83 FR 54724 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Exempted Fishing, Scientific Research, Display, and Shark Research Fishery Permits; Letters of Acknowledgment
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 211 (October 31, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 211 (October 31, 2018)
| Page Range | 54724-54726 | |
| FR Document | 2018-23791 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 211 (Wednesday, October 31, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 54724-54726] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23791] [[Page 54724]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XG583 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Exempted Fishing, Scientific Research, Display, and Shark Research Fishery Permits; Letters of Acknowledgment AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments; public webinar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS announces its intent to issue exempted fishing permits (EFPs), scientific research permits (SRPs), display permits, letters of acknowledgment (LOAs), and shark research fishery permits for Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) in 2019. EFPs and related permits would authorize collection of a limited number of HMS, including tunas, swordfish, billfishes, and sharks, from Federal waters in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico for the purposes of scientific research, data collection, the investigation of bycatch, and public display, among other things. LOAs acknowledge that scientific research activity aboard a scientific research vessel is being conducted. Generally, EFPs and related permits would be valid from the date of issuance through December 31, 2019, unless otherwise specified, subject to the terms and conditions of individual permits. This notice also schedules a public webinar/conference call for applicants, during which NMFS will provide a general overview of the EFP program and hold a question and answer session. DATES: Written comments received in response to this notice will be considered by NMFS when issuing EFPs and related permits and must be received on or before November 30, 2018. NMFS also will host an operator-assisted public webinar/conference call on November 14, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, providing an opportunity for applicants to listen to a general overview of the EFP program and hold a question and answer session. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:Email: [email protected]. Include in the subject line the following identifier: 0648-XG583. Mail: Craig Cockrell, Highly Migratory Species Management Division (F/SF1), NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Instructions: The public webinar/conference call information is phone number (888) 942-8612; participant passcode 6276326. Participants are strongly encouraged to log/dial in 15 minutes prior to the meeting. NMFS will show a brief overview presentation via webinar followed by a question and answer session: https://noaaevents2.webex.com/noaaevents2/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee7c953be8b128d064d6557dbb5e5423b; password: NOAA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Cockrell, phone: (301) 427-8503 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issuance of EFPs and related permits are necessary because HMS regulations (e.g., regarding fishing seasons, prohibited species, authorized gear, closed areas, and minimum sizes) may otherwise prohibit the collection of live animals and/or biological samples for data collection and public display purposes or may otherwise prohibit certain fishing activity that NMFS has an interest in permitting or acknowledging. Pursuant to 50 CFR parts 600 and 635, a NMFS Regional Administrator or Director may authorize, for limited testing, public display, data collection, exploratory fishing, compensation fishing, conservation engineering, health and safety surveys, environmental cleanup, and/or hazard removal purposes, the target or incidental harvest of species managed under an FMP or fishery regulations that would otherwise be prohibited. These permits exempt permit holders from the specific portions of the regulations that may otherwise prohibit the collection of HMS for public education, public display, or scientific research. Permit holders are not exempted from the regulations in their entirety. Collection of HMS under EFPs, SRPs, display, and shark research fishery permits represents a small portion of the overall fishing mortality for HMS, and this mortality is counted against the quota of the species harvested, as appropriate and applicable. The terms and conditions of individual permits are unique; however, all permits will include reporting requirements, limit the number and/or species of HMS to be collected, and only authorize collection in Federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. EFPs and related permits are issued under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and/or the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA) (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). Regulations at 50 CFR 600.745 and 635.32 govern scientific research activity, exempted fishing, and exempted public display and educational activities with respect to Atlantic HMS. Because the Magnuson-Stevens Act states that scientific research activity