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Taiwan
Delaney), has applied in due form for a
permit to conduct research on 23
species of marine mammals.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
September 24, 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. 25740 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. 25740 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:
Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., 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.), and the regulations governing
the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR parts 222–226).
The applicant proposes to conduct
research on North Atlantic right whales
(Eubalaena glacialis; NARW) in U.S.
and international waters of the North
Atlantic Ocean. The objectives of the
research are to collect data to inform the
development and implementation of
methods to mitigate the threat of
entanglement, ship strike, and habitat
degradation, and to collect basic data on
NARW and their ecology. Four species
of non-listed pinnipeds and 18 species
of cetaceans may be unintentionally
harassed and opportunistically studied
during NARW research activities
including endangered blue whales
(Balaenoptera musculus); bowhead
whales (Balaena mysticetus); fin whales
(B. physalus); sei whales (B. borealis);
and sperm whales (Physeter
microcephalus). Marine mammals may
be taken during vessel and aerial
surveys, including an unmanned aircraft
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Taiwan, and subsequently exported to
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China because they are not designed to
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during the period April 1, 2021, through
June 30, 2021. Any comments should be
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Compliance, International Trade
Administration, via email to
CommerceCLU@trade.gov.
This notice is published in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(o).
Dated: August 20, 2021.
James Maeder,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XB363]
Marine Mammals; File No. 25740
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
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Avenue, P.O. Box 1036, Provincetown,
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system, for counts, photo-identification,
photography, videography, behavioral
observations, collection of sloughed
skin or feces, underwater photography,
and zooplankton sampling. See the
application for complete numbers of
animals requested by species, life stage,
and procedure. The permit is requested
for 5 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: August 19, 2021.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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October 25, 2021.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XB363]
Marine Mammals; File No. 25740
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 Center for Coastal Studies, 5
Holway Avenue, P.O. Box 1036, Provincetown, MA 02657 (Responsible
Party: Richard Delaney), has applied in due form for a permit to
conduct research on 23 species of marine mammals.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before September 24, 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. 25740 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. 25740 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: Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., 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.), and the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226).
The applicant proposes to conduct research on North Atlantic right
whales (Eubalaena glacialis; NARW) in U.S. and international waters of
the North Atlantic Ocean. The objectives of the research are to collect
data to inform the development and implementation of methods to
mitigate the threat of entanglement, ship strike, and habitat
degradation, and to collect basic data on NARW and their ecology. Four
species of non-listed pinnipeds and 18 species of cetaceans may be
unintentionally harassed and opportunistically studied during NARW
research activities including endangered blue whales (Balaenoptera
musculus); bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus); fin whales (B.
physalus); sei whales (B. borealis); and sperm whales (Physeter
microcephalus). Marine mammals may be taken during vessel and aerial
surveys, including an unmanned aircraft system, for counts, photo-
identification, photography, videography, behavioral observations,
collection of sloughed skin or feces, underwater photography, and
zooplankton sampling. See the application for complete numbers of
animals requested by species, life stage, and procedure. The permit is
requested for 5 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: August 19, 2021.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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