82 FR 60374 - Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 243 (December 20, 2017)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 243 (December 20, 2017)
| Page Range | 60374-60376 | |
| FR Document | 2017-27362 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 60374-60376] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-27362] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XF860 Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that individuals and institutions have been issued Letters of Confirmation for activities conducted under the General Authorization for Scientific Research on marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for a list of names and address of recipients. ADDRESSES: The Letters of Confirmation and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following office: 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: Office of Protected Resources, Permits and Conservation Division, (301) 427-8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The requested Letters of Confirmation have been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The General Authorization allows for bona fide scientific research that may result only in taking by Level B harassment of marine mammals. The following Letters of Confirmation (LOC) were issued in Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017. File No. 19826: Issued to Tara Moll, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, 1176, Howell St., Newport, RI, 02841 on January 28, 2016 to conduct ground surveys, photo-identification, and behavioral observations of gray (Halichoerus grypus grypus), harbor (Phoca vitulina), and harp (Phoca groenlandica) seals in the lower Chesapeake Bay, VA, and Narragansett Bay, RI. The purpose of the research is to investigate site fidelity and movement among haul-out locations, and to improve baseline knowledge of pinniped occurrence in areas adjacent to Navy training and testing areas. The LOC expires January 31, 2021. File No. 19749: Issued to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 on February 17, 2016 to conduct vessel surveys, close approach, photo-identification, behavioral observations, and focal follows of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Research would primarily occur in coastal waters from Redington Long Pier (Pinellas County) and north to Levy County, FL and expand offshore to 20m isobaths. The purpose of the research is to determine home ranges, distribution, population abundance, site fidelity, and reproductive success, in the estuarine and coastal waters of west central Florida. The effects of human interactions in this area will also be considered. The LOC expires March 1, 2021. File No. 19686: Issued to Jennifer Lewis, Ph.D., Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199 on March 11, 2016 to conduct vessel surveys, close approach, photo- identification, behavioral observations, and focal follows of bottlenose dolphins. Research would primarily occur in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as well as the southern Florida Keys. The purpose of the research is to determine home ranges, distribution, population abundance, site fidelity, and reproductive success, in the estuarine and coastal waters of southern Florida. The effects of human interactions in this area will also be considered. The LOC expires March 15, 2021. File No. 20066: Issued to Eric Montie, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Beaufort, One University Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909 on March 29, 2016 to conduct vessel surveys for passive acoustic recordings, close approach, photo-identification, and behavioral observations of bottlenose dolphins. Research would primarily occur in the coastal waters of Bluffton and Hilton Head, SC. The purpose of the research is to better understand (1) the acoustic ecology of bottlenose dolphins and their prey, and (2) how anthropogenic noise may impact the acoustic signals of fish and bottlenose dolphins. The LOC expires March 31, 2021. File No. 19903: Issued to Andrew Read, Ph.D., Duke University Marine Laboratory, 135 Duke Marine Lab Road, Beaufort, NC 28516-9721 on April 27, 2016 to conduct cetacean photo-identification surveys, behavioral follows, and audio recordings in the waters off Jacksonville, FL; Cape Hatteras, NC; and Norfolk, VA. Twenty-one species of cetaceans would be studied. The objectives of the research are to study factors influencing habitat use, ranging patterns, behavioral variation and population structure of the above mentioned species. The LOC expires April 30, 2021. File No. 20412: Issued to Shoals Marine Lab, 113 Morse Hall, 8 College Road, Durham, NH 03824 on April 28, 2016, to conduct vessel surveys, photo-identification, and behavioral observations and monitoring of harbor, harp (Pagophilus groenlandica), hooded (Cystophora cristata), and gray seals in Maine and New Hampshire. The purpose of this research is to monitor density and distribution; identify and re-sight unique individuals; document use of the area by mother-pup pairs; visually assess health of