Search Results for citation:"90 FR 17911"

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  • 2025-07461 — Endangered Species; File No. 27918
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17911
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Dr. Kristen Hart from the U.S. Geological Survey has applied for a permit to study sea turtles, including green, Kemp's ridley, loggerhead, and hawksbill species, as part of a scientific research project. The research aims to understand the turtles' habitat use, movement, and behavior in the northern Gulf of America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The study involves capturing turtles through various methods, attaching instruments, tagging, and collecting biological samples before releasing them. The proposal, open for public comment until May 30, 2025, seeks a 10-year permit under the Endangered Species Act regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    Dr. Kristen Hart wants a special permit to study sea turtles like the green and Kemp's ridley kinds to learn where they go and how they live. She plans to catch and study them for 10 years, but there are some questions about how it will help the turtles and whether people understand all the details.

  • 2025-07442 — Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17911
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has adjusted the expiration date of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) given to WesternGeco to extend their permission to incidentally take marine mammals during geophysical surveys for oil and gas in the Gulf of America until June 30, 2025. This change allows WesternGeco more time to complete their projects after delays caused by weather. NMFS confirmed that the surveys would not harm the marine mammals significantly, and that the extension is consistent with existing laws and regulations. The Gulf of Mexico is now officially referred to as the Gulf of America, according to updated directives.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is letting a company called WesternGeco have extra time, until June 30, 2025, to safely look for oil in the Gulf of America without hurting the dolphins and other sea animals too much. They made sure this won’t cause big problems for the animals living there.