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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

RIN 0648–XA02 

Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits 

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits. 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that 

individuals and institutions have been 

issued Letters of Confirmation for 

activities conducted under the General 

Authorization for Scientific Research on 

marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION for a list of names and 

addresses of recipients. 

ADDRESSES: The Letters of Confirmation 

and related documents are available for 

review upon written request or by 

appointment in the following office: 

Permits, Conservation and Education 

Division, Office of Protected Resources, 

NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 

13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone 

(301) 713–2289; fax (301) 713–0376. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Office of Protected Resources, Permits 

Division, (301) 713–2289. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

requested Letters of Confirmation (LOC) 

have been issued under the authority of 

the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 

1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et 

seq.), and the regulations governing the 

taking and importing of marine 

mammals (50 CFR part 216). The 

General Authorization allows for bona 

fide scientific research that may result 

only in taking by level B harassment of 

marine mammals. The following Letters 

of Confirmation were issued in Fiscal 

Year 2010. 

File No. 14579: Issued to Dr. Susan 

Shaw, Marine Environmental Research 

Institute, Blue Hill, ME on October 28, 

2009, for aerial and vessel surveys to 

census harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and 

gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) in and 

around pinniped haulouts in the Blue 

Hill Bay area of the Gulf of Maine. Harp 

seals (Pagophilus groenlandica) and 

hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) may 

be harassed incidental to these surveys. 

The authorization is valid through 

October 31, 2014. 

File No. 14903: Issued to Lisa Sette, 

Provincetown Center for Coastal 

Studies, Provincetown, MA, on March 

3, 2010, authorizes vessel and land 

based surveys, photo-identification and 

behavioral observations of gray seals 

and harbor seals along the coast of Cape 

Cod, MA. The purpose of the research 

is to provide information on the haulout structure and possible distribution 

shifts around New England. The 

research will provide a foundation for 

long-term studies of pinniped 

populations in the study area as well as 

aid in the development of a photo-ID 

catalogue. The LOC expires on March 1, 

2015. 

File No. 15141: Issued to Petra 

Bertilsson-Friedman, Montauk, NY, on 

March 3, 2010, authorizes behavioral 

observations and photo-identification of 

harbor seals, gray seals, and harp seals 

hauled out in Montauk, NY. The 

objective of the research is to examine 

the abundance and structure of two 

different seal haul out sites [Montauk 

Point State Park (rocky coast) and 

Shagwong Point (sandy beach)] to 

determine how habitat features and 

anthropogenic disturbance influences 

haul out choice. The researcher will also 

provide photo-ID data to Ms. Sette (File 

No. 14903) to include in the photo-ID 

catalogue. The LOC expires on March 1, 

2015. 

File No. 15369: Issued to Mari 

Smultea, Issaquah, WA, on April 23, 

2010, authorizes aerial surveys, photoidentification, video, and behavioral 

observations of 21 cetacean species and 

three pinniped species in the U.S. 

Navy’s Southern California Range 

Complex (SOCAL) in the Pacific Ocean. 

The purpose of the research is to collect 

baseline data on the abundance and 

distribution of cetaceans and pinnipeds 

within the SOCAL. The surveys are 

supported by the Navy as part of their 

Marine Species Monitoring Plan. The 

LOC expires on December 15, 2014. 

File No. 13729–01: Issued to The Wild 

Dolphin Project, Jupiter, FL, on June 8, 

2010, authorizes close approach, photoidentification, and behavioral 

observations of cetaceans within the 

Intracoastal Waterway from southern 

Martin County to the Florida Keys, and 

in the adjacent Atlantic Ocean from the 

coast to 20 miles into the Gulf Stream. 

This amendment expands the study to 

include Atlantic spotted dolphins 

(Stenella frontalis) inhabiting Atlantic 

waters along the Florida Keys and 

authorizes surveys year-round. The 

purpose of the research is to study the 

abundance, distribution, and residency 

of cetaceans in the Intracoastal 

Waterway (ICW) as well as offshore of 

Palm Beach County, Florida, down to 

the Florida Keys. The LOC expires on 

February 28, 2014, and supersedes LOC 

No. 13729, issued on February 13, 2009. 

File No. 15409: Issued to Dr. David 

Johnston, Duke University, Beaufort, 

NC, on June 8, 2010, authorizes vessel 

surveys, photo-identification and 

behavioral observations of seven 

dolphin species and nine whale species 

in the nearshore waters of the Hawaiian 

Islands and American Samoa. The 

purpose of the research is to collect 

baseline data on the stock structure and 

population dynamics of cetaceans 

within the Pacific Islands Region. The 

LOC expires on June 15, 2015. 

File No. 15459: Issued to Jennifer 

Lewis, Florida International University, 

Miami, FL, on June 18, 2010, authorizes 

photo-identification and behavioral 

surveys of bottlenose dolphins 

(Tursiops truncatus) within the borders 

of the Lower Florida Keys, Florida Keys 

National Marine Sanctuary, and 

Everglades National Park. The purpose 

of the research is to study factors 

influencing habitat use, ranging 

patterns, behavioral variation, and 

population structure of bottlenose 

dolphins in southern Florida waters. 

The LOC expires on July 1, 2015. 

