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authorized number of takes for biopsy
sampling and tagging of gray whales
(Eschrichtius robustus) and non-ESAlisted killer whales (Orcinus orca) as
well as the takes during close approach
for aerial and vessel surveys, photoidentification, tagging, and biopsy
sampling of non-endangered dwarf
sperm whales (Kogia breviceps),
pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella
attenuata), pygmy sperm whales (Kogia
simus), rough-toothed dolphins (Steno
bredanensis), Hawaii spinner dolphins
(Stenella longirostris), striped dolphins
(Stenella coeruleoalba), and melonheaded whales (Peponocephala electra)
in the North Pacific Ocean. The
amended permit is valid until the
permit expires on June 30, 2009.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an environmental
assessment was prepared analyzing the
effects of the permitted activities. After
a Finding of No Significant Impact, the
determination was made that it was not
necessary to prepare an environmental
impact statement.
Documents may be reviewed in the
following locations:
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;
Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand
Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1,
Seattle, WA 98115–0700; phone
(206)526–6150; fax (206)526–6426;
Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box
21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone
(907)586–7221; fax (907)586–7249;
Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West
Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach,
CA 90802–4213; phone (562)980–4001;
fax (562)980–4018; and
Pacific Islands Region, NMFS, 1601
Kapiolani Blvd., Rm 1110, Honolulu, HI
96814–4700; phone (808)973–2935; fax
(808)973–2941.
Dated: August 3, 2007.
Tammy C. Adams,
Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and
Education Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Marine Mammals; File No. 1120–1898
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Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
Eye of the Whale Research (Olga von
Ziegesar, Principal Investigator), P.O.
Box 15191, Fitz Creek, Alaska, 99603,
has been issued a permit to conduct
research on humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae).
ADDRESSES: The permit and related
documents are available for review
upon written request or by appointment
in the following offices:
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
Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box
21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668; phone
(907)586–7221; fax (907)586–7249.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy Hapeman or Brandy Hutnak,
(301)713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 28, 2007, notice was published
in the Federal Register (72 FR 8972)
that a request for a scientific research
permit to take humpback whales had
been submitted by the above-named
organization. The requested permit has
been issued under the authority of the
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
part 216), 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).
Permit No. 1120–1898, issued to the
Eye of the Whale Research, allows for
the take of humpback whales in Prince
William Sound and adjacent waters of
Alaska to determine the population size,
distribution, recurrence of individuals,
feeding habits, vital rates, associations
between animals, and sex of
individuals. Researchers may closely
approach up to 1,350 whales annually
during vessel surveys for photoidentification and behavioral
observation.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an environmental
assessment was prepared analyzing the
effects of the permitted activities. After
a Finding of No Significant Impact, the
determination was made that it was not
necessary to prepare an environmental
impact statement.
Issuance of this permit, as required by
the ESA, was based on a finding that
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such permit: (1) Was applied for in good
faith; (2) will not operate to the
disadvantage of such endangered
species; and (3) is consistent with the
purposes and policies set forth in
section 2 of the ESA.
Dated: August 3, 2007.
Tammy C. Adams,
Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and
Education Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Administration
RIN 0648–XB64
Marine Mammals; File No. 10019
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
Jonathon Millman, 268 Mast Road,
Durham, New Hampshire 03824, has
applied in due form for a permit to
conduct commercial/educational
photography of harbor (Phoca vitulina)
and gray (Halichoerus grypus) seals.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or e-mail
comments must be received on or before
September 10, 2007.
ADDRESSES: The application 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
Northeast Region, NMFS, One
Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA
01930–2298; phone (978)281–9300; fax
(978)281–9394.
Written comments or requests for a
public hearing on this application
should be mailed 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 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XB85
Marine Mammals; File No. 1120-1898
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Eye of the Whale Research (Olga
von Ziegesar, Principal Investigator), P.O. Box 15191, Fitz Creek,
Alaska, 99603, has been issued a permit to conduct research on humpback
whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review
upon written request or by appointment in the following offices:
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
Alaska Region, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668; phone
(907)586-7221; fax (907)586-7249.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Brandy Hutnak,
(301)713-2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 28, 2007, notice was published
in the Federal Register (72 FR 8972) that a request for a scientific
research permit to take humpback whales had been submitted by the
above-named organization. The requested permit has been issued under
the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), 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).
Permit No. 1120-1898, issued to the Eye of the Whale Research,
allows for the take of humpback whales in Prince William Sound and
adjacent waters of Alaska to determine the population size,
distribution, recurrence of individuals, feeding habits, vital rates,
associations between animals, and sex of individuals. Researchers may
closely approach up to 1,350 whales annually during vessel surveys for
photo-identification and behavioral observation.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an environmental assessment was prepared
analyzing the effects of the permitted activities. After a Finding of
No Significant Impact, the determination was made that it was not
necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement.
Issuance of this permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a
finding that such permit: (1) Was applied for in good faith; (2) will
not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) is
consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the
ESA.
Dated: August 3, 2007.
Tammy C. Adams,
Acting Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-15684 Filed 8-9-07; 8:45 am]
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