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collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
documentation includes information on
the vessel that harvested the fish and on
where and when the fish were
offloaded. The information is required
for the enforcement of fishery
regulations.
Dated: October 6, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Documentation of
Fish Harvest
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before December 8,
2008.
SUMMARY:
Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Otha Easley, (727) 824–5306
or Otha.Easley@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
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I. Abstract
The seafood dealers who process red
porgy, gag, black grouper, or greater
amberjack during seasonal fishery
closures must maintain documentation,
as specified in 50 CFR part 300, subpart
K, that such fish were harvested from
areas other than the South Atlantic. The
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The information is in the form of a
paper affidavit which remains with the
respondent.
OMB Number: 0648–0365.
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Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals or
households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
25.
Estimated Time per Response: 30
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 50.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: October 6, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits
II. Method of Collection
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
individuals and institutions have been
issued Letters of Confirmation for
activities conducted under the General
Authorization for Scientific Research on
marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION for a list of names and
address of recipients.
ADDRESSES: The Letters of Confirmation
and related documents are available for
review upon written request or by
appointment in the following office:
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of Protected Resources, Permits
Division, (301)713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
requested Letters of Confirmation have
been issued 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 General Authorization
allows for bona fide scientific research
that may result only in taking by level
B harassment of marine mammals. The
following Letters of Confirmation were
issued in Fiscal Year 2008.
File No. 10047: Issued to Robert B.
Griffin, Ph.D., Mote Marine Laboratory,
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota,
FL 34236 on October 22, 2007, for
photo-identification, behavioral
observations, and underwater
videography of Atlantic spotted
dolphins (Stenella frontalis), bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), and
rough-toothed dolphins (Steno
bredanensis) in the Gulf of Mexico and
waters off the Florida Keys through
October 31, 2012.
File No. 10038: Issued to David Mann,
Ph.D., University of South Florida,
College of Marine Science, 140 7th
Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701,
on October 22, 2007, for vessel surveys
of distribution and abundance of 22
species of cetaceans on the West Florida
Shelf. Activities include photo-
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identification, behavioral observations,
and passive acoustics and may be
conducted until January 31, 2010.
File No. 10081: Issued to Natalija
Lace, University of Southern
Mississippi, 118 College Drive,
Hattiesburg, MS 39406, on November
13, 2007, to investigate how natural
features and the noise levels of habitats
affect the acoustic characteristics of the
signals produced by bottlenose
dolphins. Activities include the use of
passive acoustics in Tampa Bay, Florida
through November 15, 2010.
File No. 1064–1748: Issued to
National Ocean Service’s Center for
Coastal Environmental Health and
Biomolecular Researach, 219 Fort
Johnson Road, Charleston, SC [Principal
Investigator: Eric Zolman] on February
8, 2008, for photo-identification and
vessel surveys of bottlenose dolphins off
South Carolina through March 31, 2009.
The study was modified to expand the
geographic location to include eastcentral Georgia and to add focal follows
as a research tool to examine
interactions between dolphins and crab
pots. The amended Letter of
Confirmation No. 1064–1748–01
supercedes version 1064–1748–00
issued on March 30, 2004.
File No. 13386: Issued to The Taras
Oceanographic Foundation, 905
Stonewood Court, Jupiter, FL [Principal
Investigator: Barbara Brunnick] on May
12, 2008, to document the abundance
and distribution of bottlenose dolphins
off the coast of Palm Beach County,
Florida. Activities include the use of
photo-identification and vessel surveys
and are authorized through June 1,
2013.
File No. 13427: Issued to the Pacific
Whale Foundation, 300 Ma’alaea Rd.,
Ste. 211, Wailuku, HI 96793 [Principal
Investigator: Quincy A. Gibson, Ph.D.]
on June 4, 2008, for line transect surveys
and photo-identification of several nonlisted cetacean species found in the
deeper waters offshore of Maui County,
Hawaii. The purpose of the proposed
research is to gather information on the
distribution, habitat use, abundance and
behavior of several lesser studied, nonlisted odontocetes. The activities may be
conducted through June 15, 2013.
File No. 13416: Issued to Jessica
Weiss, 310 West Eden St., Kill Devil
Hills, NC 27948, on June 4, 2008, for the
close approach, photo-identification,
behavioral observations, and focal
follows of bottlenose dolphins within
North Carolina waters and the adjacent
Atlantic Ocean. The purpose of this
research is to investigate the seasonal
and year-round residency of Western
North Atlantic coastal or offshore
bottlenose dolphins in the northern
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Outer Banks of North Carolina, in
addition to identifying any biological
and/or ecological stressors on the
dolphins in the area. The activities may
be conducted through May 31, 2013.
