representatives of a business-owned or co-owned vessel must bring proof that the individual is an agent of the business (such as articles of incorporation), a copy of the applicable swordfish and/ or shark permit(s), and proof of identification. Vessel operators must bring proof of identification. Workshop Objectives The Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops are designed to teach longline and gillnet fishermen the required techniques for the safe handling and release of entangled and/or hooked protected species, such as sea turtles, marine mammals, and smalltooth sawfish, and prohibited sharks. In an effort to improve reporting, the proper identification of protected species and prohibited sharks will also be taught at these workshops. Additionally, individuals attending these workshops will gain a better understanding of the requirements for participating in these fisheries. The overall goal of these workshops is to provide participants with the skills needed to reduce the mortality of protected species and prohibited sharks, which may prevent additional regulations on these fisheries in the future. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. [[Page 42878]] Dated: August 21, 2018. Margo B. Schulze-Haugen, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018-18349 Filed 8-23-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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is necessary for the proper performance planning. Collection of this data assists permits. Additional free workshops will
of the functions of the agency, including us in complying with the terms of our be conducted during 2019 and will be
whether the information shall have Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announced in a future notice.
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the with the World Meteorological DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification
agency’s estimate of the burden Organization: United States Department Workshops will be held on October 18,
(including hours and cost) of the of Commerce, National Oceanic and November 15, and December 12, 2018.
proposed collection of information; (c) Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) The Safe Handling, Release, and
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and on area of common interest (2008). Identification Workshops will be held
clarity of the information to be Affected Public: Not-for-profit on October 1, October 4, November 13,
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the institutions; business or other for-profit November 15, December 3, and
burden of the collection of information organizations, individuals or December 13, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY
on respondents, including through the households; federal government; state, INFORMATION for further details.
use of automated collection techniques local or tribal Government. ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark
or other forms of information Frequency: On occasion. Identification Workshops will be held in
technology. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Somerville, MA; Mount Pleasant, SC;
Comments submitted in response to This information collection request and Largo, FL. The Safe Handling,
this notice will be summarized and/or may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow Release, and Identification Workshops
included in the request for OMB the instructions to view Department of will be held in Manahawkin, NJ; Largo,
approval of this information collection; Commerce collections currently under FL; Port Saint Lucie, FL; Kenner, LA;
they also will become a matter of public review by OMB. Kitty Hawk, NC; and Ronkonkoma, NY.
record. Written comments and See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
Dated: August 20, 2018. recommendations for the proposed further details on workshop locations.
Sarah Brabson, information collection should be sent FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick
within 30 days of publication of this Pearson by phone: (727) 824–5399.
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
notice to OIRA_Submission@
[FR Doc. 2018–18303 Filed 8–23–18; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806.
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P workshop schedules, registration
Dated: August 20, 2018. information, and a list of frequently
Sarah Brabson, asked questions regarding the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. Atlantic Shark ID and Safe Handling,
[FR Doc. 2018–18302 Filed 8–23–18; 8:45 am] Release, and ID workshops are posted
National Oceanic and Atmospheric BILLING CODE 3510–HR–P on the internet at: https://
Administration www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-
migratory-species/atlantic-shark-
Submission for OMB Review; identification-workshops, and https://
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Comment Request www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-
The Department of Commerce will National Oceanic and Atmospheric migratory-species/atlantic-protected-
submit to the Office of Management and Administration species-safe-handling-release-and.
