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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BB71 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Address Harbor Seal Disturbance at Glacial Sites in Alaska 
Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering whether to propose regulations to limit vessel disturbance to harbor seals and protect glacially associated harbor seal habitats in Alaska used for pupping, nursing, resting and molting. The scope of this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) encompasses the activities of any person or vessel that may diminish the value of essential glacial habitats for harbor seals, result in the unauthorized taking of harbor seals, or cause detrimental individual- or population-level impacts. NMFS requests information and comments on whether, and if so, what type of, conservation measures, regulations, or other measures would be appropriate to protect harbor seals from the effects of vessel activity in glacial habitats. Any recommendations received in response to this ANPR will be considered prior to any proposed rulemaking. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Info./Admin./Other 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
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
Final Action - ANPR  03/12/2013  78 FR 15669   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  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:
James Balsiger
Regional Administrator, Alaska Region
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
709 West Ninth Street,
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone:907 586-7221
Email: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov