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January 19, 2021). For this comparison,
NMFS’ approach is to use the maximum
theoretical population, determined
through review of current stock
assessment reports (SAR; https://
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/
marine-mammal-protection/marinemammal-stock-assessments) and model-
predicted abundance information
(https://seamap.env.duke.edu/models/
Duke/GOM/). For the latter, for taxa
where a density surface model could be
produced, we use the maximum mean
seasonal (i.e., 3-month) abundance
prediction for purposes of comparison
as a precautionary smoothing of month-
to-month fluctuations and in
consideration of a corresponding lack of
data in the literature regarding seasonal
distribution of marine mammals in the
GOM. Information supporting the small
numbers determinations is provided in
Table 1.
TABLE 1—TAKE ANALYSIS
Authorized
take
Species
Rice’s whale 3 ...................................................................................................
Sperm whale ....................................................................................................
Kogia spp .........................................................................................................
Beaked whales ................................................................................................
Rough-toothed dolphin ....................................................................................
Bottlenose dolphin ...........................................................................................
Clymene dolphin ..............................................................................................
Atlantic spotted dolphin ...................................................................................
Pantropical spotted dolphin .............................................................................
Spinner dolphin ................................................................................................
Striped dolphin .................................................................................................
Fraser’s dolphin ...............................................................................................
Risso’s dolphin .................................................................................................
Melon-headed whale .......................................................................................
Pygmy killer whale ...........................................................................................
False killer whale .............................................................................................
Killer whale ......................................................................................................
Short-finned pilot whale ...................................................................................
0
483
4 294
4,736
657
21
2,056
0
20,411
479
1,068
368
337
1,451
544
615
7
115
Scaled take 1
n/a
204.3
91.0
478.3
188.6
6.1
590.1
n/a
5,858.0
137.5
306.5
105.6
99.5
428.1
160.4
181.6
n/a
33.9
Abundance 2
51
2,207
4,373
3,768
4,853
176,108
11,895
74,785
102,361
25,114
5,229
1,665
3,764
7,003
2,126
3,204
267
1,981
Percent
abundance
n/a
9.3
2.3
12.7
3.9
0.0
5.0
n/a
5.7
0.5
5.9
6.3
2.6
6.1
7.5
5.7
2.6
1.7
1 Scalar ratios were applied to ‘‘Authorized Take’’ values as described at 86 FR 5322, 5404 (January 19, 2021) to derive scaled take numbers
shown here.
2 Best abundance estimate. For most taxa, the best abundance estimate for purposes of comparison with take estimates is considered here to
be the model-predicted abundance (Roberts et al., 2016). For those taxa where a density surface model predicting abundance by month was
produced, the maximum mean seasonal abundance was used. For those taxa where abundance is not predicted by month, only mean annual
abundance is available. For Rice’s whale and killer whale, the larger estimated SAR abundance estimate is used.
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 Includes 11 takes by Level A harassment and 283 takes by Level B harassment. Scalar ratio is applied to takes by Level B harassment only;
small numbers determination made on basis of scaled Level B harassment take plus authorized Level A harassment take.
Based on the analysis contained
herein of Shell’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.
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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
Shell authorizing the take of marine
mammals incidental to its geophysical
survey activity, as described above.
Dated: June 5, 2023.
Catherine G. Marzin,
Deputy Director, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Gulf of Mexico Electronic
Logbook
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection,
request for comment.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, in accordance with the
SUMMARY:
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Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to comment on
proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the
impact of our information collection
requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. The purpose of this
notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration,
comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received
on or before August 8, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer,
at NOAA.PRA@noaa.gov. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648–
0543 in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential
Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection
activities should be directed to Rebecca
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Smith, National Marine Fisheries
Service, Southeast Fisheries Science
Center, Fisheries Statistics Division,
4700 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551,
409–210–1817, or rebecca.smith@
noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for an extension of a
current information collection.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
(Magnuson-Stevens Act) authorizes the
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council (Council) to prepare and amend
fishery management plans for any
fishery in waters under its jurisdiction.
NMFS manages the commercial shrimp
fishery in Federal waters of the Gulf of
Mexico (Gulf) under the Fishery
Management Plan for the Shrimp
Fishery of the Gulf. The electronic
logbook (ELB) regulations for the Gulf
shrimp fishery may be found at 50 CFR
622.51(a)(2). The ELB is a device that
records the position of the vessel every
ten minutes. The tracks of the vessels
can be examined to determine when and
where shrimp trawling is occurring.
