Marine Mammals; File No. 27193, 17184-17185 [2023-05866]

Download as PDF 17184 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices receive an update on developing alternatives on how to address impacts of large swings in Canadian halibut catch in U.S. halibut management. Other business may be discussed as necessary. Although non-emergency issues not contained on the agenda may come before this Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 17, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–05846 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Hawaii Standard Time (HST). For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held by web conference via WebEx. Audio and visual portions for Archipelagic Plan Team meeting can be accessed at: https://wprfmc.webex.com/wprfmc/ j.php?MTID=m68554435b127 fc568572b5347941aa3a. Web conference access information and instructions for providing public comments will be posted on the Council website at www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with the web conference connection, contact the Council office at (808) 552–8220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522–8226 (fax). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The APT meeting will be held Wednesday and Thursday, April 19–20, 2023, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Samoa Standard Time (SST); 4:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 20–21, 2023, Chamorro Standard Time (ChST)). Opportunities to present oral public comment will be provided on the agenda. The order of the agenda may change, and will be announced in advance at the meeting. The meeting may run past the scheduled times noted above to complete scheduled business. Agenda for the Archipelagic Plan Team Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. HST DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Thursday, April 20, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. HST National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC851] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Archipelagic Plan Team (APT) to discuss fishery management issues and develop recommendations for future management of fisheries in the Western Pacific Region. DATES: The APT will meet on Wednesday and Thursday, April 19–20, 2023, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Samoa Standard Time (SST); 4:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 20–21, 2023, Chamorro Standard Time (ChST)) 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Approval of draft agenda 3. Report on previous Plan Team recommendations and Council actions 4. 2022 Annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Report 5. APT Working Group updates on SAFE report improvement projects 6. APT Action Items—Refinement of uku essential fish habitat, Establishing status determination criteria for main Hawaiian Island Kona crab, Territorial bottomfish management unit species revision, Annual Catch Limit specifications (CNMI bottomfish, Kona crab, American Samoa bottomfish management unit species update). PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act research priorities and cooperative research priorities updates 8. Discussion 9. Public Comment 10. Plan Team Discussion and Recommendations 11. Other Business Special Accommodations These meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Please direct requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids to Kitty M. Simonds (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: March 17, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–05847 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC841] Marine Mammals; File No. 27193 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that MeatEater, Inc., 1203 N. Rouse St., Suite 3E, Bozeman, MT 59715 (Responsible Party: Jason Roehrig), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before April 21, 2023. 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. 27193 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: Carrie Hubard or Sara Young, (301) 427– 8401. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices 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 marine mammals while documenting activities of Alaska Natives (with their permission) near Craig, Alaska. The goal is to film a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) hunt and the annual herring spawning for a short film and episode of MeatEater’s ‘‘Cal in the Field,’’ which will be available on their website and the MeatEater YouTube Channel. Up to 1000 harbor seals, 50 Steller sea lions of the eastern Distinct Population Segment (Eumetopias jubatus), and 50 killer whales (Orcinus orca) may be filmed from land, boats, unmanned aircraft systems, snorkelers, and pole cameras. The filmmakers will film the seal hunt and the processing of the carcass, but will not interfere or participate in the activities. During the herring spawning, native Alaskans collect the fish eggs while many marine mammals also visit the area to feed on the eggs. Filming would occur over approximately 10 days from March through July. The permit would expire in July 2025. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 17, 2023. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–05866 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Public Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Notice of public meetings. This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of two meetings of the Science Advisory Board (SAB). The members will discuss issues outlined in the section on Matters to be considered. DATES: There are two meetings: the first meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and April 27, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EDT). The second meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and July 27, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PDT) These times and the agenda topics described below are subject to change. For the latest agenda please refer to the SAB website: https://sab.noaa.gov/ SABMeetings/. ADDRESSES: The April 26–27, 2023 meeting will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring Washington DC North, 8777 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD. The link for the webinar registration for the April 26–27, 2023 meeting may be found here, when available: https://sab.noaa.gov/ index.php/current-meetings/. The July 26–27, 2023 meeting will be at the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 110, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The link for the webinar registration for the July 26–27, 2023 meeting may be found here, when available: https:// sab.noaa.gov/index.php/currentmeetings/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cynthia Decker, Executive Director, SSMC3, Room 11230, 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910; Phone Number: (202) 936–5847; Email: Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov; or visit the SAB website at https://sab.noaa.gov/ SABMeetings/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB) was established by a Decision Memorandum dated September 25, 1997, and is the only Federal Advisory Committee with responsibility to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on strategies for research, education, and application of science to operations and information services. SAB activities and advice provide necessary input to ensure that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) science programs are of the highest quality and provide optimal support to resource management. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 17185 Status: The April 26–27, 2023 meeting will be open to public participation with a 15-minute public comment period at 5:30 p.m. (EDT). The July 26–27, 2023 meeting will have a 15minute public comment period at 4:45 p.m. (PDT). The SAB expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three minutes. Written comments for the April 26–27, 2023 meeting should be received by April 14, 2023 and written comments for the July 26–27, 2023 meeting should be received in the SAB Executive Director’s Office by July 14, 2023 to provide sufficient time for SAB review. Written comments received by the SAB Executive Director after these dates will be distributed to the SAB, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Special Accommodations: These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to the Executive Director no later than 12 p.m. on April 9 for the April 26–27, 2023 meeting and by no later than 12 p.m. on July 9 for the July 26–27, 2023 meeting. Matters to be Considered: The meeting on April 26–27, 2023 will include the following topics: (1) the NOAA Update, (2) NOAA Science Update, (3) Presentation of the CWG Climate and Air Quality report, (4) Presentation on the NOAA Response to Leadership in Coastal Resilience Report, (5) Presentation on the CWG Emerging Hazards and Vulnerabilities report, (6) Presentation on NOAA Response to TSTAP 1st quadrennial report, and (7) Updates from SAB Working Groups. The July 26–27, 2023 meeting will consider updates and reports and NOAA responses on topics contained in the SAB Work Plan. Meeting materials, including work products, will be made available on the SAB website: https:// sab.noaa.gov/SABMeetings/. David Holst, Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–05903 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–KD–P E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17184-17185]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05866]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XC841]


Marine Mammals; File No. 27193

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 MeatEater, Inc., 1203 N. Rouse 
St., Suite 3E, Bozeman, MT 59715 (Responsible Party: Jason Roehrig), 
has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and 
educational photography on marine mammals.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before April 21, 2023.

ADDRESSES: These documents are 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. 27193 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: Carrie Hubard or Sara Young, (301) 
427-8401.

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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 marine mammals while documenting 
activities of Alaska Natives (with their permission) near Craig, 
Alaska. The goal is to film a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) hunt and the 
annual herring spawning for a short film and episode of MeatEater's 
``Cal in the Field,'' which will be available on their website and the 
MeatEater YouTube Channel. Up to 1000 harbor seals, 50 Steller sea 
lions of the eastern Distinct Population Segment (Eumetopias jubatus), 
and 50 killer whales (Orcinus orca) may be filmed from land, boats, 
unmanned aircraft systems, snorkelers, and pole cameras. The filmmakers 
will film the seal hunt and the processing of the carcass, but will not 
interfere or participate in the activities. During the herring 
spawning, native Alaskans collect the fish eggs while many marine 
mammals also visit the area to feed on the eggs. Filming would occur 
over approximately 10 days from March through July. The permit would 
expire in July 2025.
    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: March 17, 2023.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-05866 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

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