Notice2025-09508
Marine Mammals; File No. 28894
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Published
May 27, 2025
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Charted Marine Consulting, 536 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 (Responsible Party: Kristi Fazioli) to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 27, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22246-22247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-09508]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XE899]
Marine Mammals; File No. 28894
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to
Charted Marine Consulting, 536 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507
(Responsible Party: Kristi Fazioli) to conduct research on bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review
upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#440a0902176a143675072b2929212a3037042a2b25256a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="622c2f24314c321053210d0f0f070c1611220c0d03034c050d14">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman, (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 28, 2025, notice was published in
the Federal Register (90 FR 14121) that a request for a permit to
conduct research on the species identified above had been submitted by
the above-named applicant. The requested permit has been issued 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).
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The permit authorizes the holder 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 may take up to 8,670 dolphins annually during vessel
surveys for counts, photo-identification, behavioral observation, and
passive acoustic recordings. A subset of animals may be biopsy sampled
or observed for photogrammetry and blow sampling via 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 is valid for 10 years from the date
of issuance.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
Dated: May 21, 2025.
Shannon Bettridge,
Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-09508 Filed 5-23-25; 8:45 am]
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