Notice2025-00276
Marine Mammals; File No. 27514-02
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January 10, 2025
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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 for an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 27514-01.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 6 (Friday, January 10, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1965-1966]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-00276]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XE599]
Marine Mammals; File No. 27514-02
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for permit amendment.
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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 for an amendment to Scientific
Research Permit No. 27514-01.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 10,
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.
27514-02 from the list of available applications. These documents are
also available upon written request via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f4bab9b2a7daa486c5b79b9999919a8087b49a9b9595da939b82"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6927242f3a47391b582a0604040c071d1a2907060808470e061f">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#de9093988df08eacef9db1b3b3bbb0aaad9eb0b1bfbff0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eba5a6adb8c5bb99daa88486868e859f98ab85848a8ac58c849d">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 27514-02 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#5f1112190c710f2d6e1c3032323a312b2c1f31303e3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="16585b50453846642755797b7b73786265567879777738717960">[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 Sara Young,
(301)427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 27514 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), and the
Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
Permit No. 27514, issued on March 21, 2024 (89 FR 27418, April 17,
2024), authorizes the permit holder to conduct research on northern
elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in California, including
unintentional harassment of California sea lions (Zalophus
californianus), harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), and northern fur seals
(Callorhinus ursinus). This permit was amended on July 11, 2024,
increasing the unintentional harassment for California sea lions and
northern fur seals. The permit holder is requesting the permit be
amended to increase the number of northern elephant seals to be
included in the infrared thermography project from 25 to 100 pups/
juveniles and 50 adults to 200 non-pups (juveniles and adults of both
sexes).
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 this application to the Marine
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.
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Dated: January 3, 2025.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-00276 Filed 1-8-25; 8:45 am]
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