Marine Mammals; File No. 23220, 7296 [2020-02410]

Download as PDF 7296 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 26 / Friday, February 7, 2020 / Notices northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus). Marine mammals may be filmed from land, vessels, underwater divers or camera, helicopters, and unmanned aircraft systems. The permit would expire on February 28, 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 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 this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. [FR Doc. 2020–02412 Filed 2–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XR037] Marine Mammals; File No. 23220 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Andrew Trites, Ph.D., University of British Columbia, Room 247, Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory, 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 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 March 9, 2020. 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. 23220 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. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Feb 06, 2020 Jkt 250001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shasta McClenahan or Courtney Smith, (301) 427–8401. 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 applicant requests a five-year permit to study endangered Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW; Orcinus orca) in Washington State inland waters to identify important characteristics of prey fields (primarily chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Up to 714 takes of SRKW may occur annually by Level B harassment during marine vessel and aerial (unmanned aircraft system) based-research activities including photo-identification and other photography, video recording, acoustic exposure by echosounders for prey mapping, behavioral observations, focal follows, and tracking. Non-target species that may be taken during research include Transient killer whales, humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) and minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens), Dall’s (Phocoenoides dalli) and harbor (Phocoena phocoena) porpoise, California (Zalophus californianus) and Steller (Eumetopias jubatus) sea lions, and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 3, 2020. Julia Marie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. SUMMARY: 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. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: February 3, 2020. Julia Marie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–02410 Filed 2–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed deletions from the procurement list. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to delete products and services from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before: March 8, 2020. 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: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 603–2117, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. DATES: Deletions The following products and services are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Products NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7530–01–583– 0558—Folders, File, Reinforced Tab, Manila, 2⁄5 Cut, Letter Mandatory Source of Supply: Central Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Utica, NY Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 26 (Friday, February 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 7296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-02410]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XR037]


Marine Mammals; File No. 23220

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 Andrew Trites, Ph.D., University 
of British Columbia, Room 247, Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory, 
2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 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 March 9, 2020.

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. 23220 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 Courtney Smith, 
(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 applicant requests a five-year permit to study endangered 
Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW; Orcinus orca) in Washington 
State inland waters to identify important characteristics of prey 
fields (primarily chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Up to 714 
takes of SRKW may occur annually by Level B harassment during marine 
vessel and aerial (unmanned aircraft system) based-research activities 
including photo-identification and other photography, video recording, 
acoustic exposure by echosounders for prey mapping, behavioral 
observations, focal follows, and tracking. Non-target species that may 
be taken during research include Transient killer whales, humpback 
(Megaptera novaeangliae) and minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) whales, 
Pacific white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens), Dall's 
(Phocoenoides dalli) and harbor (Phocoena phocoena) porpoise, 
California (Zalophus californianus) and Steller (Eumetopias jubatus) 
sea lions, and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina).
    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: February 3, 2020.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-02410 Filed 2-6-20; 8:45 am]
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