research program; and also: (1) document 
existing methodology and reanalyze estimates 
of school size and species proportions, 
(2) give high priority to improving vessel 
survey methods, (3) convene a workshop to 
review alternative aggregation techniques, and 
to explore alternative fishing methods and 
required research, (4) conduct certain field 
experiments involving satellite tagging to 
delineate relationships between northern and 
southern offshore spotted porpoises, 
(5) analyze porpoise stomach collections and 
develop a stomach collection program, and 
(6) make a decision on a possible 1983 full- 
scale survey in late 1981. 
19 November Commerce, scientific research permit applica- 
tion, Randall Davis. 
21 November Commerce, scientific research permit applica- 
tion, USAF-HQ Space Division. 
21 November Commerce, modification of scientific research 
permit, Bruce R. Mate. 
2 December Interior, expressing concern that progress to 
resolve the California sea otter problem has 
been less encouraging than had been expected 
and recommending that the Service adopt and 
implement an approach which recognizes the 
ultimate need for "zonal management" of the 
California sea otter and the need to establish 
at least one additional group of sea otters 
as soon as possible at a site secure from the 
threat of oil spills. 
3 December Defense, Corps of Engineers, commenting on the 
"Draft General Desian Memorandum and Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower 
Rio Grande Basin Texas Flood Control and Major 
Drainage Project" and recommending that the 
Corps consult with the National Marine Fisheries 
Service to determine the nature, likelihood, 
and significance of possible direct and indirect 
effects of the proposed action on the bottle- 
nose dolphin population in the Port Mansfield 
Pass area and to identify mitigation measures 
that may be necessary and appropriate. 
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