Notice2024-17068
Marine Mammals; File No. 28192
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Published
August 2, 2024
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Olga von Ziegesar, Winged Whale Research, 53254 Marimac Avenue, Homer, AK 99603, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae; Western North Pacific, Hawai'i, and Mexico distinct population segments).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 149 (Friday, August 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: 2024-17068]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XE151]
Marine Mammals; File No. 28192
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 Olga von Ziegesar, Winged Whale
Research, 53254 Marimac Avenue, Homer, AK 99603, has applied in due
form for a permit to conduct research on humpback whales (Megaptera
novaeangliae; Western North Pacific, Hawai'i, and Mexico distinct
population segments).
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 3,
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
home page, <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov</a>, and then selecting File No.
28192 from the list of available applications. These documents are also
available upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6826252e3b46381a592b0705050d061c1b2806070909460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="206e6d66730e705211634f4d4d454e5453604e4f41410e474f56">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fab4b7bca9d4aa88cbb99597979f948e89ba94959b9bd49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd93909b8ef38dafec9eb2b0b0b8b3a9ae9db3b2bcbcf3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 28192 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#4806050e1b66183a790b2725252d263c3b0826272929662f273e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="347a7972671a644605775b5959515a4047745a5b55551a535b42">[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: Erin Markin, 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 (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 (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 continue long-term monitoring of the
distribution, abundance, behavior, and calving rates of humpback whales
in Alaskan waters, specifically Prince William Sound and adjacent
waters. Research may be conducted from a vessel for counts,
observations, photo-ID, and photograph and video recordings on up to
140 humpback whales annually. The requested duration of the permit is 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 26, 2024.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-17068 Filed 8-1-24; 8:45 am]
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