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policies set forth in section 2 of the

ESA. Authority to take listed species is

subject to conditions set forth in the

permits. Permits and modifications are

issued in accordance with and are

subject to the ESA and NMFS

regulations governing listed fish and

wildlife permits (50 CFR parts 222-226).

Those individuals requesting a

hearing on an application listed in this

notice should set out the specific

reasons why a hearing on that

application would be appropriate (see

ADDRESSES). The holding of such

hearing is at the discretion of the

Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,

NOAA. All statements and opinions

contained in the permit action

summaries are those of the applicant

and do not necessarily reflect the views

of NMFS.

Species Covered in This Notice

The following species are covered in

this notice:

Sea Turtles

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas),

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys

imbricata), Kemp’s ridley turtle

(Lepidochelys kempii), Leatherback

turtle (Dermochelys coriacea),

Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta).

Fish

Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser

brevirostrum).

Permits and Modifications Issued

Notice was published on May 23,

2000 (65 FR 34445) that Mr. Carlos E.

Diez, of Department of Natural and

Environmental Resources applied for a

scientific research permit (1253). The

purpose of the research is to provide

information on the ecology and

population dynamics of the hawksbill

and green turtles that inhabit the waters

surrounding Puerto Rico and its

adjacent islands (Mona, Monito,

Desecheo, Caja-de-Muertos, Viques and

Culebra). This research will improve the

effectiveness of management efforts by

addressing priorities set forth in the

recovery plans for both species: (1)

identification of important marine

habitats; (2) determination of adult and

juvenile distribution and abundance; (3)

determination of sex ratios in the

juvenile population; (4) evaluation of

the extent of ingestion of persistent

marine debris; (5) determination of

growth rates and age at sexual maturity,

and (6) quantification of threats to

adults and juveniles on foraging

grounds. Permit 1253 was issued on

September 22, 2000, authorizing take of

listed species. Permit 1253 expires July

31, 2005.

Notice was published on April 14,

2000 (65 FR 20138) that the Southwest

Region, NMFS applied for a

modification to 1190. Modification #1

authorizes and increase in the annual

take of olive ridley turtles from 10 to 25.

The purpose of the research is to

document and evaluate the incidental

take of pelagic turtles by the longline

fishery, to help estimate the impact of

the fishery on listed turtles as

individuals and as populations, and to

determine methods to reduce that

impact. Research will evaluate how

incidental captures affect sea turtle

anatomy and physiology as a function of

season, location of take, water

temperature, species, size, time of day,

and gear configuration. The results of

the research will help NMFS to better

meet the goals and objectives of the

Pacific Sea Turtle Recovery Plans, the

Hooking Mortality Workshop, and the

requirements of Section 7 Biological

Opinions developed for this fishery, and

ultimately, to fulfill ESA responsibilities

to protect, conserve, and recover listed

species.

Incidentally-captured turtles will be

examined, tagged, weighed, measured,

resuscitated using approved techniques,

have tissue samples taken, and be

released. Some of these turtles will have

transmitters attached. Dead turtles will

be removed from the marine

environment for research purposes,

including necropsy and collection of life

history data. Tissue samples may be

used lab studies including the

following: toxicology, histopathology,

and genetic studies to identify nesting

origins of incidentally taken turtles.

Modification #1 to Permit 1190 was

issued on September 21, 2000,

authorizing take of listed species. Permit

1190 expires March 31, 2004.

Dated: September 29, 2000.

Wanda L. Cain,

Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office

of Protected Resources, National Marine

Fisheries Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

The Department of Defense has

submitted to OMB for clearance, the

following proposal for collection of

information under the provisions of the

Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.

Chapter 35).

Title and OMB Number: Defense

Federal Acquisition Regulation

Supplement Subparts 227.71, Rights in

Technical Data: 227.72, Rights in

Computer Software and Computer

Software Documentation; and related

clauses and provisions at 252.227; OMB

Number 0704–0369.

Type of Request: Extension.

Number of Respondents: 56,044.

Responses Per Respondent: 21

(average).

Annual Responses: 1,185,005.

Average Burden Per Response: 3.6

hours (average).

Annual Burden Hours: 4,320,447.

Needs and Uses: The Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement

(DFARS) Subparts 227.71 and 227.72

prescribe the use of solicitation

provisions and contract clauses

containing information collection

requirements that are associated with

rights in technical data and computer

software. DoD needs this information to

implement 10 U.S.C. 2320, Rights in

Technical Data, and 10 U.S.C. 23321,

Validation of Proprietary Data

Restrictions. DoD uses the information

to recognize and protect contractor

rights in technical data and computer

software that are associated with

privately funded developments; and to

ensure that technical data delivered

under a contract is complete and

accurate and satisfies contract

requirements.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit institutions.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent’s Obligation: Required to

obtain or retain benefits.

OMB Desk Officer: Lewis W. Oleinick.

Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

information collection should be sent to

Mr. Oleinick at the Office of

Management and Budget, Desk Officer

for DoD (Acquisition), Room 10236,

New Executive Office Building,

Washington, DC 20503.

DOD Clearance Officer: Robert

Cushing. Written requests for copies of

the information collection proposal

should be sent to Mr. Cushing, WHS/

DIOR, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202–4302.

Dated: September 29, 2000.

Patricia L. Toppings,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison

Officer, Department of Defense.

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