Marine Mammals; File No. 1034-1854, 66138 [E7-23063]

Download as PDF 66138 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 27, 2007 / Notices River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, and Northern California steelhead. Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes unintentional lethal take of juvenile Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon, Central California Coast coho salmon, California Coastal Chinook salmon, Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, Northern California steelhead, Central California Coast steelhead, California Central Valley steelhead, South-Central California Coast steelhead, and Southern California steelhead not to exceed 2.5 percent of fish captured. Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes unintentional lethal take of adult Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon and Northern California steelhead not to exceed 1 percent of fish captured. Permit 1044 Modification 4 authorizes intentional lethal take of 500 juvenile Northern California steelhead, 300 juvenile Central California Coast steelhead, 300 juvenile California Central Valley steelhead, and 200 juvenile SouthCentral California Coast steelhead. Permit 1044 Modification 4 is for research to be conducted in streams and estuaries throughout the State of California. The purpose of the research is to support conservation and recovery planning of ESA-listed salmonids, address information needs identified by NMFS, and contribute to the general body of scientific knowledge pertaining to ESA-listed salmonids. Permit 1044 Modification 4 expires on December 31, 2012. Dated: November 21, 2007. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–23093 Filed 11–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XC38 Marine Mammals; File No. 1034–1854 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit amendment. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Markus Horning, Department of VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:26 Nov 26, 2007 Jkt 214001 Fisheries & Wildlife, Oregon State University, Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365 has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 1034–1854. ADDRESSES: The amendment 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Tammy Adams, (301)713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 10, 2007, notice was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 51621) that an amendment of Permit No. 1034–1854, had been requested by the above-named individual. The requested amendment has been granted 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). The permit amendment authorizes the permit holder to (1) increase the number of blood samples taken from animals with Evans blue dye administered; (2) leave satellite data transmitters on adult females until they fall off during the annual molt, rather than removing them at the end of the field season; and (3) opportunistically attach satellite transmitters to selected adult females older than 21 years when first encountered, for subsequent recapture, sampling, and outfitting with remaining telemetry devices. The permit holder is also authorized to collect opportunistic fecal samples and import them into the U.S.. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: November 21, 2007. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–23063 Filed 11–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN: 0648–XE10 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), its MidAtlantic section of the Monkfish Committee, its Squid, Mackerel, and Butterfish Committee, its Bycatch/ Limited Access Committee, and its Executive Committee will hold public meetings. The meetings will be held on Monday, December 10, 2007 through Thursday, December 14, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Harmon Meadow, 300 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094; telephone: (201) 348–2000. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 300 S. New Street, Dover, DE 19904; telephone: (302) 674–2331. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 674–2331, ext. 19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Monday, December 10, the Council will convene to conduct a workshop on the impact of the Reauthorized MagnusonStevens Act on its specification setting process. On Tuesday, December 11, the Council will convene jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. From 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. the Mid-Atlantic section of the Monkfish Committee will meet. On Wednesday, December 12, the Council will convene at 8 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. From 1:15 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. the Squid, Mackerel, and Butterfish Committee will meet. From 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. the Bycatch / Limited Access Committee will meet. On Thursday, December 13, the Executive Committee will meet from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. The Council will convene at 9 a.m. and remain in session until approximately 12 p.m. DATES: E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 66138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-23063]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XC38


Marine Mammals; File No. 1034-1854

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

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit amendment.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Markus Horning, Department of 
Fisheries & Wildlife, Oregon State University, Hatfield Marine Science 
Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365 has been issued 
an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 1034-1854.

ADDRESSES: The amendment 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.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 10, 2007, notice was published 
in the Federal Register (72 FR 51621) that an amendment of Permit No. 
1034-1854, had been requested by the above-named individual. The 
requested amendment has been granted 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).
    The permit amendment authorizes the permit holder to (1) increase 
the number of blood samples taken from animals with Evans blue dye 
administered; (2) leave satellite data transmitters on adult females 
until they fall off during the annual molt, rather than removing them 
at the end of the field season; and (3) opportunistically attach 
satellite transmitters to selected adult females older than 21 years 
when first encountered, for subsequent recapture, sampling, and 
outfitting with remaining telemetry devices. The permit holder is also 
authorized to collect opportunistic fecal samples and import them into 
the U.S..
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the 
activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to 
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

    Dated: November 21, 2007.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-23063 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am]
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