[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 29, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 15514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06139]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

RIN 0648-XF271-X


Endangered Species; File No. 21043

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

ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Florida Fish and Wildlife 
Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 585 
Prineville Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33954 [Responsible Party, Gregg 
Poulakis, Ph.D.], has applied in due form for a permit to take Pristis 
pectinata for purposes of scientific research.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before April 28, 2017.

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. 21043 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 [email protected]. 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: Malcolm Mohead or Erin Markin, (301) 
427-8401.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the 
authority of 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 objective of the permitted activity is to conduct research and 
monitoring of endangered smalltooth sawfish to develop conservation and 
protective measures ensuring the species' recovery. Other listed 
species potentially encountered and incidentally collected include 
green (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp's 
ridley (Lepidocheyls kempii), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and 
loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles. Researchers are requesting to 
capture smalltooth sawfish in Florida waters, and then measure, weigh, 
tag, genetic tissue sample, draw blood, and photograph animals prior to 
release. The applicant also requests to have access to salvaged animals 
and parts taken at other parts within the species range.

    Dated: March 23, 2017.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-06139 Filed 3-28-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-22-P