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conservation value, if any. Based on the
above circumstances, per 50 CFR
424.12(a)(1), we conclude that a
designation of critical habitat is not
prudent.
Although we have made this ‘‘not
prudent’’ determination, the areas
occupied by chambered nautiluses
under U.S. jurisdiction will continue to
be subject to conservation actions
implemented under section 7(a)(1) of
the ESA, as well as consultation
pursuant to section 7(a)(2) of the ESA
for Federal activities that may affect the
chambered nautilus, as determined on
the basis of the best available
information at the time of the action.
Through the consultation process, we
will continue to assess effects of Federal
actions on the species and its habitat.
Additionally, we remain committed to
promoting the recovery of the
chambered nautilus through both
domestic and international efforts. As
noted in the proposed and final rules
(82 FR 48948, October 23, 2017; 83 FR
48976, September 28, 2018,
respectively), the most significant threat
to the chambered nautilus is
overutilization through commercial
harvest to meet the demand for the
international nautilus shell trade. The
international nautilus shell trade has led
to the serial depletion and extirpation of
local nautilus populations and has been
largely unregulated, particularly in
Indonesia, Philippines, and China,
despite some prohibitions. However, in
October 2016, the member nations to
CITES, including the United States,
agreed to add all nautilus species to
Appendix II of CITES (effective January
2017). This listing means increased
protection for the chambered nautilus
and other nautilus species, but still
allows legal and sustainable trade.
Export of nautilus products now
requires CITES permits or re-export
certificates that ensure the products
were legally acquired and that the
Scientific Authority of the State of
export has advised that such export will
not be detrimental to the survival of that
species in the wild.
We continue to evaluate the
effectiveness of the CITES Appendix II
listing of the chambered nautilus to
determine whether there is a need for
additional protective measures for the
species. For example, we have
preliminarily reviewed the information
in the CITES Trade Database (https://
trade.cites.org/) for the years since the
nautilus listing went into effect. The
CITES trade database shows that the
United States imported 11,322 nautilus
shells from the Philippines and 372
jewelry products containing nautilus
shells from various countries (Mexico,
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Indonesia, and the Philippines) in 2017.
In 2018, there were no reported imports
of nautilus products into the United
States and only trade in pre-convention
specimens occurred. We will continue
to monitor the CITES trade database as
we evaluate the effectiveness of the
CITES Appendix II listing.
Additionally, the CITES Review of
Significant Trade (defined in Resolution
Conf. 12.8 (Rev. CoP13)) was designed
to identify species that may be subject
to unsustainable levels of international
trade, and to identify problems and
solutions concerning effective
implementation of the Convention. As
of October 2019, the chambered nautilus
has not been identified by CITES as a
species that may be subject to
unsustainable levels of international
trade (https://sigtrade.unep-wcmc.org/).
We will continue to work towards the
conservation and recovery of the
chambered nautilus, both on a domestic
and global level, including with our
international partners. Specifically, we
will work with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service to continue to monitor
the CITES import and export
requirements; evaluate CITES
implementation for sustainable trade in
the chambered nautilus; and monitor
the status of the species to ensure that
the chambered nautilus is conserved
and can eventually be delisted from the
ESA.
References
A complete list of all references cited
herein is available upon request (see FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
Authority
The authority for this action is the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Dated: January 23, 2020.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Administration
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Marine Mammals; File No. 23640
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
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Notice is hereby given that
Wall to Wall Productions, Edgecumbe
Hall, Richmond Hill, Bristol, BS8 1AT,
United Kingdom (Responsible Party:
James Hemming) has applied in due
form for a permit to conduct commercial
or educational photography on marine
mammals.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
February 28, 2020.
ADDRESSES: These documents are
available upon written request or by
appointment in the Permits and
Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 EastWest 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. 23460 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 Carrie Hubard,
(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.) and the
regulations governing the taking of
marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
The applicant proposes to film marine
mammals in California and Oregon to
obtain footage for a wildlife
documentary on parental behavior
including courtship, mating, birthing,
and weaning. Up to 1,200 harbor seals
(Phoca vitulina), 400 California sea lions
(Zalophus californianus), 20 Northern
elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris),
20 Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus;
Eastern distinct population segment), 15
gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus), 75
long-beaked (Delphinus capensis) or
short-beaked common dolphins (D.
delphis), and 25 bottlenose dolphins
(Tursiops truncatus) may be filmed from
land, vessels, unmanned aircraft
systems, or underwater divers. The
permit would expire on March 31, 2021.
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
SUMMARY:
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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: January 24, 2020.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of
the Chief Information Officer, Commerce
Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XR089]
Marine Mammals; File No. 23640
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 Wall to Wall Productions,
Edgecumbe Hall, Richmond Hill, Bristol, BS8 1AT, United Kingdom
(Responsible Party: James Hemming) has applied in due form for a permit
to conduct commercial or educational photography on marine mammals.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before February 28, 2020.
ADDRESSES: These documents are 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. 23460
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 Carrie Hubard,
(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.) and the regulations governing the taking
of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
The applicant proposes to film marine mammals in California and
Oregon to obtain footage for a wildlife documentary on parental
behavior including courtship, mating, birthing, and weaning. Up to
1,200 harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), 400 California sea lions (Zalophus
californianus), 20 Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris),
20 Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus; Eastern distinct population
segment), 15 gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus), 75 long-beaked
(Delphinus capensis) or short-beaked common dolphins (D. delphis), and
25 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) may be filmed from land,
vessels, unmanned aircraft systems, or underwater divers. The permit
would expire on March 31, 2021.
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
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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: January 24, 2020.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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