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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No.

14 / Monday, January 24, 2005 / Notices 3363

with sections 751(a)(1), 751(h) and East-West Highway, Silver Spring, SUMMARY: The Institute of Medicine
771(i)(1) of the Act. Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301–713–3100 Food and Nutrition Board will meet in
Dated: January 14, 2005. x136, Fax: 301–713–3110); e-mail: Washington, D.C. The meeting agenda
Barbara E. Tillman,
lauren.wenzel@noaa.gov; or visit the can be found in the SUPPLEMENTARY
national MPA Center Web site at INFORMATION section of this notice.
Acting Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
https://www.mpa.gov). DATES: The meeting will begin at 1 p.m.
[FR Doc. E5–251 Filed 1–21–05; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In and adjourn at 4 p.m. on Tuesday,
Executive Order 13158, the Department February 1, 2005.
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
of Commerce and the Department of the ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
Interior were directed to seek the expert the National Academy of Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE advice and recommendations of non- Lecture Room, 2100 C Street, N.W.,
federal scientists, resource managers, Washington, D.C.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric and other interested persons and National Marine Fisheries Service/
Administration organizations through a MPA FAC. The National Seafood Inspection Laboratory
Committee was established in June address: 705 Convent Ave., Pascagoula,
Marine Protected Areas Federal 2003, and includes 30 members and MS 39567.
Advisory Committee Request for nine ex-officio members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E.
Nominations The Committee meets at least twice a Spencer Garrett, National Seafood
AGENCY: National Ocean Service, year. Committee members serve for a Inspection Laboratory; telephone: 228–
NOAA, Department of Commerce. term of two or four years. 769–8964.
ACTION: Notice requesting nominations Each nomination submission should SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
for the Marine Protected Areas Federal include the proposed Committee committee’s agenda includes the
Advisory Committee. member’s name and organizational following issues: nutrient relationships
affiliation, a cover letter describing the in seafood - selection to balance benefits
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce nominee’s qualifications and interest in and risks.
is seeking nominations for membership serving on the Committee, a curriculum Background
on the Marine Protected Areas Federal vitae or resume of the nominee, and no
Advisory Committee (Committee). The more than three supporting letters Seafood contributes a variety of
Committee was established to advise the describing the nominee’s qualifications nutritional benefits to the American
Secretary of Commerce and the and interest in serving on the diet. They are sources of protein,
Secretary of the Interior in Committee. Self-nominations are calcium, iodine, copper, zinc, and
implementing Section 4 of Executive acceptable. The following contact omega–3 fatty acids. Furthermore, some
Order 13158 and specifically on information should accompany each nutrients may affect bioavailability,
strategies and priorities for developing submission: the nominee’s name, toxico-dynamics, and target-organ
the national system of MPAs and on address, phone number, fax number, transport, and thus affect the
practical approaches to further enhance and e-mail address if available. toxicological response to certain
and expand protection of new and Nominations must be postmarked no compounds. Contamination of marine
existing MPAs. later than 30 days from the date of this resources, however, whether by
The Department of Commerce is notice (See ADDRESSES above). The full naturally-occurring or introduced
seeking up to three highly qualified text of the Committee Charter and its toxicants, is a concern for U.S.
individuals. Nominations are sought for current membership can be viewed at consumers because of the potential for
non-federal scientists, resource the Agency’s Web page at http:// adverse health effects. Human exposure
managers, and persons representing mpa.gov/fac.html. to toxic compounds through seafood can
other interests or organizations involved be managed by making choices that
Dated: January 13, 2005.
with or affected by marine conservation. provide desired nutrients balanced
Eldon Hout, against exposure to such compounds in
Individuals seeking membership on the
Director, Office of Ocean and Coastal specific types of seafood that have been
Committee should possess demonstrable
Resource Management. found to pose a particular health risk.
expertise in a field related to MPAs or
[FR Doc. 05–1208 Filed 1–21–05; 8:45 am] Consumers, particularly subpopulations
represent a stakeholder interest affected
by MPAs. Nominees will also be BILLING CODE 3510–08–P that may be at increased risk, need
evaluated based on the following authoritative information to inform their
factors: marine policy experience, choices. The National Marine Fisheries
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Service has contracted with the National
leadership and organization skills,
region of country represented, and Academies of Science to produce a
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
diversity characteristics. report that will recommend approaches
Administration
DATES: Nominations must be to decision-making for selecting seafood
postmarked on or before thirty (30) days to obtain the greatest nutritional
[I.D. 011805A] benefits, balanced against exposure to
from publication date on this notice.
potential toxicants and identifies data
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent The Institute of Medicine Food and
gaps and research needs. The study
to: Lauren Wenzel, Marine Protected Nutrition Board; Orientation Public
objectives will include:
Areas Center, NOAA, N/ORM, 1305 East Meeting 1. Identifying and examining the
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD routes of entry of naturally-occurring
20910. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and and introduced toxicants into the food
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supply, through seafood sources, and
Lauren Wenzel, Designated Federal Commerce. evaluating food consumption patterns of
Officer, MPAFAC, National Marine the U.S. population to estimate current
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
Protected Areas Center, N/ORM, 1305 levels of intake exposure.

