Notice2022-26569
Marine Mammals; File No. 27029
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Published
December 7, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Echo Pictures Ltd., c/o Offspring Films, 1st & 2nd floor, Dock House, Welsh Back, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS1 4SB, 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 234 (Wednesday, December 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 75042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26569]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XC595]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27029
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 Echo Pictures Ltd., c/o Offspring
Films, 1st & 2nd floor, Dock House, Welsh Back, Bristol, United
Kingdom, BS1 4SB, 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 January 6, 2023.
ADDRESSES: These documents are available upon written request via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d13101b0e730d2f6c1e3230303833292e1d33323c3c733a322b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="76383b30255826044735191b1b13180205361819171758111900">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#46080b00156816347705292b2b23283235062829272768212930"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7937343f2a57290b483a1614141c170d0a3917161818571e160f">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 27029 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#bbf5f6fde895ebc98af8d4d6d6ded5cfc8fbd5d4dada95dcd4cd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="733d3e35205d230142301c1e1e161d0700331d1c12125d141c05">[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: Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., or Carrie
Hubard, (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.), and the regulations governing the
taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
The applicant proposes to film up to 24 species of non-listed
marine mammals for a wildlife documentary series. Filming may occur on
the U.S. east coast from Florida to Maine from platforms including
vessels, unmanned aircraft systems, and underwater (snorkelers, divers,
and towed, pole, or drop-in cameras). See the application for species
and numbers of animals by filming platform. The permit is requested for
2 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: December 1, 2022.
Amy C. Sloan,
Acting Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-26569 Filed 12-6-22; 8:45 am]
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