File No. 14646: Issued to Dr. Laela 

Sayigh, Woods Hole Oceanographic 

Institution, Woods Hole, MA on June 

29, 2010, for close approach, photoidentification, passive acoustic 

recordings, behavioral observations, and 

focal follows of seven marine mammal 

species, including long-finned pilot 

whales (Globicephala melas), Atlantic 

white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus 

acutus), and common dolphins 

(Delphinus delphis). The primary study 

area is Cape Cod Bay, but research 

efforts may also occur in the Gulf of 

Maine (including Massachusetts Bay) 

and the Stellwagen Bank National 

Marine Sanctuary. The purpose of the 

research is to investigate the 

phenomenon of mass strandings and try 

to improve the ability to predict such 

events. The LOC expires on July 1, 2015. 

File No. 15512: Issued to Dr. Shannon 

Gowans, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, 

FL on July 9, 2010, authorizes vessel 

surveys for close approach, photoidentification, passive acoustic 

recordings, and behavioral observations 

of bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of 

Mexico from Clearwater to Tampa Bay, 

Florida. The purpose of the research is 

to monitor this population of bottlenose 

dolphins, estimate abundance, 

investigate trends in population size, 

spatial distribution, and changes in 

distribution over time. The LOC expires 

on July 15, 2015. 

File No. 15477: Issued to Isidore 

Szczepaniak, Pacifica, CA on July 16, 

2010, authorizes vessel surveys for close 

approach, photo-identification, and 

behavioral observations of the San 

Francisco-Russian River Stock of harbor 

porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and 

bottlenose dolphins in the waters of San 

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Ocean coastal waters in Northern 

California, between Bodega Bay in the 

north and Half Moon Bay in the south. 

The purpose of the research is to 

document the harbor porpoise’s range 

reestablishment and the likely causes of 

its reappearance in San Francisco Bay, 

and to document interactions between 

harbor porpoise and bottlenose 

dolphins. The LOC expires on July 31, 

2015. 

File No. 919–1797: Issued to Dr. 

Donald Baltz, Louisiana State 

University, Baton Rouge, LA on July 7, 

2005 was extended on July 27, 2010. 

The purpose of the research is to 

estimate abundance and conduct 

behavioral observations and photoidentification of bottlenose dolphins in 

the bays and coastal waters of Louisiana 

and Mississippi. The LOC was extended 

from July 31, 2010 until July 31, 2011. 

File No. 15631: Issued to Marilyn 

Mazzoil, Harbor Branch Oceanographic 

Institute, Fort Pierce, FL on August 24, 

2010, authorizes photo-identification 

and behavioral surveys of bottlenose 

dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon 

Estuary, Florida and adjacent Atlantic 

Ocean coastal waters from Ponce Inlet to 

Jupiter Inlet out to 3 km offshore. The 

purpose of the research is to investigate 

the abundance, distribution, and stock 

structure of Western North Atlantic 

coastal and offshore bottlenose 

dolphins. The LOC expires on August 

31, 2015. 

File No. 808–1798–02: Issued to Dr. 

Andrew Read, Duke University Marine 

Laboratory, Beaufort, NC on September 

27, 2010, authorizes vessel and aerial 

surveys, close approach, photoidentification, observation of dolphin/ 

fishery interactions, focal animal 

sampling, and passive acoustics of 19 

cetacean species. Research activities 

may occur year-round from the North 

Carolina/Virginia border, south to 29° N 

(Florida), in coastal waters and out to 

100 nm offshore. The purpose of the 

amendment is to extend the duration of 

the study from September 30, 2010 to 

March 30, 2011. This amended GA LOC 

supersedes version 808–1798–01, issued 

on May 1, 2009. 

In compliance with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 

U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final 

determination has been made that the 

activities are categorically excluded 

from the requirement to prepare an 

environmental assessment or 

environmental impact statement. 

Dated: October 21, 2010. 

P. Michael Payne, 

Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education 

Division, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING 

COMMISSION 

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TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, 

November 26, 2010. 

PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, 

DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference 

Room. 

STATUS: Closed. 

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance 

and enforcement matters. 

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. 

Sauntia S. Warfield, 

Assistant Secretary of the Commission. 

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TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, 

November 5, 2010. 

PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, 

DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference 

Room. 

STATUS: Closed. 

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance 

and Enforcement Matters. 

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. 

Sauntia S. Warfield, 

Assistant Secretary of the Commission. 

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COMMISSION 

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TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, 

November 12, 2010. 

PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, 

DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference 

Room. 

STATUS: Closed. 

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance 

and Enforcement Matters. 

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Sauntia S. Warfield, 202–418–5084. 

Sauntia S. Warfield, 

Assistant Secretary of the Commission. 

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TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m., Friday, 

November 19, 2010. 

PLACE: 1155 21st St., NW., Washington, 

DC, 9th Floor Commission Conference 

Room. 

STATUS: Closed. 

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Surveillance 

and enforcement matters. 

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

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Sauntia S. Warfield, 

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Paducah 

AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE). 

ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. 

SUMMARY: This notice announces a 

meeting of the Environmental 

Management Site-Specific Advisory 

Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The 

Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. 

L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that 

public notice of this meeting be 

announced in the Federal Register. 

DATES: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 6 

p.m. 

ADDRESSES: Barkley Centre, 111 

Memorial Drive, Paducah, Kentucky 

42001. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Reinhard Knerr, Deputy Designated 

Federal Officer, Department of Energy 

Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 

1410, MS–103, Paducah, Kentucky 

42001, (270) 441–6825. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Purpose of the Board: The purpose of 

the Board is to make recommendations 

to DOE–EM and site management in the 

areas of environmental restoration, 

waste management and related 

activities. 

Tentative Agenda 

• Call to Order, Introductions, Review 

of Agenda. 


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