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3 The final rule refers to the GOM Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni). These whales were subsequently described as a new species, Rice’s
whale (Balaenoptera ricei) (Rosel et al., 2021).
4 Modeled take of 1 decreased to 0. For rough-toothed dolphin, use of the exposure modeling produces results that are smaller than the average GOM group size (i.e., estimated exposure value of 1, relative to assumed average group size of 14) (Maze-Foley and Mullin, 2006). NMFS’
typical practice is to increase exposure estimates to the assumed average group size for a species in order to ensure that, if the species is encountered, exposures will not exceed the authorized take number. However, given the very short survey duration and small estimated exposure
value NMFS has determined that is unlikely the species would be encountered at all. As a result, in this case NMFS has not authorized take for
this species.
5 Modeled take of 7 increased to account for potential encounter with group of average size (Maze-Foley and Mullin, 2006).
Based on the analysis contained
herein of Echo’s proposed survey
activity described in its LOA
application and the anticipated take of
marine mammals, NMFS finds that
small numbers of marine mammals will
be taken relative to the affected species
or stock sizes (i.e., less than one-third of
the best available abundance estimate)
and therefore the taking is of no more
than small numbers.
Authorization
NMFS has determined that the level
of taking for this LOA request is
consistent with the findings made for
the total taking allowable under the
incidental take regulations and that the
amount of take authorized under the
LOA is of no more than small numbers.
Accordingly, we have issued an LOA to
Echo authorizing the take of marine
mammals incidental to its geophysical
survey activity, as described above.
Dated: January 23, 2023.
Kimberly Damon-Randall,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XC718]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27027
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the Glacier Bay National Park and
Preserve (Philip Hooge, Responsible
Party), has applied in due form for a
permit to conduct research on
humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae),
killer (Orcinus orca), minke
(Balaenoptera acutorostrata), and gray
(Eschrichtius robustus) whales.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
February 27, 2023.
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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. 27027 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. 27027 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: Erin
Markin or Carrie Hubard, (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 study
humpback, killer, minke, and gray
whales to gather information on their
ecology, behavior, and population status
in southeastern Alaska, including
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Individuals may be closely approached
for vessel surveys, photo-identification,
behavioral observation, collection of
feces or sloughed skin, and passive
acoustic recording. The maximum
annual approaches to whales will be
2050 humpback whales, 500 killer
whales, 20 minke whales, and 20 gray
whales. Biopsy sampling of 50
humpback whales, annually, is also
requested. Unidentified cetacean,
pinniped, and salmonid species parts
may be collected from predation events.
Biological samples may be imported or
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exported. The requested duration of the
permit is 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: January 23, 2023.
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-XC718]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27027
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 Glacier Bay National Park and
Preserve (Philip Hooge, Responsible Party), has applied in due form for
a permit to conduct research on humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae),
killer (Orcinus orca), minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), and gray
(Eschrichtius robustus) whales.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before February 27, 2023.
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. 27027 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. 27027 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: Erin Markin or Carrie Hubard, (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 study humpback, killer, minke, and gray
whales to gather information on their ecology, behavior, and population
status in southeastern Alaska, including Glacier Bay National Park and
Preserve. Individuals may be closely approached for vessel surveys,
photo-identification, behavioral observation, collection of feces or
sloughed skin, and passive acoustic recording. The maximum annual
approaches to whales will be 2050 humpback whales, 500 killer whales,
20 minke whales, and 20 gray whales. Biopsy sampling of 50 humpback
whales, annually, is also requested. Unidentified cetacean, pinniped,
and salmonid species parts may be collected from predation events.
Biological samples may be imported or exported. The requested duration
of the permit is 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: January 23, 2023.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-01548 Filed 1-25-23; 8:45 am]
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