Notice2022-10593
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Abalone
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Published
May 18, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received permit application requests for two new scientific research and enhancement permits for black abalone. The proposed work is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management, conservation, and recovery efforts. The applications may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/ preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30207-30208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-10593]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC035]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Abalone
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of application; two scientific research and
enhancement permits.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received permit
application requests for two new scientific research and enhancement
permits for black abalone. The proposed work is intended to increase
knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and
to help guide management, conservation, and recovery efforts. The
applications may be viewed online at: <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm</a>.
DATES: Comments or requests for a public hearing on the application
must be received at the provided email address (see ADDRESSES) on or
before June 17, 2022.
ADDRESSES: All written comments on the applications should be submitted
by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#553b3833267b2236277834252526153b3a34347b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e38d8e8590cd948091ce82939390a38d8c8282cd848c95">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include the permit number
(26342 or 26606) in the subject line of the email.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Wang, Long Beach, CA (email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f7c5a5c4e4101784e41486f41404e4e01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fead8b8d9f90d0a99f9099be90919f9fd0999188">[email protected]</span></a>). Permit application instructions are available
from the address above, or online at <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ESA Listed Species Covered in This Notice
Endangered black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii).
Authority
Scientific research permits are issued in accordance with section
10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and
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regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR parts
222-226). NMFS issues permits based on findings that such permits: (1)
Are applied for in good faith; (2) if granted and exercised, would not
operate to the disadvantage of the listed species that are the subject
of the permit; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policy of
section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take listed species is subject
to conditions set forth in the permits.
Anyone requesting a hearing on the application listed in this
notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on the
application would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). Such hearings are
held at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
NMFS.
Applications Received
Permit 26342
The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), has requested a
research and enhancement permit to authorize the rescue and relocation
of black abalone in response to emergency events that pose a risk to
black abalone and their habitat. Emergency events include oil spills,
landslides, debris flows, and vessel groundings. The purpose of the
research and enhancement permit is to enhance the survival of
endangered black abalone through rescue and relocation. The permit
would authorize activities for ten years.
Activities would include collection of black abalone and removal
from the wild, captive holding for one day to several months,
reintroduction to the wild, and monitoring. Activities would also
include long-term holding, spawning, culturing, and experimental
outplanting studies. Collected abalone would be photographed, measured,
weighed, visually assessed for health and gonad condition, genetically
sampled (e.g., a swab and/or an epipodial clipping), and tagged. A
proportion of the abalone may be injured or killed due to collection
and handling. Severely injured abalone would be held in captivity for
rehabilitation. Dead abalone would be preserved and available for
analysis at approved labs. Researchers would coordinate closely with
NMFS, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other
partners on all emergency response activities and follow protocols to
minimize stress and harm to rescued black abalone.
Permit 26606
The UCSC has also requested a research and enhancement permit to
authorize the collection and transplanting of black abalone. The
purpose of this permit is to advance recovery of black abalone by
evaluating transplantation as a tool to re-establish populations where
they have been locally extirpated and to enhance populations that have
experienced declines. The permit would authorize activities for five
years.
Activities would include collection of black abalone and removal
from the wild, captive holding for one to several days, release at the
restoration sites, and monitoring. Collected abalone would be
photographed, measured, weighed, visually assessed for health and gonad
condition, genetically sampled (e.g., a swab and/or an epipodial
clipping), and tagged. A proportion of the abalone may be injured or
killed due to collection and handling. Severely injured abalone would
be held in captivity for rehabilitation. Dead abalone would be
preserved and available for analysis at approved labs. Researchers
would coordinate closely with NMFS, the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife, and other partners on all collection and transplanting
activities and follow protocols to minimize stress and harm to black
abalone.
This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS
will evaluate the applications, associated documents, and comments
submitted to determine whether the applications meet the requirements
of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit
decisions will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment
period. NMFS will publish notice of its final action in the Federal
Register.
Dated: May 12, 2022.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-10593 Filed 5-17-22; 8:45 am]
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