Marine Mammals; File No. 1070-1783-02, 30553 [E7-10586]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 105 / Friday, June 1, 2007 / Notices Access to paper, microfilm and electronic records is limited to those whose official duties require access. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: RIN 0648–XA60 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Records are retained indefinitely. Marine Mammals; File No. 1070–1783– 02 SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Chief, Health Physics Group, Occupational Health and Safety Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–3541. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Information may be obtained from: Chief, Management and Organization Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–3220. Requester should provide name and additional factual data, as appropriate, pursuant to the inquiry provisions of the Department’s rules, which appear in 15 CFR part 4. 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E7–10591 Filed 5–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:10 May 31, 2007 Jkt 211001 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for amendment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutierrez, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225, has requested an amendment to Permit No. 1070–1873– 01 for research on marine mammals. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before July 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: The amendment request and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office(s): Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301)713–2289; fax (301)427–2521; and Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0700; phone (206)526–6150; fax (206)526–6426. Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this request should be submitted to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this particular amendment request would be appropriate. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427–2521, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: File No. 1070–1783–02. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaclyn Daly or Tammy Adams, (301)713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 1070– 1783–01, issued on September 5, 2006 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30553 (71 FR 53423), is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). Permit No. 1070–1783–01 authorizes the permit holder to study temporal and spatial variation in numbers and diet composition of harbor seals to determine responses of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) to changes in prey density and the impact of seal behavior on marine protected areas. The permit holder requests authorization to increase the number of seals that may be harassed during research activities. This number would not exceed the current population estimate or the affected stock per year. The locations and research activities would remain the same. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: May 24, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–10586 Filed 5–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [XRIN: 0648–XA50] South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings; Addendum National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Addendum to Earlier Notice South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to meet June 10–15, 2007 meeting in Key West, FL. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In addition to the items noted in the earlier Notice for the June 10–15, 2007 meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), the Council’s Snapper Grouper Committee and full Council will also consider the establishment of a control E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 105 (Friday, June 1, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 30553]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-10586]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA60


Marine Mammals; File No. 1070-1783-02

AGENCY:  National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION:  Notice; receipt of application for amendment.

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SUMMARY:  Notice is hereby given that Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutierrez, 
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225, has requested an 
amendment to Permit No. 1070-1873-01 for research on marine mammals.

DATES:  Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or 
before July 2, 2007.

ADDRESSES:  The amendment request and related documents are available 
for review upon written request or by appointment in the following 
office(s):
    Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 
20910; phone (301)713-2289; fax (301)427-2521; and
    Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 
1, Seattle, WA 98115-0700; phone (206)526-6150; fax (206)526-6426.
    Written comments or requests for a public hearing on this request 
should be submitted to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education 
Division, F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West 
Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those individuals 
requesting a hearing should set forth the specific reasons why a 
hearing on this particular amendment request would be appropriate.
    Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)427-2521, 
provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and 
postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period.
    Comments may also be submitted by e-mail. The mailbox address for 
providing e-mail comments is NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include in the 
subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: 
File No. 1070-1783-02.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jaclyn Daly or Tammy Adams, (301)713-
2289.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 1070-
1783-01, issued on September 5, 2006 (71 FR 53423), is requested under 
the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended 
(16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and 
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
    Permit No. 1070-1783-01 authorizes the permit holder to study 
temporal and spatial variation in numbers and diet composition of 
harbor seals to determine responses of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) to 
changes in prey density and the impact of seal behavior on marine 
protected areas. The permit holder requests authorization to increase 
the number of seals that may be harassed during research activities. 
This number would not exceed the current population estimate or the 
affected stock per year. The locations and research activities would 
remain the same.
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that 
the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to 
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
    Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine 
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

    Dated: May 24, 2007.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-10586 Filed 5-31-07; 8:45 am]
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