Notice2022-04559
Marine Mammals; File No. 26260
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Published
March 4, 2022
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Lesley Thorne, Ph.D., School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on cetaceans.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12434-12435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04559]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XB861]
Marine Mammals; File No. 26260
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 Lesley Thorne, Ph.D., School of
Marine
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and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
11794, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on
cetaceans.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before April 4, 2022.
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, <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov</a>, and then selecting File
No. 26260 from the list of available applications. These documents are
also available upon written request via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83cdcec5d0add3f1b2c0eceeeee6edf7f0c3edece2e2ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="024c4f44512c527033416d6f6f676c7671426c6d63632c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cd2d1dacfb2cceeaddff3f1f1f9f2e8efdcf2f3fdfdb2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c58b888396eb95b7f486aaa8a8a0abb1b685abaaa4a4eba2aab3">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 26260 in the
subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a
written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0e4043485d205e7c3f4d6163636b607a7d4e60616f6f20696178"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="82cccfc4d1acd2f0b3c1edefefe7ecf6f1c2ecede3e3ace5edf4">[email protected]</span></a>. The request
should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application
would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Hubard or Amy Hapeman, (301)
427-8401.
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.), the regulations governing the taking
and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), 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 proposes to collect photo-identification,
morphometric, distribution, behavioral, and passive acoustic data on
cetaceans in the New York Bight using vessels, unmanned aircraft
systems, and acoustic recording devices. As the target species of the
research, up to 80 fin (Balaenoptera physalus), 30 sei (B. borealis),
150 humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae), and 150 minke (B. acutorostrata)
whales may be approached annually. Research would also be conducted on
an additional 22 cetacean species. The permit would be valid for 5
years.
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: February 25, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-04559 Filed 3-3-22; 8:45 am]
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