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GOM. Information supporting the small numbers determinations is provided in 

Table 1. 

TABLE 1—TAKE ANALYSIS

Species Authorized 

take Scaled take 1 Abundance 2 Percent abundance 

Rice’s whale ..................................................................................................... 0 n/a 51 n/a 

Sperm whale .................................................................................................... 0 n/a 2,207 n/a 

Kogia spp. ........................................................................................................ 0 n/a 4,373 n/a 

Beaked whales ................................................................................................. 0 n/a 3,768 n/a 

Rough-toothed dolphin ..................................................................................... 137 39.2 4,853 0.8 

Bottlenose dolphin ............................................................................................ 4,756 1,364.9 176,108 0.8 

Clymene dolphin ............................................................................................... 0 n/a 11,895 n/a 

Atlantic spotted dolphin .................................................................................... 1,685 n/a 74,785 n/a 

Pantropical spotted dolphin .............................................................................. 0 n/a 102,361 n/a 

Spinner dolphin ................................................................................................ 0 n/a 25,114 n/a

Striped dolphin ................................................................................................. 0 n/a 5,229 n/a

Fraser’s dolphin ................................................................................................ 3 1 0.2 1,665 0.0 

Risso’s dolphin ................................................................................................. 0 n/a 3,764 n/a

Melon-headed whale ........................................................................................ 0 n/a 7,003 n/a 

Pygmy killer whale ........................................................................................... 0 n/a 2,126 n/a 

False killer whale .............................................................................................. 3 5 1.3 3,204 0.0 

Killer whale ....................................................................................................... 0 n/a 267 n/a 

Short-finned pilot whale .................................................................................... 0 n/a 1,981 n/a 

1Scalar ratios were applied to ‘‘Authorized Take’’ values as described at 86 FR 5322, 5404 (January 19, 2021) to derive scaled take numbers 

shown here. 2Best abundance estimate. For most taxa, the best abundance estimate for purposes of comparison with take estimates is considered here to 

be the model-predicted abundance (Roberts et al., 2016). For those taxa where a density surface model predicting abundance by month was 

produced, the maximum mean seasonal abundance was used. For those taxa where abundance is not predicted by month, only mean annual 

abundance is available. For Rice’s whale and the killer whale, the larger estimated SAR abundance estimate is used. 3 Modeled exposure estimate less than assumed average group size (Maze-Foley and Mullin, 2006). 

Based on the analysis contained 

herein of ExxonMobil’s proposed survey 

activity described in its LOA 

application and the anticipated take of 

marine mammals, NMFS finds that 

small numbers of marine mammals will 

be taken relative to the affected species 

or stock sizes (i.e., less than one-third of 

the best available abundance estimate) 

and therefore the taking is of no more 

than small numbers. 

Authorization 

NMFS has determined that the level 

of taking for this LOA request is 

consistent with the findings made for 

the total taking allowable under the 

incidental take regulations and that the 

amount of take authorized under the 

LOA is of no more than small numbers. 

Accordingly, we have issued an LOA to 

ExxonMobil authorizing the take of 

marine mammals incidental to its 

geophysical survey activity, as 

described above. 

Dated: August 21, 2023. 

Kimberly Damon-Randall, 

Director, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

[FR Doc. 2023–18220 Filed 8–23–23; 8:45 am] 

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A. Call to Order 

1. Opening Remarks 

2. Roll Call 

3. Agenda 

4. Executive Director’s Report 

B. Open Comment Period 

1. Comments on Non-Agenda Items 

C. Salmon Management 

1. National Marine Fisheries Service 

Report 

2. Methodology Review—Final Topic 

Selection 

3. Fishery Management Plan (FMP) 

Amendment 24: Southern Resident 

Killer Whale Chinook Threshold 

Clarifications 

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1. Preliminary Catch Sharing Plan and 

Regulations for Implementation in 

2024 or Later 

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1. Current Habitat Issues 

F. Ecosystem Management 

1. Initiative 4: Ecosystem and Climate 

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G. Groundfish Management 

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Report 

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3. Stock Assessment Methodology 

Review—Final Topics 

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Entanglement Risk Reduction; 

Limited Entry and Follow On 

Actions 

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2025–2026 

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National Marine Sanctuaries Coral 

Restoration and Research Plan— 

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Proposed Rule (Cancelled) 

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Geographic Strategic Plan and 

Regional Equity and Environmental 

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Considerations and National 

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Management 

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Report 

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Groundfish Subcommittee Scientific 

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Equity and Environmental Justice 

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Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. 

Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m. 

Habitat Committee—8 a.m. 

Salmon Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. 

Scientific and Statistical Committee—8 

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Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. 

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Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. 

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Habitat Committee—8 a.m. 

Scientific and Statistical Committee—8 

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Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. 

Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m. 

Highly Migratory Species Advisory 

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Highly Migratory Species Management 

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Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. 

Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m. 

Highly Migratory Species Advisory 

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Highly Migratory Species Management 

Team—8 a.m. 

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Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Groundfish Advisory Subpanel—8 a.m. 

Groundfish Management Team—8 a.m. 

Highly Migratory Species Advisory 

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Highly Migratory Species Management 

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Highly Migratory Species Management 

Team—8 a.m. 

Enforcement Consultants—As Necessary 

Day 8—Thursday, September 14, 2023 

California State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Oregon State Delegation—7 a.m. 

Washington State Delegation—7 a.m. 

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subject of formal action during these 

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those issues specifically listed in this 

document and any issues arising after 

publication of this document that 

require emergency action under section 

305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 

Conservation and Management Act, 

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the intent to take final action to address 

the emergency. 

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noaa.gov; (503) 820–2412) at least 10 

business days prior to the meeting date. 

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. 

Dated: August 18, 2023. 

Rey Israel Marquez, 

Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable 

Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 

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[Docket No. CPSC–2023–0032] 

Notice of Availability: Proposed 

Supplemental Guidance for CPSC 

Chronic Hazard Guidelines 

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request for comment. 

SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety 

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Hazard Guidelines. The supplements 

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use of benchmark dose methodology in 

risk assessment, and draft supplemental 

guidance for the analysis of uncertainty 

and variability in risk assessment. The 

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and from the Commission’s Office of the 

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In 1992 the Commission issued 

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reproductive/developmental toxicity, 

exposure, bioavailability, risk 

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Determining whether a product is or 

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Indeed, chronic toxicity may be 

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For example, peer-reviewed scientific 

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