Budget (OMB) for clearance the RIN 0648–XG388 Atlantic Shark Identification
following proposal for collection of Workshops
information under the provisions of the Schedules for Atlantic Shark
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Identification Workshops and Safe Since January 1, 2008, Atlantic shark
chapter 35). Handling, Release, and Identification dealers have been prohibited from
Agency: National Oceanic and Workshops receiving, purchasing, trading, or
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). bartering for Atlantic sharks unless a
Title: NOAA Satellite Ground Station AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries valid Atlantic Shark Identification
Customer Questionnaire. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Workshop certificate is on the premises
OMB Control Number: 0648–0227. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of each business listed under the shark
Form Number(s): None. Commerce. dealer permit that first receives Atlantic
Type of Request: Regular (extension of ACTION: Notice of public workshops. sharks (71 FR 58057; October 2, 2006).
a currently approved information Dealers who attend and successfully
collection). SUMMARY: Free Atlantic Shark complete a workshop are issued a
Number of Respondents: 300. Identification Workshops and Safe certificate for each place of business that
Average Hours per Response: 5 Handling, Release, and Identification is permitted to receive sharks. These
minutes. Workshops will be held in October, certificate(s) are valid for 3 years. Thus,
Burden Hours: 25. November, and December of 2018. certificates that were initially issued in
Needs and Uses: This request is for an Certain fishermen and shark dealers are 2015 will be expiring in 2018.
extension of a currently approved required to attend a workshop to meet Approximately 148 free Atlantic Shark
information collection. regulatory requirements and to maintain Identification Workshops have been
NOAA asks people who operate valid permits. Specifically, the Atlantic conducted since January 2008.
ground receiving stations that receive Shark Identification Workshop is Currently, permitted dealers may send
data from NOAA satellites to complete mandatory for all federally permitted a proxy to an Atlantic Shark
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a questionnaire about the types of data Atlantic shark dealers. The Safe Identification Workshop. However, if a
received, its use, the equipment Handling, Release, and Identification dealer opts to send a proxy, the dealer
involved, and similar subjects. Members Workshop is mandatory for vessel must designate a proxy for each place of
of NOAA’s Direct Broadcast User owners and operators who use bottom business covered by the dealer’s permit
Groups are asked follow-up questions. longline, pelagic longline, or gillnet which first receives Atlantic sharks.
The data obtained are used by NOAA gear, and who have also been issued Only one certificate will be issued to
for short-term operations and long-term shark or swordfish limited access each proxy. A proxy must be a person
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Dated: August 21, 2018. 2. The action will result in from Federal Prison Industries on the
Margo B. Schulze-Haugen, authorizing small entities to furnish the exercise or waiver of its priority’’ and
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable products and service to the Government. consistent with 41 CFR 51–3.3(e),
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 3. There are no known regulatory provided a copy of the decision to the
[FR Doc. 2018–18349 Filed 8–23–18; 8:45 am] alternatives which would accomplish Commission.
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P the objectives of the Javits-Wagner- In this case, FPI initially exercised its
O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in priority and denied the waiver, and
connection with the products and stated this in its public comment to the
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM service proposed for addition to the Commission. FPI however had
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR Procurement List. subsequently issued a partial waiver to
SEVERELY DISABLED NIB, by email dated on June 15, 2018,
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stating, ‘‘After careful consideration, FPI
Procurement List; Additions Accordingly, the following products will waive the coverall for a period of
and service are added to the two years (6/2018—6/2020).’’
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From Procurement List: Commission Response to Final
People Who Are Blind or Severely Federal Register Comment: The U.S.
