83 FR 9481 - Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 44 (March 6, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 44 (March 6, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-04526 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 9481-9483] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04526] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XG022 Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species 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 Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in April, May, and June 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 Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop is mandatory for vessel owners and operators who use [[Page 9482]] 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 2018 and will be announced in a future notice. DATES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on April 5, May 3, and June 7, 2018. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held on April 4, April 11, April 23, May 7, May 10, and May 21, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. ADDRESSES: The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held in Norfolk, VA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Manahawkin, NJ. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in Manahawkin, NJ; Kitty Hawk, NC; Revere, MA; Kenner, LA; Charleston, SC; and Largo, FL. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details on workshop locations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Pearson by phone: (727) 824-5399, or by fax: (727) 824-5398. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The workshop schedules, registration information, and a list of frequently asked questions regarding these workshops are posted on the internet at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/compliance/workshops/index.html. 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. Approximately 142 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 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. April 5, 2018, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., La Quinta Inn, 1387 North Military Trail, Norfolk, VA 23502. 2. May 3, 2018, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., La Quinta Inn, 999 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. 3. June 7, 2018, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Registration To register for a scheduled Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop, please contact Eric Sander at ericssharkguide@yahoo.com or at (386) 852-8588. 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. Protected Species 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 Protected Species 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. 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 Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop and submit a copy of their workshop certificate before either of the permits will be issued. Approximately 274 free Protected Species 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 Protected Species 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. April 4, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. 2. April 11, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. 3. April 23, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hampton Inn, 230 Lee Burbank Highway, Revere, MA 02151. [[Page 9483]] 4. May 7, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Hotel, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner, LA 70062. 5. May 10, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hampton Inn, 678 Citadel Haven Drive, Charleston, SC 29414. 6. May 21, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 210 Seminole Boulevard, Largo, FL 33770. Registration To register for a scheduled Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop, please contact Angler Conservation Education at (386) 682-0158. 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 Protected Species 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. Dated: March 1, 2018. Jennifer M. Wallace, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018-04526 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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products commonly known as ‘‘fine the polyester covering is sewn to the would likely lead to continuation or
business paper,’’ ‘‘parchment paper,’’ front and rear covers face to face recurrence of dumping and
and ‘‘letterhead’’), whether or not (outside to outside) so that when the countervailable subsidies and material
containing a lined header or decorative book is closed, the stitching is injury to an industry in the United
lines; concealed from the outside. Both free States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of
• Stenographic pads (‘‘steno pads’’), ends (the ends not sewn to the cover the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(a),
Gregg ruled (‘‘Gregg ruling’’ consists of and back) are stitched with a turned Commerce hereby orders the
a single- or double-margin vertical edge construction. The flexible continuation of the AD orders on lined
ruling line down the center of the page. polyester material forms a covering over paper from India and China and the
For a six-inch by nine-inch stenographic the spiral wire to protect it and provide CVD order on lined paper from India.
pad, the ruling would be located a comfortable grip on the product. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection
approximately three inches from the left product must bear the valid trademarks will continue to collect AD and CVD
of the book), measuring 6 inches by 9 FiveStar®AdvanceTM (products found to cash deposits at the rates in effect at the
inches; be bearing an invalidly licensed or used time of entry for all imports of subject
Also excluded from the scope of these trademark are not excluded from the merchandise. The effective date of
orders are the following trademarked scope). continuation of these orders will be the
products: • FiveStar FlexTM: A notebook, a date of publication in the Federal
• FlyTM lined paper products: A notebook organizer, or binder with Register of this notice of continuation.
notebook, notebook organizer, loose or plastic polyolefin front and rear covers Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act,
glued note paper, with papers that are joined by 300 denier polyester spine Commerce intends to initiate the next
printed with infrared reflective inks and cover extending the entire length of the five-year reviews of these orders not
readable only by a FlyTM pen-top spine and bound by a 3-ring plastic later than 30 days prior to the fifth
computer. The product must bear the fixture. The polyolefin plastic covers are anniversary of the effective date of
valid trademark FlyTM (products found of a specific thickness; front cover is continuation.
to be bearing an invalidly licensed or 0.019 inches (within normal These five-year (sunset) reviews and
used trademark are not excluded from manufacturing tolerances) and rear this notice are in accordance with
the scope). cover is 0.028 inches (within normal sections 751(c) of the Act and published
• ZwipesTM: A notebook or notebook manufacturing tolerances). During pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act
organizer made with a blended construction, the polyester covering is and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).
