Notice2024-30304
Marine Mammals; File No. 27539
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Published
December 19, 2024
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that the Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Responsible Party: Andrew Rossiter, Ph.D.), has applied in due form for an enhancement permit for captive Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 244 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 103786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30304]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XE541]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27539
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 the Waikiki Aquarium, 2777
Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Responsible Party: Andrew
Rossiter, Ph.D.), has applied in due form for an enhancement permit for
captive Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi).
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 3, 2025.
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.
27539 from the list of available applications. These documents are also
available upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#da94979c89f48aa8eb99b5b7b7bfb4aea99ab4b5bbbbf4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="400e0d06136e103271032f2d2d252e3433002e2f21216e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#77393a31245927054634181a1a12190304371918161659101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ace2e1eaff82fcde9defc3c1c1c9c2d8dfecc2c3cdcd82cbc3da">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 27539 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#d59b989386fb85a7e496bab8b8b0bba1a695bbbab4b4fbb2baa3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8cc2c1cadfa2dcfebdcfe3e1e1e9e2f8ffcce2e3ededa2ebe3fa">[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 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.), 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.), and the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222 through 226).
The Waikiki Aquarium requests a permit for enhancement activities
of non-releasable Hawaiian monk seals. Up to two non-releasable
Hawaiian monk seals may be maintained at Waikiki Aquarium at any given
time. One seal, Ho'ailona (KP2; NOA0006753) currently at Long Marine
Laboratory (Santa Cruz, California) for research proposes, will be
transported to Waikiki Aquarium for continued permanent care. The seals
would be provided with daily husbandry, care and treatment of medical
conditions, routine veterinary care, and would be made available for
opportunistic research. The Waikiki Aquarium will continue public
awareness of monks seals through educational programs. 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: December 16, 2024.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-30304 Filed 12-18-24; 8:45 am]
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