Notice2023-19010
Marine Mammals; File No. 27361
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
September 5, 2023
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Brent Stewart, Ph.D., Brent S Stewart Associates, 3889 Creststone Place, San Diego, CA 92130, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on pinnipeds in California.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 170 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60664-60665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-19010]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XD310]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27361
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Brent Stewart, Ph.D., Brent S
Stewart Associates, 3889 Creststone Place, San
[[Page 60665]]
Diego, CA 92130, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct
research on pinnipeds in California.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 5, 2023.
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. 27361 from the list of available applications. These documents are
also available upon written request via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ade3e0ebfe83fddf9ceec2c0c0c8c3d9deedc3c2cccc83cac2db"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="94dad9d2c7bac4e6a5d7fbf9f9f1fae0e7d4fafbf5f5baf3fbe2">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f4bab9b2a7daa486c5b79b9999919a8087b49a9b9595da939b82"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cd2d1dacfb2cceeaddff3f1f1f9f2e8efdcf2f3fdfdb2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 27361 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#7a34373c29542a084b391517171f140e093a14151b1b541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99d7d4dfcab7c9eba8daf6f4f4fcf7edead9f7f6f8f8b7fef6ef">[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 Courtney Smith,
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.) and the regulations governing the taking
and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
The applicant proposes to study California sea lions (Zalophus
californianus), northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris), and
harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) at several sites in California, including
San Nicolas Island, San Miguel Island, Santa Rosa Island, Santa Cruz
Island, Piedras Blancas, Cape San Martin, and Gorda. The objectives of
the research are to continue long-term research on the comparative
ecology, demography, demography, behavior, foraging biogeography,
pathology and phenology of California pinnipeds and to further
characterize the resource and habitats used by each species, including
patterns of spatial and temporal similarities and differences. Seals
and sea lions would be captured and sampled. Some animals would only
receive a flipper tag or a dye mark. Other animals would be physically
or chemically restrained; measured and weighed; have a variety of
samples taken, including: blood, skin, blubber, and mucus membrane
swabs; and have tracking or data recording instruments attached. For
proposed take numbers by species and location and details on sampling
methodologies, see the application. The applicant has requested
authorization for the unintentional research related mortality of up to
four animals of each species 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: August 29, 2023.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-19010 Filed 9-1-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on September 5, 2023.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.