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Alternative Title:
Effects of issuing a permit and permit modification for scientific research on protected sea turtles in the Western Pacific Ocean
Personal Author:
Lecky, James H.;
Corporate Authors:
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Program Planning and Integration,; United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Office of Protected Resources,;
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Program Planning and Integration,; United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Office of Protected Resources,; Less -
NOAA Program & Office:
NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act); NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service);
NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act); NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service); Less -
Description:
The purpose of the research for Permit No. 15661 is to characterize population structure, size class composition, foraging ecology, and migration pattens for green (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles in the Northern Mariana Islands. The permit would be valid tor five years from the date of issuance. The objective of the research for Permit No. 10027-04 would not change: to study the population biology and connectivity of green and hawksbill sea turtles at Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Permit No. 10027-04 would increase the number of green sea turtles which may be taken annually during research. No other changes (location, duration, or manner of take) to the permit would be authorized. The permit modification would be valid until the permit expires on July 31, 2013.
Keywords:
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Environmental Impact Analysis
Environmental Impact Statements
Fishery Policy
Government Policy
Green Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle
Research

Document Type:
Environmental Assessment;
Place as Subject:
Northern Mariana Islands; Line Islands; Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge; United States;
Northern Mariana Islands; Line Islands; Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge; United States; Less -
Rights Information:
Public Domain
Compliance:
Submitted
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:05246827338f7e35b51976efaeb41e7386740d7cadb923e41c5cb1a83e5e6ee7
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