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such species or stocks for taking for
subsistence purposes.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
National Environmental Policy Act
To comply with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and
NOAA Administrative Order (NAO)
216–6A, NMFS must review our
proposed action (i.e., the issuance of an
incidental harassment authorization)
with respect to potential impacts on the
human environment.
This action is consistent with
categories of activities identified in CE
B4 of the Companion Manual for NOAA
Administrative Order 216–6A, which do
not individually or cumulatively have
the potential for significant impacts on
the quality of the human environment
and for which we have not identified
any extraordinary circumstances that
would preclude this categorical
exclusion. Accordingly, NMFS
determined that the issuance of this
Authorization was categorically
excluded from further NEPA review.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (ESA: 16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) requires that each Federal
agency insure that any action it
authorizes, funds, or carries out is not
likely to jeopardize the continued
existence of any endangered or
threatened species or result in the
destruction or adverse modification of
designated critical habitat.
No incidental take of ESA-listed
species is authorized or expected to
result from this activity. Therefore,
NMFS has determined that consultation
under Section 7 of the ESA is not
required for this action.
Authorization
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NMFS has issued an IHA to the Navy
for the harassment of small numbers of
bottlenose dolphins incidental to the
Bravo Wharf recapitalization project in
NSM, Jacksonville, FL, provided the
previously mentioned mitigation,
monitoring, and reporting requirements.
Dated: February 27, 2018.
Donna Wieting,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
Margaret Lamont, Ph.D., U.S. Geological
Survey, 7320 NW 71st St., Gainesville,
FL 32653, has applied in due form for
a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas),
Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii),
loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and
hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea
turtles for purposes of scientific
research.
SUMMARY:
Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
April 4, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The application and related
documents are available for review by
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on
the Applications and Permits for
Protected Species (APPS) home page,
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
selecting File No. 21366 from the list of
available applications.
These documents are also available
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.
Written comments on this application
should be submitted to the Chief,
Permits and Conservation Division, at
the address listed above. Comments may
also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
713–0376, or by email to
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
include the File No. in the subject line
of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public
hearing should submit a written request
to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
Division at the address listed above. The
request should set forth the specific
reasons why a hearing on this
application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy Hapeman or Erin Markin, (301)
427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) and the regulations
governing the taking, importing, and
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exporting of endangered and threatened
species (50 CFR parts 222–226).
Dr. Lamont proposes to study green,
Kemp’s ridley, loggerhead, and
hawksbill sea turtles in the northern
Gulf of Mexico. The objectives of the
work are to (1) assess spatial habitat use
by sea turtles, (2) define vital rates for
juvenile turtles, and (3) examine
impacts of cold stunning on turtle
ecology. Up to 60 loggerhead, 210 green,
200 Kemp’s ridley and 10 hawksbill sea
turtles annually would be captured by
hand, dip net, tangle net, or strike net.
Upon capture, researchers would
examine, temporarily mark, measure,
and biologically sample sea turtles
before release. A subset of turtles would
also receive up to two transmitters prior
to release and may be manually tracked
after release. The permit would be valid
for up to 10 years from the date of
issuance.
Dated: February 27, 2018.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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Endangered Species; File No. 21467
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
Karen Holloway-Adkins, Ph.D., East
Coast Biologists, Inc., P.O. Box 37715,
Indialantic, Florida 32903, has applied
in due form for a permit to take green
(Chelonia mydas) and loggerhead
(Caretta caretta) sea turtles for purposes
of scientific research.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
April 4, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The application and related
documents are available for review by
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on
the Applications and Permits for
Protected Species (APPS) home page,
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
selecting File No. 21467 from the list of
available applications.
These documents are also available
upon written request or by appointment
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XG057
Endangered Species; File No. 21366
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Margaret Lamont, Ph.D., U.S.
Geological Survey, 7320 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653, has applied
in due form for a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas), Kemp's ridley
(Lepidochelys kempii), loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and hawksbill
(Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles for purposes of scientific
research.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before April 4, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for
review by selecting ``Records Open for Public Comment'' from the
``Features'' box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species
(APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File
No. 21366 from the list of available applications.
These documents are also available 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.
Written comments on this application should be submitted to the
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the address listed above.
Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to (301) 713-0376, or by
email to [email protected]. Please include the File No. in the
subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a
written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the
address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons
why a hearing on this application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman or Erin Markin, (301) 427-
8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the
authority of 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).
Dr. Lamont proposes to study green, Kemp's ridley, loggerhead, and
hawksbill sea turtles in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The objectives of
the work are to (1) assess spatial habitat use by sea turtles, (2)
define vital rates for juvenile turtles, and (3) examine impacts of
cold stunning on turtle ecology. Up to 60 loggerhead, 210 green, 200
Kemp's ridley and 10 hawksbill sea turtles annually would be captured
by hand, dip net, tangle net, or strike net. Upon capture, researchers
would examine, temporarily mark, measure, and biologically sample sea
turtles before release. A subset of turtles would also receive up to
two transmitters prior to release and may be manually tracked after
release. The permit would be valid for up to 10 years from the date of
issuance.
Dated: February 27, 2018.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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