which is conducted on a scientific research vessel is not fishing, NMFS issues LOAs and not EFPs for bona fide research activities (e.g., scientific research being conducted from a research vessel and not a commercial or recreational fishing vessel) involving species that are only regulated under the Magnuson- Stevens Act (e.g., most species of sharks) and not under ATCA. NMFS generally does not consider recreational or commercial vessels to be bona fide research vessels. However, if the vessels have been contracted only to conduct research and not participate in any commercial or recreational fishing activities during that research, NMFS may consider those vessels as bona fide research platforms while conducting the specified research. For example, in the past, NMFS has determined that commercial pelagic longline vessels assisting with population surveys for sharks may be considered ``bona fide research vessels'' while engaged only in the specified research. For such activities, NMFS reviews scientific research plans and may issue an LOA acknowledging that the proposed activity is scientific research under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Examples of research acknowledged by LOAs include tagging and releasing sharks during bottom longline surveys to understand the distribution and seasonal abundance of different shark species, and collecting and sampling sharks caught during trawl surveys for life history and bycatch studies. While scientific research is not defined as ``fishing'' subject to the MSA, scientific research is not exempt from regulation under ATCA. Therefore, NMFS issues SRPs that authorize researchers to collect HMS from bona fide research vessels for collection of species managed under this statute (e.g., tunas, swordfish, and billfish). One example of research conducted under SRPs consists of scientific surveys of tunas, swordfish and billfish conducted from NOAA research vessels. EFPs are issued for activities conducted from commercial or recreational fishing vessels. Examples of activities conducted under EFPs include collection of young-of-year bluefin tuna for genetic research; conducting billfish larval tows from private vessels to determine billfish habitat use, life history, and population structure, and [[Page 54725]] tagging sharks caught on commercial or recreational fishing gear to determine post-release mortality rates. NMFS is also seeking public comment on its intent to issue display permits for the collection of sharks and other HMS for public display in 2019. Collection of sharks and other HMS sought for public display in aquaria often involves collection when the commercial fishing seasons are closed, collection of otherwise prohibited species (e.g., sand tiger sharks), and collection of fish below the regulatory minimum size. Under Amendment 2 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic HMS Fishery Management Plan, NMFS determined that dusky sharks cannot be collected for public display. The majority of EFPs and related permits described in this annual notice relate to scientific sampling and tagging of Atlantic HMS within existing quotas and the impacts of the activities to be conducted usually have been previously analyzed in various environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for Atlantic HMS management. In most such cases, NMFS intends to issue these permits without additional opportunity for public comment beyond what is provided in this notice. Occasionally, NMFS receives applications for research activities that were not anticipated, or for research that is outside the scope of general scientific sampling and tagging of Atlantic HMS, or rarely, for research that is particularly controversial. Should NMFS receive such applications, NMFS will provide additional opportunity for public comment, consistent with the regulations at 50 CFR 600.745. On June 19, 2017, NMFS received an application for an EFP requesting an exemption from the regulations that prohibit the retention of bluefin tuna with unauthorized gear onboard. See 50 CFR 635.19(b). This application was submitted by the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance (CCCFA). The applicants suggested that with the use of electronic monitoring (EM) and through issuance of an EFP, there would be sufficient at-sea monitoring to verify the catch of bluefin tuna occurred with authorized gear (e.g., rod and reel and harpoon gear) and not on the unauthorized gear onboard the vessel (e.g., benthic longline, jigging machines, handgear, demersal gillnet, or otter trawl). An EFP was issued to the CCCFA on October 2, 2017 and exempted 5 vessels from 50 CFR 635.19(b). The permit was amended twice, to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2018 and add an additional vessel. To date no fishing has occurred under this permit. NMFS expects to receive an application to renew this EFP for 2019. Comments are invited specifically on these issues related to issuance of a similar permit to the CCCFA this year. In addition, Amendment 2 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan (FMP) implemented a shark research fishery. This research fishery is conducted under the auspices of the exempted fishing permit program. Shark research fishery permit holders assist NMFS in collecting valuable shark life history and other scientific data required in shark stock assessments. Since the shark research