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by NOAA on property currently Dated: July 8, 2011. For the U.S. Virgin Islands occupied and managed by NOAA. The William F. Broglie, August 3, 2011, The Buccaneer Hotel, proposed changes involve demolition of Chief Administrative Officer, National Estate Shoys, Christiansted, St. the majority of the NOAA Southwest Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. West Fisheries Science Center Building [FR Doc. 2011–17764 Filed 7–13–11; 8:45 am] August 4, 2011, Holiday Inn A and establishment of a geohazard BILLING CODE 3510–12–P (Windward Passage Hotel) Charlotte stabilization system consisting of tie- Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin backs to secure foundations for the Islands. remaining structure (Building D) and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE All meetings will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. access areas. The tie-back system National Oceanic and Atmospheric FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requires more substantial excavation to Administration be installed within a geologically Caribbean Fishery Management Council, sensitive coastal bluff. [RIN 0648–XA565] 268 Mun˜ oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1920, Consistent with 40 CFR Caribbean Fishery Management telephone (787) 766–5926. 1502.9(c)(1)(i), this SEIS will focus on Council; Scoping Meetings SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the environmental effects of the The Caribbean Fishery Management Council proposed changes and feasible AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries will hold public hearings to receive alternatives including the no-action Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), public input on the following alternative, and analyze the potential management options. The complete effects to affected resources such as: Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public hearings. document is available at: http:// Geological conditions, hydraulic www.caribbeanfmc.com or you may processes, construction noise, traffic/ SUMMARY: The Caribbean Fishery contact Ms. Livia Montalvo at pedestrian circulation, air emissions, Management Council will hold public [email protected], or the and protected wildlife. While scoping hearings to obtain input from fishers, Council office at (787) 766–5926 to meetings are not being held for the SEIS, the general public, and the local obtain copies. NOAA is requesting written comments agencies representatives on the Draft 4.0 Actions and Alternatives and input, including, but not limited to, Comprehensive Amendment to the technical information related to the FMPs establishing annual catch limits 4.1 Action 1: Management Reference proposed actions, information regarding (ACL) and accountability measures Points for Species not Undergoing potentially affected resources in the (AMs) for species not overfished or Overfishing within the Reef Fish FMP area, and community interests or undergoing overfishing. 4.1.1 Action 1(a). Establish a year concerns on the potential for DATES AND ADDRESSES: The scoping sequence for determining average environmental effects of the proposed meetings will be held on the following annual landings for each species or action and alternatives. NOAA will also dates and locations: species group within the Reef Fish rely on prior scoping documents and For Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan (FMP). comments received during preparation August 2, 2011, DoubleTree by Hilton Alternative 1. No action. Retain the of the original FEIS/EIR. Additional San Juan, De Diego Avenue, San year sequence as defined in the 2005 public involvement opportunities Juan, Puerto Rico. Comprehensive Sustainable Fisheries associated with this SEIS will occur, August 3, 2011, Holiday Inn Ponce & Act Amendment (Caribbean SFA including a public comment period on Tropical Casino, 3315 Ponce By Amendment). the Supplemental Draft EIS to be Pass, Ponce, Puerto Rico. Alternative 2. Redefine management announced as a Notice of Availability in August 4, 2011, Mayagu¨ ez Holiday reference points or proxies for the Reef the Federal Register. Inn, 2701 Hostos Avenue, Fish FMP based on the longest year Mayagu¨ ez, Puerto Rico. sequence of reliable landings data.

TABLE 4.1.1—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 2

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico Commercial ...... 1988–2009 Puerto Rico Recreational ...... 2000–2009 St. Croix ...... 1999–2008 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2000–2008

Alternative 3. Redefine management sequence of pre-Caribbean SFA considered consistently reliable across reference points or proxies for the Reef Amendment landings data that is all islands. Fish FMP based on the longest year

TABLE 4.1.2—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 3

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico Commercial ...... 1999–2005 Puerto Rico Recreational ...... 2000–2005 St. Croix ...... 1999–2005 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2000–2005

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Alternative 4. Redefine management sequence of recent reliable landings reference points or proxies for the Reef data. Fish FMP based on the longest year

TABLE 4.1.3—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 4

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico Commercial ...... 1999–2009 Puerto Rico Recreational ...... 2000–2009 St. Croix ...... 1999–2008 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2000–2008

Alternative 5. Redefine management Fish FMP based on the most recent five reference points or proxies for the Reef years of available landings data.

