Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Space Vehicle and Missile Launch Operations at Kodiak Launch Complex, Alaska, 38991-38992 [2010-16493]
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ACTION: Notice; receipt of application
for regulations and subsequent letters of
authorization; request for comments and
information.
SUMMARY: NMFS has received an
application from the Alaska Aerospace
Corporation (AAC) for authorization to
take marine mammals incidental to
launching space launch vehicles, long
range ballistic target missiles, and other
smaller missile systems at Kodiak
Launch Complex (KLC) for the period of
February 2011 through February 2016.
Pursuant to the Marine Mammal
Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is
announcing receipt of the AAC’s request
for the development and
implementation of regulations
governing the incidental taking of
marine mammals and inviting
information, suggestions, and comments
on the AAC’s application and request.
DATES: Comments and information must
be received no later than August 6, 2010
ADDRESSES: Comments on the
application should be addressed to P.
Michael Payne, Chief, 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 PR1.0648–
AY99 @noaa.gov. Comments sent via email, including all attachments, must
not exceed a 10–megabyte file size.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jaclyn Daly or Michelle Magliocca,
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS,
(301) 713–2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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taking will have a negligible impact on
the species or stock(s), will not have an
unmitigable adverse impact on the
availability of the species or stock(s) for
certain subsistence uses, and that the
permissible methods of taking and
requirements pertaining to the
mitigation, monitoring and reporting of
such taking are set forth. NMFS has
defined ‘‘negligible impact’’ in 50 CFR
216.103 as ’’...an impact resulting from
the specified activity that cannot be
reasonably expected to, and is not
reasonably likely to, adversely affect the
species or stock through effects on
annual rates of recruitment or survival.’’
The National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA; Pub. L. 108 136) removed
the ‘‘small numbers’’ and ‘‘specified
geographical region’’ limitations and
amended the definition of ‘‘harassment’’
as it applies to a ‘‘military readiness
activity’’ to read as follows (Section
3(18)(B) of the MMPA):
(i) Any act that injures or has the
significant potential to injure a marine
mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild
[Level A Harassment]; or (ii) Any act that
disturbs or is likely to disturb a marine
mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild
by causing disruption of natural behavioral
patterns, including, but not limited to,
migration, surfacing, nursing, breeding,
feeding, or sheltering, to a point where such
behavioral patterns are abandoned or
significantly altered [Level B Harassment].
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Background
Summary of Request
On June 4, 2010, NMFS received a
complete application from the AAC
requesting authorization for the take of
Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus)
and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina),
incidental to space vehicle and missile
launch activities from KLC for a period
of 5 years. These launches are designed
to support the U.S. Department of
Defense training and operations and
hence are considered military readiness
activities. Marine mammals, specifically
pinnipeds on nearby haulouts, may be
exposed to launch noise. AAC is
requesting the take, by harassment, of
juvenile and adult Steller sea lions and
all age class of harbor seals.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the
MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) direct
the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
to allow, upon request, the incidental,
but not intentional taking of marine
mammals by U.S. citizens who engage
in a specified activity (other than
commercial fishing) if certain findings
are made and regulations are issued or,
if the taking is limited to harassment,
notice of a proposed authorization is
provided to the public for review.
Authorization for incidental takings
may be granted if NMFS finds that the
Specified Activities
AAC is proposing to launch small to
medium space launch vehicles ranging
in size from the small Castor 120 and
the related Peacekeeper derived
Minotaur IV and V vehicles to the
medium lift Taurus II (currently under
development) from the KLC. KLC can
also support launch of the Minuteman
II and III derived Minotaur I (a space
launch vehicle) through III (which are
primarily used as ballistic targets).
Additional target missiles include the
C–4 Trident, Quick Reaction Launch
Dated: June 29, 2010.
John M. Andersen,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations.
A copy of the AAC’s application may
be obtained by writing to the address
specified above (see ADDRESSES),
telephoning the contact listed above (see
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), or
visiting the internet at https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/
incidental.htm.
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Taking and Importing Marine
Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals
Incidental to Space Vehicle and Missile
Launch Operations at Kodiak Launch
Complex, Alaska
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
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Vehicles, and tactical missiles such as
the Patriot and Theater High Altitude
Area Defense (THAAD). A number of
smaller target and interceptor missile
systems may also be flown from KLC.
The AAC anticipates ability to
accommodate nine launches per year.
Marine mammals, specifically
pinnipeds hauled out on Ugak Rock,
which lies immediately south of Narrow
Cape, would be subjected to rocket
launch noise. Sound monitoring
previously conducted on Ugak Rock
demonstrates that noise levels could
reach up to 101.4 dBA for the loudest
vehicle, the Castor 120. AAC is
requesting the take of 10 Steller sea
lions per launch and the take of 125
harbor seals per launch.
Information Solicited
Interested persons may submit
information, suggestions, and comments
concerning the AAC’s request (see
ADDRESSES). All information,
suggestions, and comments related to
the AAC’s request and NMFS’ potential
development and implementation of
regulations governing the incidental
taking of marine mammals by the AAC
near the KLC will be considered by
NMFS in developing, if appropriate,
regulations governing the issuance of
letters of authorization.
Dated: June 29, 2010.
