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NOAA NMFS: Scientific Research Permits and SEDAR 98 Public Webinar Notice

This notice covers several actions by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce: - Permit application for scientific research: - Applicant: Jing Guo, University of Rochester - Activity: Import, export, and receipt of cetacean parts (up to 60 cetaceans annually) - Purpose: Develop cell lines and study molecular mechanisms related to longevity, stress resistance, and cancer suppression - Duration: 8 years - Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application for lobster genomics research: - Applicant: Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute - Activity: Use up to 8 federally permitted vessels and 30 lobster pot sets per trip to collect lobster tissue samples - Purpose: Study genomic population structure to improve stock delineations in U.S. waters - Locations: Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, Southern New England - Duration: June 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 - SEDAR 98 Assessment Webinar VIII: - Purpose: Review Gulf red snapper stock assessment modeling and make final recommendations - Open to the public, held via webinar - No products, OEMs, or commercial vendors are being procured or awarded in this notice - No specific part numbers, quantities (other than research sample limits), or commercial requirements are included

Description

The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 98 assessment process for Gulf red snapper includes a Data Workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. The notice announces the SEDAR 98 Assessment Webinar VIII scheduled for May 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time, which will review assessment modeling work and make final recommendations. The meeting will be held via webinar and is open to the public, with participation details available upon request.

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