TABLE 4.1.4—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 5

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico Commercial ...... 2005–2009 Puerto Rico Recreational ...... 2005–2009 St. Croix ...... 2004–2008 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2004–2008

4.1.2 Action 1(b). Establish of landings data as defined in Action Sub-Action 3. Establish management management reference points for the 1(a) Alternatives 1–5. reference points for the reef fish species reef fish species not undergoing Sub-Action 2. Establish management not undergoing overfishing in St. overfishing. reference points for the reef fish species Thomas/St. John. Sub-Action 1. Establish management not undergoing overfishing in St Croix. reference points for the reef fish species Alternative 1: No action. Retain not undergoing overfishing in Puerto Alternative 1: No action. Retain current management reference points or Rico. current management reference points or proxies for species/species groups. Alternative 1: No action. Retain proxies for species/species groups. Alternative 2(a) through 2(o): current management reference points or Alternative 2(a) through 2(o): Redefine management reference points proxies for species/species groups. Redefine management reference points or proxies based on the year sequence Alternative 2(a) through 2(o): or proxies based on the year sequence of landings data as defined in Action Redefine management reference points of landings data as defined in Action 1(a) Alternatives 1–5. or proxies based on the year sequence 1(a) Alternatives 1–5.

TABLE 4.1.4—CURRENT MSY PROXY, OY AND OVERFISHING THRESHOLD DEFINITIONS FOR SPECIES/SPECIES GROUPS

Reference point Alternative 1—Status quo definition

Maximum Sustainable Yield ...... MSY proxy = C/[(FCURR/FMSY) × (BCURR/BMSY)]; where C is calculated based on commercial landings for the years 1997–2001 for Puerto Rico and 1994–2002 for the USVI, and on recreational landings for the years 2000–2001. Overfishing Threshold ...... MFMT = FMSY. Optimum Yield ...... OY = average yield associated with fishing on a continuing basis at FOY; where FOY = 0.75FMSY.

TABLE 4.1.5—MANAGEMENT REFERENCE POINTS OR PROXIES PROPOSED FOR THE REEF FISH SPECIES NOT UNDERGOING OVERFISHING UNDER ALTERNATIVE 2

Reference point

Maximum Sustainable Yield: Alternative 2(a) ...... MSY proxy = Median annual landings selected by Council in Action 2(a). Alternative 2(b) ...... MSY proxy = Mean annual landings selected by Council in Action 2(a). Alternative 2(c) ...... MSY proxy = Maximum of a single year of recreational landings × 3. Overfishing Threshold: Alternative 2(d) ...... OFL = MSY proxy adjusted according to the ORCS scalar; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL. Alternative 2(e) ...... OFL = MSY proxy adjusted according to the ORCS scalar; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL, unless NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center (in consultation with the Caribbean Fishery Management Council and its SSC) determines the overage occurred because data collection/monitoring improved, rather than because landings actually increased. Alternative 2(f) ...... OFL = MSY proxy; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL.

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TABLE 4.1.5—MANAGEMENT REFERENCE POINTS OR PROXIES PROPOSED FOR THE REEF FISH SPECIES NOT UNDERGOING OVERFISHING UNDER ALTERNATIVE 2—Continued

Reference point

Alternative 2(g) ...... OFL = MSY proxy; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL, unless NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center (in consultation with the Caribbean Fishery Management Council and its SSC) determines the overage occurred because data collection/monitoring improved, rather than because landings actually increased. Acceptable Biological Catch/ABC Control Rule: Alternative 2(h) ...... ABC= OFL. Alternative 2(i) ...... ABC= [OFL × 0.85]. Alternative 2(j) ...... ABC= [OFL × 0.75]. Alternative 2(k) ...... ABC= [OFL × 0.50]. Optimum Yield/Annual Catch Limit: Alternative 2(l) ...... OY = ACL = ABC. Alternative 2(m) ...... OY = ACL = [ABC × (0.85)]. Alternative 2(n) ...... OY = ACL = [ABC × (0.75)]. Alternative 2(o) ...... OY = ACL = [ABC × (0.50)].

4.2 Action 2: Management Reference annual landings for the Caribbean Spiny Alternative 2. Redefine management Points for the Caribbean Spiny Lobster Lobster. reference points or proxies for the Alternative 1. No action. Retain the Caribbean Spiny Lobster FMP based on 4.2.1 Action 2(a). Establish a year year sequence for Caribbean Spiny the longest year sequence of reliable sequence for determining average Lobster FMP landings as defined in the landings data. Caribbean SFA Amendment.

