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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, are used by NMFS in making
the necessary small numbers
determinations, through comparison
with the best available abundance
estimates (see discussion at 86 FR 5322,
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.cnoaa.gov/national/
marine-mammal-protection/marinemammal-stock-assessments) and model-
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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 monthto-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 .................................................................................................................................
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 5 ....................................................................................................................................
Short-finned pilot whale ...............................................................................................................
0
0
0
0
3 14
185
0
4 26
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Abundance 2
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
Percent
abundance
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
0
0
n/a
0
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1 Scalar
ratios were not applied in this case due to brief survey duration.
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 Modeled take of 3 increased to account for potential encounter with a group of average size (Maze-Foley and Mullin, 2006).
4 Modeled take of 13 increased to account for potential encounter with a group of average size (Maze-Foley and Mullin, 2006).
5 The ‘‘blackfish’’ guild includes melon-headed whales, false killer whales, pygmy killer whales, and killer whales.
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2 Best
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.
Dated: August 30, 2024.
Catherine Marzin,
Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Notice of membership.
AGENCY:
NOAA announces the
appointment of members who will serve
on the 2024 NOAA Performance Review
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Board (PRB). The NOAA PRB is
responsible for reviewing performance
appraisals and ratings of Senior
Executive Service, Senior Level, and
Scientific and Professional members
and making written recommendations to
the appointing authority on retention
and compensation matters, including
performance-based pay adjustments,
awarding of bonuses, and reviewing
recommendations for potential
Presidential Rank Award nominees. The
appointment of members to the NOAA
PRB will be for a period of 2 years.
DATES: The effective date of service of
the 10 appointees to the NOAA
Performance Review Board is October
21–25, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written requests for further
information may be mailed to Mr.
Charles A. McLeod, Human Resources
Specialist, Executive Resources
Division, Office of Human Capital
Services, NOAA, at 1305 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland
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20910. See the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section below for additional
contact methods.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Charles A. McLeod, 301–628–1883 or
charles.mcleod@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
names and positions of the members for
the 2024 NOAA PRB are set forth below:
• Michelle McClure, Chair: Director,
Pacific Marine Environmental
Laboratory, NOAA;
• Deirdre Jones, Vice-Chair: Chief
Administrative Officer, NOAA;
• Kevin Kimball: Sr. Advisor for
Program Integration, National Institute
of Standards and Technology;
• Jonathan Hare: Science and
Research Director, Northeast Region,
National Marine Fisheries Service,
NOAA;
• Timothy Greten: Director, Office of
Facilities, National Weather Service,
NOAA;
• Lori Arguelles: Director of Strategic
Communications, NOAA;
• El Sayed Talaat: Director, Office of
Projects, Partnerships and Analysis,
National Environmental Satellite, Data
and Information Service, NOAA;
• Jeffery Payne: Director, Office of
Coastal Management, National Oceans
Service, NOAA;
• Marian Westley: Director, Center for
Operational Oceanographic Products
and Services, National Ocean Service,
NOAA;
• Kenneth Harding: Chief Operating
Officer, National Weather Service,
NOAA;
• Bruce Pitts: Deputy Chief
Administrative Officer, NOAA;
• Jennifer Mahoney: Director, Global
Systems Laboratory, Office of Oceanic
and Atmospheric Research, NOAA;
• Timothy Walsh: Director, Joint
Polar Satellite Systems, National
Environmental Satellite, Data and
Information Service, NOAA;
• Jason Boehm: Chief of Staff,
National Institute of Standards and
Technology;
• Karen Hyun: Chief of Staff, NOAA.
Dated: August 28, 2024.
Richard W. Spinrad,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and
Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator.
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Renewal of the Technology Advisory
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ACTION:
Notice of renewal.
The Commodity Futures
Trading Commission (CFTC or
Commission) is publishing this notice to
announce the renewal of the
Technology Advisory Committee (TAC).
The Commission has determined that
the renewal of the TAC is necessary and
in the public’s interest, and the CFTC
has consulted with the General Services
Administration’s Committee
Management Secretariat regarding the
TAC’s renewal.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anthony Biagioli, Trial Attorney and
TAC Designated Federal Officer, at 816–
960–7722 or Abiagioli@cftc.gov.
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CFTC’s advisory committees were
created to provide input and make
recommendations to the Commission on
a variety of regulatory and market issues
that affect the integrity and
competitiveness of U.S. financial
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facilitate communication between the
Commission and U.S. derivatives
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one of five CFTC advisory committees.
The TAC’s objectives and scope of
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recommendations to the Commission.
The TAC will assist the Commission
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the impact and implications of
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and utilization of new technologies in
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commodity markets, as well as by
market professionals and market users.
The TAC may further provide advice to
the Commission on the appropriate
level of investment in technology at the
Commission to meet its surveillance and
enforcement responsibilities, and
inform the Commission’s consideration
of technology-related issues to support
the Commission’s mission of ensuring
the integrity of the markets and
achievement of other public interest
objectives.
The TAC will operate for two years
from the date of renewal unless the
Commission directs that the TAC
terminate on an earlier date. A copy of
the TAC renewal charter has been filed
with the Commission; the Senate
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition
and Forestry; the House Committee on
Agriculture; the Library of Congress;
and the General Services
Administration’s Committee
Management Secretariat. A copy of the
renewal charter will be posted on the
CFTC’s website at www.cftc.gov.
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Dated: August 30, 2024.
Christopher Kirkpatrick,
Secretary of the Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Membership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Performance Review Board
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Notice of membership.
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SUMMARY: NOAA announces the appointment of members who will serve on
the 2024 NOAA Performance Review Board (PRB). The NOAA PRB is
responsible for reviewing performance appraisals and ratings of Senior
Executive Service, Senior Level, and Scientific and Professional
members and making written recommendations to the appointing authority
on retention and compensation matters, including performance-based pay
adjustments, awarding of bonuses, and reviewing recommendations for
potential Presidential Rank Award nominees. The appointment of members
to the NOAA PRB will be for a period of 2 years.
DATES: The effective date of service of the 10 appointees to the NOAA
Performance Review Board is October 21-25, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written requests for further information may be mailed to
Mr. Charles A. McLeod, Human Resources Specialist, Executive Resources
Division, Office of Human Capital Services, NOAA, at 1305 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland
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20910. See the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below for
additional contact methods.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles A. McLeod, 301-628-1883 or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The names and positions of the members for
the 2024 NOAA PRB are set forth below:
Michelle McClure, Chair: Director, Pacific Marine
Environmental Laboratory, NOAA;
Deirdre Jones, Vice-Chair: Chief Administrative Officer,
NOAA;
Kevin Kimball: Sr. Advisor for Program Integration,
National Institute of Standards and Technology;
Jonathan Hare: Science and Research Director, Northeast
Region, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA;
Timothy Greten: Director, Office of Facilities, National
Weather Service, NOAA;
Lori Arguelles: Director of Strategic Communications,
NOAA;
El Sayed Talaat: Director, Office of Projects,
Partnerships and Analysis, National Environmental Satellite, Data and
Information Service, NOAA;
Jeffery Payne: Director, Office of Coastal Management,
National Oceans Service, NOAA;
Marian Westley: Director, Center for Operational
Oceanographic Products and Services, National Ocean Service, NOAA;
Kenneth Harding: Chief Operating Officer, National Weather
Service, NOAA;
Bruce Pitts: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, NOAA;
Jennifer Mahoney: Director, Global Systems Laboratory,
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, NOAA;
Timothy Walsh: Director, Joint Polar Satellite Systems,
National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service, NOAA;
Jason Boehm: Chief of Staff, National Institute of
Standards and Technology;
Karen Hyun: Chief of Staff, NOAA.
Dated: August 28, 2024.
Richard W. Spinrad,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA
Administrator.
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