Marine Mammals; File No.1034-1685, 33981 [E7-11956]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 20, 2007 / Notices Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213; phone (562)980–4001; fax (562)980–4018. NMSP Florida Keys NaWritten comments or requests for a tional Marine Sanctuary public hearing on this request should be (FKNMS) ......................... 339.05 submitted to the Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, The FY 2003 rates identified in this F/PR1, Office of Protected Resources, policy will be applied to all damage NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room assessment and restoration case costs 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Those incurred between October 1, 2002 and individuals requesting a hearing should September 30, 2003, using the Direct Labor Cost Base allocation methodology. set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this particular amendment For cases that have settled and for costs claims paid prior to the effective date of request would be appropriate. Comments may also be submitted by the fiscal year in question, the NMSP facsimile at (301)427–2521, provided will not re-open any resolved matters the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy for the purpose of applying the rates in submitted by mail and postmarked no this policy. For cases not settled and later than the closing date of the cost claims not paid prior to the comment period. effective date of the fiscal year in Comments may also be submitted by question, costs may be recalculated using the rates in this policy. The NMSP e-mail. The mailbox address for providing e-mail comments is will use the FY 2003 rates for future NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Include fiscal years until year-specific rates can in the subject line of the e-mail be developed. comment the following document Dated: June 11, 2007. identifier: File No. 1034–1685–02. Daniel J. Basta, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program. Amy Sloan or Jaclyn Daly, (301)713– [FR Doc. 07–3019 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] 2289. NMSP component organization FY 2003 indirect rate (percent) BILLING CODE 3510–NK–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA88 Marine Mammals; File No.1034–1685 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for amendment. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Markus Horning, Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365, has requested an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 1034– 1685–01 for research on marine mammals. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or before July 20, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Jun 19, 2007 The subject amendment to Permit No. 1034– 1685–01, issued on November 11, 2004 (69 FR 69585), 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. 1034–1685–01 authorizes the permit holder to surgically implant dual satellite-linked life history transmitters; attach external satellite tags; collect blood, blubber, and fecal samples; and conduct bioelectrical impedance analysis, deuterium dilution determinations, and blubber ultrasound measurements on California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) at The Marine Mammal Center. The permit also authorizes anesthesia and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) injections to measure adrenal stress levels in up to 6 California sea lions. Stress levels are measured through blood and fecal analysis. The permit holder requests authorization to increase the number of California sea lions that receive ACTH injections to 12 animals, and inject 6 animals with a sterile saline solution as a control group. The permit holder also requests the addition of a co-investigator to the study. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33981 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: June 13, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–11956 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No. PTO–C–2007–0023] Public Advisory Committees United States Patent and Trademark Office, DOC. ACTION: Notice and request for nominations. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E7-11956]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XA88


Marine Mammals; File No.1034-1685

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. Markus Horning, Marine Mammal 
Institute, Oregon State University, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, 
Newport, OR 97365, has requested an amendment to scientific research 
Permit No. 1034-1685-01 for research on marine mammals.

DATES:  Written, telefaxed, or e-mail comments must be received on or 
before July 20, 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
    Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long 
Beach, CA 90802-4213; phone (562)980-4001; fax (562)980-4018.
    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. 1034-1685-02.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 1034-
1685-01, issued on November 11, 2004 (69 FR 69585), 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. 1034-1685-01 authorizes the permit holder to surgically 
implant dual satellite-linked life history transmitters; attach 
external satellite tags; collect blood, blubber, and fecal samples; and 
conduct bioelectrical impedance analysis, deuterium dilution 
determinations, and blubber ultrasound measurements on California sea 
lions (Zalophus californianus) at The Marine Mammal Center. The permit 
also authorizes anesthesia and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
injections to measure adrenal stress levels in up to 6 California sea 
lions. Stress levels are measured through blood and fecal analysis.
    The permit holder requests authorization to increase the number of 
California sea lions that receive ACTH injections to 12 animals, and 
inject 6 animals with a sterile saline solution as a control group. The 
permit holder also requests the addition of a co-investigator to the 
study.
    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: June 13, 2007.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-11956 Filed 6-19-07; 8:45 am]
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