80 FR 39751 - Marine Mammals; File No. 17967
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 132 (July 10, 2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 132 (July 10, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-16912 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 132 (Friday, July 10, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 39751-39752] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-16912] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XD826 Marine Mammals; File No. 17967 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit amendment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Minnesota Zoological Gardens (MZG), 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN 55124, to conduct research on and enhancement of Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi) in captivity. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427-8401; fax (301) 713-0376. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Jennifer Skidmore, (301) 427-8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 23, 2015, notice was published in the Federal Register (80 FR 15190) that a request for a permit to maintain the species identified for research and enhancement purposes 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), 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 222-226). The permit authorizes MZG to maintain up to eight nonreleasable Hawaiian monk seals in captivity at the MZG. Permitted research includes: (1) Annual blood samples and nasal swabs to be analyzed for presence of West Nile virus, canine distemper virus, and phocine distemper virus in seals previously vaccinated; and (2) testing various sedatives to inform use in the wild population. Seals may be used in research projects authorized under separate permits. MZG will continue public awareness on the status of the species through education and public observation of the seals. The permit expires May 1, 2020. [[Page 39752]] 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: July 7, 2015. Julia Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-16912 Filed 7-9-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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Federal Register (80 FR 27928) that a Title: Submission of Conservation DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
request for a permit to conduct Efforts to Make Listings Unnecessary
commercial or educational photography under the Endangered Species Act National Oceanic and Atmospheric
on long-beaked common dolphins under the Policy for Evaluation of Administration
(Delphinus capensis), short-beaked Conservation Efforts when Making RIN 0648–XD826
common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), Listing Decisions.
Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus), Marine Mammals; File No. 17967
OMB Control Number: 0648–0466.
bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus), harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), Form Number(s): None. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
California sea lions (Zalophus Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Type of Request: Regular (extension of Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
californianus), Northern elephant seals a currently approved information
(Mirounga angustirostris), Steller sea Commerce.
collection).
lions (Eumetopias jubatus), and ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit
Northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) Number of Respondents: 3. amendment.
had been submitted by the above-named Average Hours per Response: 2,500 SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a
applicant. The requested permit has hours per agreement or plan; 320 hours permit has been issued to Minnesota
been issued under the authority of the to conduct monitoring for successful Zoological Gardens (MZG), 13000 Zoo
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, agreements; and 80 hours to prepare a Blvd., Apple Valley, MN 55124, to
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and report for successful agreements. conduct research on and enhancement
the regulations governing the taking and Burden Hours: 3,300. of Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR schauinslandi) in captivity.
part 216). Needs and Uses: This request is for
extension of a currently approved ADDRESSES: The permit and related
The permit authorizes filming of
information collection. documents are available for review
marine mammals along the California upon written request or by appointment
coast from Point Año Nuevo south to On March 28, 2003, the National in the Permits and Conservation
the Channel Islands. Cetaceans may be Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Division, Office of Protected Resources,
filmed from boats and pole cameras. the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
Pinnipeds may be filmed from boats, (Services) announced a final policy on 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
pole cameras, underwater divers, and the criteria the Services will use to (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
while hauled out on land. Footage will evaluate conservation efforts by states FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
be used for a Big Blue Live television and other non-Federal entities (68 FR Amy Sloan or Jennifer Skidmore, (301)
series examining marine issues and
15100). The Services take these efforts 427–8401.
conservation successes along the coast
into account when making decisions on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March
of California. The permit is valid until
whether to list a species as threatened 23, 2015, notice was published in the
September 30, 2015.
In compliance with the National or endangered under the Endangered Federal Register (80 FR 15190) that a
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 Species Act. The efforts usually involve request for a permit to maintain the
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final the development of a conservation plan species identified for research and
determination has been made that the or agreement, procedures for monitoring enhancement purposes had been
activity proposed is categorically the effectiveness of the plan or submitted by the above-named
excluded from the requirement to agreement, and an annual report. applicant. The requested permit has
prepare an environmental assessment or been issued under the authority of the
Affected Public: State, local or tribal Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972,
environmental impact statement. government; business or other for-profit as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
Dated: July 7, 2015. organizations. regulations governing the taking and
Julia Harrison, Frequency: On occasion. importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. part 216), the Endangered Species Act of
Office of Protected Resources, National 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
Marine Fisheries Service. This information collection request et seq.), and the regulations governing
[FR Doc. 2015–16913 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am] may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the taking, importing, and exporting of
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P the instructions to view Department of endangered and threatened species (50
Commerce collections currently under CFR parts 222–226).
review by OMB. The permit authorizes MZG to
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Written comments and maintain up to eight nonreleasable
recommendations for the proposed Hawaiian monk seals in captivity at the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric MZG. Permitted research includes: (1)
Administration information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this Annual blood samples and nasal swabs
to be analyzed for presence of West Nile
Submission for OMB Review; notice to OIRA_Submission@
virus, canine distemper virus, and
Comment Request omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806.
phocine distemper virus in seals
The Department of Commerce will Dated: July 7, 2015. previously vaccinated; and (2) testing
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submit to the Office of Management and Sarah Brabson, various sedatives to inform use in the
Budget (OMB) for clearance the NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. wild population. Seals may be used in
following proposal for collection of [FR Doc. 2015–16872 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am]
research projects authorized under
information under the provisions of the separate permits. MZG will continue
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Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. public awareness on the status of the
Chapter 35). species through education and public
Agency: National Oceanic and observation of the seals. The permit
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). expires May 1, 2020.