fishery was established in 2008, the research fishery has allowed for: The collection of fishery dependent data for current and future stock assessments; the operation of cooperative research to meet NMFS' ongoing research objectives; the collection of updated life-history information used in the sandbar shark (and other species) stock assessment; the collection of data on habitat preferences that might help reduce fishery interactions through bycatch mitigation; the evaluation of the utility of the mid-Atlantic closed area on the recovery of dusky sharks; the collection of hook-timer and pop-up satellite archival tag information to determine at-vessel and post- release mortality of dusky sharks; and the collection of sharks to update the weight conversion factor from dressed weight to whole weight. Fishermen who wish to participate must fill out an application for a shark research fishery permit under the exempted fishing program. Shark research fishery participants are subject to 100-percent observer coverage. All non-prohibited shark species brought back to the vessel dead must be retained and will count against the appropriate quotas of the shark research fishery participant. In recent years, all participants of the shark research fishery were limited to a very small number of dusky shark mortalities on a regional basis. Once the designated number of dusky shark mortalities occurs in a specific region certain terms and conditions are applied (e.g., soak time limits). If subsequent interactions occur in the region all shark research fishery activities must stop within that region. Participants would continue to be limited to two sets per trip, with one set limited to 150 hooks and the second set limited to 300 hooks. All participants are also limited to a maximum of 500 hooks onboard the vessel while on a shark research fishery trip. A Federal Register notice describing the specific objectives for the shark research fishery in 2019 and requesting applications from interested and eligible shark fishermen is expected to publish in the near future. NMFS requests public comment regarding NMFS' intent to issue shark research fishery permits in 2019 during the comment period of this notice. The authorized number of specimens that have been authorized thus far under EFPs and other related permits for 2018, as well as the number of specimens collected in 2017, is summarized in Table 1. The number of specimens collected in 2018 will be available when all 2018 interim and annual reports are submitted to NMFS. In 2017, the number of specimens collected was less than the number of authorized specimens for all permit types, other than SRPs issued for shark research. In all cases, mortalities associated with EFPs, SRPs, or display permits (except for larvae) are counted against the appropriate quota. NMFS issued a total of 33 EFPs, SRPs, display permits, and LOAs in 2017 for the collection of HMS and 5 shark research fishery permits. As of October 3, 2018, NMFS has issued a total of 39 EFPs, SRPs, display permits, and LOAs and 6 shark research fishery permits. Table 1--Summary of HMS Exempted Fishing Permits Issued in 2017 and 2018, Other Than Shark Research Fishery Permits [``HMS'' refers to multiple species being collected under a given permit type] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Permit type Authorized Fish kept/ Authorized Permits Authorized larvae discarded Larvae kept Permits fish (No.) issued ** fish (No.) (No.) dead (No.) (No.) Issued ** ** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EFP: HMS...................................................... 4 357 0 17 0 2 162 Shark.................................................... 4 57 0 85 0 4 0 [[Page 54726]] Tuna..................................................... 2 350 0 2 0 2 750 SRP: HMS...................................................... 3 260 0 70 0 6 2,030 Shark.................................................... 1 720 0 300 0 1 487 Tuna..................................................... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Display: HMS...................................................... 2 88 0 6 0 2 84 Shark.................................................... 5 109 0 38 0 6 185 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total................................................ 21 1,941 0 518 0 24 3,698 LOA: * Shark.................................................... 12 2,275 0 513 0 15 185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * LOAs acknowledge scientific research activity but do not authorize activity. Thus, the number of sharks in the authorized fish column are estimates of harvest under LOAs. Permittees are encouraged to report all fishing activities in a timely manner. **Atlantic HMS larvae were authorized in one permit for collection but no limit on the number of larvae were set. Some shark EFPs and LOAs were issued for the purposes of tagging and the opportunistic sampling of sharks and were not expected to result in large amounts of mortality. Given this some mortality may occur throughout 2018 and will be accounted for under the 60 metric ton shark research and display quota. Final decisions on the issuance of any EFPs, SRPs, display permits, and shark research fishery permits will depend on the submission of all required information about the proposed activities, NMFS' review of public comments received on this