[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 5243]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2659]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Marine Mammal Annual Report Availability, Calendar Year 1993

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of calendar year 1993 marine mammal 
annual report.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued its 1993 annual 
report on administration of the marine mammals under its jurisdiction, 
as required by section 103(f) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 
1972. The report covers the period January 1 to December 31, 1993, and 
was submitted to Congress on January 10, 1997. By this notice, the 
public is informed that the 1993 report is available and that 
individuals may obtain a copy by written request to the Service.

ADDRESSES: Written requests for copies should be addressed to: 
Publications Unit, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 130-WEBB, 
1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey L. Horwath, Division of Fish and Wildlife Management 
Assistance, Telephone (703) 358-1718.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Service is responsible for eight species 
of marine mammals under the jurisdiction of the Department of the 
Interior, as assigned by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. 
These species are polar bear, sea and marine otters, walrus, manatees 
(three species) and dugong. Administrative actions discussed include 
appropriations, marine mammals in Alaska, endangered and threatened 
marine mammal species, law enforcement activities, scientific research 
and public display permits, certificates of registration, research, 
Outer Continental Shelf environmental studies and international 
activities.

    Dated: January 27, 1997.
John G. Rogers,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 97-2659 Filed 2-3-97; 8:45 am]
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