Marine Mammals; File No. 24334, 71303-71304 [2022-25430]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 224 / Tuesday, November 22, 2022 / Notices adulthood longitudinally to study the association between maternal alcohol exposure induced fetal hemodynamic changes and the outcome of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) after birth. Justification for Duty-Free Entry: According to the applicant, there are no instruments of the same general category manufactured in the United States. Application accepted by Commissioner of Customs: March 31, 2022. Docket Number: 23–002. Applicant: University of South Florida, Department of Medical Engineering, 4202 E Fowler Avenue, ENG 030, Tampa, FL 33620. Instrument: Annular ring 256 ultrasound transducer array. Manufacturer: Hebei ULSO Tech Company, Ltd., China. 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[FR Doc. 2022–25387 Filed 11–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC563] Marine Mammals; File No. 24334 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for permit amendment. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802, (Responsible Party: Lori SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 71304 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 224 / Tuesday, November 22, 2022 / Notices Quakenbush), has applied for an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 24334. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before December 22, 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. 24334 mod 1 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. 24334 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 Sara Young, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 24334 is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act 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 Endangered Species Act 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). Permit No. 24334, issued on July 13, 2021 (86 FR 43630, August 10, 2021), authorizes the permit holder to conduct research on five whale species in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas (U.S. and international waters) adjacent to Alaska. Researchers may conduct vessel surveys for tagging (invasive tags or suction cup tags), biopsy sampling, photo-identification, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) surveys for all species. Researchers also may conduct manned aerial surveys and captures for tagging with biological sample collection of four beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) stocks and export and import of skin and blubber for the target species. Non-target seals and beluga whales may be unintentionally harassed, and seals may be incidentally captured during research activities. Up to three unintentional VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Nov 21, 2022 Jkt 259001 beluga mortalities may occur during captures over the duration of the permit. The permit holder is requesting the permit be amended to authorize the annual receipt, collection, import, or export of parts from up to 300 beluga whales and up to 50 other unidentified cetaceans (any species). Sources of foreign and domestic samples may include subsistence harvests, captive animals, other authorized researchers or curated collections, bycatch from legal commercial fishing operations, cetaceans killed by killer whales, parts that are sloughed, excreted or discharged naturally by living cetaceans, and foreign stranded animals. No take or harassment of live animals would be authorized. The amendment would be valid for the duration of the permit, which is set to expire on April 30, 2026. 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. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–25430 Filed 11–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Deposit of Biological Materials United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651–0022 Deposit of Biological Materials. The SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the information collection to OMB. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC563]


Marine Mammals; File No. 24334

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for permit amendment.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Alaska Department of Fish and 
Game, P.O. Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802, (Responsible Party: Lori

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Quakenbush), has applied for an amendment to Scientific Research Permit 
No. 24334.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before December 22, 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. 24334 mod 1 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. 24334 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: Amy Hapeman or Sara Young, (301) 427-
8401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 24334 is 
requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act 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 
Endangered Species Act 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).
    Permit No. 24334, issued on July 13, 2021 (86 FR 43630, August 10, 
2021), authorizes the permit holder to conduct research on five whale 
species in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas (U.S. and 
international waters) adjacent to Alaska. Researchers may conduct 
vessel surveys for tagging (invasive tags or suction cup tags), biopsy 
sampling, photo-identification, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) 
surveys for all species. Researchers also may conduct manned aerial 
surveys and captures for tagging with biological sample collection of 
four beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) stocks and export and import 
of skin and blubber for the target species. Non-target seals and beluga 
whales may be unintentionally harassed, and seals may be incidentally 
captured during research activities. Up to three unintentional beluga 
mortalities may occur during captures over the duration of the permit.
    The permit holder is requesting the permit be amended to authorize 
the annual receipt, collection, import, or export of parts from up to 
300 beluga whales and up to 50 other unidentified cetaceans (any 
species). Sources of foreign and domestic samples may include 
subsistence harvests, captive animals, other authorized researchers or 
curated collections, bycatch from legal commercial fishing operations, 
cetaceans killed by killer whales, parts that are sloughed, excreted or 
discharged naturally by living cetaceans, and foreign stranded animals. 
No take or harassment of live animals would be authorized. The 
amendment would be valid for the duration of the permit, which is set 
to expire on April 30, 2026.
    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.

Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-25430 Filed 11-21-22; 8:45 am]
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