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Alicia Chambers,
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XC450]
Fisheries of the South Atlantic;
National Marine Fisheries Service—
Public Meetings
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of Dolphin (i.e.,
dolphinfish or mahi mahi) Management
Strategy Stakeholder workshops to be
held by the National Marine Fisheries
Service.
AGENCY:
The National Marine
Fisheries Service will hold a series of
in-person workshops on November 2
and November 3, 2022.
DATES: The workshops will be held on
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from
SUMMARY:
5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. EDT, and on
Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 5:30
p.m. until 8:30 p.m. EDT.
Meeting address: The
meeting is open to members of the
public. The workshop on November 2
will be held at the Montauk Fire
Department, 12 Flamingo Ave,
Montauk, NY 11954. The workshop on
November 3 will be held at the Coastal
Institute Building, Room #140,
University of Rhode Island Graduate
School of Oceanography, 215 South
Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.
Those interested in participating should
contact Cassidy Peterson (see FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
In
collaboration with the South Atlantic
Fishery Management Council, NMFS is
embarking on a Management Strategy
Evaluation (MSE) to guide dolphin (i.e.,
dolphinfish or mahi mahi) management
in the jurisdiction. The MSE will be
used to develop a management
procedure that best achieves the suite of
management objectives for the U.S.
Atlantic dolphin fishery. Stakeholder
input is necessary for characterizing the
management objectives of the fishery
and stock, identifying any uncertainties
in the system that should be built into
the MSE analysis, and providing
guidance on the acceptability of the
proposed management procedures.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
developing an understanding of
management procedures and
management strategy evaluation,
developing conceptual management
objectives, and clarifying uncertainties
that should be addressed within the
framework.
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for auxiliary aids should be
directed to Cassidy Peterson (see FOR
Dated: October 5, 2022.
Jennifer M. Wallace,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XC452]
Cassidy Peterson, Management Strategy
Evaluation Specialist, NMFS Southeast
Fisheries Science Center, phone (910)
708–2686; email: Cassidy.Peterson@
noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) 5 days
prior to the meeting.
The times and sequence specified in
this agenda are subject to change.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Marine Mammals and Endangered
Species
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits and
permit amendments.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
permits and permit amendments have
been issued to the following entities
under the Marine Mammal Protection
Act (MMPA) and the Endangered
Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
ADDRESSES: The permits and related
documents are available for review
upon written request via email to
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
Markin, Ph.D. (Permit No. 26591),
Jennifer Skidmore (Permit No. 26667,
26678, and 26708), and Sara Young
(Permit No. 21018); at (301) 427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notices
were published in the Federal Register
on the dates listed below that requests
for a permit or permit amendment had
been submitted by the below-named
applicants. To locate the Federal
Register notice that announced our
receipt of the application and a
complete description of the activities, go
to www.federalregister.gov and search
on the permit number provided in Table
1 below.
SUMMARY:
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TABLE 1—ISSUED PERMITS AND PERMIT AMENDMENTS
Previous Federal
Register notice
Permit No.
RTID
Applicant
21018–01 ...
0648–XF536 .................
26591 .........
0648–XC141 .................
Brent Stewart, Ph.D., Hubbs-SeaWorld Research
Institute, 2595 Ingraham Street, San Diego,
CA 92109.
BBC Natural History and Factual Productions,
Ltd., Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, UK W12 7FA.
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82 FR 48985; October
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September 26, 2022.
87 FR 39803; July 5,
2022.
September 2, 2022.
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Applicant
26667 .........
0648–XC179 .................
26678 .........
0648–XC256 .................
26708 .........
0648–XC255 .................
North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife
Management (Taqulik Hepa, Responsible
Party), P.O. Box 69, Barrow, AK 99723.
Matson Laboratory (Carolyn Nistler, Responsible
Party), 135 Wooden Shoe Lane, Manhattan,
MT 59741.
Chicago Zoological Society (Michael J.
Adkesson, D.V.M., Responsible Party), 3300
South Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois 60513.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
determination has been made that the
activities proposed are categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
As required by the ESA, as applicable,
issuance of these permit was based on
a finding that such permits: (1) were
applied for in good faith; (2) will not
operate to the disadvantage of such
endangered species; and (3) are
consistent with the purposes and
policies set forth in Section 2 of the
ESA.
Authority: The requested permits
have been issued under the MMPA of
1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et
seq.), the regulations governing the
taking and importing of marine
mammals (50 CFR part 216), the ESA of
1973, as amended (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), as applicable.
Dated: October 5, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XC451]
Marine Mammals; File No. 26778
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
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Previous Federal
Register notice
Permit No.