TABLE 4.2.1—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 2

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico ...... 1988–2009 St. Croix ...... 1999–2008 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2000–2008

Alternative 3. Redefine management the longest year sequence of pre- data that is considered consistently reference points or proxies for the Caribbean SFA Amendment landings reliable across all islands. Caribbean Spiny Lobster FMP based on

TABLE 4.2.2—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 3

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico ...... 1999–2005 St. Croix ...... 1999–2005 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2000–2005

Alternative 4. Redefine management the longest year sequence of recent reference points or proxies for the reliable landings data. Caribbean Spiny Lobster FMP based on

TABLE 4.2.3—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 4

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico ...... 1999–2009 St. Croix ...... 1999–2008 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2000–2008

Alternative 5. Redefine management the most recent five years of available reference points or proxies for the landings data. Caribbean Spiny Lobster FMP based on

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TABLE 4.2.4—YEAR SEQUENCES BY ISLAND GROUP UNDER ALTERNATIVE 5

Reference point Year sequence

Puerto Rico ...... 2005–2009 St. Croix ...... 2004–2008 St. Thomas/St. John ...... 2004–2008

4.2.2 Action 2(b). Establish of landings data as defined in Action Sub-Action 3. Establish management management reference points for the 2(a) Alternatives 1–5. reference points for the Caribbean Spiny Caribbean Spiny Lobster. Sub-Action 2. Establish management Lobster in St. Thomas/St. John. reference points for the Caribbean Spiny Sub-Action 1. Establish management Alternative 1: No action. Retain Lobster in St. Croix. reference points for the Caribbean Spiny current management reference points or Lobster in Puerto Rico. Alternative 1: No action. Retain current management reference points or proxies for spiny lobster groups. Alternative 1: No action. Retain proxies for spiny lobster. Alternative 2(a) through 2(n): current management reference points or Alternative 2(a) through 2(n): Redefine management reference points proxies for spiny losbter. Redefine management reference points or proxies based on the year sequence Alternative 2(a) through 2(n): or proxies based on the year sequence of landings data as defined in Action Redefine management reference points of landings data as defined in Action 2(a) Alternatives 1–5. or proxies based on the year sequence 2(a) Alternatives 1–5.

TABLE 4.2.4—CURRENT MSY PROXY, OY AND OVERFISHING THRESHOLD DEFINITIONS FOR SPINY LOBSTER

Reference point Alternative 1—Status quo definition

TABLE 4.2.5—MANAGEMENT REFERENCE POINTS OR PROXIES PROPOSED FOR SPINY LOBSTER UNDER ALTERNATIVE 2

Reference point

Maximum Sustainable Yield: Alternative 2(a) ...... MSY proxy = Median annual landings selected by Council in Action 2(a). Alternative 2(b) ...... MSY proxy = Mean annual landings selected by Council in Action 2(a). Overfishing Threshold: Alternative 2(c) ...... OFL = MSY proxy adjusted according the ORCS scalar; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL. Alternative 2(d) ...... OFL = MSY proxy adjusted according the ORCS scalar; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL, unless NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center (in consultation with the Caribbean Fishery Management Council and its SSC) determines the overage occurred because data collection/monitoring improved, rather than because landings actually increased. Alternative 2(e) ...... OFL = MSY proxy; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL. Alternative 2(f) ...... OFL = MSY proxy; overfishing occurs when annual landings exceed the OFL, unless NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center (in consultation with the Caribbean Fishery Management Council and its SSC) determines the overage occurred because data collection/monitoring improved, rather than because landings actually increased. Acceptable Biological Catch/ABC Control Rule: Alternative 2(g) ...... ABC= OFL. Alternative 2(h) ...... ABC= [OFL × 0.85]. Alternative 2(i) ...... ABC= [OFL × 0.75]. Alternative 2(j) ...... ABC= [OFL × 0.50]. Optimum Yield/Annual Catch Limit: Alternative 2(k) ...... OY = ACL = ABC. Alternative 2(l) ...... OY = ACL = [ABC × (0.85)]. Alternative 2(m) ...... OY = ACL = [ABC × (0.75)]. Alternative 2(n) ...... OY = ACL = [ABC × (0.50)].

