Marine Mammals; File No. 21938, 40755-40756 [2018-17695]

Download as PDF 40755 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 159 / Thursday, August 16, 2018 / Notices Dated: July 31, 2018. John King, Chief, Business Operations Division, Office for Coastal Management. Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Program Administration [FR Doc. 2018–17612 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–08–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Marine Mammals and Endangered Species National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: 0648–XC703 17557–01 ........ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that permits or permit amendments have been issued to the following entities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable. SUMMARY: The permits 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. 0648–XD825 Notices were published in the Federal Register on the dates listed below that requests for a permit or permit amendment had been submitted by the below-named applicants. To locate the Federal Register notice that announced our receipt of the application and a complete description of the research, go to www.federalregister.gov and search on the permit number provided in the table below. Previous Federal Register notice Permit amendment issuance date Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (Responsible Party: Julie Crocker). NMFS Marine Forensics Lab (Responsible Party: M. Katherine Moore). 78 FR 50395; August 19, 2013 ... July 10, 2018. 80 FR 39411; July 9, 2015 .......... July 10, 2018. Dated: August 13, 2018. Julia Marie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–17694 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P 17:15 Aug 15, 2018 Jennifer Skidmore at (301) 427–8401. Applicant 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 activities proposed are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. As required by the ESA, as applicable, issuance of these permit was based on a finding that such permits: (1) Were applied for in good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in Section 2 of the ESA. Authority: The requested permits have been issued under 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), as applicable. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Notice; issuance of a permit amendment and a permit modification. ACTION: RIN 17273–02 ........ VerDate Sep<11>2014 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ADDRESSES: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Permit No. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG344 Marine Mammals; File No. 21938 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 Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 (Responsible Party: Theophilus Brainerd, Ph.D.), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on up to 33 species of cetaceans. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before September 17, 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. 21938 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 21938 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 Jennifer Skidmore, (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.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The SEFSC is requesting a five-year permit to conduct cetacean research in U.S. and international waters of the western North Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. The E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 40756 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 159 / Thursday, August 16, 2018 / Notices objectives of the research are to meet the mandates of the MMPA and ESA through the study of cetaceans: (1) Stock structure, size estimates, habitat, and geographic range; (2) movement, ranging patterns, and diving behavior; (3) vocalization patterns and the ambient acoustic environment; (4) reproductive status; (5) types and origin of prey; (6) levels of anthropogenic chemical contaminants, and (7) behaviors to certain anthropogenic activities. Up to 33 species of cetaceans may be taken during research including the following ESA-listed species: Blue (Balaenoptera musculus), fin (B. physalus), Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s (B. edeni), North Atlantic right (Eubalaena glacialis), sei (B. borealis), and sperm (Physeter microcephalus) whales. Cetaceans may be taken during vessel and aerial surveys, including unmanned aircraft systems for photo-identification, photogrammetry, above and underwater photography and videography, behavioral observations, passive acoustic recordings, biological sampling (exhaled air, feces, sloughed skin, and skin and blubber biopsies), and tagging (suction-cup, dart/barb, and fullyimplantable tags). Annual take numbers by species and procedure can be found in the take table of the application. 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: August 13, 2018. Julia Marie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–17695 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisitions and Sustainment, Department of Defense. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 Aug 15, 2018 Jkt 244001 Notice of federal advisory committee meeting. ACTION: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors will take place. DATES: Open to the public Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Defense Acquisition University Packard Conference Center; 9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christen Goulding, (703) 805–5412 (Voice), (703) 805–5909 (Facsimile), christen.goulding@dau.mil (Email). Mailing address is Protocol Director, DAU, 9820 Belvoir Rd., Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Website: https://www.dau.mil/ about/p/Board-of-Visitors. The most upto-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The board will discuss items of on-going interest to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment with regard to the training and development of the Defense Acquisition Workforce. Agenda: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Executive Session; 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. DAU Update; 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch; 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Future Focus; 2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Board Remarks and Recommendations. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. However, because of space limitations, allocation of seating will be made on a first-come, first served basis. Persons desiring to attend the meeting should call Ms. Caren Hergenroeder at 703–805–5134. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors about its mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting of the Defense Acquisition University Board of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Visitors. All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Statements being submitted in response to the agenda mentioned in this notice must be received by the Designated Federal Officer at least five calendar days prior to the meeting which is the subject of this notice. Written statements received after this date may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors until its next meeting. Committee’s Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact: Ms. Christen Goulding, 703–805–5412, christen.goulding@dau.mil. Dated: August 13, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–17693 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Correction General Counsel of the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting; correction. AGENCY: On Friday, August 10, 2018, the Department of Defense published a notice titled ‘‘Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.’’ In that notice, the waiver language in the first paragraph of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section contains incorrect references to the Defense Business Board and an incorrect meeting date. This notice corrects those errors. All other information in the notice of August 10, 2018 remains the same. DATES: This correction is effective on August 16, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Toppings, 571–372–0485. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 159 (Thursday, August 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40755-40756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17695]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XG344


Marine Mammals; File No. 21938

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 Southeast Fisheries 
Science Center (SEFSC), 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 
(Responsible Party: Theophilus Brainerd, Ph.D.), has applied in due 
form for a permit to conduct research on up to 33 species of cetaceans.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before September 17, 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. 21938 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. 21938 
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 Jennifer 
Skidmore, (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.), and the 
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of 
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226).
    The SEFSC is requesting a five-year permit to conduct cetacean 
research in U.S. and international waters of the western North Atlantic 
Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. The

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objectives of the research are to meet the mandates of the MMPA and ESA 
through the study of cetaceans: (1) Stock structure, size estimates, 
habitat, and geographic range; (2) movement, ranging patterns, and 
diving behavior; (3) vocalization patterns and the ambient acoustic 
environment; (4) reproductive status; (5) types and origin of prey; (6) 
levels of anthropogenic chemical contaminants, and (7) behaviors to 
certain anthropogenic activities. Up to 33 species of cetaceans may be 
taken during research including the following ESA-listed species: Blue 
(Balaenoptera musculus), fin (B. physalus), Gulf of Mexico Bryde's (B. 
edeni), North Atlantic right (Eubalaena glacialis), sei (B. borealis), 
and sperm (Physeter microcephalus) whales. Cetaceans may be taken 
during vessel and aerial surveys, including unmanned aircraft systems 
for photo-identification, photogrammetry, above and underwater 
photography and videography, behavioral observations, passive acoustic 
recordings, biological sampling (exhaled air, feces, sloughed skin, and 
skin and blubber biopsies), and tagging (suction-cup, dart/barb, and 
fully-implantable tags). Annual take numbers by species and procedure 
can be found in the take table of the application.
    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: August 13, 2018.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-17695 Filed 8-15-18; 8:45 am]
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