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occur in water depths of approximately
1,000 to 3,200 m in the central GOM.
Thus, NMFS does not expect there to be
the reasonable potential for take of
Rice’s whale in association with this
survey and, accordingly, does not
authorize take of Rice’s whale through
the LOA.
Based on the results of our analysis,
NMFS has determined that the level of
taking expected for this survey and
authorized through the LOA is
consistent with the findings made for
the total taking allowable under the
regulations. See table 1 in this notice
and table 6 of the rule (89 FR 31488,
April 24, 2024).
Small Numbers Determination
Under the GOM rule, NMFS may not
authorize incidental take of marine
mammals in an LOA if it will exceed
‘‘small numbers.’’ In short, when an
acceptable estimate of the individual
marine mammals taken is available, if
the estimated number of individual
animals taken is up to, but not greater
than, one-third of the best available
abundance estimate, NMFS will
determine that the numbers of marine
mammals taken of a species or stock are
small (see 89 FR 31535, May 24, 2024).
For more information please see NMFS’
discussion of small numbers in the 2021
final rule (86 FR 5438, January 19,
2021).
The take numbers for authorization
are determined as described above in
the Summary of Request and Analysis
section. Subsequently, the total
incidents of harassment for each species
are multiplied by scalar ratios to
produce a derived product that better
reflects the number of individuals likely
to be taken within a survey (as
compared to the total number of
instances of take), accounting for the
likelihood that some individual marine
mammals may be taken on more than 1
day (see 86 FR 5404, January 19, 2021).
The output of this scaling, where
appropriate, is incorporated into
adjusted total take estimates that are the
basis for NMFS’ small numbers
determinations, as depicted in table 1.
This product is used by NMFS in
making the necessary small numbers
determinations through comparison
with the best available abundance
estimates (see discussion at 86 FR 5391,
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 modelpredicted abundance information
(https://seamap.env.duke.edu/models/
Duke/GOM/). Information supporting
the small numbers determinations is
provided in table 1.
TABLE 1—TAKE ANALYSIS
Authorized
take
Species
Rice’s whale .....................................................................................................
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 .................................................................................................
Blackfish 4 .........................................................................................................
Short-finned pilot whale ...................................................................................
0
572
3 196
1,354
1,471
1,986
1,553
1,702
12,124
188
2,246
554
468
3,514
1,305
Scaled take 1
Abundance 2
n/a
241.8
59.6
136.8
422.2
570.0
445.7
488.5
3,479.5
53.9
644.7
158.9
138.2
1,036.5
384.9
Percent
abundance
51
3,007
980
803
4,853
165,125
4,619
21,506
67,225
5,548
5,634
1,665
1,974
6,113
2,741
n/a
8.0
7.1
17.0
8.7
0.3
9.6
2.3
5.2
1.0
11.4
9.5
7.0
17.0
14.0
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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 (Garrison et al., 2023). For Rice’s whale, Atlantic spotted dolphin, and Risso’s dolphin, the larger estimated
SAR abundance estimate is used.
3 Includes 10 takes by Level A harassment and 186 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.
4 The ‘‘blackfish’’ guild includes melon-headed whales, false killer whales, pygmy killer whales, and killer whales.
Based on the analysis contained
herein of CGG’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
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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
CGG authorizing the take of marine
mammals incidental to its geophysical
survey activity, as described above.
Dated: August 15, 2024.
Kimberly Damon-Randall,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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The North Pacific Fishery
Management Council (Council) Crab
Plan Team will meet September 9, 2024,
through September 12, 2024.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Monday, September 9, 2024, through
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, September
12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
Pacific Standard Time.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be a
hybrid meeting. The in-person
component of the meeting will be held
at the Alaska Fishery Science Center in
the Traynor Room 2076, 7600 Sand
Point Way NE, Building 4, Seattle, WA
98115. If you plan to attend in person,
you need to notify Diana Stram
(diana.stram@noaa.gov) at least 2 days
prior to the meeting (or 2 weeks prior
if you are a foreign national). You will
also need a valid U.S. Identification
Card. If you are attending virtually, join
the meeting online through the link at
https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/
Details/3055.
