Marine Mammals; File No. 23960, 12918 [2021-04528]

Download as PDF 12918 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 42 / Friday, March 5, 2021 / Notices REPOSITORIES WITH PAPER COPIES OF THE DRAFT PHASE II RP #3.2 AND MBSD DEIS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, AND ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THE MBSD DEIS AND APPENDICES ON A USB—Continued Location Address St. Bernard Parish Library ......................................... St. Martin Parish Library ........................................... Alex P. Allain Library ................................................. Vermilion Parish Library ............................................ Martha Sowell Utley Memorial Library ...................... Calcasieu Parish Public Library, Central Branch ...... Iberia Parish Library .................................................. LSU Agricultural Center, Southwest Region ............. Translation Opportunities Vietnamese and Spanish translation will be available at all meetings. All prerecorded presentations are in English, but are available on USACE CEMVN’s project web page in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish. Anyone requiring translation in other languages should contact Ricky Boyett at ricky.d.boyett@usace.army.mil or 504– 862–1524. Administrative Record The documents comprising the Administrative Record for the Draft Phase II RP #3.2 can be viewed electronically at https://www.doi.gov/ deepwaterhorizon/adminrecord. Authority The authority of this action is the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and its implementing Oil Pollution Act Natural Resource Damage Assessment regulations found at 15 CFR part 990 and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Dated: February 25, 2021. Carrie Diane Robinson, Director, Office of Habitat Conservation, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–04355 Filed 3–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA912] Marine Mammals; File No. 23960 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Minnesota Zoological Gardens, 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Responsible Party: Tony Fisher), SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:30 Mar 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette, LA 70043, (504) 279–0448. 201 Porter St., St. Martinville, LA 70582, (337) 394–2207. 206 Iberia St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828–5364. 405 E. Victor St., Abbeville, LA 70510, (337) 893–2674. 705 W. 5th St., Thibodaux, LA 70301, (985) 447–4119. 301 W. Claude St., Lake Charles, LA 70605, (337) 721–7116. 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, LA 70560, (337) 364–7024. 1105 West Port St., Abbeville, LA 70510, (337) 898–4335. has applied in due form for an enhancement permit for captive Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi). Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before April 5, 2021. 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. 23960 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 23960 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore or Sara Young, (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 Minnesota Zoological Gardens (MZG) proposes continued maintenance of two non-releasable Hawaiian monk seals for enhancement purposes. These animals would be provided with daily husbandry care and treatment for current medical conditions, routine DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 veterinary care, and would be made available for opportunistic research. MZG will continue public awareness through education and observation, and non-intrusive husbandry and medical studies conducted incidental to the routine care and husbandry of the animals. The permit is requested for the maximum 5-year period. 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 1, 2021. Amy Sloan, Acting Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–04528 Filed 3–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA840] Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Ferry Berth Improvements in Tongass Narrows, Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for comments on proposed Renewal incidental harassment authorization. AGENCY: NMFS received a request from the Alaska Department of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 42 (Friday, March 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-04528]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XA912]


Marine Mammals; File No. 23960

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 Minnesota Zoological Gardens, 
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Responsible Party: Tony 
Fisher), has applied in due form for an enhancement permit for captive 
Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi).

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before April 5, 2021.

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. 23960 from the list of available applications. These documents are 
also available upon written request via email to 
[email protected].
    Written comments on this application should be submitted via email 
to [email protected]. Please include File No. 23960 in the 
subject line of the email comment.
    Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a 
written request via email to [email protected]. The request 
should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application 
would be appropriate.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore or Sara Young, (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 Minnesota Zoological Gardens (MZG) proposes continued 
maintenance of two non-releasable Hawaiian monk seals for enhancement 
purposes. These animals would be provided with daily husbandry care and 
treatment for current medical conditions, routine veterinary care, and 
would be made available for opportunistic research. MZG will continue 
public awareness through education and observation, and non-intrusive 
husbandry and medical studies conducted incidental to the routine care 
and husbandry of the animals. The permit is requested for the maximum 
5-year period.
    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 1, 2021.
Amy Sloan,
Acting Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-04528 Filed 3-4-21; 8:45 am]
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