Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Seismic Surveys in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Alaska, 36427 [E7-12880]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 127 / Tuesday, July 3, 2007 / Notices such permit (1) was applied for in good faith, (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered or threatened species, and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XB04 Endangered Species; File No. 1599 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of permit. AGENCY: Dated: June 27, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–12871 Filed 7–2–07; 8:45 am] 36427 of the Draft PEIS can be found in the notice of availability (72 FR 17117, April 6, 2007). Notice of a previous extension of the comment period can be found at 72 FR 26788 (May 11, 2007). Dated: June 27, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–12880 Filed 6–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–22–S SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Inwater Research Group, Inc. (Michael J. Bresette-Responsible Party), 4160 NE Hyline Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 has been issued a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research. ADDRESSES: The permit 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 Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727)824–5312; fax (727)824– 5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Swails or Patrick Opay, (301) 713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 21, 2007, notice was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 13250) that a request for a scientific research permit to take sea turtles had been submitted by the above-named organization. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The purpose of the proposed research is to continue long term monitoring of sea turtles foraging in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding waters. The applicant will net or hand capture up to 90 green, 135 loggerhead, 15 hawksbill, and 5 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles per year. The turtles will be measured, weighed, flipper and Passive Integrated Transponder tagged, blood and tissue sampled, marked with paint, and released. A subset of green turtles would be lavaged and satellite tagged. The permit is valid for five years. Issuance of this permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:57 Jul 02, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XB15 Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Seismic Surveys in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XB06 Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; Application for Exempted Fishing Permit Related to Horseshoe Crabs AGENCY: AGENCY: On April 6, 2007, notice was published in the Federal Register that NMFS and the Minerals Management Service had released for public comment a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Draft PEIS) for Seismic Surveys in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Alaska. Based on a written request, the comment period on this document has been extended. DATES: Written comments must be postmarked by July 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Draft PEIS should be addressed to Mr. P. Michael Payne, Chief of the Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 EastWest Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3225. The mailbox address for providing email comments is PR1.ALASKAEIS@noaa.gov. Comments sent via e-mail, including all attachments, must not exceed a 10megabyte file size. A copy of the Draft PEIS may be obtained by writing to this address or by telephoning the contact listed here and is also available at:https://www.mms.gov/ alaska/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, (301)7132289, ext 128. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information on the content SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, is considering issuing an Exempted Fishing Permit to Limuli Laboratories of Cape May Court House, NJ, to conduct the seventh year of an exempted fishing operation otherwise restricted by regulations prohibiting the harvest of horseshoe crabs in the Carl N. Schuster Jr. Horseshoe Crab Reserve (Reserve) located 3 nautical miles (nm) seaward from the mouth of the Delaware Bay. If granted, the EFP would allow the harvest of up to 10,000 horseshoe crabs for biomedical purposes and require, as a condition of the EFP, the collection of data related to the status of horseshoe crabs within the Reserve. This notice also invites comments on the issuance of the EFP to Limuli Laboratories. DATES: Written comments on this action must be received on or before July 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Alan Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Mark the outside of the envelope ‘‘Comments on Horseshoe Crab EFP Proposal.’’ Comments may also be sent via fax to (301) 713–0596. Comments on this notice may also be submitted by e-mail to: Horseshoe-Crab.EFP@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: Horseshoe Crab EFP Proposal. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. E:\FR\FM\03JYN1.SGM 03JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 3, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 36427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-12880]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XB15


Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Seismic 
Surveys in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Alaska

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

ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On April 6, 2007, notice was published in the Federal Register 
that NMFS and the Minerals Management Service had released for public 
comment a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Draft 
PEIS) for Seismic Surveys in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Alaska. 
Based on a written request, the comment period on this document has 
been extended.

DATES: Written comments must be postmarked by July 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Draft PEIS should be addressed to 
Mr. P. Michael Payne, Chief of the Permits, Conservation and Education 
Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries 
Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3225. The 
mailbox address for providing email comments is PR1.ALASKAEIS@noaa.gov. 
Comments sent via e-mail, including all attachments, must not exceed a 
10-megabyte file size.
    A copy of the Draft PEIS may be obtained by writing to this address 
or by telephoning the contact listed here and is also available 
at:https://www.mms.gov/alaska/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, (301)713-
2289, ext 128.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information on the content of the 
Draft PEIS can be found in the notice of availability (72 FR 17117, 
April 6, 2007). Notice of a previous extension of the comment period 
can be found at 72 FR 26788 (May 11, 2007).

    Dated: June 27, 2007.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-12880 Filed 6-28-07; 8:45 am]
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