Notices. Notification of a proposal for EFPs to conduct experimental fishing; request for comments
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BILLING CODE 3510-JE-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 042704F] Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits
(EFPs)AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notification of a proposal for EFPs to conduct experimental fishing; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Northeast Region, NMFS (Assistant Regional Administrator) has made a preliminary determination that the subject EFP application contains all the required information and warrants further consideration. The Assistant Regional Administrator has also made a preliminary determination that the activities authorized under the EFP would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP). However, further review and consultation may be necessary before a final determination is made to issue the EFP. Therefore, NMFS announces that the Assistant Regional Administrator proposes to recommend that an EFP be issued that would allow three vessels to conduct fishing operations that are otherwise restricted by the regulations governing the fisheries of the Northeastern United States. The EFP would allow for exemptions from the black sea bass minimum fish size requirement so that undersized fish may be retained for data collection purposes. The EFP would allow this exemption for approximately 350 lb (159 kg) of undersized (juvenile) black sea bass ( *Centropristis striata* ) for the remainder of the 2004 fishing year. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs. DATES: Comments on this document must be received on or before May 18, 2004. ADDRESSES: Comments on this notice may be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is *DA515@noaa.gov* . Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: “Comments on VIMS Black Sea Bass Population Biology EFP Proposal.” Written comments should be sent to Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, 1 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside of the envelope “Comments on VIMS Black Sea Bass Population Biology EFP Proposal.” Comments may also be sent via facsimile
(fax)to
(978)281-9135. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Hooker, Fishery Management Specialist, phone 978-281-9220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Virginia Institute of Marine Science
(VIMS)submitted an application for an EFP on April 12, 2004, with final revisions received April 21, 2004. This is the second year of a 2-year study. A summary report of the 2003 study was received on April 21, 2004. The experimental fishing application requests authorization to allow the collection of undersized (juvenile) black sea bass for research into the reproductive biology and population dynamics of black sea bass. The VIMS researchers propose to enlist three fishing vessels to retain 25-50 lb (12-23 kg) of undersized black sea bass each month during the participation period (June 1-December 31, 2004). This would result in a maximum retention of 350 lb (159 kg) of undersized black sea bass for the 2004 fishing year. The collections would take place using handline and fish pot fishing gear during the normal fishing operations of the participating vessels. The collections would take place off the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina in 30-minute squares 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 25, and 26. The participating vessels would be required to comply with applicable state landing laws and report all landings on the Federal Fishing Vessel Trip Report. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: April 28, 2004. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E4-989 Filed 4-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Availability of Buildings and Land at the Former Military Installation, U.S. Naval Station (NAVSTA) Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, Puerto Rico AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice provides information regarding surplus property at the former NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, PR. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jimmy Anderson, Deputy, Base Development, Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 2155 Eagle Dr, North Charleston, SC 29419, telephone 843-820-5795. For information regarding real estate, contact Ms. Sandy Frantz, Realty Specialist, Integrated Product Team, Caribbean, Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 6506 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508-1278, telephone 757-322-4926. For information regarding facilities infrastructure, contact Mr. Bob Bush, Deputy Ops Officer, Integrated Product Team, Caribbean, Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 6506 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508-1278, telephone 757-322-8350. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 31, 2004, NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads closed pursuant to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of FY04, Public Law 108-87, Section 8132 (a). The closure provided for in Section 8132(a), and subsequent disposal, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures and authorities contained in the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (DBCRA), as amended. On April 16, 2004, approximately 8,422.5 acres were determined surplus to the Federal government. It was made available for use by
(a)non-Federal public agencies pursuant to various statutes which authorize conveyance of property for public projects, and
(b)homeless assistance providers pursuant to the Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance Act of 1994. *Redevelopment Authority:* The Local Redevelopment Authority
(LRA)for the former NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, PR, for purposes of implementing the provisions of the DBCRA is the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce. The LRA point of contact is Ms. Lilly A. Oronoz Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary, Federal and International Affairs, Department of Economic Development and Commerce, 355 Ave F. D. Roosevelt, Hato Rey, PR 00918, telephone 787-765-2900 X4752. *Surplus Property Descriptions:* The following is a listing of the land and facilities at former NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, PR, that were declared surplus to the Federal government on April 16, 2004. *Land:* Approximately 8,422.5 acres of improved and unimproved land at the former NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, PR. *Buildings and Structures:* The following is a summary of the facilities located on the above-described land. There are approximately 1,617 buildings and structures. This includes public works buildings, housing, visitor lodging, recreational areas, commissary and exchange, hospital, schools, fire stations, airfield with an 11,000-foot runway and hangars, warehouses, marina, cargo and fuel piers, pistol ranges, fuel tanks, wastewater treatment plants, water filtration plant, water reservoir, sanitary landfill, and electric utility systems. *Expressions of Interest:* Pursuant to Section 2905(b)(7)(C) of the DBCRA, state and local governments, representatives of the homeless, and other interested parties located in the vicinity of the former NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, PR, shall submit to the said local redevelopment authority a notice of interest, if any, of such governments, representatives, and parties in the above-described surplus property, or any portion thereof. A notice of interest shall describe the need of the government, representative, or party concerned for the desired surplus property. Pursuant to Section 2905(b)(7)(C) and
(D)of DBCRA, the redevelopment authority shall assist interested parties in evaluating the surplus property for the intended use and publish in a newspaper of general circulation in PR, the date by which expressions of interest must be submitted. In accordance with Section 2905(b)(7)(D)(ii) of said act, the submission date established by the LRA shall be no earlier than three months and not later than six months after the date of publication by the Department of Defense of the notice of surplus property at the former NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads in a newspaper of general circulation in PR. Dated: April 29, 2004. S. A. Hughes, Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 04-10058 Filed 4-30-04; 8:45 am]
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