individuals; and monitor the effects of human disturbance (boating, fishing, entanglement) on pinnipeds. File No. 19540: Issued to Shannon Gowans, Ph.D., Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 on May 26, 2016, to conduct vessel surveys for close-approach, photo-identification, behavioral observations, underwater photo/ [[Page 60375]] videography, focal follows, and passive acoustic recordings of bottlenose, Atlantic spotted (Stenella frontalis), and rough-toothed (Steno bredanensis) dolphins within Tampa Bay and adjacent Gulf of Mexico waters. The purpose of the research is to continue long-term monitoring including population size and trends, spatial and temporal distribution of individual dolphins, and social structure. The LOC expires May 31, 2021. File No. 16299-01: Issued to Ann Weaver, Ph.D., School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Argosy University, 5250 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34235 on June 10, 2016, extended the expiration date of the LOC for one year. The LOC authorizes vessel surveys, photo- identification and behavioral observations of bottlenose dolphins near John's Pass on the west coast of Florida. The objective is to study the before, during, and after effects of bridge construction on the abundance, distribution, and behavior of dolphins. This LOC was subsequently terminated on August 26, 2016, when a new LOC (File No. 20346) was issued to Dr. Weaver. File No. 15621-01: Issued to Peggy Stap, Marine Life Studies, P.O. Box 884, Monterey, CA 93942 on June 15, 2016, extended the expiration date of the LOC for one year. The LOC authorizes for photo- identification, passive acoustic recordings, behavioral observations, underwater photography and video, and harassment of marine mammals during vessel surveys in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The objectives are to: (1) Study the foraging strategies of killer whales (Orcinus orca) (transient and offshore) within the sanctuary and (2) investigate the abundance, distribution, movement, and frequency of occurrence of cetaceans in the sanctuary, specifically the interaction of mixed species groups. The new expiration date is June 15, 2017. File No. 20386: Issued to Golden Gate Cetacean Research, 9 Edgemar Way, Corte Madera, CA 94925 on July 28, 2016 to conduct vessel surveys for close-approach, photo-identification, and behavioral observations of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and bottlenose dolphin in Monterey Bay through northern California waters, including San Francisco Bay, and Kachemak Bay, AK. The purpose of the research is to collect photographic and observational data on the distribution and occurrence of harbor porpoise in San Francisco Bay and to track the movements of California coastal bottlenose dolphins to the northern limits of their range, as well as conduct a comparative stud with harbor porpoises in Kachemak Bay, AK. The LOC expires July 31, 2021. File No. 20169: Issued to Maddalena Bearzi, Ocean Conservation Society P.O. Box 12860, Marina Del Rey, CA 90295 on August 9, 2016 to conduct vessel surveys for close approach, photo-identification, and behavioral observations of 18 non-listed cetacean and pinniped species and stocks. Research would occur within coastal and offshore waters of Southern California. The purpose of the research is to continue the long-term study on the ecology and aggregations of, and disease occurrence in, marine mammals in the area. The LOC expires August 15, 2021. File No. 19289: Issued to Mari Smultea, Smultea Environmental Sciences, P.O. Box 256, Preston, WA 98050 on August 16, 2016 to conduct aerial line-transect surveys, photography, and behavioral observations of 20 cetacean species and five pinniped species. Aerial surveys may occur in the U.S. Navy's Southern California Range Complex off San Diego, CA, and near U.S. Naval installations in Washington state: inland Puget Sound Region and offshore in the existing Northwest Training Range Complex and Naval Underwater Warfare Center Keyport Dabob Bay Range Complex. The objectives of the research are to improve baseline information on marine mammal status, abundance, stock structure, life history, seasonal distribution, and behavior; and assessment of potential impacts from Naval training exercises in the study areas. The LOC expires on August 1, 2021. File No. 20346: Issued to Ann Weaver, Ph.D., Good-natured Statistics Consulting, PO Box 8732, St. Petersburg, FL 33738 on August 25, 2016 to conduct vessel-based scientific research of bottlenose dolphins to monitor abundance, distribution, and behavior associated with a bridge construction project over John's Pass, Florida and other coastal construction projects. The purpose is to monitor the effects on bottlenose dolphins associated with the construction in an important dolphin corridor at John's Pass tidal inlet, St. Petersburg, FL. The LOC expires August 31, 2021. File No. 20377: Issued to Wendy Noke Durden, Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute, 3830 South Highway A1A #4-181, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 on August 