Notice2023-25783
Marine Mammals; File No. 27514
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Published
November 22, 2023
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Heather E. Liwanag, Ph.D., California Polytechnic State University, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0401, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in California.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81368-81369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25783]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XD552]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27514
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 Heather E. Liwanag, Ph.D.,
California Polytechnic State University, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis
Obispo, CA 93407-0401, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct
research on northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in
California.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before December 22,
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,
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<a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov</a>, and then selecting File No. 27514 from
the list of available applications. These documents are also available
upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a34373c29542a084b391517171f140e093a14151b1b541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1efece7f28ff1d390e2ceccccc4cfd5d2e1cfcec0c08fc6ced7">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c6888b8095e896b4f785a9ababa3a8b2b586a8a9a7a7e8a1a9b0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a24272c39443a185b290507070f041e192a04050b0b440d051c">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 27514 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#ace2e1eaff82fcde9defc3c1c1c9c2d8dfecc2c3cdcd82cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6b8bbb0a5d8a684c7b5999b9b93988285b698999797d8919980">[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: Jennifer Skidmore 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), and the Fur Seal Act
of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
The applicant requests a 5 year permit to study northern elephant
seals in California including Piedras Blancas, Gorda, Vandenberg Air
Force Base, and the Channel Islands. Research would be conducted year-
round on all age classes and both sexes, with increased frequency and
effort during the breeding season (December-April). Research will
include behavioral observations, acoustics recordings and playbacks,
marking, unmanned aircraft systems, capture, measurements,
instrumentation, ultrasound, and sampling (blood, scat, urine, swabs,
fur, vibrissae) for health monitoring and research. Two unintentional
mortality takes are requested per year not to exceed five over the
duration of the permit. In addition, salvage, import, export, and
receipt of pinniped parts (any species) is requested for scientific
research. The following species may also be unintentionally harassed
during research: California sea lions (Zalophus californianus), harbor
seals (Phoca vitulina), and northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus).
See the take table for complete numbers of animals requested by
species, life stage, and procedure.
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: November 16, 2023.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-25783 Filed 11-21-23; 8:45 am]
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