notice, an applicant's reporting history on past permits, if vessels or applicants were issued any prior violations of marine resource laws administered by NOAA, consistency with relevant NEPA documents, and any consultations with appropriate Regional Fishery Management Councils, states, or Federal agencies. NMFS does not anticipate any significant environmental impacts from the issuance of these EFPs, consistent with the assessment of such activities within the environmental impacts analyses in existing HMS actions, including the 1999 FMP, the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP and its amendments, the Environmental Assessment for the 2012 Swordfish Specifications, and the Environmental Assessment for the 2015 Final Bluefin Tuna Quota and Atlantic Tuna Fisheries Management Measures. NMFS is also planning to hold a public webinar/conference call for potential applicants to the EFP program due to requests for additional information from some of the current applicants and a need to clarify some terms and conditions and agency expectations. NMFS will present a brief overview of the program, clarify a number of issues we have encountered from applicants when they are applying for these permits, and conduct a question and answer session. Requests for language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Craig Cockrell at 301-427-8503, at least 7 days prior to the meeting. A NMFS representative will attempt to structure the meeting so that all attending members of the public will be able to comment if they so choose. If attendees do not respect the ground rules they will be asked to leave the public webinar/conference call. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq. and 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 26, 2018. Karen H. Abrams, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018-23791 Filed 10-30-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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tagging sharks caught on commercial or authorized gear (e.g., rod and reel and species brought back to the vessel dead
recreational fishing gear to determine harpoon gear) and not on the must be retained and will count against
post-release mortality rates. unauthorized gear onboard the vessel the appropriate quotas of the shark
NMFS is also seeking public comment (e.g., benthic longline, jigging machines, research fishery participant. In recent
on its intent to issue display permits for handgear, demersal gillnet, or otter years, all participants of the shark
the collection of sharks and other HMS trawl). An EFP was issued to the CCCFA research fishery were limited to a very
for public display in 2019. Collection of on October 2, 2017 and exempted 5 small number of dusky shark mortalities
sharks and other HMS sought for public vessels from 50 CFR 635.19(b). The on a regional basis. Once the designated
display in aquaria often involves permit was amended twice, to extend number of dusky shark mortalities
collection when the commercial fishing the expiration date to December 31, occurs in a specific region certain terms
seasons are closed, collection of 2018 and add an additional vessel. To and conditions are applied (e.g., soak
otherwise prohibited species (e.g., sand date no fishing has occurred under this time limits). If subsequent interactions
tiger sharks), and collection of fish permit. NMFS expects to receive an occur in the region all shark research
below the regulatory minimum size. application to renew this EFP for 2019. fishery activities must stop within that
Under Amendment 2 to the 2006 Comments are invited specifically on region. Participants would continue to
Consolidated Atlantic HMS Fishery these issues related to issuance of a be limited to two sets per trip, with one
Management Plan, NMFS determined similar permit to the CCCFA this year. set limited to 150 hooks and the second
that dusky sharks cannot be collected In addition, Amendment 2 to the 2006 set limited to 300 hooks. All
for public display. Consolidated HMS Fishery Management participants are also limited to a
The majority of EFPs and related Plan (FMP) implemented a shark maximum of 500 hooks onboard the
permits described in this annual notice research fishery. This research fishery is vessel while on a shark research fishery
relate to scientific sampling and tagging conducted under the auspices of the trip. A Federal Register notice
of Atlantic HMS within existing quotas exempted fishing permit program. Shark describing the specific objectives for the
and the impacts of the activities to be research fishery permit holders assist shark research fishery in 2019 and
conducted usually have been previously NMFS in collecting valuable shark life requesting applications from interested
analyzed in various environmental history and other scientific data and eligible shark fishermen is expected
assessments and environmental impact required in shark stock assessments. to publish in the near future. NMFS
statements for Atlantic HMS Since the shark research fishery was requests public comment regarding
management. In most such cases, NMFS established in 2008, the research fishery NMFS’ intent to issue shark research
intends to issue these permits without has allowed for: The collection of fishery permits in 2019 during the
additional opportunity for public fishery dependent data for current and comment period of this notice.