30, 2016 to conduct vessel-based scientific research of behavioral observations, passive acoustic recording, monitoring, photo identification, photography and video of bottlenose dolphins from the Indian River Lagoon and Jacksonville Estuarine System stock. The objective is to conduct scientific research of abundance, distribution, behavior, population dynamics and communication. The research will occur along the east coast of Florida, specifically the Indian River Lagoon and Halifax Rivers from northernmost limits of Flagler County. File No. 18605-01: Issued to Tara M. Cox, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Savannah State University, P.O. Box 20467, Savannah, GA 31404 on September 9, 2016 to add the newly recognized Central Georgia Estuarine System stock of bottlenose dolphins that occurs in the study area. The LOC authorizes close approach, photo- identification, behavioral observations, passive acoustics, and focal follows of several cetacean species within estuarine and coastal waters of Georgia and South Carolina. The purpose of the research is to continue to study dolphin-human interaction behaviors related to coastal fisheries, foraging ecology, and social and population structure of local bottlenose dolphins. The LOC expires on March 1, 2019. File No. 20377-01: Issued to Wendy Noke Durden, Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute, 3830 South Highway A1A #4-181, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 on September 19, 2016, to change the bottlenose dolphin stocks in the LOC to reflect accurately those stocks found in the study area. The LOC authorizes vessel-based surveys involving behavioral observations, passive acoustic recording, monitoring, photo identification, photography and video from the inland waters of the Indian River Lagoon estuary to the Intracoastal Waters of the Halifax Rivers estuary. The objective of the research is to study bottlenose dolphin abundance, distribution, behavior, population dynamics and communication. The LOC expires on September 1, 2021. File No. 20519: Issued to Peggy Stap, Marine Life Studies, P.O. Box 884, Monterey, CA 93942 on December 28, 2016 to conduct vessel surveys, close approach, photo-identification, behavioral observations, passive acoustics, and underwater photograph/video within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Eighteen species of cetaceans and four species of pinnipeds would be studied. The purpose of the research is to study foraging strategies and vocalizations of killer whales and investigate the abundance, distribution, movement, and frequency of occurrence of cetacean species within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The LOC expires December 31, 2021. [[Page 60376]] File No. 19749-01: Issued to Clearwater Marine Aquarium [Responsible Party is Frank Dame], 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 on March 27, 2017 to conduct vessel surveys, close approach, photo-identification, behavioral observations, of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) to assess their home ranges, distribution, population abundance, site fidelity, and reproductive success, in the estuarine and coastal waters of west central Florida. The amended LOC adds 52 annual takes of Atlantic spotted dolphins that are observed to co-occur with the target species (bottlenose dolphins). The LOC expires March 1, 2021. File No. 18101-01: Issued to Pacific Whale Foundation [Principal Investigator is Greg Kaufman], 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211, Wailuku, HI 96793 on March 27, 2017. The original LOC authorized close approaches during vessel line-transect surveys for photo-identification, behavioral observation, focal follows, and underwater photography/ videography of several non-Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed odontocetes in the waters offshore of Maui County, HI. The amended LOC adds annual takes of non-ESA listed humpback whales, (Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii Distinct Population Segment), during these surveys. Additionally, the amendment adds in-water activities (pole- mounted cameras and up to two swimmers) with humpback whales only in order to identify the sex of humpback whales. The LOC expires June 1, 2018. File No. 21134: Issued to John H. Schacke, Ph.D., George Dolphin Ecology Program, 223 Trace Lane, Commerce, GA 30530 on May 11, 2017 to conduct vessel surveys, photo-identification, and behavioral observations of bottlenose dolphins (Central Georgia Estuarine System stock) within coastal and estuarine waters of central Georgia. The purpose of the research is to document the abundance, distribution, movement, and frequency of bottlenose dolphins within Georgia and to contribute to shared bottlenose dolphin catalogs within the southeast Atlantic region. The LOC expires May 15, 2022. File No. 18101-02: Issued to Pacific Whale Foundation [Principal Investigator is Greg Kaufman], 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211, Wailuku, HI 96793 on March 27, 2017. The previous LOC (No. 18101-01; above) authorized close approaches during vessel line-transect surveys for photo-identification, behavioral observation, focal follows, and underwater photography/videography of several non-listed odontocetes in the waters offshore of Maui County, HI. The amended LOC adds photogrammetry as a research procedure. The LOC expires June 1, 2018. 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 activities are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: December 14, 2017. Julia Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2017-27362 Filed 12-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
