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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 219
[Docket No. 150413360–5701–03]
RIN 0648–BF02
Taking and Importing Marine
Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals
Incidental to Northeast Fisheries
Science Center Fisheries Research;
Correction
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; correction;
extension of public comment period.
AGENCY:
This document contains
corrections to the preamble to the
proposed rule published on August 6,
2015, that would establish a framework
for authorizing the take of marine
mammals incidental to the NEFSC’s
fisheries research activities in the
Atlantic coast region for a five-year
period, 2015–2020. This action is
necessary to correct typographical errors
in the annual estimates presented for
Level B harassment of northern
bottlenose whales (Hyperoodon
ampullatus) from 10 to 12. This change
accounts for the annual estimate of level
B harassment for this species in both
inshore (10 individuals) and offshore
waters (2 individuals) in the Atlantic
coast region.
The Federal Register proposed rule
published on July 9, 2015, indicated
that written comments were due by
August 10, 2015, which allowed 30
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calendar days for public input. On
August 6, 2015, NMFS published a
correction and extended the public
comment period to August 17, 2015.
NMFS has decided to extend the public
comment period by an additional 30
calendar days for public input.
DATES: The comment period for the
proposed rule published July 9, 2015, at
80 FR 39542, extended August 6, 2015,
at 80 FR 46939, has been further
extended. NMFS must receive written
comments and information no later than
September 16, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this document, identified by NOAA–
NMFS–2015–0078, by any of the
following methods:
• Electronic submission: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov, enter 0648–BF02
in the ‘‘Search’’ box, click the
‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the
required fields, and enter or attach your
comments.
• Mail: Comments should be
addressed to Jolie Harrison, Chief,
Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910.
Instructions: NMFS is not responsible
for comments sent by any other method,
to any other address or individual, or
received after the end of the comment
period. Attachments to electronic
comments will be accepted in Microsoft
Word or Excel or Adobe PDF file
formats only. To help NMFS process
and review comments more efficiently,
please use only one method to submit
comments. All comments received are a
part of the public record. NMFS will
generally post the comments on
www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information
(e.g., name, address) voluntarily
submitted by the commenter may be
publicly accessible. Do not submit
confidential business information or
otherwise sensitive or protected
information. NMFS will accept
anonymous comments (enter N/A in the
required fields if you wish to remain
anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeannine Cody, Office of Protected
Resources, NMFS, (301) 427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
NMFS published a proposed rule on
July 9, 2015 (80 FR 39542) to establish
a framework for authorizing the take of
marine mammals incidental to the
NEFSC’s fisheries research activities in
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the Atlantic coast region for a five-year
period, 2015–2020. NMFS refers the
reader to the July 9, 2015, Federal
Register notice (80 FR 39542) for
background information concerning the
proposed regulations. The information
presented in the notice of proposed
rulemaking is not repeated here. NMFS
also published a correction to the
proposed rule on August 6, 2015 (80 FR
46939). This correction revises the
description contained in the preamble
of the estimates of northern bottlenose
whales (Hyperoodon ampullatus) to be
taken by Level B harassment from 10 to
12. This correction presents the total
annual estimate of level B harassment
for this species in both inshore (10) and
offshore waters (2) in the Atlantic coast
region. The correction does not affect
NMFS’ preliminary determinations
presented in the proposed rule (80 FR
39542, July 9, 2015).
Need for Correction
As published, the preamble to the
proposed regulations contains errors or
typographical mistakes which need to
be clarified. These errors and omissions
were also incorrectly recorded within
the proposed regulatory text and should
be clarified there as well.
1. On page 46941, in Table 20, the
entries for northern bottlenose whales
are corrected to read as follows:
TABLE 20—SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATED TO PROPOSED ANNUAL TAKE AUTHORIZATION IN THE ATLANTIC COAST
REGION, 2015–2020
Proposed total
annual Level B
harassment
authorization
Species 1
*
Northern
bottlenose
whale .............
*
Percent of
estimated
population
Proposed total
M/SI + Level A
authorization,
2015–2020
*
12
Estimated
maximum annual
M/SI + Level A 2
*
n/a
PBR 3
*
0
*
0
Stock
trend 5
% PBR 4
n/a
*
—
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*
*
*
*
*
*
*
1 For species with multiple stocks in the Atlantic coast regions or for species groups (Kogia spp. and Mesoplodont beaked whales), indicated
level of take could occur to individuals from any stock or species (not including coastal and estuarine stocks of bottlenose dolphins).
2 This column represents the total number of incidents of M/SI + Level A that could potentially accrue to the specified species or stock and is
the number carried forward for evaluation in the negligible impact analysis (later in this document). To reach this total, we add one to the total for
each pinniped or delphinid that may be captured in longline or gillnet gear, one to the total for each delphinid that may be captured in trawl gear,
and one pinniped that may be captured in fyke net gear. This represents the potential that the take of an unidentified pinniped or delphinid could
accrue to any given stock captured in that gear. The proposed take authorization is formulated as a five-year total; the annual average is used
only for purposes of negligible impact analysis. We recognize that portions of an animal may not be taken in a given year.
3 See Table 3 and following discussion for more detail regarding PBR.
4 Estimated maximum annual M/SI + Level A expressed as a percentage of PBR.
5 See relevant SARs for more information regarding stock status and trends. Interannual increases may not be interpreted as evidence of a
trend.
