Notice2025-05390
Marine Mammals; File No. 28894
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Published
March 28, 2025
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Charted Marine Consulting, 536 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 (Responsible Party: Kristi Fazioli), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 59 (Friday, March 28, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14121-14122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-05390]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XE721]
Marine Mammals; File No. 28894
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 Charted Marine Consulting, 536
Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 (Responsible Party: Kristi Fazioli),
has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before April 28, 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.
28894 from the list of available applications. These documents are also
available upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3adaea5b0cdb391d2a08c8e8e868d9790a38d8c8282cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4b05060d18651b397a082426262e253f380b25242a2a652c243d">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c18f8c8792ef91b3f082aeacaca4afb5b281afaea0a0efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4c02010a1f621c3e7d0f2321212922383f0c22232d2d622b233a">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 28894 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#e7a9aaa1b4c9b795d6a4888a8a82899394a789888686c9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="430d0e05106d133172002c2e2e262d3730032d2c22226d242c35">[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: Amy Hapeman or Shannon Bent, (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.) and the regulations governing the taking
and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
The applicant proposes to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins
in the bays, sounds, estuaries, and near-shore coastal waters of Texas
in the northwestern Gulf of America. The purpose of the research is to:
(1) develop and maintain photo-identification catalogs; (2)
characterize fine-scale population structure and dynamics; (3)
establish baseline patterns of distribution, habitat use, health, and
survival; (4) evaluate dolphin behavior in relation to anthropogenic
activities; and (5) identify potential risks to the population.
Researchers would take up to 8,670 dolphins annually during vessel
surveys for counts, photo-identification, behavioral observation and
passive acoustic recordings. A subset of animals would also be biopsy
sampled or observed for photogrammetry and blow sampling via
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an unmanned aircraft system. Up to 50 non-target cetaceans may be
unintentionally harassed during surveys and/or approached annually for
counts and behavioral observation. The permit would be valid for 10
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: March 25, 2025.
Julia M. Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-05390 Filed 3-27-25; 8:45 am]
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