![60374 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2017 / Notices
slide); and Quantitative Target for 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, occur in Florida Keys National Marine
Improved Accuracy (e.g., relative Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) Sanctuary as well as the southern
spectral correction of emission, 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376. Florida Keys. The purpose of the
fluorescence lifetime, fluorescence FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: research is to determine home ranges,
quantum yield). Office of Protected Resources, Permits distribution, population abundance, site
(2) Types of Applications: and Conservation Division, (301) 427– fidelity, and reproductive success, in
Fluorescence measurements are used for 8401. the estuarine and coastal waters of
detection in many areas, but how will southern Florida. The effects of human
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
the proposed reference materials interactions in this area will also be
requested Letters of Confirmation have
address the quantitative needs of high considered. The LOC expires March 15,
been issued under the authority of the
impact communities requiring better 2021.
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, File No. 20066: Issued to Eric Montie,
accuracy and reproducibility?
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and Ph.D., University of South Carolina
(3) Experience in production and
the regulations governing the taking and Beaufort, One University Boulevard,
characterization of reference materials
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR Bluffton, SC 29909 on March 29, 2016
for quantitative fluorescence.
part 216). The General Authorization to conduct vessel surveys for passive
A responding organization should not
allows for bona fide scientific research acoustic recordings, close approach,
include any business proprietary
that may result only in taking by Level photo-identification, and behavioral
information in its response to this
B harassment of marine mammals. The observations of bottlenose dolphins.
request for information. NIST will not
following Letters of Confirmation (LOC) Research would primarily occur in the
treat any information provided in
were issued in Fiscal Years 2016 and coastal waters of Bluffton and Hilton
response to this request as proprietary
2017. Head, SC. The purpose of the research
information. File No. 19826: Issued to Tara Moll,
NIST will notify each organization of is to better understand (1) the acoustic
Naval Undersea Warfare Center, ecology of bottlenose dolphins and their
its eligibility. In order to participate in Division Newport, 1176, Howell St.,
this Consortium, each eligible prey, and (2) how anthropogenic noise
Newport, RI, 02841 on January 28, 2016 may impact the acoustic signals of fish
organization must sign a Cooperative to conduct ground surveys, photo-
Research and Development Agreement and bottlenose dolphins. The LOC
identification, and behavioral expires March 31, 2021.
(CRADA) for this Consortium. All observations of gray (Halichoerus
participants to this Consortium will be File No. 19903: Issued to Andrew
grypus grypus), harbor (Phoca vitulina), Read, Ph.D., Duke University Marine
bound by the same terms and and harp (Phoca groenlandica) seals in
conditions. Laboratory, 135 Duke Marine Lab Road,
the lower Chesapeake Bay, VA, and Beaufort, NC 28516–9721 on April 27,
Authority Narragansett Bay, RI. The purpose of the 2016 to conduct cetacean photo-
research is to investigate site fidelity identification surveys, behavioral
15 U.S.C. 3710a.
and movement among haul-out follows, and audio recordings in the
Kevin Kimball, locations, and to improve baseline waters off Jacksonville, FL; Cape
NIST Chief of Staff. knowledge of pinniped occurrence in Hatteras, NC; and Norfolk, VA. Twenty-
[FR Doc. 2017–27353 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am] areas adjacent to Navy training and one species of cetaceans would be
BILLING CODE 3510–13–P testing areas. The LOC expires January studied. The objectives of the research
31, 2021. are to study factors influencing habitat
File No. 19749: Issued to Clearwater use, ranging patterns, behavioral
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward variation and population structure of
Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 on the above mentioned species. The LOC
National Oceanic and Atmospheric February 17, 2016 to conduct vessel expires April 30, 2021.