Council address: North Pacific
Fishery Management Council, 1007 W
3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501–2252;
telephone: (907) 271–2809.
Instructions for attending the meeting
via video conference are given under
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Diana Stram, Council staff; phone: (907)
271–2809; email: diana.stram@
noaa.gov. For technical support, please
contact our admin Council staff, email:
npfmc.admin@noaa.gov.
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Agenda
Monday, September 9, 2024 Through
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The agenda will include: (a) summer
trawl survey results; (b) Fishery
summary 2023/2024; (c) Ecosystem
Status reports; (d) SMKC SAFE report;
(e) BBRKC SAFE report and risk table;
(f) Snow crab SAFE report and risk
table; (g) BBRKC and snow crab report
cards; (h) Tanner crab SAFE report and
risk table; (i) NSRKC proposed models;
(j) Overfishing status updates; (k) BSFRF
update; and (l) additional topics. The
agenda is subject to change, and the
latest version will be posted at https://
meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/
3055 prior to the meeting, along with
meeting materials.
Connection Information
You can attend the meeting online
using a computer, tablet, or smart
phone, or by phone only. Connection
information will be posted online at:
https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/
Details/3055.
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Public Comment
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accepted and should be submitted
electronically to https://meetings.
npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/3055.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 19, 2024.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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AGENCY:
The Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s (Pacific Council)
Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup (EWG) is
holding an online meeting, which is
open to the public.
DATES: The online meeting will be held
Monday to Wednesday, September 9–
11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Monday, September 9 and 9 a.m. to 2
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September 10 and 11. The meeting may
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meeting and system requirements will
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website (see www.pcouncil.org). You
may send an email to Mr. Kris
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noaa.gov) or contact him at (503) 820–
2412 for technical assistance.
Council address: Pacific Fishery
Management Council, 7700 NE
Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland,
OR 97220–1384.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kit
Dahl, Staff Officer, Pacific Council;
telephone: (503) 820–2422.
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EWG to discuss and draft reports for
items on the September 2024 Pacific
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Although non-emergency issues not
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discussed, those issues may not be the
subject of formal action during this
meeting. Action will be restricted to
those issues specifically listed in this
document and any issues arising after
publication of this document that
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305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
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days prior to the meeting date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 19, 2024.
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SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Crab
Plan Team will meet September 9, 2024, through September 12, 2024.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, through
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday,
September 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be a hybrid meeting. The in-person
component of the meeting will be held at the Alaska Fishery Science
Center in the Traynor Room 2076, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 4,
Seattle, WA 98115. If you plan to attend in person, you need to notify
Diana Stram ([email protected]) at least 2 days prior to the meeting
(or 2 weeks prior if you are a foreign national). You will also need a
valid U.S. Identification Card. If you are attending virtually, join
the meeting online through the link at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/3055.
Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1007 W
3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501-2252; telephone: (907) 271-2809.
Instructions for attending the meeting via video conference are
given under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Stram, Council staff; phone:
(907) 271-2809; email: [email protected]. For technical support,
please contact our admin Council staff, email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Agenda
Monday, September 9, 2024 Through Thursday, September 12, 2024
The agenda will include: (a) summer trawl survey results; (b)
Fishery summary 2023/2024; (c) Ecosystem Status reports; (d) SMKC SAFE
report; (e) BBRKC SAFE report and risk table; (f) Snow crab SAFE report
and risk table; (g) BBRKC and snow crab report cards; (h) Tanner crab
SAFE report and risk table; (i) NSRKC proposed models; (j) Overfishing
status updates; (k) BSFRF update; and (l) additional topics. The agenda
is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/3055 prior to the meeting, along
with meeting materials.
Connection Information
You can attend the meeting online using a computer, tablet, or
smart phone, or by phone only. Connection information will be posted
online at: https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/3055.
Public Comment
Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted
electronically to https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/3055.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 19, 2024.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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