comment beyond what is provided in future stock assessments; the operation
this notice. Occasionally, NMFS of cooperative research to meet NMFS’ The authorized number of specimens
receives applications for research ongoing research objectives; the that have been authorized thus far under
activities that were not anticipated, or collection of updated life-history EFPs and other related permits for 2018,
for research that is outside the scope of information used in the sandbar shark as well as the number of specimens
general scientific sampling and tagging (and other species) stock assessment; collected in 2017, is summarized in
of Atlantic HMS, or rarely, for research the collection of data on habitat Table 1. The number of specimens
that is particularly controversial. Should preferences that might help reduce collected in 2018 will be available when
NMFS receive such applications, NMFS fishery interactions through bycatch all 2018 interim and annual reports are
will provide additional opportunity for mitigation; the evaluation of the utility submitted to NMFS. In 2017, the
public comment, consistent with the of the mid-Atlantic closed area on the number of specimens collected was less
regulations at 50 CFR 600.745. recovery of dusky sharks; the collection than the number of authorized
On June 19, 2017, NMFS received an of hook-timer and pop-up satellite specimens for all permit types, other
application for an EFP requesting an archival tag information to determine at- than SRPs issued for shark research.
exemption from the regulations that vessel and post-release mortality of In all cases, mortalities associated
prohibit the retention of bluefin tuna dusky sharks; and the collection of with EFPs, SRPs, or display permits
with unauthorized gear onboard. See 50 sharks to update the weight conversion (except for larvae) are counted against
CFR 635.19(b). This application was factor from dressed weight to whole the appropriate quota. NMFS issued a
submitted by the Cape Cod Commercial weight. Fishermen who wish to total of 33 EFPs, SRPs, display permits,
Fishermen’s Alliance (CCCFA). The participate must fill out an application and LOAs in 2017 for the collection of
applicants suggested that with the use of for a shark research fishery permit HMS and 5 shark research fishery
electronic monitoring (EM) and through under the exempted fishing program. permits. As of October 3, 2018, NMFS
issuance of an EFP, there would be Shark research fishery participants are has issued a total of 39 EFPs, SRPs,
sufficient at-sea monitoring to verify the subject to 100-percent observer display permits, and LOAs and 6 shark
catch of bluefin tuna occurred with coverage. All non-prohibited shark research fishery permits.
TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF HMS EXEMPTED FISHING PERMITS ISSUED IN 2017 AND 2018, OTHER THAN SHARK RESEARCH
FISHERY PERMITS
[‘‘HMS’’ refers to multiple species being collected under a given permit type]
2017 2018
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Fish kept/
Permit type Authorized Authorized Authorized
Permits discarded Larvae kept Permits
fish larvae fish
issued ** dead (No.) Issued **
(No.) (No.) (No.) **
(No.)
EFP:
HMS ................................................................................... 4 357 0 17 0 2 162
Shark .................................................................................. 4 57 0 85 0 4 0
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TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF HMS EXEMPTED FISHING PERMITS ISSUED IN 2017 AND 2018, OTHER THAN SHARK RESEARCH
FISHERY PERMITS—Continued
[‘‘HMS’’ refers to multiple species being collected under a given permit type]
2017 2018
Fish kept/
Permit type Authorized Authorized Authorized
Permits discarded Larvae kept Permits
fish larvae fish
issued ** dead (No.) Issued **
(No.) (No.) (No.) **
(No.)
Tuna ................................................................................... 2 350 0 2 0 2 750
SRP:
HMS ................................................................................... 3 260 0 70 0 6 2,030
Shark .................................................................................. 1 720 0 300 0 1 487
Tuna ................................................................................... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Display:
HMS ................................................................................... 2 88 0 6 0 2 84
Shark .................................................................................. 5 109 0 38 0 6 185
Total ............................................................................ 21 1,941 0 518 0 24 3,698
LOA: *
Shark .................................................................................. 12 2,275 0 513 0 15 185
* LOAs acknowledge scientific research activity but do not authorize activity. Thus, the number of sharks in the authorized fish column are estimates of harvest
under LOAs. Permittees are encouraged to report all fishing activities in a timely manner.
**Atlantic HMS larvae were authorized in one permit for collection but no limit on the number of larvae were set. Some shark EFPs and LOAs were issued for the
purposes of tagging and the opportunistic sampling of sharks and were not expected to result in large amounts of mortality. Given this some mortality may occur
throughout 2018 and will be accounted for under the 60 metric ton shark research and display quota.
