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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. 18016 authorizes the
applicant to conduct research on Cook
Inlet beluga whales to provide
information about their movement
patterns, habitat use, survivorship,
reproduction, and population size in
Alaska. Researchers may approach up to
120 whales by vessel over the life of the
permit, not to exceed 30 takes annually,
for photo-identification and observation.
Up to 200 harbor seals (Phoca vitulina)
annually may be incidentally harassed
during surveys. The permit is valid for
five years from the date of issuance.
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.
As required by the ESA, issuance of
this permit 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: July 15, 2014.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XD179
Endangered Species; File No. 18528
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Issuance of permit.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the NMFS National Marine Mammal
Laboratory (Responsible Party: John
Bengtson, Ph.D.), 7600 Sand Point Way
NE., Seattle, WA 98115–0070 has been
issued a permit to take Steller sea lions
(Eumetopias jubatus) for purposes of
scientific research.
ADDRESSES: The permit and related
documents are available for review
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upon written request or by appointment
in the Permits and Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy Sloan, (301) 427–8401.
On March
24, 2014, notice was published in the
Federal Register (79 FR 15962) that a
request for a scientific research permit
to take Steller sea lions 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. 18528–00 authorizes
NMML to conduct research on the
Western distinct population segment
and Eastern distinct population segment
of Steller sea lions in Alaska,
Washington, Oregon, and California to
measure population status, vital rates,
foraging ecology, habitat requirements,
and effects of natural and anthropogenic
factors pursuant to fulfilling the NMFS’
legal requirements under the MMPA
and ESA. Steller sea lions may be
exposed to aerial surveys by manned or
unmanned aircraft and vessel and
ground surveys. Researchers may
capture, sample, hot brand or nonpermanently mark, and instrument sea
lions. Non-target species that may be
taken incidentally include northern fur
seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in Alaska,
California sea lions (Zalophus
californianus) and northern elephant
seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in
Washington, Oregon, and California,
and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) in all
states. The permit expires June 30, 2019.
An environmental assessment (EA)
was prepared analyzing the effects of
the permitted activities on the human
environment in compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Based on
the analyses in the EA, NMFS
determined that issuance of the permit
would not significantly impact the
quality of the human environment and
that preparation of an environmental
impact statement was not required. That
determination is documented in a
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI), signed on June 17, 2014.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 or
threatened species, and (3) is consistent
with the purposes and policies set forth
in section 2 of the ESA.
Dated: July 15, 2014.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XD179
Endangered Species; File No. 18528
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Issuance of permit.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the NMFS National Marine Mammal
Laboratory (Responsible Party: John Bengtson, Ph.D.), 7600 Sand Point
Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115-0070 has been issued a permit to take
Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) for purposes of scientific
research.
ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review
upon written request or by appointment in the Permits and Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway,
Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427-8401; fax (301)
713-0376.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan, (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 2014, notice was published in
the Federal Register (79 FR 15962) that a request for a scientific
research permit to take Steller sea lions 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. 18528-00 authorizes NMML to conduct research on the
Western distinct population segment and Eastern distinct population
segment of Steller sea lions in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and
California to measure population status, vital rates, foraging ecology,
habitat requirements, and effects of natural and anthropogenic factors
pursuant to fulfilling the NMFS' legal requirements under the MMPA and
ESA. Steller sea lions may be exposed to aerial surveys by manned or
unmanned aircraft and vessel and ground surveys. Researchers may
capture, sample, hot brand or non-permanently mark, and instrument sea
lions. Non-target species that may be taken incidentally include
northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in Alaska, California sea
lions (Zalophus californianus) and northern elephant seals (Mirounga
angustirostris) in Washington, Oregon, and California, and harbor seals
(Phoca vitulina) in all states. The permit expires June 30, 2019.
An environmental assessment (EA) was prepared analyzing the effects
of the permitted activities on the human environment in compliance with
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
Based on the analyses in the EA, NMFS determined that issuance of the
permit would not significantly impact the quality of the human
environment and that preparation of an environmental impact statement
was not required. That determination is documented in a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI), signed on June 17, 2014.
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 or threatened
species, and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth
in section 2 of the ESA.
Dated: July 15, 2014.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-16970 Filed 7-17-14; 8:45 am]
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