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4.3 Action 3: Redefine Management of Table 4.3.1. List of all species Centropyge argi, Cherubfish. the Aquarium Trade Species Fishery included in the Aquarium Trade Diodon hystrix, Porcupinefish. Management Units (FMUs) Within the category in both the Reef Fish and Coral Dactylopterus volitans, Flying gurnard. Reef Fish FMP and the Coral and Reef FMPs. Table contents are extracted from Heteropriacanthus cruentatus, Glasseye Associated Plants and Invertebrates Table 8 of the Comprehensive snapper. FMP (Coral FMP) Amendment to the FMPs of the U.S. Hypoplectrus unicolor, Butter hamlet. 4.3.1 Action 3(a): Redefine the Caribbean to Address Required Holocanthus tricolor, Rock beauty. management of aquarium trade species Provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Myrichthys ocellatus, Goldspotted eel. FMU. Fishery Conservation and Management Ophioblennius macclurei, Redlip Alternative 1: No action. Retain Act (Caribbean SFA Amendment). blenny. Pareques acuminatus, High-hat. aquarium trade species in both the Reef Fish FMP Corals and Reef Associated Plants and Rypticus saponaceus, Greater sopafish. Invertebrates FMP (Coral FMP) and the Clepticus parrae, Creole wrasse. Synodus intermedius, Sand diver. Reef Fish FMP as defined in the Halichoeres garnoti, Yellowhead Symphurus diomedianus, Caribbean Caribbean SFA Amendment. wrasse. tonguefish. Alternative 2: Consolidate all Halichoeres cyanocephalus, Family Syngnathidae, Pipefishes and aquarium trade species listed in the Yellowcheek wrasse. Seahorses. FMP for Coral FMP and the Reef Fish Halichoeres maculipinna, Clown Family Ogcocephalidae, Batfish. FMP into a single FMP. wrasse. Family Scorpaenidae, Scorpionfish. Alternative 2A: Move all aquarium Thalassoma bifasciatum, Bluehead Table 4.3.1. (continued). List of all trade species listed in the Coral FMP wrasse. species included in the Aquarium Trade into the Reef Fish FMP. Liopropoma rubre, Swissguard basslet. category in both the Reef Fish and Coral Alternative 2B: Move all of the Gramma loreto, Royal gramma. FMPs. Table contents are extracted from aquarium trade species listed in the Reef Microspathodon chrysurus, Yellowtail Table 8 of the Comprehensive Fish FMP into the Coral FMP. damselfish. Amendment to the FMPs of the U.S. Alternative 2C: Move all of the Stegastes adustus, Dusky damselfish. Caribbean to Address Required aquarium trade species listed in both Stegastes partitus, Bicolor damselfish. Provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens the Coral FMP and the Reef Fish FMPs Stegastes planifrons, Threespot Fishery Conservation and Management into a new FMP specific to aquarium damselfish. Act (Caribbean SFA Amendment). trade species. Stegastes leucostictus, Beaugregory. Alternative 3: Remove all aquarium Chaetodon capistratus, Foureye Coral FMP trade species from both the Coral FMP butterflyfish. Aphimedon compressa, Erect rope and from the Reef Fish FMPs. Chaetodon aculeatus, Longsnout sponge Alternative 4: Manage only those butterflyfish. Astrophyton muricatum, Giant basket aquarium trade species listed in either Chaetodon ocellatus, Spotfin star the Coral FMP or the Reef Fish FMP, for butterflyfish. Alpheaus armatus, Snapping shrimp which landings data are available Chaetodon striatus, Banded Aiptasia tagetes, Pale anemone during the year sequence chosen in butterflyfish. Astropecten spp., Sand stars Action 1(a). Remove remaining Serranus baldwini, Lantern bass. Analcidometra armata, Swimming aquarium trade species from the Coral Serranus annularis, Orangeback bass. crinoid FMP and the Reef Fish FMP. Serranus tabacarius, Tobaccofish. Bartholomea annulata, Corkscrew Alternative 4A: Aquarium trade Serranus tigrinus, Harlequin bass. anemone species that continue to be Federally- Serranus tortugarum, Chalk bass. Cynachirella alloclada, sponge (no managed under this alternative will be Opistognathus aurifrons, Yellowhead common name) retained in either the Coral FMP or the jawfish. Condylactis gigantea, Giant pink-tipped Reef Fish FMP as listed after the Opistognathus whitehursti, Dusky anemone Caribbean SFA Amendment (Table jawfish. Cyphoma gibbosum, Flamingo tongue 4.3.1). Xyrichtys novacula, Pearly razorfish. Chondrilla nucula, Chicken liver sponge Alternative 4B: Aquarium trade Xyrichtys splendens, Green razorfish. Diadema antillarum, Long-spined species that continue to be Federally- Echidna catenata, Chain moray. urchin managed under this alternative will be Gymnothorax funebris, Green moray. Davidaster spp., Crinoids consolidated and moved into the Coral Gymnothorax miliaris, Goldentail Discosoma spp., False coral FMP. moray. Echinometra spp., Purple urchin Alternative 4C: Aquarium trade Elacatinus oceanops, Neon goby. Eucidaris tribuloides, Pencil urchin species that continue to be Federally- Priolepis hipoliti, Rusty goby. Gonodactylus (Neogonodactylus) spp., managed under this alternative will be Equetus lanceolatus, Jackknife-fish. Smashing mantis shrimp consolidated and moved into the Reef Equetus punctatus, Spotted drum. Geodia neptuni, Potato sponge fish FMP. Chromis cyanea, Blue chromis. Haliclona sp., Finger sponge Alternative 4D: Aquarium trade Chromis insolata, Sunshinefish. Holothuria spp., Sea cucumbers species that continue to be Federally- Abudefduf saxatilis, Sergeant major. Hereractis lucida, Knobby anemone managed under this alternative will be Astrapogon stellatus, Conchfish. Lima spp., Fileclams consolidated and moved into a new Apogon maculatua, Flamefish. Lima scabra, Rough fileclam FMP specific to aquarium trade species. Amblycirrhitus pinos, Redspotted Lytechinus spp., Pin cushion urchin Alternative 5: Delegate management hawkfish. Lysmata spp., Peppermint shrimp authority for all aquarium trade species Antennarius spp., Frogfish. Linckia guildingii, Common comet star listed in either the Coral FMP or the Bothus lunatus, Peacock flounder. Lysiosquilla spp., Spearing mantis Reef Fish FMP to the jurisdiction of the Chaetodipterus faber, Atlantic shrimp appropriate commonwealth or territory spadefish. Lebrunia spp., Staghorn anemone as defined by Action 5 of this document. Canthigaster rostrata, Sharpnose puffer. Mithrax spp., Clinging crabs

