Marine Mammals; File No. 26622, 48157-48158 [2022-16955]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 151 / Monday, August 8, 2022 / Notices comment. Comments that are not responsive or that contain profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other inappropriate language will not be considered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ralph Cantral, Evaluator, NOAA Office for Coastal Management, by email at Ralph.Cantral@noaa.gov or by phone at (843) 474–1357. Copies of the previous evaluation findings and 2016–2020 Assessment and Strategy may be viewed and downloaded on the internet at https://coast.noaa.gov/czm/evaluations/. A copy of the evaluation notification letter and most recent progress report may be obtained upon request by contacting Ralph Cantral. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 312 of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) requires NOAA to conduct periodic evaluations of federally approved coastal management programs and national estuarine research reserves. The process includes one or more public meetings, consideration of written public comments, and consultations with interested Federal, State, and local agencies and members of the public. During the evaluation, NOAA will consider the extent to which the State of Texas has met the national objectives, adhered to the management program approved by the Secretary of Commerce, and adhered to the terms of financial assistance under the CZMA. When the evaluation is completed, NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management will place a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the Final Evaluation Findings. Keelin S. Kuipers, Deputy Director, Office for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2022–16878 Filed 8–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC238] Endangered Species; File No. 25818 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Paul Jobsis, Ph.D., University of the Virgin Islands, Center for Marine and Environmental Studies, 2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802, has applied SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:34 Aug 05, 2022 Jkt 256001 48157 in due form for a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research. Dated: August 3, 2022. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before September 7, 2022. [FR Doc. 2022–16952 Filed 8–5–22; 8:45 am] 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. 25818 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. 25818 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. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DATES: ADDRESSES: Erin Markin, Ph.D., or Amy Hapeman, (301) 427–8401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The subject permit is requested under the authority of 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 continue long-term studies on juvenile, subadult, and adult sea turtle populations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Researchers would assess habitat use, foraging behaviors, anthropogenic impacts, predator and prey interactions, social interactions, gender ratios, and diet. Up to 140 green, 70 hawksbill, and five loggerhead sea turtles annually may be captured by hand or tangle net, tagged (acoustic, passive integrated transponder, flipper), marked, measured, have cloacal temperature measured, biologically sampled (blood, fecal, skin), tracked, recaptured for gear removal, weighed, and photographed/videoed, prior to release. A subset of sea turtles may receive either a satellite tag (epoxy attachment) or an animal-borne camera (suction-cup attachment) and an acoustic tag (drill carapace attachment), prior to release. The permit would be valid for 10 years. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 3510–22–P National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC250] Marine Mammals; File No. 26622 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Randall Wells, Ph.D., Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, c/o Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before September 7, 2022. 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. 26622 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. 26622 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.), and the regulations governing the taking and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 48158 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 151 / Monday, August 8, 2022 / Notices importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The applicant requests a 5 year permit to continue conservation research on dolphins in Florida to study health, environmental contaminants, reproduction, population structure and dynamics, acoustics, bioenergetics, trophic patterns human interactions, telemetry, ranging patterns, and behavior. Up to 10,000 bottlenose dolphins and 1,000 spotted dolphins may be taken annually during vessel surveys, including an unmanned aircraft system, for counts, photography, photoidentification, photogrammetry, video recording, observations, acoustic playbacks, and passive acoustic recording. A subset of these animals may be remotely biopsy sampled, suction-cup tagged, or bolt/pin tagged annually. Up to 50 bottlenose and 25 spotted dolphins of the above animals may be captured annually for health assessments to include biological sampling, auditory brainstem response tests, metabolic rate studies, ultrasound, X-rays, marking, tagging, release, and tracking. Two unintentional mortalities of each dolphin species may occur due to capture over the life of the permit. Biological samples collected may be imported and exported annually for analysis. The following non-target species may be unintentionally harassed during research: green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), olive ridley sea turtle (L. olivacea), leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata), and gulf sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi). 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 3, 2022. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–16955 Filed 8–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:34 Aug 05, 2022 Jkt 256001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC226] Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Salmon Advisory Subpanel (SAS) will hold a meeting on August 31, 2022, in preparation for the September 2022 Pacific Council meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The online meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Pacific Time, or until business in completed. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held online. Specific meeting information, including directions on how to join the meeting and system requirements will be provided in the meeting announcement on the Pacific Council’s website (see www.pcouncil.org). You may send an email to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov) or contact him at (503) 820– 2412 for technical assistance. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Robin Ehlke, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2410. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In preparation for the September 2022 Pacific Council meeting, the SAS will discuss items on the agenda focused mainly on salmon and Pacific halibut items. Discussions may also include additional topics as time allows, including but not limited to administrative, habitat, and ecosystem matters on the Pacific Council’s September 2022 meeting. Although non-emergency issues not contained in the SAS meeting agendas may come before the SAS for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal SAS action during these meetings. SAS action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and to any issues arising after publication of this document requiring emergency action under Section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 has been notified of the SAS’ intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (kris.kleinschmidt@ noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412) at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 2, 2022. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–16895 Filed 8–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC243] New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The New England Fishery Management Council’s is convening its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. DATES: This meeting will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, beginning at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Boardman Street, Boston, MA 02128, (617) 567–6789. Webinar registration information: https://attendee.goto webinar.com/register/ 8696674505845597197. Call in information: +1 (562) 247–8422, Access Code: 845–519–294. Council address: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Agenda The Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet to review recent E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 151 (Monday, August 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48157-48158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16955]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC250]


Marine Mammals; File No. 26622

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 Randall Wells, Ph.D., Chicago 
Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, c/o Mote Marine 
Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, has applied 
in due form for a permit to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins 
(Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella 
frontalis).

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before September 7, 2022.

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. 26622 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. 26622 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.), and the regulations governing the 
taking and

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importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
    The applicant requests a 5 year permit to continue conservation 
research on dolphins in Florida to study health, environmental 
contaminants, reproduction, population structure and dynamics, 
acoustics, bioenergetics, trophic patterns human interactions, 
telemetry, ranging patterns, and behavior. Up to 10,000 bottlenose 
dolphins and 1,000 spotted dolphins may be taken annually during vessel 
surveys, including an unmanned aircraft system, for counts, 
photography, photo-identification, photogrammetry, video recording, 
observations, acoustic playbacks, and passive acoustic recording. A 
subset of these animals may be remotely biopsy sampled, suction-cup 
tagged, or bolt/pin tagged annually. Up to 50 bottlenose and 25 spotted 
dolphins of the above animals may be captured annually for health 
assessments to include biological sampling, auditory brainstem response 
tests, metabolic rate studies, ultrasound, X-rays, marking, tagging, 
release, and tracking. Two unintentional mortalities of each dolphin 
species may occur due to capture over the life of the permit. 
Biological samples collected may be imported and exported annually for 
analysis. The following non-target species may be unintentionally 
harassed during research: green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill 
sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp's ridley sea turtle 
(Lepidochelys kempii), loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), olive 
ridley sea turtle (L. olivacea), leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys 
coriacea), smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata), and gulf sturgeon 
(Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi).
    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 3, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-16955 Filed 8-5-22; 8:45 am]
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