Notice2025-09440
Marine Mammals; File No. 28919
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Published
May 27, 2025
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Matthieu Haentjens, Friends of San Juan Island, 707 Boyce Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 27, 2025)]
[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: 2025-09440]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XE903]
Marine Mammals; File No. 28919
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 Matthieu Haentjens, Friends of San
Juan Island, 707 Boyce Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, has applied in
due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography
on marine mammals.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 26, 2025.
ADDRESSES: These documents are available upon written request via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bef0f3f8ed90eecc8ffdd1d3d3dbd0cacdfed0d1dfdf90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="602e2d26334e301251230f0d0d050e1413200e0f01014e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6f8fbf0e598e6c487f5d9dbdbd3d8c2c5f6d8d9d7d798d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2ecefe4f18cf2d093e1cdcfcfc7ccd6d1e2cccdc3c38cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 28919 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#f9b7b4bfaad7a98bc8ba9694949c978d8ab997969898d79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="337d7e75601d634102705c5e5e565d4740735d5c52521d545c45">[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: Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., or Sara
Young, (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 requests a 2-year permit to create a documentary film
focused on Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) from the non-listed
Eastern distinct population segment and their natural environment in
the Pacific Northwest. Up to 30 Steller sea lions may be filmed by
underwater and vessel-based platforms in Washington State. Up to 5 each
non-target harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), harbor porpoises (Phocoena
phocoena), and Dall's porpoises (Phocoenoides dalli) may be
unintentionally harassed and opportunistically filmed.
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: May 20, 2025.
Kimberly Damon-Randall,
Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-09440 Filed 5-23-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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