Notice is hereby given that
Wildstar Films Ltd., Embassy House,
Queens Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1SB, UK
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87 FR 43499; July 21,
2022.
September 20, 2022.
87 FR 48649; August
10, 2022.
September 27, 2022.
87 FR 49808; August
12, 2022.
September 28, 2022.
(Responsible Party: Jennie Hammond),
has applied in due form for a permit to
conduct commercial or educational
photography on humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae; Hawaii
distinct population segment).
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
November 14, 2022.
ADDRESSES: These documents are
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. 26778 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:
Amy Hapeman or Erin Markin, Ph.D.,
(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
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
part 216).
The applicant proposes to film up to
1,520 humpback whales annually in
Hawaiian waters for a natural history
series in production for National
Geographic and Disney+. The applicant
seeks to collect footage of humpback
male singers, heat runs, and intimate
moments between adult females and
their calves. Filming would occur
topside from two boats, underwater
with a polecam or divers, and aerially
using an unmanned aircraft system. Up
to 150 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus), 100 melon-headed whales
(Peponocephala electra), and 100 shortfinned pilot whales (Globicephala
macrorhynchus), 150 spinner dolphins
(Stenella longirostris), and 150 spotted
dolphins (S. attenuata) would be
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unintentionally harassed and filmed
annually if they are in the vicinity of
whales. The applicant is requesting the
permit be valid until December 31,
2024.
It has come to the agency’s attention
that the 2016 interim final humpback
approach rule (50 CFR 216.19; 81 FR
62010, September 8, 2016) does not
explicitly exempt permits issued under
section 104(c)(6) of the MMPA from its
prohibitions. It is not the agency’s intent
to preclude the issuance of permits or
authorizations consistent with the
requirements of the MMPA. We
interpret the rule to allow issuance of
these permits. Consistent with this
interpretation, it has been our practice
to continue to issue section 104(c)(6)
permits that are in compliance with the
MMPA’s requirements and our review
procedures. However, to eliminate any
potential ambiguity, we intend to revise
the rule to explicitly clarify that
photography permits issued under
section 104(c)(6) of the MMPA are
exempt from the prohibitions on
approach.
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: October 5, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC452]
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits and permit amendments.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that permits and permit amendments have
been issued to the following entities under the Marine Mammal
Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as
applicable.
ADDRESSES: The permits and related documents are available for review
upon written request via email to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Markin, Ph.D. (Permit No. 26591),
Jennifer Skidmore (Permit No. 26667, 26678, and 26708), and Sara Young
(Permit No. 21018); at (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notices were published in the Federal
Register on the dates listed below that requests for a permit or permit
amendment had been submitted by the below-named applicants. To locate
the Federal Register notice that announced our receipt of the
application and a complete description of the activities, go to
www.federalregister.gov and search on the permit number provided in
Table 1 below.
Table 1--Issued Permits and Permit Amendments
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Previous Federal
Permit No. RTID Applicant Register notice Issuance date
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21018-01....................... 0648-XF536....... Brent Stewart, Ph.D., 82 FR 48985; September 26,
Hubbs-SeaWorld October 23, 2017. 2022.
Research Institute,
2595 Ingraham Street,
San Diego, CA 92109.
26591.......................... 0648-XC141....... BBC Natural History 87 FR 39803; July September 2,
and Factual 5, 2022. 2022.
Productions, Ltd.,
Television Centre,
101 Wood Lane,
London, UK W12 7FA.
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26667.......................... 0648-XC179....... North Slope Borough 87 FR 43499; July September 20,
Department of 21, 2022. 2022.
Wildlife Management
(Taqulik Hepa,
Responsible Party),
P.O. Box 69, Barrow,
AK 99723.
26678.......................... 0648-XC256....... Matson Laboratory 87 FR 48649; September 27,
(Carolyn Nistler, August 10, 2022. 2022.
Responsible Party),
135 Wooden Shoe Lane,
Manhattan, MT 59741.
26708.......................... 0648-XC255....... Chicago Zoological 87 FR 49808; September 28,
Society (Michael J. August 12, 2022. 2022.
Adkesson, D.V.M.,
Responsible Party),
3300 South Golf Road,
Brookfield, Illinois
60513.
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In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the
activities proposed are categorically excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
As required by the ESA, as applicable, issuance of these permit was
based on a finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good
faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered
species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set
forth in Section 2 of the ESA.
Authority: The requested permits have been issued under the MMPA of
1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing
the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the ESA
of 1973, as amended (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), as applicable.
Dated: October 5, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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