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
2 . On page 46941, in the center
column, in the amendatory text for
§ 219.33, remove ‘‘(Z) Northern
bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon
ampullatus)—10;’’ and add ‘‘(Z)
Northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon
ampullatus)—12;’’ in its place.
Dated: August 11, 2015.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 158 (Monday, August 17, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 49196-49197]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-20302]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 219
[Docket No. 150413360-5701-03]
RIN 0648-BF02
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals
Incidental to Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research;
Correction
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; correction; extension of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the preamble to the
proposed rule published on August 6, 2015, that would establish a
framework for authorizing the take of marine mammals incidental to the
NEFSC's fisheries research activities in the Atlantic coast region for
a five-year period, 2015-2020. This action is necessary to correct
typographical errors in the annual estimates presented for Level B
harassment of northern bottlenose whales (Hyperoodon ampullatus) from
10 to 12. This change accounts for the annual estimate of level B
harassment for this species in both inshore (10 individuals) and
offshore waters (2 individuals) in the Atlantic coast region.
The Federal Register proposed rule published on July 9, 2015,
indicated that written comments were due by August 10, 2015, which
allowed 30 calendar days for public input. On August 6, 2015, NMFS
published a correction and extended the public comment period to August
17, 2015. NMFS has decided to extend the public comment period by an
additional 30 calendar days for public input.
DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published July 9, 2015,
at 80 FR 39542, extended August 6, 2015, at 80 FR 46939, has been
further extended. NMFS must receive written comments and information no
later than September 16, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this document, identified by
NOAA-NMFS-2015-0078, by any of the following methods:
Electronic submission: Submit all electronic public
comments via the federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov, enter 0648-BF02 in the ``Search'' box, click the
``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields, and enter or
attach your comments.
Mail: Comments should be addressed to Jolie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Instructions: NMFS is not responsible for comments sent by any
other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the
end of the comment period. Attachments to electronic comments will be
accepted in Microsoft Word or Excel or Adobe PDF file formats only. To
help NMFS process and review comments more efficiently, please use only
one method to submit comments. All comments received are a part of the
public record. NMFS will generally post the comments on
www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address) voluntarily submitted by the
commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit confidential
business information or otherwise sensitive or protected information.
NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required fields
if you wish to remain anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeannine Cody, Office of Protected
Resources, NMFS, (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
NMFS published a proposed rule on July 9, 2015 (80 FR 39542) to
establish a framework for authorizing the take of marine mammals
incidental to the NEFSC's fisheries research activities in
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the Atlantic coast region for a five-year period, 2015-2020. NMFS
refers the reader to the July 9, 2015, Federal Register notice (80 FR
39542) for background information concerning the proposed regulations.
The information presented in the notice of proposed rulemaking is not
repeated here. NMFS also published a correction to the proposed rule on
August 6, 2015 (80 FR 46939). This correction revises the description
contained in the preamble of the estimates of northern bottlenose
whales (Hyperoodon ampullatus) to be taken by Level B harassment from
10 to 12. This correction presents the total annual estimate of level B
harassment for this species in both inshore (10) and offshore waters
(2) in the Atlantic coast region. The correction does not affect NMFS'
preliminary determinations presented in the proposed rule (80 FR 39542,
July 9, 2015).
Need for Correction
As published, the preamble to the proposed regulations contains
errors or typographical mistakes which need to be clarified. These
errors and omissions were also incorrectly recorded within the proposed
regulatory text and should be clarified there as well.
1. On page 46941, in Table 20, the entries for northern bottlenose
whales are corrected to read as follows:
Table 20--Summary Information Related to Proposed Annual Take Authorization in the Atlantic Coast Region, 2015-2020
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Proposed total Proposed total M/
annual Level B Percent of SI + Level A Estimated maximum Stock trend
Species \1\ harassment estimated authorization, annual M/SI + PBR \3\ % PBR \4\ \5\
authorization population 2015-2020 Level A \2\
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* * * * * * *
Northern bottlenose whale..... 12 n/a 0 0 n/a -- ?
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* * * * * * *
\1\ For species with multiple stocks in the Atlantic coast regions or for species groups (Kogia spp. and Mesoplodont beaked whales), indicated level of
take could occur to individuals from any stock or species (not including coastal and estuarine stocks of bottlenose dolphins).
\2\ This column represents the total number of incidents of M/SI + Level A that could potentially accrue to the specified species or stock and is the
number carried forward for evaluation in the negligible impact analysis (later in this document). To reach this total, we add one to the total for
each pinniped or delphinid that may be captured in longline or gillnet gear, one to the total for each delphinid that may be captured in trawl gear,
and one pinniped that may be captured in fyke net gear. This represents the potential that the take of an unidentified pinniped or delphinid could
accrue to any given stock captured in that gear. The proposed take authorization is formulated as a five-year total; the annual average is used only
for purposes of negligible impact analysis. We recognize that portions of an animal may not be taken in a given year.
\3\ See Table 3 and following discussion for more detail regarding PBR.
\4\ Estimated maximum annual M/SI + Level A expressed as a percentage of PBR.
\5\ See relevant SARs for more information regarding stock status and trends. Interannual increases may not be interpreted as evidence of a trend.
* * * * * * *
2 . On page 46941, in the center column, in the amendatory text for
Sec. 219.33, remove ``(Z) Northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon
ampullatus)--10;'' and add ``(Z) Northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon
ampullatus)--12;'' in its place.
Dated: August 11, 2015.
Eileen Sobeck,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
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