Disabled. Products
AbilityOne Commission received one
ACTION: Additions to the Procurement NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
comment to its initial Federal Register
List. 8415–01–605–7311—Coverall, Fuel
Handlers, Type II, Class III, Coyote, Notice of June 8, 2018 (Vol. 83, No. 111)
SUMMARY: This action adds products and XXSM from Federal Prison Industries (FPI). In
service to the Procurement List that will 8415–01–605–7315—Coverall, Fuel its comment, FPI stated that it had
be provided by nonprofit agencies Handlers, Type II, Class III, Coyote, XSM denied the waiver of FPI’s priority,
employing persons who are blind or 8415–01–605–7316—Coverall, Fuel requested by National Industries for the
Handlers, Type II, Class III, Coyote, SM Blind (NIB) pursuant to 41 CFR 51–
have other severe disabilities. 8415–01–605–7317—Coverall, Fuel 3.3(e). Prior to the receipt of the public
DATES: Date added to the Procurement Handlers, Type II, Class III, Coyote, MED comment, however, on June 15, 2018,
List: September 23, 2018. 8415–01–605–7318—Coverall, Fuel
FPI had issued a partial waiver, not to
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase Handlers, Type II, Class III, Coyote, LG
8415–01–605–7319—Coverall, Fuel exceed two (2) years. Based on the
From People Who Are Blind or Severely partial waiver, the Commission
Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Handlers, Type II, Class III, Coyote, XLG
8415–01–605–7321—Coverall, Fuel determined to add the Fuel Handlers
Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. Handlers, Type II, Class III, Coyote, Coveralls to the Procurement List.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: XXLG NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) Mandatory for: 100% of the requirement for 2540–00–587–2532—Tarpaulin, Green, 12′
603–2117, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email the U.S. Army x 17′
CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. Mandatory Source of Supply: Winston-Salem 2540–01–330–8062—Tarpaulin, Tan, 12′ x
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Industries for the Blind, Inc., Winston- 17′
Salem, NC Mandatory Source of Supply: Association for
Additions Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Vision Rehabilitation and Employment,
Command—Aberdeen Proving Ground, Inc., Binghamton, NY
On 4/27/2018 (83 FR 82), 5/3/2018
Natick Contracting Division Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics
(83 FR 86), 6/8/2018 (83 FR 111), Distribution: C-List Agency Land and Maritime
6/15/2018 (83 FR 116), and 7/27/2018
(83 FR 145), the Committee for Purchase Public Comments: One comment was Public Comments: One comment was
From People Who Are Blind or Severely received in response to the received in response to the
Disabled published notices of proposed Commission’s Notice published in the Commission’s Notice published in the
additions to the Procurement List. Federal Register, from Federal Prison Federal Register, from Federal Prison
After consideration of the material Industries (FPI) on July 5, 2018. Industries (FPI) on May 22, 2018.
presented to it concerning capability of The Commission’s regulation, 41 CFR The Commission’s regulation, 41 CFR
qualified nonprofit agencies to provide 51–1.2, states ‘‘Federal Prison 51–1.2, states ‘‘Federal Prison
the products and service and impact of Industries, Inc. has priority, under the Industries, Inc. has priority, under the
the additions on the current or most provisions of 18 U.S.C. 4124, over provisions of 18 U.S.C. 4124, over
recent contractors, the Committee has nonprofit agencies employing persons nonprofit agencies employing persons
determined that the products and who are blind or have other severe who are blind or have other severe
service listed below are suitable for disabilities in furnishing commodities disabilities in furnishing commodities
procurement by the Federal Government for sale to the Government. All or a for sale to the Government. All or a
under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR portion of the Government’s portion of the Government’s
51–2.4. requirement for a commodity for which requirement for a commodity for which
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. has Federal Prison Industries, Inc. has
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification exercised its priority may be added to exercised its priority may be added to
I certify that the following action will the Procurement List. However, such the Procurement List. However, such
not have a significant impact on a addition is made with the addition is made with the
substantial number of small entities. understanding that procurement under understanding that procurement under
The major factors considered for this the JWOD Act shall be limited to that the JWOD Act shall be limited to that
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certification were: portion of the Government’s portion of the Government’s
1. The action will not result in any requirement for the commodity which is requirement for the commodity which is
additional reporting, recordkeeping or not available or not required to be not available or not required to be
other compliance requirements for small procured from Federal Prison procured from Federal Prison
entities other than the small Industries, Inc.’’ Industries, Inc.’’
organizations that will furnish the Accordingly, as required by 41 CFR Accordingly, as required in 41 CFR
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| Action | Notice of public workshops. | |
| Dates | The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on October 18, November 15, and December 12, 2018. The Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held on October 1, October 4, November 13, November 15, December 3, and December 13, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. | |
| Contact | Rick Pearson by phone: (727) 824-5399. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 42876 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XG38 |
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