polyolefin writing surface as the cover sewn to the front cover face to face Dated: February 14, 2018.
and pocket surfaces of the notebook, (outside to outside) so that when the Christian Marsh,
suitable for writing using a specially- book is closed, the stitching is
developed permanent marker and erase Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
concealed from the outside. During and Compliance.
system (known as a ZwipesTM pen). construction, the polyester cover is
This system allows the marker portion [FR Doc. 2018–04501 Filed 3–5–18; 8:45 am]
sewn to the back cover with the outside
to mark the writing surface with a BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
of the polyester spine cover to the inside
permanent ink. The eraser portion of the back cover. Both free ends (the ends not
marker dispenses a solvent capable of sewn to the cover and back) are stitched
solubilizing the permanent ink allowing DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
with a turned edge construction. Each
the ink to be removed. The product ring within the fixture is comprised of National Oceanic and Atmospheric
must bear the valid trademark ZwipesTM a flexible strap portion that snaps into Administration
(products found to be bearing an a stationary post which forms a closed
invalidly licensed or used trademark are binding ring. The ring fixture is riveted RIN 0648–XG022
not excluded from the scope). with six metal rivets and sewn to the
• FiveStar®AdvanceTM: A notebook Schedules for Atlantic Shark
back plastic cover and is specifically Identification Workshops and
or notebook organizer bound by a positioned on the outside back cover.
continuous spiral, or helical, wire and Protected Species Safe Handling,
The product must bear the valid Release, and Identification Workshops
with plastic front and rear covers made trademark FiveStar FlexTM (products
of a blended polyolefin plastic material found to be bearing an invalidly AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
joined by 300 denier polyester, coated licensed or used trademark are not Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
on the backside with PVC (poly vinyl excluded from the scope). Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
chloride) coating, and extending the Merchandise subject to these orders is Commerce.
entire length of the spiral or helical typically imported under headings ACTION: Notice of public workshops.
wire. The polyolefin plastic covers are 4810.22.5044, 4811.90.9050,
of specific thickness; front cover is 4811.90.9090, 4820.10.2010, SUMMARY: Free Atlantic Shark
0.019 inches (within normal 4820.10.2020, 4820.10.2030, Identification Workshops and Protected
manufacturing tolerances) and rear 4820.10.2040, 4820.10.2050, Species Safe Handling, Release, and
cover is 0.028 inches (within normal 4820.10.2060, and 4820.10.4000 of the Identification Workshops will be held in
manufacturing tolerances). Integral with Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the April, May, and June of 2018. Certain
the stitching that attaches the polyester United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS fishermen and shark dealers are
spine covering, is captured both ends of headings are provided for convenience required to attend a workshop to meet
a 1″ wide elastic fabric band. This band regulatory requirements and to maintain
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and customs purposes; however, the
is located 23⁄8″ from the top of the front written description of the scope of the valid permits. Specifically, the Atlantic
plastic cover and provides pen or pencil order is dispositive. Shark Identification Workshop is
storage. Both ends of the spiral wire are mandatory for all federally permitted
cut and then bent backwards to overlap Continuation of the Orders Atlantic shark dealers. The Protected
with the previous coil but specifically As a result of the determinations by Species Safe Handling, Release, and
outside the coil diameter but inside the Commerce and the ITC that revocation Identification Workshop is mandatory
polyester covering. During construction, of the AD orders and the CVD order for vessel owners and operators who use
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4. May 7, 2018, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Hilton Dated: March 1, 2018. Microsoft Word or Excel or Adobe PDF
Hotel, 901 Airline Drive, Kenner, LA Jennifer M. Wallace, file formats only. All comments
70062. Acting Director, Office of Sustainable received are a part of the public record
5. May 10, 2018, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. and will generally be posted online at
[FR Doc. 2018–04526 Filed 3–5–18; 8:45 am] https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/
Hampton Inn, 678 Citadel Haven Drive,
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P national/marine-mammal-protection/
Charleston, SC 29414.
incidental-take-authorizations-research-
6. May 21, 2018, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and-other-activities without change. All
Holiday Inn Express, 210 Seminole DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE personal identifying information (e.g.,
Boulevard, Largo, FL 33770. name, address) voluntarily submitted by
National Oceanic and Atmospheric the commenter may be publicly
Registration Administration accessible. Do not submit confidential
To register for a scheduled Protected RIN 0648–XF933 business information or otherwise
Species Safe Handling, Release, and sensitive or protected information.