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2. Assessing the evidence on DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE migrations of the three species of


availability of specific nutrients in juvenile sea turtles initially captured in
seafood compared to other food sources National Oceanic and Atmospheric the study area utilizing satellite
and determine the impact of modifying Administration telemetry.
food choices to reduce intake of [I.D. 011105H] Issuance of this modification, as
naturally-occurring and introduced required by the ESA was based on a
toxicants on nutritional intake and Endangered Species; Permit No. 1299 finding that such permit: (1) was
status within the population, including applied for in good faith; (2) will not
vulnerable population subgroups. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries operate to the disadvantage of the
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and threatened and endangered species
3. Developing a decision path, geared Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which are the subject of this permit; and
to the needs of U.S. consumers, for Commerce. (3) is consistent with the purposes and
selecting seafood to obtain maximal ACTION: Scientific research permit policies set forth in section 2 of the
nutritional benefits while minimizing modification. ESA.
potential exposure risks.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a
Dated: January 13, 2005.
4. Identifying additional data needs
request for modification of scientific Amy C. Sloan,
and making recommendations for future
research Permit No. 1299 submitted by Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and
research, including assessment of the Education Division, Office of Protected
mitigation effects of nutrients on Raymond R. Carthy has been granted.
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
toxicants in seafood. ADDRESSES: The modification and
[FR Doc. 05–1245 Filed 1–21–05; 8:45 am]
related documents are available for
Agenda review upon written request or by BILLING CODE 3510–22–S

Tuesday, February 1, 2005 appointment in the following office(s):


Permits, Conservation and Education
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1:00 p.m.: Welcome, Introductions, Division, Office of Protected Resources,
and Purpose of the Public Session NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room National Oceanic and Atmospheric
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone Administration
Presentations from the Sponsoring (301)713–2289, fax (301)427–2521; and
Agency Southeast Region, NMFS, 9721 [I.D. 011405C]

1:10 p.m.: U.S. Department of Executive Center Drive North, St.


Marine Mammals; File No. 881–1710
Commerce, National Oceanic and Petersburg, FL 33702-2432; phone
Atmospheric Administration, National (727)570–5301; fax (727)570–5320. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Marine Fisheries Service FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Patrick Opay or Ruth Johnson, Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
2:10 p.m.: U.S. Department of Health Commerce.
(301)713–2289.
and Human Services, Food and Drug
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACTION: Issuance of permit amendment.
Administration
requested amendment has been granted
2:40 p.m.: U.S. Environmental SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
under the authority of the Endangered
Protection Agency Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), 301
3:10 p.m.: Break 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664,
provisions of 50 CFR 222.306 of the (Shannon Atkinson, Ph.D., Principal
3:30 p.m.: Open Discussion. Investigator) has been issued an
Interested individuals and organizations regulations governing the taking,
importing, and exporting of endangered amendment to Permit No. 881–1710–02
are invited to present their views during to conduct research on harbor seals
this part of the open session. To be and threatened fish and wildlife (50
CFR 222–226). (Phoca vitulina).
considered for a 3-minute presentation, ADDRESSES: The permit and related
please provide topic and contact The modification extends the
expiration date of the Permit from documents are available for review
information to Sandra Amamoo-Kakra upon written request or by appointment
no later than January 25, 2005, by fax December 31, 2004, to December 31,
2005, for takes of green (Chelonia in the following office(s):
(202) 334–236, or by email Permits, Conservation and Education
(samamook@nas.edu). mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta),
and Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys Division, Office of Protected Resources,
4:00 p.m.: Adjourn kempii) sea turtles. The permit allows NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
Dr. Carthy to conduct sea turtle research 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
Special Accommodations (301)713–2289; fax (301)713–0376; and
in the Gulf of Mexico waters of
These meetings are physically northwestern Florida. The purpose of Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box
accessible to people with disabilities. the research is to (1) study the use of 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone
Requests for sign language coastal waters by both juvenile and (907)586–7221; fax (907)586–7249.
interpretation or other auxiliary aids adult loggerhead, green, and Kemp’s FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
should be directed to Helen Allen, 907– ridley sea turtles along the St. Joseph Amy Sloan or Tammy Adams,
271–2809, at least five working days Peninsula, St. Joseph Bay, Florida; (2) (301)713–2289.
prior to the meeting date. examine the inter-nesting movements SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July
and habitat usage of adult loggerhead 15, 2004, notice was published in the
Dated: January 18, 2005.
turtles along the northwestern coast of Federal Register (69 FR 42424) that a
Emily Menashes, Florida; (3) examine the species request for a permit amendment to
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable composition, population densities and conduct research on the species
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. habitat utilization in coastal bays in the identified above had been submitted by
[FR Doc. 05–1234 Filed 1–21–05; 8:45 am] same area by juvenile sea turtles; and (4) the above-named organization. The
BILLING CODE 3510–22–S track gross movements and seasonal requested permit has been issued under

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