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the dates and locations of seismic
operations, and all marine mammal
sightings (dates, times, locations,
activities, associated seismic survey
activities), and the amount and nature of
potential take of marine mammals by
harassment or in other ways.
Endangered Species Act
On March 5, 2007, NMFS concluded
consultation with NSF under section 7
of the ESA on the proposed marine
geophysical surveys in the ETP and
issued a biological opinion on April 22,
2008. The finding of that consultation
was that the marine geophysical surveys
in the ETP may adversely affect, but is
not likely to jeopardize, the continued
existence of blue and sperm whales, and
leatherback, green, olive ridley,
hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles. The
proposed marine geophysical surveys
are not likely to adversely affect sei or
fin whales. NMFS’ IHA will not have
impacts beyond what was analyzed in
the biological opinion. Therefore,
additional consultation is not required.
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National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)
In April 2007, LGL Ltd. (LGL)
prepared a draft Environmental
Assessment of Two Marine Geophysical
Surveys by the R/V Marcus G. Langseth
in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, 2007
(EA) for L-DEO and NSF. NMFS has
reviewed this EA and has adopted it.
Therefore, the preparation of another
EIS or EA is not warranted. NMFS
issued a Finding of No Significant
Impact Statement on April 23, 2008.
Determination
Based on the preceding information,
and provided that the aforementioned
mitigation and monitoring measures are
incorporated, NMFS has determined
that the impact of conducting the
marine seismic survey in the ETP may
result, at worst, in a temporary
modification in behavior of small
numbers of certain species of marine
mammals. While behavioral and
avoidance reactions may be made by
these species in response to the
resultant noise from the airguns, these
behavioral changes are expected to have
a negligible impact on the affected
species and stocks of marine mammals.
While the number of potential
incidental harassment takes will depend
on the distribution and abundance of
marine mammals in the area of seismic
operations, the number of potential
harassment takings is estimated to be
relatively small in light of the
population sizes (see Tables 3, 4, and 5).
NMFS anticipates the actual take of
individuals to be even lower than the
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numbers depicted in the tables, because
those numbers do not reflect either the
implementation of the mitigation
numbers or the fact that some animals
likely will avoid the sound at levels
lower than those expected to result in
harassment.
In addition, no take by death and/or
injury is anticipated, and the potential
for temporary or permanent hearing
impairment will be avoided through the
incorporation of the mitigation
measures described in this document.
Authorization
NMFS has issued an IHA to L-DEO for
the potential Level B harassment of
small numbers of cetaceans incidental
to conducting marine geophysical
surveys in the ETP, provided the
previously mentioned mitigation,
monitoring, and reporting requirements
are incorporated.
Dated: April 23, 2008.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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England Fishery Management Council;
telephone: (978) 465–0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
committee’s agenda for the meeting is as
follows:
1. Monday, May 19, 2008; The
committee will review final reports
generated through cooperative research
partnerships. Reports to be reviewed
address groundfish, monkfish, sea
scallops, herring and related topics.
2. Tuesday, May 20, 2008; The
committee will review habitat-related
final research reports that have been
funded through organizations that
support cooperative research in the New
England region. The committee may
consider other topics at their discretion.
Although non-emergency issues not
contained in this agenda may come
before this group for discussion, those
issues may not be the subject of formal
action during this meeting. Action will
be restricted to those issues specifically
listed in this notice and any issues
arising after publication of this notice
that require emergency action under
section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens
Act, provided the public has been
notified of the Council’s intent to take
final action to address the emergency.
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Special Accommodations
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul
J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978)
465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the
meeting date.
RIN: 0648–XH60
New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a public meeting of its
Research Steering Committee in May,
2008 to consider actions affecting New
England fisheries in the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ).
Recommendations from this group will
be brought to the full Council for formal
consideration and action, if appropriate.
DATES: This meeting will be held on
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10 a.m. and
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at
the Hilton Hotel, 25 Allied Drive,
Dedham, MA 02026; telephone: (781)
329–7900; fax: (781) 329–5552.
Council address: New England
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
J. Howard, Executive Director, New
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Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: April 29, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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RIN: 0648–XH59
North Pacific Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s (Council) Pacific
Northwest Crab Industry Advisory
Committee (PNCIAC) will meet in
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN: 0648-XH60
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a public meeting of its Research Steering Committee in May,
2008 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the
exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be
brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if
appropriate.
DATES: This meeting will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10 a.m. and
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at the Hilton Hotel, 25 Allied
Drive, Dedham, MA 02026; telephone: (781) 329-7900; fax: (781) 329-
5552.
Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Howard, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465-0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The committee's agenda for the meeting is as
follows:
1. Monday, May 19, 2008; The committee will review final reports
generated through cooperative research partnerships. Reports to be
reviewed address groundfish, monkfish, sea scallops, herring and
related topics.
2. Tuesday, May 20, 2008; The committee will review habitat-related
final research reports that have been funded through organizations that
support cooperative research in the New England region. The committee
may consider other topics at their discretion.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come
before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject
of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to
those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising
after publication of this notice that require emergency action under
section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has
been notified of the Council's intent to take final action to address
the emergency.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, at (978) 465-
0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: April 29, 2008.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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