Final decisions on the issuance of any Craig Cockrell at 301–427–8503, at least shall review and evaluate the initial
EFPs, SRPs, display permits, and shark 7 days prior to the meeting. A NMFS appraisal of senior executives’
research fishery permits will depend on representative will attempt to structure performance by supervisors and make
the submission of all required the meeting so that all attending recommendations to the appointing
information about the proposed members of the public will be able to authority or rating official relative to the
activities, NMFS’ review of public comment if they so choose. If attendees performance of these executives.
comments received on this notice, an do not respect the ground rules they The Department of the Army
applicant’s reporting history on past will be asked to leave the public Performance Review Board will be
permits, if vessels or applicants were webinar/conference call. composed of a subset of the following
issued any prior violations of marine Authority: 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq. and 16 individuals:
resource laws administered by NOAA, U.S.C. 1801 et seq. 1. Ms. Delia A. Adams, Senior Contracting
consistency with relevant NEPA Executive, U.S. Army Installation
documents, and any consultations with Dated: October 26, 2018.
Management Command, San Antonio, TX.
appropriate Regional Fishery Karen H. Abrams, 2. Ms. Lisha H. Adams, Executive Deputy
Management Councils, states, or Federal Acting Director, Office of Sustainable to the Commanding General, U.S. Army
agencies. NMFS does not anticipate any Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Materiel Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
significant environmental impacts from [FR Doc. 2018–23791 Filed 10–30–18; 8:45 am] 3. Mr. Stephen D. Austin, Assistant Chief
the issuance of these EFPs, consistent BILLING CODE 3510–22–P of the Army Reserve, Office of the Chief
with the assessment of such activities Army Reserve, Washington, DC.
4. Mr. Mark F. Averill, Deputy
within the environmental impacts
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of
analyses in existing HMS actions, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE the Army/Director Resources & Program
including the 1999 FMP, the 2006 Agency, Office of the Administrative
Consolidated HMS FMP and its Department of the Army Assistant, Washington, DC.
amendments, the Environmental 5. Mr. Stephen G. Barth, Deputy Assistant
Assessment for the 2012 Swordfish Performance Review Board Secretary of the Army (Cost And Economics),
Specifications, and the Environmental Membership Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army
Assessment for the 2015 Final Bluefin (Financial Management & Comptroller),
AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. Washington, DC.
Tuna Quota and Atlantic Tuna Fisheries
Management Measures. ACTION: Notice. 6. LTG Scott D. Berrier, Deputy Chief of
NMFS is also planning to hold a Staff, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff
SUMMARY: Notice is given of the names G–2, Washington, DC.
public webinar/conference call for of members of a Performance Review 7. LTG Gwendolyn Bingham, Assistant
potential applicants to the EFP program Board for the Department of the Army. Chief of Staff for Installation Management,
due to requests for additional Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff,
DATES: Effective Date: October 26, 2018.
information from some of the current Installation Management, Washington, DC.
applicants and a need to clarify some FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 8. Ms. Carla Kay Coulson, Director,
terms and conditions and agency Barbara Smith, Civilian Senior Leader Installation Services, Assistant Chief of Staff
expectations. NMFS will present a brief Management Office, 111 Army for Installation Management, Washington,
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overview of the program, clarify a Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0111. DC.
number of issues we have encountered 9. LTG Bruce T. Crawford, Chief
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
Information Officer/G–6, Office of the Chief
from applicants when they are applying 4314(c)(1) through (5) of Title 5, U.S.C., Information Officer/G–6, Washington, DC.
for these permits, and conduct a requires each agency to establish, in 10. LTG Edward M. Daly, Deputy
question and answer session. Requests accordance with regulations, one or Commanding General/Chief of Staff, U.S.
for language interpretation or other more Senior Executive Service Army Materiel Command, Redstone Arsenal,
auxiliary aids should be directed to performance review boards. The boards AL.
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| Action | Notice of intent; request for comments; public webinar. | |
| Dates | Written comments received in response to this notice will be considered by NMFS when issuing EFPs and related permits and must be received on or before November 30, 2018. NMFS also will host an operator-assisted public webinar/conference call on November 14, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, providing an opportunity for applicants to listen to a general overview of the EFP program and hold a question and answer session. | |
| Contact | Craig Cockrell, phone: (301) 427-8503 | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 54724 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XG58 |
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