Administration surveys, close approach, photo- File No. 20412: Issued to Shoals
RIN 0648–XF860
identification, behavioral observations, Marine Lab, 113 Morse Hall, 8 College
and focal follows of bottlenose dolphins Road, Durham, NH 03824 on April 28,
Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits (Tursiops truncatus). Research would 2016, to conduct vessel surveys, photo-
primarily occur in coastal waters from identification, and behavioral
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Redington Long Pier (Pinellas County) observations and monitoring of harbor,
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and and north to Levy County, FL and harp (Pagophilus groenlandica), hooded
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), expand offshore to 20m isobaths. The (Cystophora cristata), and gray seals in
Commerce. purpose of the research is to determine Maine and New Hampshire. The
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits. home ranges, distribution, population purpose of this research is to monitor
abundance, site fidelity, and density and distribution; identify and
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that reproductive success, in the estuarine re-sight unique individuals; document
individuals and institutions have been and coastal waters of west central use of the area by mother-pup pairs;
issued Letters of Confirmation for Florida. The effects of human visually assess health of individuals;
activities conducted under the General interactions in this area will also be and monitor the effects of human
Authorization for Scientific Research on considered. The LOC expires March 1, disturbance (boating, fishing,
marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY 2021. entanglement) on pinnipeds.
INFORMATION for a list of names and File No. 19686: Issued to Jennifer File No. 19540: Issued to Shannon
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
address of recipients. Lewis, Ph.D., Florida International Gowans, Ph.D., Galbraith Marine
ADDRESSES: The Letters of Confirmation University 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, Science Laboratory, Eckerd College,
and related documents are available for FL 33199 on March 11, 2016 to conduct 4200 54th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL
review upon written request or by vessel surveys, close approach, photo- 33711 on May 26, 2016, to conduct
appointment in the following office: identification, behavioral observations, vessel surveys for close-approach,
Permits and Conservation Division, and focal follows of bottlenose photo-identification, behavioral
Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, dolphins. Research would primarily observations, underwater photo/
VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:36 Dec 19, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/82_FR_60617/page/1.svg)
![60376 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2017 / Notices
File No. 19749–01: Issued to offshore of Maui County, HI. The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Clearwater Marine Aquarium amended LOC adds photogrammetry as Amber Von Harten, Citizen Science
[Responsible Party is Frank Dame], 249 a research procedure. The LOC expires Program Manager, SAFMC; phone 843/
Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL June 1, 2018. 302–8433 or toll free 866/SAFMC–10;
33767 on March 27, 2017 to conduct In compliance with the National FAX 843/769–4520; email:
vessel surveys, close approach, photo- Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 amber.vonharten@safmc.net.
identification, behavioral observations, U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops determination has been made that the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to
truncatus) to assess their home ranges, activities are categorically excluded schedule changes, the Council’s Finance
distribution, population abundance, site from the requirement to prepare an & Infrastructure Action Team meeting is
fidelity, and reproductive success, in environmental assessment or rescheduled for Wednesday, January 10,
the estuarine and coastal waters of west environmental impact statement. 2018 at 1 p.m.
central Florida. The amended LOC adds Dated: December 14, 2017. The South Atlantic Fishery
52 annual takes of Atlantic spotted Management Council (Council) created
Julia Harrison,
dolphins that are observed to co-occur a Citizen Science Advisory Panel Pool
with the target species (bottlenose Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National in June 2017. The Council appointed
dolphins). The LOC expires March 1,
Marine Fisheries Service. members of the Citizen Science
2021.
