28 January 

 6 February 



17 February 

 19 February 



6 March 



9 March 

 9 March 



discuss its proposals with the Commission, the 

 environmental community, and the industry. 



Commerce, scientific research permit application, 

 Oceanic Research and Communication Alliance. 



Interior, commenting to the Fish and Wildlife 

 Service on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge 

 Coastal Plain Resource Assessment; noting, 

 among other things, that: marine mammals, 

 including the endangered bowhead whale, in or 

 near the Refuge are hunted by Alaska Natives 

 for subsistence purposes, and availability of 

 these animals to Natives could be affected by 

 the proposed action; and recommending that, 

 considering the many uncertainties about the 

 nature, extent, and effects of exploration and 

 development activities in the area, additional 

 studies and assessments be carried out before 

 the area is made available for oil and gas 

 recovery and utilization. 



Commerce, scientific research permit application, 

 Northwest and Alaska Fisheries Center. 



Commerce, commenting to the National Marine 

 Fisheries Service on a draft paper entitled 

 "Summary of National Laws and International 

 Agreements Affecting River Dolphins" and recom- 

 mending that discussion of U.S. laws applicable 

 to activities in foreign countries be expanded. 



Commerce, commenting to the National Marine 

 Fisheries Service on the proposed rulemaking, 

 "North Pacific Fur Seal — Pribilof Islands Popu- 

 lation; Designation as Depleted," and recommend- 

 ing that the proposed designation be implemented, 

 with minor modification. 



Commerce, scientific research permit application, 

 The Whale Center. 



Commerce, commenting to the National Marine 

 Fisheries Service on the Fiscal Year 1987 

 Entanglement Research Program, noting that, 

 for the most part, the Program provides a 

 sound basis for making decisions regarding 

 project funding, and recommending that the 

 Service: (a) begin implementing portions of 

 the Plan; (b) give additional consideration to 

 certain tasks involving North Pacific fur 

 seals and sea birds; and (c) consult with the 



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