Notice2022-17005
Marine Mammals; File No. 26562
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Published
August 9, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that James Hain, Ph.D., Associated Scientists at Woods Hole, Box 721, Woods Hole, MA 02543, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 9, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 48471]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17005]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC233]
Marine Mammals; File No. 26562
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 James Hain, Ph.D., Associated
Scientists at Woods Hole, Box 721, Woods Hole, MA 02543, has applied in
due form for a permit to conduct research on North Atlantic right
whales (Eubalaena glacialis).
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before September 8, 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. 26562 from the list of available applications. These documents are
also available upon written request via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f1112190c710f2d6e1c3032323a312b2c1f31303e3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e0aeada6b3ceb092d1a38f8d8d858e9493a08e8f8181ce878f96">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#236d6e65700d735112604c4e4e464d5750634d4c42420d444c55"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a54575c49344a682b597577777f746e695a74757b7b347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 26562 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#47090a01146917357604282a2a22293334072928262669202831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eca2a1aabfc2bc9eddaf8381818982989fac82838d8dc28b839a">[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 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.), and the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226).
The applicant proposes to study North Atlantic right whales (NARW)
from Cumberland Island, Georgia, south to Jupiter Inlet, Florida. The
purpose of the research is to continue a long-term study of the
distribution, abundance, habitat use, behavior, reproduction, and human
impacts on NARWs. Research would consist of photo-ID, behavioral
observations, counts, and passive acoustic recordings. Annually,
researchers may approach up to 25 NARW using boats, and another 40 NARW
may be approached from unmanned aircraft systems, manned airplanes, and
blimps. If encountered, ten humpback whales (Megaptera novaenagliae)
may be studied annually. Up to 60 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus) and 12 Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) may be
unintentionally harassed annually. 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: July 27, 2022.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-17005 Filed 8-8-22; 8:45 am]
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