File No. 18101–01: Issued to Pacific [FR Doc. 2017–27362 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am] Advisory Panel Pool to five Action
Whale Foundation [Principal BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Teams in the areas of Volunteers, Data
Investigator is Greg Kaufman], 300 Management, Projects/Topics
Ma’alaea Rd., Suite 211, Wailuku, HI Management, Finance, and
96793 on March 27, 2017. The original DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Communication/Outreach/Education to
LOC authorized close approaches develop program policies and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
during vessel line-transect surveys for operations for the Council’s Citizen
Administration
photo-identification, behavioral Science Program.
observation, focal follows, and The Finance & Infrastructure Action
underwater photography/videography of RIN 0648–XF828
Team will meet to continue work on
several non-Endangered Species Act Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South developing recommendations on
(ESA) listed odontocetes in the waters Atlantic Fishery Management program policies and operations to be
offshore of Maui County, HI. The Council—Public Meetings reviewed by the Council’s Citizen
amended LOC adds annual takes of non-
ESA listed humpback whales, Science Committee. Public comments
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
(Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and will be accepted at the beginning of the
Distinct Population Segment), during Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), meeting.
these surveys. Additionally, the Commerce. Items to be addressed during these
amendment adds in-water activities ACTION: Announcement of rescheduled meetings:
(pole-mounted cameras and up to two meeting. 1. Discuss work on tasks in the Terms
swimmers) with humpback whales only
of Reference.
in order to identify the sex of humpback SUMMARY: The South Atlantic Fishery
whales. The LOC expires June 1, 2018. Management Council (Council) will 2. Other Business.
File No. 21134: Issued to John H. hold a meeting of its Citizen Science Special Accommodations
Schacke, Ph.D., George Dolphin Ecology Advisory Panel Finance & Infrastructure
Program, 223 Trace Lane, Commerce, Action Team via webinar. The meeting These meetings are physically
GA 30530 on May 11, 2017 to conduct via webinar was originally scheduled accessible to people with disabilities.
vessel surveys, photo-identification, and for December 13, 2017, but has been Requests for auxiliary aids should be
behavioral observations of bottlenose rescheduled as a result of schedule directed to the council office (see
dolphins (Central Georgia Estuarine changes. ADDRESSES) 3 days prior to the meeting.
System stock) within coastal and
estuarine waters of central Georgia. The DATES: The meeting via webinar has Note: The times and sequence specified in
purpose of the research is to document been rescheduled for January 10, 2018, this agenda are subject to change.
the abundance, distribution, movement, at 1 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to
last approximately 90 minutes. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
and frequency of bottlenose dolphins
within Georgia and to contribute to Additional Action Team webinar and Dated: December 14, 2017.
shared bottlenose dolphin catalogs plenary webinar dates and times will
Tracey L. Thompson,
within the southeast Atlantic region. publish in a subsequent issue in the
Federal Register. Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
The LOC expires May 15, 2022. Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
File No. 18101–02: Issued to Pacific ADDRESSES:
[FR Doc. 2017–27352 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am]
Whale Foundation [Principal Meeting address: The meetings will be
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Investigator is Greg Kaufman], 300 held via webinar and are open to
Ma’alaea Rd., Suite 211, Wailuku, HI members of the public. Webinar
96793 on March 27, 2017. The previous registration is required and registration
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
LOC (No. 18101–01; above) authorized links will be posted to the Citizen
close approaches during vessel line- Science program page of the Council’s
transect surveys for photo- website at www.safmc.net.
identification, behavioral observation, Council address: South Atlantic
focal follows, and underwater Fishery Management Council, 4055
photography/videography of several Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, N
non-listed odontocetes in the waters Charleston, SC 29405.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:36 Dec 19, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/82_FR_60617/page/3.svg)
Document Created: 2018-10-25 10:55:44
Document Modified: 2018-10-25 10:55:44
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice; issuance of permits. | |
| Contact | Office of Protected Resources, Permits and Conservation Division, (301) 427-8401. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 60374 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XF86 |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR