83 FR 11733 - Marine Mammals; File No. 21348
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 52 (March 16, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 52 (March 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-05352 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 52 (Friday, March 16, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 11733-11734] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-05352] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648-XG027 Marine Mammals; File No. 21348 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the NMFS Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), 2725 Montlake Boulevard East, Seattle, WA 98112-2097, (Responsible Party: M. Bradley Hanson, Ph.D.) has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before April 16, 2018. ADDRESSES: The application 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. 21348 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 this application 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 NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include the File No. 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 Amy Hapeman, (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 parts 222-226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). The applicant proposes to take marine mammals in the North Pacific Ocean in the U.S. waters of Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii, and international waters, to assess the biology and ecology of marine mammals in the study area, in particular endangered Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca). Up to 47 species of marine mammals may be taken during research including the following ESA-listed cetaceans: Blue (Balaenoptera musculus), fin (B. physalus), humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae; Western North Pacific, Central America, and Mexico distinct population segments), North Pacific right (Eubalaena japonica), Main Hawaiian Islands insular DPS of false killer (Pseudorca crassidens), sei (B. [[Page 11734]] borealis), sperm (Physeter macrocephalus), and Western North Pacific gray (Eschrichtius robustus) whales; and ESA-listed pinnipeds including Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi), Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi), and the U.S. Western stock of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus). The applicant proposes to take marine mammals during vessel and aerial surveys, including unmanned aircraft systems for photo-identification, photogrammetry, thermal imaging, above and underwater photography and videography, behavioral observations, active acoustic playbacks, passive acoustic recordings, prey mapping with echosounders, remote ultrasound, biological sampling (exhaled air, feces, sloughed skin, predation samples, and skin and blubber biopsies), and tagging (suction-cup and dart/barb). Annual take numbers for aerial and vessel surveys include a maximum of 6,000 takes per species, and Level A harassment procedures include a maximum of 25 remote ultrasound, 50 biopsy samples, 30 suction-cup tags, and 25 dart/ barb tags, per species. The duration of the requested 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 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: March 13, 2018. Julia Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018-05352 Filed 3-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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include the following issues. The the Magnuson-Stevens Act section selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Council may take appropriate action on 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on
any of the issues identified. 2 guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer the Applications and Permits for
(1) Executive Director’s Report review process is also deemed to satisfy Protected Species (APPS) home page,
(including CCC update, Northern the requirements of the Information https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
Edge 2017 report (T), and outreach Quality Act, including the OMB Peer selecting File No. 21348 from the list of
and community engagement Review Bulletin guidelines. available applications.
discussion) The Agendas are subject to change, These documents are also available
(2) NMFS Management Report and the latest versions will be posted at upon written request or by appointment
(including Pacific cod fishery http://www.npfmc.org/. in the Permits and Conservation
management update, and report on Although other non-emergency issues Division, Office of Protected Resources,
pollock trip limit overages(T)) not on the agenda may come before NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
(3) ADF&G Report these groups for discussion, those issues 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(4) NOAA GC Report may not be the subject of formal action (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
(5) NIOSH Report during these meetings. Actions will be Written comments on this application
(6) USCG Report restricted to those issues specifically should be submitted to the Chief,
(7) USFWS Report listed in this notice and any issues Permits and Conservation Division, at
(8) Protected Species Report (including arising after publication of this notice the address listed above. Comments may
seabird conservation working group that require emergency action under also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
update) Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens 713–0376, or by email to
(9) Salmon FMP Amendment for Cook Fishery Conservation and Management NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
Inlet Act, provided the public has been include the File No. in the subject line
(10) Scallop SAFE and Plan Team notified of the Council’s intent to take of the email comment.
Report—Set OFL/ABC Catch final action to address the emergency. Those individuals requesting a public
Specifications hearing should submit a written request
Special Accommodations to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
(11) Charter Halibut Annual Permit
Registration These meetings are physically Division at the address listed above. The
(12) Mixing of guided and unguided accessible to people with disabilities. request should set forth the specific
halibut Requests for sign language reasons why a hearing on this
(13) Salmon bycatch: Pollock ICA/IPA interpretation or other auxiliary aids application would be appropriate.
Reports; Update on Salmon should be directed to Shannon Gleason FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Genetics and BSAI salmon Adult at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working Shasta McClenahan or Amy Hapeman,
Equivalency (AEQ) days prior to the meeting date. (301) 427–8401.
(14) GOA CV Chinook PSC limit Dated: March 13, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
adjustments Jeffrey N. Lonergan, subject permit is requested under the
(15) Co-op Reports (AFA, AM 80, GOA authority of the Marine Mammal
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Rockfish, BSAI Crab) Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(16) Halibut retention in BSAI sablefish (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the
[FR Doc. 2018–05396 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am]
pots regulations governing the taking and
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(17) Halibut Abundance-based PSC importing of marine mammals (50 CFR
limits part 216), the Endangered Species Act of
(18) Regulatory Reform Review 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
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(19) Committees and Tasking et seq.), the regulations governing the
The Advisory Panel will address most National Oceanic and Atmospheric taking, importing, and exporting of
of the same agenda issues as the Council Administration endangered and threatened species (50
except B reports. CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal
RIN 0648–XG027
The SSC agenda will include the Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151
following issues: Marine Mammals; File No. 21348 et seq.).
(1) Salmon bycatch: Update on Salmon The applicant proposes to take marine
Genetics and BSAI salmon Adult AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries mammals in the North Pacific Ocean in
Equivalency (AEQ) Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and the U.S. waters of Washington, Oregon,
(2) Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), California, Alaska, and Hawaii, and
Report—Set OFL/ABC Catch Commerce. international waters, to assess the
Specifications ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. biology and ecology of marine mammals
(3) GOA CV Chinook PSC limit in the study area, in particular
adjustments SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that endangered Southern Resident killer
(4) Halibut retention in BSAI sablefish the NMFS Northwest Fisheries Science whales (Orcinus orca). Up to 47 species
pots Center (NWFSC), 2725 Montlake of marine mammals may be taken
(5) Seabird Conservation Update Boulevard East, Seattle, WA 98112– during research including the following
(6) Halibut Abundance-based PSC limits 2097, (Responsible Party: M. Bradley ESA-listed cetaceans: Blue
The Enforcement Committee agenda Hanson, Ph.D.) has applied in due form (Balaenoptera musculus), fin (B.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
will include review of the Mixing of for a permit to conduct research on physalus), humpback (Megaptera
Guided and Unguided Halibut analysis. marine mammals. novaeangliae; Western North Pacific,
In addition to providing ongoing DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email Central America, and Mexico distinct
scientific advice for fishery management comments must be received on or before population segments), North Pacific
decisions, the SSC functions as the April 16, 2018. right (Eubalaena japonica), Main
Council’s primary peer review panel for ADDRESSES: The application and related Hawaiian Islands insular DPS of false
scientific information, as described by documents are available for review by killer (Pseudorca crassidens), sei (B.
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borealis), sperm (Physeter provided by nonprofit agencies Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY,
macrocephalus), and Western North employing persons who are blind or 0410 AQ HQ
Pacific gray (Eschrichtius robustus) have other severe disabilities. Service Type: Base Supply Center Service
whales; and ESA-listed pinnipeds Mandatory for: US Air Force, Air Education
DATES: Date added to the Procurement and Training Command Sheppard Air
including Guadalupe fur seals List: April 15, 2018. Force Base, 206 J Avenue, Sheppard
(Arctocephalus townsendi), Hawaiian ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase AFB, TX
monk seals (Neomonachus from People Who Are Blind or Severely Mandatory Source of Supply: Beacon
schauinslandi), and the U.S. Western Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite Lighthouse, Inc., Wichita Falls, TX
stock of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. Contracting Activity: Dept of the Air Force,
jubatus). The applicant proposes to take FA3020 82 CONS LGC
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Service Type: Custodial Service
marine mammals during vessel and
aerial surveys, including unmanned Amy B. Jensen, Telephone: (703) 603– Mandatory for: National Park Service,
aircraft systems for photo-identification, 7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email Colonial National Historical Park, 10815
photogrammetry, thermal imaging, CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. George Washington Memorial Highway,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Yorktown, VA
above and underwater photography and Mandatory Source of Supply: VersAbility
videography, behavioral observations, Additions Resources, Inc., Hampton, VA
active acoustic playbacks, passive Contracting Activity: National Park Service,
acoustic recordings, prey mapping with On 2/2/2018 (83 FR 23) and 2/9/2018
NER Construction/IA/AE MABO (42000)
echosounders, remote ultrasound, (83 FR 28), the Committee for Purchase
biological sampling (exhaled air, feces, From People Who Are Blind or Severely Amy B. Jensen,
sloughed skin, predation samples, and Disabled published notices of proposed Director, Business Operations.
