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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AX10 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; U.S. Navy Training in the Cherry Point Range Complex 
Abstract: On June 13, 2008, NMFS received an application from the Navy requesting authorization for the take of bottlenose and Atlantic spotted dolphins by Level B harassment incidental to the proposed training activities in the Cherry Point Range Complex over the course of 5 years. These training activities are classified as military readiness activities. The Cherry Point Range Complex geographically encompasses offshore and near-shore operation areas (OPAREAs), instrumented ranges, and special use airspace located along the U.S. Atlantic coast. These training activities consist of surface warfare, mine warfare, amphibious warfare, and vessel movement. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/13/2009  74 FR 11052   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/06/2009    
Final Action  07/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Dr. Michael Payne
Fishery Biologist
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
P.O. Box 21668,
Juneau, AK 99802
Phone:907 586-7235
Fax:301 713-2521
Email: michael.payne@noaa.gov