Notice2022-16735
Marine Mammals; File No. 26614
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Published
August 4, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Craig Matkin, Director, North Gulf Oceanic Society, 3430 Main St. Suite B1, Homer, Alaska 99603, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 149 (Thursday, August 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16735]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC198]
Marine Mammals; File No. 26614
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 Craig Matkin, Director, North Gulf
Oceanic Society, 3430 Main St. Suite B1, Homer, Alaska 99603, has
applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before September 6, 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. 26614 from the list of available applications. These documents are
also available upon written request via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92dcdfd4c1bcc2e0a3d1fdfffff7fce6e1d2fcfdf3f3bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="67292a21344937155624080a0a02091314270908060649000811">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fbb5b6bda8d5ab89cab89496969e958f88bb95949a9ad59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="46080b00156816347705292b2b23283235062829272768212930">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 26614 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#7836353e2b56280a493b1715151d160c0b3816171919561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a34373c29542a084b391517171f140e093a14151b1b541d150c">[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: Courtney Smith, Ph.D., 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), the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226), and the Fur
Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
The applicant proposes to continue a long-term research study of
killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Alaskan waters, focusing on their
population status, health, and ecosystem interactions. Research methods
include vessel and aerial (small unmanned aircraft system) surveys to
conduct photo-identification, photogrammetry, diet sampling (prey
remain and fecal sample collection), passive acoustic recording, and
breath and biopsy sampling. Up to 3,000 killer whales may be
photographed annually, with up to 35 whales biopsy sampled. Prey
remains may be collected from endangered salmonid species (Oncorhynchus
spp.) and up to 25 each of the following species minke whales
(Balaenoptera acutorostrata), harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena),
Dall's porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli), harbor seals (Phoca vitulina),
Pacific white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens), northern fur
seals (Callorhinus ursinus), and other unidentified cetaceans or
pinnipeds. Prey remains and other samples may be imported and/or
exported. The permit would be valid for 5 years from the date of
issuance.
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: August 1, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-16735 Filed 8-3-22; 8:45 am]
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