82 FR 22516 - Marine Mammals; File No. 21045

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 93 (May 16, 2017)

Page Range		22516-22516
FR Document		2017-09849

Notice is hereby given that the Matson Laboratory [Carolyn Nistler, Responsible Party], 135 Wooden Shoe Lane, Manhattan, MT 59741, has applied in due form for a permit to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts for scientific research.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF350


Marine Mammals; File No. 21045

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; receipt of applications.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Matson Laboratory [Carolyn 
Nistler, Responsible Party], 135 Wooden Shoe Lane, Manhattan, MT 59741, 
has applied in due form for a permit to import, export, and receive 
marine mammal parts for scientific research.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before June 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The applications 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 
(APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File 
No. 21045 from the list of available applications.
    These documents are also available 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.
    Written comments on either of these applications should be 
submitted to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the 
address listed above. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to 
(301) 713-0376, or by email to [email protected]. Please 
include the File No. 21045 in the subject line of the email comment.
    Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a 
written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the 
address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons 
why a hearing on this application would be appropriate.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shasta McClenahan or Jennifer 
Skidmore, (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.), 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.), the 
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of 
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR 222-226), and the Fur Seal 
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
    The applicant proposes to receive, import, and export teeth from 
pinnipeds to perform age analysis. Teeth may be received 500 individual 
harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), 1,000 individuals of each species of 
bearded (Erignathus barbatus) or spotted (P. largha) seals, 2,000 
ringed seals (P. hispida) and up to 500 additional pinnipeds of any 
other species, excluding walrus, annually. The requested duration of 
the permit is five 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 activities proposed are 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 applications to the Marine 
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.

    Dated: May 11, 2017.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Dated: May 11, 2017. authority of the Marine Mammal Recommendations from this group will
Karen H. Abrams, Protection Act of 1972, as amended be brought to the full Council for formal
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the consideration and action, if appropriate.
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. regulations governing the taking and DATES: This meeting will be held on
[FR Doc. 2017–09879 Filed 5–15–17; 8:45 am] importing of marine mammals (50 CFR Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P part 216), the Endangered Species Act of ADDRESSES: Meeting address: The
1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 meeting will be held at the Courtyard by
et seq.), the regulations governing the Marriott Boston Logan Airport, 225
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE taking, importing, and exporting of William McClennan Highway, Boston,
endangered and threatened species (50 MA 02128; phone: (617) 569–5250.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric CFR 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of Council address: New England
Administration 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
RIN 0648–XF350 seq.). Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
The applicant proposes to receive,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marine Mammals; File No. 21045 import, and export teeth from pinnipeds
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
to perform age analysis. Teeth may be
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries New England Fishery Management
received 500 individual harbor seals
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
(Phoca vitulina), 1,000 individuals of
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), each species of bearded (Erignathus SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Commerce. barbatus) or spotted (P. largha) seals, Agenda
ACTION: Notice; receipt of applications. 2,000 ringed seals (P. hispida) and up to
The Scallop Committee will review
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that 500 additional pinnipeds of any other
the general workload for 2017 based on
the Matson Laboratory [Carolyn Nistler, species, excluding walrus, annually.
Council priorities and a draft action
Responsible Party], 135 Wooden Shoe The requested duration of the permit is
plan for Scallop Framework 29 (FW29)
Lane, Manhattan, MT 59741, has five years.
In compliance with the National and potentially identify
applied in due form for a permit to recommendations for prioritizing work
import, export, and receive marine Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial items in upcoming actions. They will
mammal parts for scientific research. also review progress on potential
determination has been made that the
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email management measures that may be
comments must be received on or before activities proposed are categorically
excluded from the requirement to included in FW29, including: (1)
June 15, 2017. Flatfish accountability measures; (2)
prepare an environmental assessment or
ADDRESSES: The applications and Modifications to the management of the
environmental impact statement.
related documents are available for Concurrent with the publication of Northern Gulf of Maine area; (3)
review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for this notice in the Federal Register, Measures to modify scallop access areas
Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ NMFS is forwarding copies of the consistent with potential changes to
box on the Applications and Permits for applications to the Marine Mammal habitat and groundfish mortality closed
Protected Species (APPS) home page, Commission and its Committee of areas. The committee will also discuss
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then Scientific Advisors. the establishment of a control date that
selecting File No. 21045 from the list of may limit the ability of Limited Access
available applications. Dated: May 11, 2017.
General Category (LAGC) permit holders
These documents are also available Julia Harrison, to move between permit categories.
upon written request or by appointment Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, They will provide research
in the Permits and Conservation Office of Protected Resources, National recommendations for the 2018/19
Division, Office of Protected Resources, Marine Fisheries Service.
Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA)
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room [FR Doc. 2017–09849 Filed 5–15–17; 8:45 am]
federal funding announcement. Other
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone BILLING CODE 3510–22–P business may be discussed as necessary.
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376. Although non-emergency issues not
Written comments on either of these contained in this agenda may come
applications should be submitted to the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE before this group for discussion, those
Chief, Permits and Conservation issues may not be the subject of formal
Division, at the address listed above. National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration action during this meeting. Action will
Comments may also be submitted by be restricted to those issues specifically
facsimile to (301) 713–0376, or by email RIN 0648–XF394 listed in this notice and any issues
to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. arising after publication of this notice
Please include the File No. 21045 in the New England Fishery Management that require emergency action under
subject line of the email comment. Council; Public Meeting section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens
Those individuals requesting a public Act, provided the public has been
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
hearing should submit a written request notified of the Council’s intent to take
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
to the Chief, Permits and Conservation final action to address the emergency.
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Division at the address listed above. The
Commerce. Special Accommodations
request should set forth the specific
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ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
reasons why a hearing on this This meeting is physically accessible
application would be appropriate. SUMMARY: The New England Fishery to people with disabilities. Requests for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Management Council (Council) is sign language interpretation or other
Shasta McClenahan or Jennifer scheduling a public meeting of its auxiliary aids should be directed to
Skidmore, (301) 427–8401. Scallop Committee to consider actions Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The affecting New England fisheries in the (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to
subject permit is requested under the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). the meeting date. Consistent with 16

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice; receipt of applications.
Dates		Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before June 15, 2017.
Contact		Shasta McClenahan or Jennifer Skidmore, (301) 427-8401.
FR Citation		82 FR 22516
RIN Number		0648-XF35

82 FR 22516 - Marine Mammals; File No. 21045

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