Endangered Species; File No. 27233, 31248 [2023-10404]

Download as PDF 31248 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 16, 2023 / Notices 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: May 11, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2023–10418 Filed 5–15–23; 8:45 am] Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to Shelley Spedden, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Dated: May 11, 2023. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [FR Doc. 2023–10420 Filed 5–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P [RTID 0648–XD014] Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration AGENCY: The MAFMC will hold a public joint meeting (webinar) of its Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Committee and Advisory Panel to consider potential alternatives for a framework adjustment to the MSB Fishery Management Plan that could implement a volumetric vessel hold baseline requirement and vessel hold upgrade restriction for Illex limited access permits. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Webinar connection information will be posted to the calendar prior to the meeting at www.mafmc.org. Council address: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674–2331; www.mafmc.org. SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Management Council, telephone: (302) 526–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In September 2022, NOAA Fisheries disapproved an Amendment to the MSB fishery management plan that would have reduced directed limited access permits to address excess capacity in the Illex fishery. The Council subsequently voted to initiate and develop a framework action to consider a volumetric vessel hold baseline requirement and upgrade restriction for all Illex limited access permits. This action is intended to control future increases in capacity. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 May 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 [RTID 0648–XD020] Endangered Species; File No. 27233 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that David Portnoy, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, has applied in due form for a permit to import scalloped hammerhead shark parts for purposes of scientific research. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before June 15, 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. 27233 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 27233 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: Jennifer Skidmore or Erin Markin, Ph.D., (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 is requesting authorization to import scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) parts for genetic analysis. Parts would be from animals that have been previously collected or opportunistically acquired from fish markets representing the following geographic locations: Mexico (Eastern Pacific Distinct Population Segment (DPS), up to 100 individuals), Sierra Leone (Eastern Atlantic DPS, up to 50 individuals), Cabo Verde (Eastern Atlantic DPS, up to 50 individuals), all other countries (Eastern Pacific DPS, up to 100 individuals), and all other countries (Eastern Atlantic DPS, up to 50 individuals). The requested duration of the permit is 6 years. Dated: May 11, 2023. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-10404]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XD020]


Endangered Species; File No. 27233

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 David Portnoy, Ph.D., Texas A&M 
University, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, has applied in due form for a 
permit to import scalloped hammerhead shark parts for purposes of 
scientific research.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before June 15, 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. 27233 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. 27233 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: Jennifer Skidmore or Erin Markin, 
Ph.D., (301) 427-8401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 is requesting authorization to import scalloped 
hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) parts for genetic analysis. Parts would be 
from animals that have been previously collected or opportunistically 
acquired from fish markets representing the following geographic 
locations: Mexico (Eastern Pacific Distinct Population Segment (DPS), 
up to 100 individuals), Sierra Leone (Eastern Atlantic DPS, up to 50 
individuals), Cabo Verde (Eastern Atlantic DPS, up to 50 individuals), 
all other countries (Eastern Pacific DPS, up to 100 individuals), and 
all other countries (Eastern Atlantic DPS, up to 50 individuals). The 
requested duration of the permit is 6 years.

    Dated: May 11, 2023.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-10404 Filed 5-15-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

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