[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 161 (Monday, August 22, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48896-48897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-16569]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

RIN 1018-AT54


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Correction of 
Special Rule to Control the Trade of Threatened Beluga Sturgeon (Huso 
huso)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are 
correcting a special rule promulgated under Section 4(d) of the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), to exempt the import 
and export of, and foreign and interstate commerce in, certain products 
of beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) from the permit requirements under 50 
CFR 17.32. These corrections are not substantive.

DATES: This rule is effective March 4, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert R. Gabel, Chief, Division of 
Scientific Authority, at the above address (phone: 703-358-1708). For 
permitting information, contact: Tim Van Norman, Chief, Branch of 
Permits--International, at the address above (phone: 703-358-2104, or 
toll free, 1-800-358-2104).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 4, 2005, we, the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service (Service), promulgated a special rule (70 FR 10493) 
under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 
(Act), to exempt the import and export of, and foreign and interstate 
commerce in, certain products of beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) from the 
permit requirements in 50 CFR 17.32 regarding the importation of 
threatened species. Errors were introduced into the regulatory text of 
the rule. We correct these errors now for the purpose of reinstating 
clarity. None of these changes are substantive.

List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17

    Endangered and threatened species, Export, Import, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.

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Regulation Correction

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For reasons set forth in the preamble, we correct 50 CFR 17.44 by 
making the following correcting amendments:

PART 17--[CORRECTED]

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1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407; 16 U.S.C. 1531-1544; 16 U.S.C. 
4201-4245; Pub. L. 99-625, 100 Stat. 3500; unless otherwise noted.

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2. Amend Sec.  17.44 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (y)(2)(i) in the first sentence, remove the word 
``paragraph'' and add the word ``paragraphs'' in its place.
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b. In paragraph (y)(2)(ii) in the first sentence, remove the word 
``paragraphs'' and add the word ``paragraph'' in its place and add a 
comma after the word ``re-export'' the second time it appears.
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c. In paragraph (y)(3)(i) in the sentence following the introductory 
sentence, add the words ``of this section'' before the closing 
parenthesis at the end of the sentence.
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d. In paragraph (y)(3)(i)(A) at the beginning of the first sentence, 
remove the word ``Any'' and add the words ``Except for caviar contained 
in cosmetics, any'' in its place.
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e. In paragraph (y)(3)(ii)(B)(2) remove the words ``through (E)'' and 
add the words ``and (D)'' in its place.
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f. In paragraph (y)(4)(i) in the heading, italicize the words ``Basin-
wide''.
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g. In paragraph (y)(4)(ii) in the second sentence, remove the words 
``basin-wide management plans'' and add the words ``national laws and 
regulations'' in their place.
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h. In paragraph (y)(4)(iii) in the second sentence, remove the words 
``Service (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above)'' and add the 
words ``Division of Management Authority, Branch of 
Permits'International, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, VA 22203'' in their place.
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i. In paragraph (y)(5) introductory text, revise the last sentence as 
set forth below.
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j. In paragraph (y)(5)(iv) in the first sentence, remove the word 
``this'' before the word ``paragraph'' and add the words ``(y)(5) of 
this section'' after the word ``paragraph'', and in the last sentence, 
remove the words ``paragraphs (y)(6) and'' and add the word 
``paragraph'' in their place.
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k. In paragraph (y)(6) in the sentence following the introductory 
sentence, remove the words ``through (iii)'' and add the words ``or 
(ii)'' in their place.
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l. In paragraph (y)(7) in the first sentence following the introductory 
sentence, remove the words ``and paragraph (y)(5) for aquaculture 
facilities)'' and add the words ``and, for aquaculture facilities, as 
per paragraph (y)(5)(iv) of this section)'' in their place.
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m. In paragraph (y)(7)(i), remove the word ``may'' and add the word 
``will'' in its place.
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n. In paragraph (y)(7)(i)(A), remove the word ``above'' and add the 
words ``in paragraph (y)(4) of this section'' in its place.
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o. In paragraph (y)(7)(i)(J), revise the text as set forth below.


Sec.  17.44  Special rules--fishes.

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    (y) * * *
    (5) * * * Facilities outside the littoral states wishing to obtain 
such exemptions must submit a written request to the Division of 
Management Authority, Branch of Permits--International, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 700, Arlington, VA 22203, 
and provide to the Service's Division of Scientific Authority, in Room 
750 at the same address, information that shows, at a minimum, all of 
the following:
* * * * *
    (7) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (J) An aquaculture facility outside the littoral states has been 
issued a programmatic exemption from threatened species permits under 
paragraph (y)(5) of this section, but is not abiding by the provisions 
of paragraphs (y)(5)(i) through (iii) of this section, or, based on the 
biennial reports required under paragraph (y)(5) of this section, has 
not actively cooperated with one or more littoral states in a 
meaningful way to support beluga sturgeon conservation.
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    Dated: August 4, 2005.
David P. Smith,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 05-16569 Filed 8-19-05; 8:45 am]
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