As of May 1, 2023, there are
approximately 1,319 valid or renewable
Federal permits to commercially harvest
shrimp from the exclusive economic
zone (EEZ) in the Gulf. Monitoring
shrimp vessels, operating together with
many other fishing vessels of differing
sizes, gears types used, and fishing
capabilities, is made even more
challenging by seasonal variability in
shrimp abundance and price, and the
broad geographic distribution of the
fleet. ELBs provide a precise means of
estimating the amount of shrimp fishing
effort. Using ELBs to estimate fishing
effort serves an important role to help
estimate bycatch in the Gulf shrimp
fleet.
II. Method of Collection
The ELB unit automatically collects
fishing effort data on a Secure Digital
(SD) card. Twice per year the NMFS
Galveston Laboratory mails replacement
SD cards to the permit holders. The card
in the ELB unit must be removed by the
shrimper and mailed to the NMFS
Galveston Laboratory, and replaced in
the unit by the newly one received.
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III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648–0543.
Form Number(s): None.
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Type of Review: Regular submission
(extension of a current information
collection).
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,319.
Estimated Time per Response: 2
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,638.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0 in recordkeeping or reporting
costs.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required.
Legal Authority: Fishing Regulation
50 CFR 622.51(a)(2).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department/Bureau to: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of our estimate of the time and
cost burden for this proposed collection,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
Evaluate ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) Minimize the
reporting burden on those who are to
respond, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Comments that you submit in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or
summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before
including your address, phone number,
email address, or other personal
identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time.
While you may ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of
the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs,
Commerce Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XD075]
Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative
Management Act Provisions; General
Provisions for Domestic Fisheries;
Application for Exempted Fishing
Permits
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
The Assistant Regional
Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries,
Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has
made a preliminary determination that
an Exempted Fishing Permit application
contains all of the required information
and warrants further consideration. The
Exempted Fishing Permit would allow
commercial fishing vessels to fish
outside fishery regulations in support of
research conducted by the applicant.
Regulations under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act and the Atlantic
Coastal Fisheries Cooperative
Management Act require publication of
this notification to provide interested
parties the opportunity to comment on
applications for proposed Exempted
Fishing Permits.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before June 26, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit written
comments by the following method:
• Email: nmfs.gar.efp@noaa.gov.
Include in the subject line ‘‘CFRF
Ventless Trap EFP.’’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laura Deighan, Fishery Management
Specialist, Laura.Deighan@noaa.gov,
(978) 281–9184.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commercial Fisheries Research
Foundation submitted a complete
application for an Exempted Fishing
Permit (EFP) to conduct commercial
fishing activities that the regulations
would otherwise restrict. The EFP
would continue to provide distribution,
abundance, and biological data on
juvenile lobsters and Jonah crabs from
times and areas with low coverage from
traditional surveys. This EFP would
exempt the participating vessels from
the following Federal regulations:
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Gulf of Mexico Electronic Logbook
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before August 8, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0543 in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Rebecca
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Smith, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Fisheries Science
Center, Fisheries Statistics Division, 4700 Avenue U, Galveston, TX
77551, 409-210-1817, or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for an extension of a current information
collection.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
(Magnuson-Stevens Act) authorizes the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council (Council) to prepare and amend fishery management plans for any
fishery in waters under its jurisdiction. NMFS manages the commercial
shrimp fishery in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) under the
Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf. The
electronic logbook (ELB) regulations for the Gulf shrimp fishery may be
found at 50 CFR 622.51(a)(2). The ELB is a device that records the
position of the vessel every ten minutes. The tracks of the vessels can
be examined to determine when and where shrimp trawling is occurring.
As of May 1, 2023, there are approximately 1,319 valid or renewable
Federal permits to commercially harvest shrimp from the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ) in the Gulf. Monitoring shrimp vessels, operating
together with many other fishing vessels of differing sizes, gears
types used, and fishing capabilities, is made even more challenging by
seasonal variability in shrimp abundance and price, and the broad
geographic distribution of the fleet. ELBs provide a precise means of
estimating the amount of shrimp fishing effort. Using ELBs to estimate
fishing effort serves an important role to help estimate bycatch in the
Gulf shrimp fleet.
II. Method of Collection
The ELB unit automatically collects fishing effort data on a Secure
Digital (SD) card. Twice per year the NMFS Galveston Laboratory mails
replacement SD cards to the permit holders. The card in the ELB unit
must be removed by the shrimper and mailed to the NMFS Galveston
Laboratory, and replaced in the unit by the newly one received.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0543.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,319.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,638.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping or
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Required.
Legal Authority: Fishing Regulation 50 CFR 622.51(a)(2).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-12373 Filed 6-8-23; 8:45 am]
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