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Mithrax cinctimanus, Banded clinging Periclimenes spp., Cleaner shrimp Tectitethya (Tethya) crypta, sponge (no crab Ricordia florida, Florida false coral common name) Mithrax sculptus, Green clinging crab Stichodactyla helianthus, Sun anemone Subphylum Urochordata, Tunicates Myriastra sp., sponge (no common Spirobranchus giganteus, Christmas tree Tridachia crispata, Lettuce sea slug name) worm Zoanthus spp., Sea mat Niphates digitalis, Pink vase sponge Sabellastarte magnifica, Magnificent Niphates erecta, Lavender rope sponge duster 4.3.2 Action 3(b). Establish Nemaster spp., Crinoids Sabellastarte spp., Tube worms management reference points for the Ophiocoma spp., Brittlestars Stenopus scutellatus, Golden shrimp aquarium trade species FMU. Ophioderma spp., Brittlestars Stenopus hispidus, Banded shrimp Alternative 1: No action. Keep the Ophioderma rubicundum, Ruby Stenorhynchus seticornis, Yellowline aquarium trade species in the ‘‘data brittlestar collection only’’ category as defined in Oreaster reticulatus, Cushion sea star arrow crab the Caribbean SFA Amendment. Ophidiaster guildingii, Comet star Spondylus americanus, Atlantic thorny Oliva reticularis, Netted olive oyster Alternative 2(a) through 2(k): Octopus spp. (except the Common Spinosella plicifera, Iridescent tube Establish management reference points octopus, O. vulgaris) sponge or proxies for the aquarium trade Paguristes spp., Hermit crabs Spinosella vaginalis, Lavendar tube species based on alternative selected in Paguristes cadenati, Red reef hermit sponge Action 3(a) and time series of landings crab Tripneustes ventricosus, Sea egg urchin data as defined in Action 1(a) in Percnon gibbesi, Nimble spray crab Thor amboinensis, Anemone shrimp Alternatives 1–5.