File No. 1099–1846: Issued to Jamie
McKee, SAIC, 1140 Eglin Parkway,
Shalimar, FL 32578 on May 12, 2006,
for line transect surveys for the inshore
and estuarine stocks of Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins in south Georgia
estuaries near the Naval Submarine Base
Kings Bay. These activities may be
conducted until May 31, 2011. This
study was modified to authorize photoidentification of animals during surveys.
The amended Letter of Confirmation No.
1099–1846–01 supercedes version
1099–1846–00, issued on June 6, 2008.
File No. 572–1869: Issued to Daniel K.
Odell, Ph.D., Hubbs-SeaWorld Research
Institute, 6295 Sea Harbor Drive,
Orlando, FL 32821 on June 17, 2008, to
conduct vessel surveys, photoidentification, behavioral observations,
passive acoustic recordings, and
videography of bottlenose dolphins in
the Indian River Lagoon on the eastcentral coast of Florida; in the Key West,
FL area; and in the coastal waters of
Georgia. In addition, aerial surveys of
bottlenose dolphins may be conducted
over the Indian River Lagoon. These
activities may be conducted through
November 14, 2011. The study was
modified to include photo-identification
work in waters from Ponce Inlet to the
northern border of Flagler County in
Florida. The amended Letter of
Confirmation No. 572–1869–01
supercedes version 572–1869–00, issued
on November 14, 2006.
File No. 13525: Issued to Richard
Connor, Ph.D., University of
Massachusetts at Dartmouth, North
Dartmouth, MA 02740 on July 25, 2008,
for behavioral observations, video
documentation, and photoidentification of bottlenose dolphins in
Beaufort County, SC. The activities may
be conducted through October 31, 2010.
File No. 13549: Issued to Moby A.
Solangi, Ph.D., Institute for Marine
Mammal Studies, P.O. Box 207,
Gulfport, MS 39502 on August 20, 2008,
for transect surveys, photoidentification, and behavioral
observations of bottlenose dolphins in
the estuaries of the Gulf of Mexico.
Occasional aerial surveys are also
authorized. The activities may be
conducted through August 31, 2012.
File No. 572–1869: Issued to Daniel K.
Odell, Ph.D., Hubbs-SeaWorld Research
Institute, 6295 Sea Harbor Drive,
Orlando, FL 32821 on August 20, 2008.
The study was modified to allow aerial
surveys at a minimum altitude of 152
meters (500 feet). The amended Letter of
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Confirmation No. 572–1869–02
supercedes version 572–1869–01, issued
on June 17, 2008 (see above paragraph
for File No. 572–1869 for details).
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
determination was made that the
activities are categorically excluded
from the requirement to prepare an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Dated: October 3, 2008.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting; Revision
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of rescheduling of a
public meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The New England Fishery
Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a public meeting of its
Research Steering Committee
(Committee), in October, 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.
The meeting scheduled for
Thursday, October 16, 2008 has been
cancelled and rescheduled for
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street,
Mansfield, MA 02048; telephone: (508)
339–2200; fax: (508) 339–1040.
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: This
meeting was originally scheduled for
Thursday, October 16, 2008. The
original notice published in the Federal
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XK92
Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that individuals and institutions have
been issued Letters of Confirmation for activities conducted under the
General Authorization for Scientific Research on marine mammals. See
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for a list of names and address of
recipients.
ADDRESSES: The Letters of Confirmation and related documents are
available for review upon written request or by appointment in the
following office:
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Protected Resources,
Permits Division, (301)713-2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The requested Letters of Confirmation have
been issued 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 General Authorization allows for bona fide scientific research that
may result only in taking by level B harassment of marine mammals. The
following Letters of Confirmation were issued in Fiscal Year 2008.
File No. 10047: Issued to Robert B. Griffin, Ph.D., Mote Marine
Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 on October
22, 2007, for photo-identification, behavioral observations, and
underwater videography of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella
frontalis), bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), and rough-toothed
dolphins (Steno bredanensis) in the Gulf of Mexico and waters off the
Florida Keys through October 31, 2012.
File No. 10038: Issued to David Mann, Ph.D., University of South
Florida, College of Marine Science, 140 7th Avenue South, St.
Petersburg, FL 33701, on October 22, 2007, for vessel surveys of
distribution and abundance of 22 species of cetaceans on the West
Florida Shelf. Activities include photo-
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identification, behavioral observations, and passive acoustics and may
be conducted until January 31, 2010.
