United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2018_register executive 2018-09-13 article Notices D09002ee1c7e15769 D09002ee1c7e15841 United States Department of Commerce originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to launching space launch vehicles, intercontinental ballistic and small missiles, and aircraft and helicopter operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), California, from March 27, 2019 through March 26, 2024. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing our receipt of the USAF's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and inviting information, suggestions, and comments on the USAF's application and request. 83 FR 46483 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-13/2018-19896 2018-19896 fr13se18-43 RIN 0648-XG33 3510-22-P https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-13/2018-19896 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-13/html/2018-19896.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-13/pdf/2018-19896.pdf 2 p. 46483 46484 83 FR 46483 RIN 0648-XG33 Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Air Force Launching of Space Launch Vehicles, Intercontinental Ballistic and Small Missiles, and Aircraft and Helicopter Operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California; Federal Register Vol. 83, Issue NOTICE 2018-19896 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2018-10-15 3510-22-P 2018-19896 Notice; receipt of application for Letters of Authorization; request for comments and information.

NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to launching space launch vehicles, intercontinental ballistic and small missiles, and aircraft and helicopter operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), California, from March 27, 2019 through March 26, 2024. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing our receipt of the USAF's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and inviting information, suggestions, and comments on the USAF's application and request.

Comments and information must be received no later than October 15, 2018. Jordan Carduner, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, (301) 427-8401. An electronic copy of the USAF's application may be obtained online at: www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ incidental/military.htm. In case of problems accessing these documents, please call the contact listed above. Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities: U.S. Air Force Launching of Space Launch Vehicles, Intercontinental Ballistic and Small Missiles, and Aircraft and Helicopter Operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA , ITP.Carduner@noaa.gov www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/incidental/military.htm Vol. 83, no. 178 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2018-09-13 continuing daily deposited born digital 287 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-13 P0b002ee19c8a26f8 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr13se18 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-09-13 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-13/pdf/FR-2018-09-13.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-09-13/xml/FR-2018-09-13.xml fdlp 46349 46626 DGPO 2018-09-13 2024-06-01 FR-2018-09-13 machine generated eng FR FR-2018-09-13 83 178