TABLE 4.3.2—MANAGEMENT REFERENCE POINTS OR PROXIES PROPOSED FOR THE AQUARIUM TRADE SPECIES UNDER ALTERNATIVE 2

Reference Point

4.4 Action 4: Redefine the conch in the 2010 Caribbean ACL 4.5 Action 5. Geographic Allocation/ Management of Conch Species FMU Amendment public hearing draft. Management Within the Queen Conch FMP TABLE 4.4.1—LIST OF CONCH SPECIES Alternative 1. No Action. Maintain U.S. Caribbean-wide reference points. Alternative 1: No action. Do not re- WITHIN THE QUEEN CONCH FMP evaluate and revise the conch species Alternative 2. Divide and manage NOT UNDERGOING OVERFISHING AS FMU. ACLs by island group (i.e., Puerto Rico, ESTABLISHED IN THE CARIBBEAN Alternative 2: Remove all conch St. Thomas/St. John, St. Croix) based on SFA AMENDMENT species, except for the queen conch the preferred management reference point time series selected by the Council (Strombus gigas), from the Queen Conch Scientific names Common names FMP. in Actions 1(a) and 2(a). Alternative 3: Delegate management Strombus gigas ...... Queen conch. Alternative 2A. Use a mid-point or authority, for all conch species except Strombus costatus .... Milk conch. equidistant method for dividing the EEZ queen conch (Strombus gigas), listed in Strombus pugilis ...... West Indian Fighting among islands. Conch. the Queen Conch FMP, to the Alternative 2B. Use a straight-line Strombus gallus ...... Roostertail Conch. approach for dividing the EEZ among jurisdiction of the appropriate Strombus raninus ...... Hawkwing Conch. commonwealth or territory as defined Fasciolaria tulipa ...... True Tulip. islands. by Action 5. Charonia variegata .... Atlantic Triton’s Trum- Alternative 2C. Use the St. Thomas Alternative 4: Retain all conch species pet. Fishermen’s Association under the Queen Conch FMP and define Cassis Cameo Helmet. recommendation for dividing the EEZ madagascarensis. among islands. management reference points or proxies Astrea tuber ...... Green Start Shell. based on the ACL established for queen BILLING CODE 3510–22–P