Identification Workshop, please contact Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Angler Conservation Education at (386) Specified Activities; Taking Marine Amy Fowler, Office of Protected
682–0158. Mammals Incidental to Seabird and Resources, NMFS, (301) 427–8401.
Shorebird Research and Monitoring in Electronic copies of the application and
Registration Materials Massachusetts supporting documents, as well as a list
of the references cited in this document,
To ensure that workshop certificates AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
may be obtained online at: https://
are linked to the correct permits, Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/
participants will need to bring the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
marine-mammal-protection/incidental-
following specific items with them to Commerce.
take-authorizations-research-and-other-
the workshop: ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental
activities. In case of problems accessing
harassment authorization; request for
• Individual vessel owners must these documents, please call the contact
comments. listed above.
bring a copy of the appropriate
swordfish and/or shark permit(s), a copy SUMMARY: NMFS has received a request SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
of the vessel registration or from the Eastern Massachusetts (MA) Background
documentation, and proof of National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)
identification. Complex, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the
(USFWS), for authorization to take MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) direct
• Representatives of a business- the Secretary of Commerce (as delegated
owned or co-owned vessel must bring marine mammals incidental to
conducting seabird and shorebird to NMFS) to allow, upon request, the
proof that the individual is an agent of incidental, but not intentional, taking of
monitoring and research in the Eastern
the business (such as articles of small numbers of marine mammals by
MA NWR Complex (Complex). Pursuant
incorporation), a copy of the applicable U.S. citizens who engage in a specified
to the Marine Mammal Protection Act
swordfish and/or shark permit(s), and (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments activity (other than commercial fishing)
proof of identification. on its proposal to issue an incidental within a specified geographical region if
• Vessel operators must bring proof of harassment authorization (IHA) to certain findings are made and either
identification. incidentally take marine mammals regulations are issued or, if the taking is
during the specified activities. NMFS limited to harassment, a notice of a
Workshop Objectives proposed authorization is provided to
will consider public comments prior to
making any final decision on the the public for review.
The Protected Species Safe Handling, An authorization for incidental
Release, and Identification Workshops issuance of the requested MMPA
takings shall be granted if NMFS finds
are designed to teach longline and authorizations and agency responses
that the taking will have a negligible
gillnet fishermen the required will be summarized in the final notice
impact on the species or stock(s), will
techniques for the safe handling and of our decision.
not have an unmitigable adverse impact
release of entangled and/or hooked DATES: Comments and information must on the availability of the species or
protected species, such as sea turtles, be received no later than April 5, 2018. stock(s) for subsistence uses (where
marine mammals, and smalltooth ADDRESSES: Comments should be relevant), and if the permissible
sawfish, and prohibited sharks. In an addressed to Jolie Harrison, Chief, methods of taking and requirements
effort to improve reporting, the proper Permits and Conservation Division, pertaining to the mitigation, monitoring
identification of protected species and Office of Protected Resources, National and reporting of such takings are set
prohibited sharks will also be taught at Marine Fisheries Service. Physical forth.
these workshops. Additionally, comments should be sent to 1315 East- NMFS has defined ‘‘negligible
individuals attending these workshops West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 impact’’ in 50 CFR 216.103 as an impact
will gain a better understanding of the and electronic comments should be sent resulting from the specified activity that
requirements for participating in these to ITP.Fowler@noaa.gov. cannot be reasonably expected to, and is
Instructions: NMFS is not responsible not reasonably likely to, adversely affect
fisheries. The overall goal of these
for comments sent by any other method,
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workshops is to provide participants the species or stock through effects on
to any other address or individual, or annual rates of recruitment or survival.
with the skills needed to reduce the
received after the end of the comment The MMPA states that the term ‘‘take’’
mortality of protected species and
period. Comments received means to harass, hunt, capture, kill or
prohibited sharks, which may prevent electronically, including all attempt to harass, hunt, capture, or kill
additional regulations on these fisheries attachments, must not exceed a 25- any marine mammal.
in the future. megabyte file size. Attachments to Except with respect to certain
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. electronic comments will be accepted in activities not pertinent here, the MMPA
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of public workshops. | |
| Dates | The Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops will be held on April 5, May 3, and June 7, 2018. The Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held on April 4, April 11, April 23, May 7, May 10, and May 21, 2018. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further details. | |
| Contact | Rick Pearson by phone: (727) 824-5399, or by fax: (727) 824-5398. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 9481 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XG02 |
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