APPENDK A 



COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: CALENDAR YEAR 1991 



4 January Interior; commenting to Fish and Wildlife Service on proposed changes to regulations governing the 



humane and healthful transport of wild animals and birds in the United States; recommending adoption, 

 subject to modifications to (1) reduce the allowed length of time which animals may be consigned to a 

 carrier prior to departure and (2) require shipped animals to be accompanied by individuals knowledge- 

 able in marine mammal care; and further recommending that the Service seek an international 

 agreement on international transport standards for live animals pursuant to the Convention on 

 International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Faima and Flora. 



10 January Commerce; modification of scientific research permit, Bemd Wursig and Salvatore Cercio. 



16 January Commerce; modification of scientific research permit, Daniel P. Costa. 



17 January Commerce; modification of scientific research permit, Walter H. Munk. 

 17 January Commerce; modification of scientific research permit, James H.W. Hain. 

 17 January Conunerce; scientific research permit, Southwest Fisheries Center. 



17 January Commerce; public display permit, Mary A. Olson. 



17 January Commerce; modification of scientific research permit, James T. Harvey and Daniel P. Costa. 



17 January Interior; modification of scientific research permit. National Ecology Center, Fish and Wildlife Service. 



7 February Commerce; commenting to the National Marine Fisheries Service on the incidental take of Hawaiian 



monk seals by longline fishermen in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands; and recommending that the 

 Service (1) re-initiate consultations pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act on the impact 

 of the fishery on monk seals, and (2) immediately suspend all longline fishing in areas where monk 

 seals may be affected until it can ensure that such fishing is not likely to jeopardize the continued 

 existence of the species. 



8 February Navy; commenting to the Division of Installations and Environment on the use of Sea Lion Rock as a 



site to practice bombing and low level approaches by Navy aircraft; and recommending that such uses 

 of Sea Lion Rock be terminated due to effects on marine mammals, migratory birds, and other wildlife. 



1 1 February State of Florida; commenting to the Governor and other members of the Florida Cabinet on boat speed 



restrictions to protect manatees in Palm Beach County; and recommending adoption of proposed 

 restrictions. 



13 February Interior; modification of scientific research permit, EBASCO Environmental. 



13 February Commerce; public display permit, John G. Shedd Aquarium. 



14 February Commerce; modification of scientific research permit, LGL Alaska Research Associates. 



15 February Interior; request for renewal of scientific research permit. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles 



County. 



19 February Commerce; scientific research permit, Dan R. Salden. 



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