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In compliance with the National Auditorium, 505 Guana River Road, 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final ADDRESSES: Copies of the reserve’s most FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
determination has been made that the recent performance report, as well as Jennifer Skidmore or Amy Sloan, (301)
activity proposed is categorically OCM’s evaluation notification letter to 427–8401.
excluded from the requirement to the state, are available upon request SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
prepare an environmental assessment or from OCM. Written comments from requested permit has been issued under
environmental impact statement. interested parties regarding these the authority of the Endangered Species
Dated: July 7, 2015. programs are encouraged and will be Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16
Julia Harrison, accepted until September 4, 2015. U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the regulations
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Please direct written comments to Carrie governing the taking, importing, and
Office of Protected Resources, National Hall, Evaluator, Planning and exporting of endangered and threatened
Marine Fisheries Service. Performance Measurement Program, species (50 CFR parts 222–226).
[FR Doc. 2015–16912 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am] Office for Coastal Management, NOS/ Additional authorization is provided
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
NOAA, 1305 East-West Highway, 11th pursuant to sections 109(h) and 112(c)
Floor, N/OCM1, Silver Spring, of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of
Maryland 20910, or Carrie.Hall@ 1972 as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE noaa.gov. 1361 et seq.).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The original permit (No. 14186),
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Carrie Hall, Evaluator, Planning and issued on June 17, 2010 (75 FR 36064)
Administration Performance Measurement Program, authorized Sea World LLC to maintain
Office for Coastal Management, NOS/ up to six (6) non-releasable stranded
Evaluation of National Estuarine Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus
Research Reserve NOAA, 1305 East-West Highway, 11th
Floor, N/OCM1, Silver Spring, townsendi) through June 30, 2015. The
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Maryland 20910, or Carrie.Hall@ minor amendment (No. 14186–01)
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), noaa.gov. authorized the acquisition of an
Office for Coastal Management, National additional non-releasable make
Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Guadalupe fur seal (already accounted
Ocean Service, Commerce. 11.419 for in the take table) and extends the
ACTION: Notice of intent to evaluate and
Coastal Zone Management Program duration of the permit through June 30,
notice of availability of final findings. Administration 2016, but does not change any other
SUMMARY: The NOAA Office for Coastal Dated: July 2, 2015. terms or conditions of the permit.
Management (OCM) announces its Christopher C. Cartwright, Dated: July 7, 2015.
intent to evaluate the performance of the Associate Assistant Administrator for Julia Harrison,
Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) Management and CFO/CAO, Ocean Services Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
National Estuarine Research Reserve. and Coastal Zone Management, National Office of Protected Resources, National
The National Estuarine Research Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Marine Fisheries Service.
Reserve evaluation will be conducted [FR Doc. 2015–16768 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–16915 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am]
pursuant to sections 312 and 315 of the BILLING CODE 3510–08–P BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)
and regulations at 15 CFR part 921,
subpart E and part 923, subpart L. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Evaluation of a National Estuarine
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Patent and Trademark Office
Research Reserve requires findings
Administration
concerning the extent to which a state [Docket No.: PTO–P–2015–0027]
has met the national objectives, adhered RIN 0648–XM26
to its Reserve final management plan United States Patent and Trademark
approved by the Secretary of Commerce, Marine Mammals; File No. 14186 Office and Japan Patent Office
and adhered to the terms of financial Collaborative Search Pilot Program
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
assistance awards funded under the Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: United States Patent and
CZMA. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Trademark Office, Commerce.
The evaluation will include a public Commerce. ACTION: Notice.
meeting, consideration of written and ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit
oral public comments and consultations amendment. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and
with interested Federal, state, and local Trademark Office (USPTO) is initiating
agencies and members of the public. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a joint Work Sharing Pilot Program with
When the evaluation is completed, OCM Sea World LLC, 9205 South Park Center the Japan Patent Office (JPO) to study
will place a notice in the Federal Loop, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32819 whether the exchange of search results
Register announcing the availability of [Brad Andrews, Responsible Party] has between offices for corresponding
the Final Evaluation Findings. Notice is been issued a minor amendment to
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counterpart applications improves
hereby given of the date, local time, and Enhancement Permit No. 14186. patent quality and facilitates the
location of the public meeting. ADDRESSES: The amendment and related examination of patent applications in
DATES: The GTM National Estuarine documents are available for review both offices. In the pilot program, each
Research Reserve public meeting will be upon written request or by appointment office will conduct a prior art search for
held Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at in the Permits and Conservation its corresponding counterpart
6:00 p.m. at the GTM NERR Division, Office of Protected Resources, application and exchange the search
Environmental Education Center NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room results with the other office before
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| Action | Notice; issuance of permit amendment. | |
| Contact | Amy Sloan or Jennifer Skidmore, (301) 427-8401. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 39751 | |
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