Marine Mammals; File No. 21348, 11733-11734 [2018-05352]

Download as PDF daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 52 / Friday, March 16, 2018 / Notices include the following issues. The Council may take appropriate action on any of the issues identified. 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The SSC agenda will include the following issues: (1) Salmon bycatch: Update on Salmon Genetics and BSAI salmon Adult Equivalency (AEQ) (2) Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Report—Set OFL/ABC Catch Specifications (3) GOA CV Chinook PSC limit adjustments (4) Halibut retention in BSAI sablefish pots (5) Seabird Conservation Update (6) Halibut Abundance-based PSC limits The Enforcement Committee agenda will include review of the Mixing of Guided and Unguided Halibut analysis. In addition to providing ongoing scientific advice for fishery management decisions, the SSC functions as the Council’s primary peer review panel for scientific information, as described by VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:54 Mar 15, 2018 Jkt 244001 the Magnuson-Stevens Act section 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard 2 guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer review process is also deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Information Quality Act, including the OMB Peer Review Bulletin guidelines. The Agendas are subject to change, and the latest versions will be posted at https://www.npfmc.org/. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before these groups for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Shannon Gleason at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. Dated: March 13, 2018. Jeffrey N. Lonergan, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–05396 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG027 Marine Mammals; File No. 21348 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the NMFS Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), 2725 Montlake Boulevard East, Seattle, WA 98112– 2097, (Responsible Party: M. Bradley Hanson, Ph.D.) has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before April 16, 2018. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11733 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. 21348 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: Shasta McClenahan or Amy Hapeman, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 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.), the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). The applicant proposes to take marine mammals in the North Pacific Ocean in the U.S. waters of Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii, and international waters, to assess the biology and ecology of marine mammals in the study area, in particular endangered Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca). Up to 47 species of marine mammals may be taken during research including the following ESA-listed cetaceans: Blue (Balaenoptera musculus), fin (B. physalus), humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae; Western North Pacific, Central America, and Mexico distinct population segments), North Pacific right (Eubalaena japonica), Main Hawaiian Islands insular DPS of false killer (Pseudorca crassidens), sei (B. E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 11734 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 52 / Friday, March 16, 2018 / Notices borealis), sperm (Physeter macrocephalus), and Western North Pacific gray (Eschrichtius robustus) whales; and ESA-listed pinnipeds including Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi), Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi), and the U.S. Western stock of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). The applicant proposes to take marine mammals during vessel and aerial surveys, including unmanned aircraft systems for photo-identification, photogrammetry, thermal imaging, above and underwater photography and videography, behavioral observations, active acoustic playbacks, passive acoustic recordings, prey mapping with echosounders, remote ultrasound, biological sampling (exhaled air, feces, sloughed skin, predation samples, and skin and blubber biopsies), and tagging (suction-cup and dart/barb). Annual take numbers for aerial and vessel surveys include a maximum of 6,000 takes per species, and Level A harassment procedures include a maximum of 25 remote ultrasound, 50 biopsy samples, 30 suction-cup tags, and 25 dart/barb tags, per species. The duration of the requested permit is five years. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: March 13, 2018. Julia Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–05352 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P provided by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: Date added to the Procurement List: April 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy B. Jensen, Telephone: (703) 603– 7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additions On 2/2/2018 (83 FR 23) and 2/9/2018 (83 FR 28), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will provide the services to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to provide the services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following services are added to the Procurement List: COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Procurement List; Additions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to the Procurement List. AGENCY: This action adds services to the Procurement List that will be SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:54 Mar 15, 2018 Jkt 244001 Services Service Type: Grounds Maintenance Service Mandatory for: US Army Garrison Miami, US Special Operations Command South, 29401 SW 125th Avenue, Bldg. 600, Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL, US Army Garrison Miami, 3501 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables, FL Mandatory Source of Supply: Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., Miami, FL PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, 0410 AQ HQ Service Type: Base Supply Center Service Mandatory for: US Air Force, Air Education and Training Command Sheppard Air Force Base, 206 J Avenue, Sheppard AFB, TX Mandatory Source of Supply: Beacon Lighthouse, Inc., Wichita Falls, TX Contracting Activity: Dept of the Air Force, FA3020 82 CONS LGC Service Type: Custodial Service Mandatory for: National Park Service, Colonial National Historical Park, 10815 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA Mandatory Source of Supply: VersAbility Resources, Inc., Hampton, VA Contracting Activity: National Park Service, NER Construction/IA/AE MABO (42000) Amy B. Jensen, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2018–05379 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Addition and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to and Deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to add products and a service to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Comments must be received on or before: April 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to submit comments contact: Amy B. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 52 (Friday, March 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05352]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG027


Marine Mammals; File No. 21348

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 the NMFS Northwest Fisheries 
Science Center (NWFSC), 2725 Montlake Boulevard East, Seattle, WA 
98112-2097, (Responsible Party: M. Bradley Hanson, Ph.D.) has applied 
in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before April 16, 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. 21348 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: Shasta McClenahan or Amy Hapeman, 
(301) 427-8401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the 
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended 
(MMPA; 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.), the 
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of 
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226), and the Fur 
Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
    The applicant proposes to take marine mammals in the North Pacific 
Ocean in the U.S. waters of Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and 
Hawaii, and international waters, to assess the biology and ecology of 
marine mammals in the study area, in particular endangered Southern 
Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca). Up to 47 species of marine 
mammals may be taken during research including the following ESA-listed 
cetaceans: Blue (Balaenoptera musculus), fin (B. physalus), humpback 
(Megaptera novaeangliae; Western North Pacific, Central America, and 
Mexico distinct population segments), North Pacific right (Eubalaena 
japonica), Main Hawaiian Islands insular DPS of false killer (Pseudorca 
crassidens), sei (B.

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borealis), sperm (Physeter macrocephalus), and Western North Pacific 
gray (Eschrichtius robustus) whales; and ESA-listed pinnipeds including 
Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi), Hawaiian monk seals 
(Neomonachus schauinslandi), and the U.S. Western stock of Steller sea 
lions (Eumetopias jubatus). The applicant proposes to take marine 
mammals during vessel and aerial surveys, including unmanned aircraft 
systems for photo-identification, photogrammetry, thermal imaging, 
above and underwater photography and videography, behavioral 
observations, active acoustic playbacks, passive acoustic recordings, 
prey mapping with echosounders, remote ultrasound, biological sampling 
(exhaled air, feces, sloughed skin, predation samples, and skin and 
blubber biopsies), and tagging (suction-cup and dart/barb). Annual take 
numbers for aerial and vessel surveys include a maximum of 6,000 takes 
per species, and Level A harassment procedures include a maximum of 25 
remote ultrasound, 50 biopsy samples, 30 suction-cup tags, and 25 dart/
barb tags, per species. The duration of the requested permit is five 
years.
    In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that 
the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to 
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
    Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine 
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

    Dated: March 13, 2018.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-05352 Filed 3-15-18; 8:45 am]
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