Federal Register: December 24, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 247)

DOCID: FR Doc 02-32329

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of issuance of permit for marine mammals.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Issuance of Permit for Marine Mammals

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

The following permit was issued.

SUMMARY:

Marine mammal permit applications,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

On April 18, 2002, a notice was published in the Federal Register (67 FR 19205), that an application had been filed with the Fish and Wildlife Service by HubbsSea World Research Institute for a permit (PRT054026) to conduct scientific research to measure the sonar acoustic reflectivity of captive held Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris).

Notice is hereby given that on December 4, 2002, as authorized by the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.), the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the requested permit subject to certain conditions set forth therein.

Dated: December 6, 2002.
Monica Farris,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.
[FR Doc. 0232329 Filed 122302; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Division of Management Authority, telephone 703/3582104.