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4.6 Action 6: Annual Catch Limit Alternative 6. Establish a bag limit of: 4.7.2 Action 7(b) Applying Allocation and Management 2 spiny lobster per fisher and 12 spiny accountability measures. 4.6.1 Action 6(a) Separation of lobster per boat on a fishing day (would Alternative 1. No Action. Do not recreational and commercial sectors not apply to a fisher who has a valid apply AMs. (Puerto Rico only). commercial fishing license). Alternative 2. If AMs are triggered, based upon the preferred criteria chosen Alternative 1. No action. Do not 4.7 Action 7: Accountability Measures specify sector-specific ACLs. in Action 7(a), reduce the length of the for Species Considered in This fishing season for that species or species Alternative 2. Specify separate Amendment commercial and recreational ACLs group the year following the trigger based on the preferred management Accountability measures (AMs) are determination by the amount needed to reference point time series. defined as management controls to prevent such an overage from occurring 4.6.2 Action 6(b) Establish bag limit prevent ACLs, including sector-specific again. The needed changes will remain restrictions on recreational reef fish ACLs, from being exceeded, and to in effect until modified. harvest. correct or mitigate overages of the ACL Alternative 3. If AMs are triggered Alternative 1. No action. Do not if they occur (50 CFR 310(g)(1)). based upon the preferred criteria chosen establish bag limit restrictions on 4.7.1 Action 7(a) Triggering in action 7(a), reduce the length of the recreational reef fish harvest. accountability measures. Actions 1, 2, 3, fishing season for that species or species Alternative 2. Establish a 5-fish and 4 include alternatives to establish group the year following the trigger aggregate bag limit per person per and allocate ACLs. If an ACL is determination by the amount needed to fishing day (would not apply to a fisher exceeded, AM alternatives are provided prevent such an overage from occurring who has a valid commercial fishing to address overages. Action 7 again and to pay back the overage. The license) alternatives are presented in two parts, needed changes will remain in effect Alternative 3. Establish a 2-fish the first addresses the triggering of AMs until modified. aggregate bag limit per person per and the second addresses the actual 4.8 Action 8: Framework Measures fishing day (would not apply to a fisher actions needed to redress overages. who has a valid commercial fishing Alternative 1. No Action. Do not 4.8.1 Action 8(a): Establish license) establish criteria for triggering AMs. Framework Measures for Spiny Lobster Alternative 4. Prohibits the harvest of Alternative 2. Trigger AMs if the ACL FMP. species in the surgeonfish FMU (would is exceeded based upon: Alternative 1: No Action. Do not not apply to a fisher who has a valid Alternative 2A: A single year of establish framework measures for the commercial fishing license). landings beginning with landings from Spiny Lobster FMP. Alternative 5. Establish an aggregate 2011. Alternative 2: Amend the framework bag limit of 10 fish per fisher including Alternative 2B: A single year of procedures for the Spiny Lobster FMP to not more than two surgeonfish per landings beginning with landings from provide a mechanism to expeditiously fisher or six surgeonfish per boat, and 2011, then a 2-year running average of adjust the following reference points 30 aggregate fish per boat on a fishing landings in 2012 (average of 2011+2012) and management measures through day (would not apply to a fishers who and thereafter (i.e., 2011, 2011–2012, framework action: has a valid commercial fishing license). 2012–2013, etc.). a. Quota Requirements. Alternative 6. Establish an aggregate Alternative 2C: A single year of b. Seasonal Closures. bag limit of 5 fish per fisher including landings beginning with landings from c. Area Closures. not more than two surgeonfish per 2011, a 2-year average of landings in d. Fishing Year. fisher or six surgeonfish per boat, and e. Trip/Bag Limit. 2012 (average of 2011+2012), then a 3- 15 aggregate fish per boat on a fishing f. Size Limits. year running average of landings in day (would not apply to a fisher who g. Gear Restrictions or Prohibitions. 2013 (average of 2011+2012+2013) and has a valid commercial fishing license). h. Fishery Management Units (FMUs). 4.6.3 Action 6(c) Establish bag limit thereafter (i.e., 2011, 2011–2012, 2011– i. Total Allowable Catch (TAC). restrictions on recreational spiny lobster 2013, 2012–2014, etc.). j. Annual Catch Limits (ACLs). harvest. Alternative 3. Trigger AMs if the ACL k. Accountability Measures (AMs). Alternative 1. No action. Do not is exceeded as defined below unless l. Annual Catch Targets (ACTs). establish bag limit restrictions on NOAA Fisheries’ SEFSC (in m. Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY). recreational lobster harvest. consultation with the Council and its n. Optimum Yield (OY). Alternative 2. Establish a 5-spiny SSC) determines the overage occurred o. Minimum Stock Size Threshold lobster aggregate bag limit per person because data collection/monitoring (MSST). per fishing day (would not apply to a improved rather than because catches p. Maximum Fishing Mortality fisher who has a valid commercial actually increased: Threshold (MFMT). fishing license). Alternative 3A: A single year of q. Overfishing Limit (OFL). Alternative 3. Establish a 2-spiny landings effective beginning 2011. r. Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) lobster bag limit per person per fishing Alternative 3B: A single year of Control Rules. day (would not apply to a fisher who landings effective beginning 2011, then s. Actions To Minimize the Interaction has a valid commercial fishing license). a 2-year running average of landings of Fishing Gear With Endangered Alternative 4. Prohibits the harvest of effective 2012 and thereafter (i.e., 2011, Species or Marine Mammals. spiny lobster (would not apply to a 2011–2012, 2012–2013, etc.). Alternative 3: Amend the framework fishers who has a valid commercial Alternative 3C: A single year of procedures for the Spiny Lobster FMP to fishing license). landings effective beginning 2011, a 2- provide the Council with a mechanism Alternative 5. Establish a bag limit of: year running average of landings to expeditiously adjust a subset of 5 spiny lobster per fisher and 15 spiny effective 2012, then a 3-year running management measures outlined in lobster per boat on a fishing day (would average of landings effective 2013 and Alternative 2. not apply to a fisher who has a valid thereafter (i.e., 2011, 2011–2012, 2011– 4.8.2 Action 8 (b): Establish commercial fishing license). 2013, 2012–2014, etc.). Framework Measures for Corals and

