Notice2022-10209
Marine Mammals; File No. 26537
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Published
May 12, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that BBC Studio's Natural History Unit, Broadcasting House, 31-33 Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, BS8 2LR, United Kingdom, (Responsible Party: Matt Allen), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 92 (Thursday, May 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 29116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-10209]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XB998]
Marine Mammals; File No. 26537
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 BBC Studio's Natural History Unit,
Broadcasting House, 31-33 Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, BS8 2LR, United
Kingdom, (Responsible Party: Matt Allen), has applied in due form for a
permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine
mammals.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before June 13, 2022.
ADDRESSES: These documents are available upon written request via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#145a5952473a446625577b7979717a6067547a7b75753a737b62"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="baf4f7fce994eac88bf9d5d7d7dfd4cec9fad4d5dbdb94ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1957545f4a37496b285a7674747c776d6a5977767878377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c6888b8095e896b4f785a9ababa3a8b2b586a8a9a7a7e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 26537 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#a1efece7f28ff1d390e2ceccccc4cfd5d2e1cfcec0c08fc6ced7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7e9eae1f489f7d596e4c8cacac2c9d3d4e7c9c8c6c689c0c8d1">[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: Sara Young or Shasta McClenahan,
Ph.D., (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), and the Fur Seal Act
of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
The applicant proposes to film California sea lions (Zalophus
californianus) and other marine mammal species opportunistically
encountered in central and southern California to produce a documentary
that showcases iconic west coast animal species. Filmmakers may harass
up to 4,035 California sea lions, 100 northern elephant seals (Mirounga
angustirostris), 250 northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus), 20
Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus), 4,000 short-beaked common dolphins
(Delphinus delphis), and 100 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
for photography/videography using a ground crew, vessels, underwater
divers, and an unmanned aircraft system. Filming is expected to occur
over a seven-week period in July to December. The permit would be valid
for one year.
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: May 9, 2022.
Amy Sloan,
Acting Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-10209 Filed 5-11-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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