[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 112 (Monday, June 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 31482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12438]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB159]


Endangered Species; File No. 25691

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 Allen Foley, Ph.D., Florida Fish 
and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research 
Institute, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218, has applied in due 
form for a permit to take loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) for 
purposes of scientific research.

DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or 
before July 14, 2021.

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. 25691 from the list of available applications. These documents are 
also available upon written request via email to 
[email protected].
    Written comments on this application should be submitted via email 
to [email protected]. Please include File No. 25691 in the 
subject line of the email comment.
    Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a 
written request via email to [email protected]. The request 
should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application 
would be appropriate.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman 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 applicant proposes to continue a long-term study of the trends 
in abundance and distribution of loggerhead sea turtles in southwestern 
Florida Bay. Researchers would also determine size, growth, sex, 
genetic identity, reproductive status, health, and movements of 
animals. Researchers would capture up to 125 sea turtles by hand for 
examination, measurements, photographs, weights, flipper and passive 
integrated transponder tagging, marking, and blood and tumor sampling. 
Up to 20 additional loggerheads may be pursued during unsuccessful 
capture attempts. The permit would be valid for 10 years.

    Dated: June 8, 2021.
Julia Marie Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-12438 Filed 6-11-21; 8:45 am]
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