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Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE the contact listed below (see FOR FMP. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), or Alternative 1: No Action. Do not National Oceanic and Atmospheric visiting the Internet at: http:// amend the current framework measures Administration www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ for the Corals FMP. RIN 0648–XA568 incidental.htm. Alternative 2: Amend the framework The National Science Foundation procedures for the Coral FMP to provide Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to (NSF), which is providing funding to a mechanism to expeditiously adjust the Specified Activities; Taking Marine UAGI to conduct the survey, has following reference points and Mammals Incidental to a Marine prepared a draft ‘‘Environmental management measures through Geophysical Survey in the Arctic Assessment of a Marine Geophysical framework action: Ocean, September–October 2011 Survey by the R/V Marcus G. Langseth a. Quota Requirements. in the Arctic Ocean, September–October AGENCY: Commerce, National Oceanic 2011,’’ prepared by LGL Ltd., b. Seasonal Closures. and Atmospheric Administration Environmental Research Associates c. Area Closures. (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries (LGL), on behalf of UAGI and NSF, d. Fishing Year. Service (NMFS). which is also available at the same e. Trip/Bag Limit. ACTION: Notice; proposed incidental internet address. Documents cited in f. Size Limits. harassment authorization; request for this notice may also be viewed, by g. Gear Restrictions or Prohibitions. comments. appointment, during regular business h. Fishery Management Units (FMUs). hours, at the aforementioned address. SUMMARY: NMFS has received an i. Total Allowable Catch (TAC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: application from the University of j. Annual Catch Limits (ACLs). Candace Nachman, Office of Protected Alaska Geophysics Institute (UAGI) for k. Accountability Measures (AMs). Resources, NMFS, (301) 427–8401. an Incidental Harassment Authorization l. Annual Catch Targets (ACTs). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: m. Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY). (IHA) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to conducting a n. Optimum Yield (OY). Background marine geophysical seismic survey in o. Minimum Stock Size Threshold the Arctic Ocean during September– Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the (MSST). October 2011. Pursuant to the Marine MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) direct p. Maximum Fishing Mortality Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS the Secretary of Commerce to allow, Threshold (MFMT). is requesting comments on its proposal upon request, the incidental, but not q. Overfishing Limit (OFL). to issue an IHA to UAGI to take, by intentional, taking of small numbers of r. Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Level B harassment only, several species marine mammals by U.S. citizens who control rules. of marine mammals during the specified engage in a specified activity (other than s. Actions To Minimize the Interaction activity. commercial fishing) within a specified of Fishing Gear With Endangered geographical region if certain findings DATES: Comments and information must Species or Marine Mammals. are made and either regulations are be received no later than August 15, issued or, if the taking is limited to Alternative 3: Amend the framework 2011. procedures for the Coral FMP to provide harassment, a notice of a proposed the Council with a mechanism to ADDRESSES: Comments on the authorization is provided to the public expeditiously adjust a subset of application should be addressed to P. for review. management measures outlined in Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Authorization for incidental takings Alternative 2. Conservation and Education Division, shall be granted if NMFS finds that the Written comments can be sent to the Office of Protected Resources, National taking will have a negligible impact on Council not later than August 15, 2011, Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East- the species or stock(s), will not have an or submitted at the Council meeting that West Highway, Silver Spring, MD unmitigable adverse impact on the will take place at La Concha hotel, in 20910. The mailbox address for availability of the species or stock(s) for San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 30–31, providing e-mail comments is subsistence uses (where relevant), and if 2011. [email protected]. NMFS is not the permissible methods of taking and responsible for e-mail comments sent to requirements pertaining to the Special Accommodations addresses other than the one provided mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of These meetings are physically here. Comments sent via e-mail, such takings are set forth. NMFS has accessible to people with disabilities. including all attachments, must not defined ‘‘negligible impact’’ in 50 CFR For more information or request for sign exceed a 10-megabyte file size. 216.103 as ‘‘* * * an impact resulting language interpretation and other Instructions: All comments received from the specified activity that cannot auxiliary aids, please contact Mr. are a part of the public record and will be reasonably expected to, and is not Miguel A. Rolo´n, Executive Director, generally be posted to http:// reasonably likely to, adversely affect the Caribbean Fishery Management Council, www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ species or stock through effects on 268 Mun˜ oz Rivera Avenue, Suite 1108, incidental.htm without change. All annual rates of recruitment or survival.’’ San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918–1920, Personal Identifying Information (for Section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA telephone (787) 766–5926, at least five example, name, address, etc.) established an expedited process by days prior to the meeting date. voluntarily submitted by the commenter which citizens of the U.S. can apply for may be publicly accessible. Do not an authorization to incidentally take Dated: July 8, 2011. submit Confidential Business small numbers of marine mammals by Tracey L. Thompson, Information or otherwise sensitive or harassment. Section 101(a)(5)(D) Acting Director, Office of Sustainable protected information. establishes a 45-day time limit for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. A copy of the application used in this NMFS review of an application [FR Doc. 2011–17674 Filed 7–13–11; 8:45 am] document may be obtained by writing to followed by a 30 day public notice and BILLING CODE 3510–22–P the address specified above, telephoning comment period on any proposed

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