File No. 10081: Issued to Natalija Lace, University of Southern
Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, on November 13,
2007, to investigate how natural features and the noise levels of
habitats affect the acoustic characteristics of the signals produced by
bottlenose dolphins. Activities include the use of passive acoustics in
Tampa Bay, Florida through November 15, 2010.
File No. 1064-1748: Issued to National Ocean Service's Center for
Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Researach, 219 Fort
Johnson Road, Charleston, SC [Principal Investigator: Eric Zolman] on
February 8, 2008, for photo-identification and vessel surveys of
bottlenose dolphins off South Carolina through March 31, 2009. The
study was modified to expand the geographic location to include east-
central Georgia and to add focal follows as a research tool to examine
interactions between dolphins and crab pots. The amended Letter of
Confirmation No. 1064-1748-01 supercedes version 1064-1748-00 issued on
March 30, 2004.
File No. 13386: Issued to The Taras Oceanographic Foundation, 905
Stonewood Court, Jupiter, FL [Principal Investigator: Barbara Brunnick]
on May 12, 2008, to document the abundance and distribution of
bottlenose dolphins off the coast of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Activities include the use of photo-identification and vessel surveys
and are authorized through June 1, 2013.
File No. 13427: Issued to the Pacific Whale Foundation, 300
Ma'alaea Rd., Ste. 211, Wailuku, HI 96793 [Principal Investigator:
Quincy A. Gibson, Ph.D.] on June 4, 2008, for line transect surveys and
photo-identification of several non-listed cetacean species found in
the deeper waters offshore of Maui County, Hawaii. The purpose of the
proposed research is to gather information on the distribution, habitat
use, abundance and behavior of several lesser studied, non-listed
odontocetes. The activities may be conducted through June 15, 2013.
File No. 13416: Issued to Jessica Weiss, 310 West Eden St., Kill
Devil Hills, NC 27948, on June 4, 2008, for the close approach, photo-
identification, behavioral observations, and focal follows of
bottlenose dolphins within North Carolina waters and the adjacent
Atlantic Ocean. The purpose of this research is to investigate the
seasonal and year-round residency of Western North Atlantic coastal or
offshore bottlenose dolphins in the northern Outer Banks of North
Carolina, in addition to identifying any biological and/or ecological
stressors on the dolphins in the area. The activities may be conducted
through May 31, 2013.
File No. 1099-1846: Issued to Jamie McKee, SAIC, 1140 Eglin
Parkway, Shalimar, FL 32578 on May 12, 2006, for line transect surveys
for the inshore and estuarine stocks of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in
south Georgia estuaries near the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. These
activities may be conducted until May 31, 2011. This study was modified
to authorize photo-identification of animals during surveys. The
amended Letter of Confirmation No. 1099-1846-01 supercedes version
1099-1846-00, issued on June 6, 2008.
File No. 572-1869: Issued to Daniel K. Odell, Ph.D., Hubbs-SeaWorld
Research Institute, 6295 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 on June
17, 2008, to conduct vessel surveys, photo-identification, behavioral
observations, passive acoustic recordings, and videography of
bottlenose dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon on the east-central
coast of Florida; in the Key West, FL area; and in the coastal waters
of Georgia. In addition, aerial surveys of bottlenose dolphins may be
conducted over the Indian River Lagoon. These activities may be
conducted through November 14, 2011. The study was modified to include
photo-identification work in waters from Ponce Inlet to the northern
border of Flagler County in Florida. The amended Letter of Confirmation
No. 572-1869-01 supercedes version 572-1869-00, issued on November 14,
2006.
File No. 13525: Issued to Richard Connor, Ph.D., University of
Massachusetts at Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA 02740 on July 25, 2008,
for behavioral observations, video documentation, and photo-
identification of bottlenose dolphins in Beaufort County, SC. The
activities may be conducted through October 31, 2010.
File No. 13549: Issued to Moby A. Solangi, Ph.D., Institute for
Marine Mammal Studies, P.O. Box 207, Gulfport, MS 39502 on August 20,
2008, for transect surveys, photo-identification, and behavioral
observations of bottlenose dolphins in the estuaries of the Gulf of
Mexico. Occasional aerial surveys are also authorized. The activities
may be conducted through August 31, 2012.
File No. 572-1869: Issued to Daniel K. Odell, Ph.D., Hubbs-SeaWorld
Research Institute, 6295 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 on August
20, 2008. The study was modified to allow aerial surveys at a minimum
altitude of 152 meters (500 feet). The amended Letter of Confirmation
No. 572-1869-02 supercedes version 572-1869-01, issued on June 17, 2008
(see above paragraph for File No. 572-1869 for details).
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination was made that the
activities are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare
an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
Dated: October 3, 2008.
P. Michael Payne,
Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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