Helen M. Golde,
Deputy Director, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Secretary (Military Community &
Family Policy), 4000 Defense Pentagon,
Room 2E319, Washington, DC 20301–
4000. Telephone (571) 256–1738 and/or
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2010.
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Welcome & Administrative Remarks.
Review and Comment on Council
DoD Report on Plans for Support of
Military Family Readiness.
Follow-up on Council’s FY 2009
Recommendations.
Discussion of Assessment Process.
Discuss Defense Planning and
Programming Guidance.
Intentions for the Fall 2010 Meeting.
Closing Remarks.
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Office of the Secretary
Meeting of the Department of Defense
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(MFRC)
Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
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Pursuant to section 10(a),
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Military Family Readiness Council
(MFRC). The purpose of the Council
meeting is to review the Council’s
Charter, review the status of warrior
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August 5, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-AY99
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals
Incidental to Space Vehicle and Missile Launch Operations at Kodiak
Launch Complex, Alaska
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for regulations and subsequent
letters of authorization; request for comments and information.
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SUMMARY: NMFS has received an application from the Alaska Aerospace
Corporation (AAC) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental
to launching space launch vehicles, long range ballistic target
missiles, and other smaller missile systems at Kodiak Launch Complex
(KLC) for the period of February 2011 through February 2016. Pursuant
to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt
of the AAC's request for the development and implementation of
regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and
inviting information, suggestions, and comments on the AAC's
application and request.
DATES: Comments and information must be received no later than August
6, 2010
ADDRESSES: Comments on the application should be addressed to P.
Michael Payne, Chief, 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 PR1.0648-AY99 @noaa.gov. Comments sent
via e-mail, including all attachments, must not exceed a 10-megabyte
file size.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaclyn Daly or Michelle Magliocca,
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, (301) 713-2289.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Availability
A copy of the AAC's application may be obtained by writing to the
address specified above (see ADDRESSES), telephoning the contact listed
above (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), or visiting the internet
at https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/incidental.htm.
Background
Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.)
direct the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to allow, upon request,
the incidental, but not intentional taking of marine mammals by U.S.
citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial
fishing) if certain findings are made and regulations are issued or, if
the taking is limited to harassment, notice of a proposed authorization
is provided to the public for review.
Authorization for incidental takings may be granted if NMFS finds
that the taking will have a negligible impact on the species or
stock(s), will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the
availability of the species or stock(s) for certain subsistence uses,
and that the permissible methods of taking and requirements pertaining
to the mitigation, monitoring and reporting of such taking are set
forth. NMFS has defined ``negligible impact'' in 50 CFR 216.103 as
''...an impact resulting from the specified activity that cannot be
reasonably expected to, and is not reasonably likely to, adversely
affect the species or stock through effects on annual rates of
recruitment or survival.''
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA; Pub. L. 108 136)
removed the ``small numbers'' and ``specified geographical region''
limitations and amended the definition of ``harassment'' as it applies
to a ``military readiness activity'' to read as follows (Section
3(18)(B) of the MMPA):
(i) Any act that injures or has the significant potential to
injure a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild [Level A
Harassment]; or (ii) Any act that disturbs or is likely to disturb a
marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild by causing
disruption of natural behavioral patterns, including, but not
limited to, migration, surfacing, nursing, breeding, feeding, or
sheltering, to a point where such behavioral patterns are abandoned
or significantly altered [Level B Harassment].
Summary of Request
On June 4, 2010, NMFS received a complete application from the AAC
requesting authorization for the take of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias
jubatus) and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), incidental to space vehicle
and missile launch activities from KLC for a period of 5 years. These
launches are designed to support the U.S. Department of Defense
training and operations and hence are considered military readiness
activities. Marine mammals, specifically pinnipeds on nearby haulouts,
may be exposed to launch noise. AAC is requesting the take, by
harassment, of juvenile and adult Steller sea lions and all age class
of harbor seals.
Specified Activities
AAC is proposing to launch small to medium space launch vehicles
ranging in size from the small Castor 120 and the related Peacekeeper
derived Minotaur IV and V vehicles to the medium lift Taurus II
(currently under development) from the KLC. KLC can also support launch
of the Minuteman II and III derived Minotaur I (a space launch vehicle)
through III (which are primarily used as ballistic targets). Additional
target missiles include the C-4 Trident, Quick Reaction Launch
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Vehicles, and tactical missiles such as the Patriot and Theater High
Altitude Area Defense (THAAD). A number of smaller target and
interceptor missile systems may also be flown from KLC. The AAC
anticipates ability to accommodate nine launches per year.
Marine mammals, specifically pinnipeds hauled out on Ugak Rock,
which lies immediately south of Narrow Cape, would be subjected to
rocket launch noise. Sound monitoring previously conducted on Ugak Rock
demonstrates that noise levels could reach up to 101.4 dBA for the
loudest vehicle, the Castor 120. AAC is requesting the take of 10
Steller sea lions per launch and the take of 125 harbor seals per
launch.
Information Solicited
Interested persons may submit information, suggestions, and
comments concerning the AAC's request (see ADDRESSES). All information,
suggestions, and comments related to the AAC's request and NMFS'
potential development and implementation of regulations governing the
incidental taking of marine mammals by the AAC near the KLC will be
considered by NMFS in developing, if appropriate, regulations governing
the issuance of letters of authorization.
Dated: June 29, 2010.
Helen M. Golde,
Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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