Notice2024-06862
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species; File No. 27830
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Published
April 2, 2024
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Gregory Lewbart, VMD, North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, has applied in due form for a permit to import and export marine mammal and protected species parts for scientific research.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 2, 2024)]
[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: 2024-06862]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XD822]
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species; File No. 27830
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 Gregory Lewbart, VMD, North
Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William
Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, has applied in due form for a permit to
import and export marine mammal and protected species parts for
scientific research.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before May 2, 2024.
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. 27830 from the list of available applications. These documents are
also available upon written request via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eca2a1aabfc2bc9eddaf8381818982989fac82838d8dc28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="246a6962770a745615674b4949414a5057644a4b45450a434b52">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ce8083889de09ebcff8da1a3a3aba0babd8ea0a1afafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f3132392c512f0d4e3c1012121a110b0c3f11101e1e51181009">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 27830 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#0f4142495c215f7d3e4c6062626a617b7c4f61606e6e21686079"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c18f8c8792ef91b3f082aeacaca4afb5b281afaea0a0efa6aeb7">[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: Malcolm Mohead or Jennifer Skidmore,
(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 import parts of Gal[aacute]pagos sea
lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) and Gal[aacute]pagos fur seals
(Arctocephalus galapagoensis) collected in Ecuador to the North
Carolina State University, College of Veterinarian Medicine or
ZooQuatic Labs, Baltimore, Maryland. Samples will obtained from live
animals during health assessments or from dead salvaged animals,
including those impacted by boats or fishing equipment. In addition,
samples may be exported for additional analyses. The objective of the
research is to assess each population's health by analyzing samples
collected from up to 50 live and 100 dead animals of each species,
annually. 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: March 27, 2024.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-06862 Filed 4-1-24; 8:45 am]
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