skin and blubber biopsies), and tagging additions to the Procurement List. [FR Doc. 2018–05379 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am]
(suction-cup and dart/barb). Annual After consideration of the material BILLING CODE 6353–01–P
take numbers for aerial and vessel presented to it concerning capability of
surveys include a maximum of 6,000 qualified nonprofit agencies to provide
takes per species, and Level A the services and impact of the additions COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
harassment procedures include a on the current or most recent PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
maximum of 25 remote ultrasound, 50 contractors, the Committee has SEVERELY DISABLED
biopsy samples, 30 suction-cup tags, determined that the services listed
and 25 dart/barb tags, per species. The below are suitable for procurement by Procurement List; Proposed Addition
duration of the requested permit is five the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. and Deletions
years. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4.
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From
In compliance with the National Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification People Who Are Blind or Severely
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 Disabled.
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial I certify that the following action will
not have a significant impact on a ACTION: Proposed Additions to and
determination has been made that the Deletions from the Procurement List.
activity proposed is categorically substantial number of small entities.
excluded from the requirement to The major factors considered for this SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing
prepare an environmental assessment or certification were: to add products and a service to the
environmental impact statement. 1. The action will not result in any Procurement List that will be furnished
Concurrent with the publication of additional reporting, recordkeeping or by nonprofit agencies employing
this notice in the Federal Register, other compliance requirements for small persons who are blind or have other
NMFS is forwarding copies of the entities other than the small severe disabilities, and deletes products
application to the Marine Mammal organizations that will provide the previously furnished by such agencies.
Commission and its Committee of services to the Government.
DATES: Comments must be received on
Scientific Advisors. 2. The action will result in
authorizing small entities to provide the or before: April 15, 2018.
Dated: March 13, 2018. services to the Government. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
Julia Harrison, 3. There are no known regulatory from People Who Are Blind or Severely
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, alternatives which would accomplish Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite
Office of Protected Resources, National the objectives of the Javits-Wagner- 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149.
Marine Fisheries Service. O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
[FR Doc. 2018–05352 Filed 3–15–18; 8:45 am] connection with the services proposed further information or to submit
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P for addition to the Procurement List. comments contact: Amy B. Jensen,
Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703)
End of Certification 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM Accordingly, the following services AbilityOne.gov.
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR are added to the Procurement List: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
SEVERELY DISABLED notice is published pursuant to 41
Services
U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its
Procurement List; Additions Service Type: Grounds Maintenance Service purpose is to provide interested persons
Mandatory for: US Army Garrison Miami, US an opportunity to submit comments on
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
Special Operations Command South,
People Who Are Blind or Severely 29401 SW 125th Avenue, Bldg. 600,
the proposed actions.
Disabled. Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL, US Additions
ACTION: Additions to the Procurement Army Garrison Miami, 3501 Granada
List. Blvd., Coral Gables, FL If the Committee approves the
Mandatory Source of Supply: Goodwill proposed additions, the entities of the
SUMMARY: This action adds services to Industries of South Florida, Inc., Miami, Federal Government identified in this
the Procurement List that will be FL notice will be required to procure the
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| Dates | Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before April 16, 2018. | |
| Contact | Shasta McClenahan or Amy Hapeman, (301) 427-8401. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 11733 | |
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