Federal Register #File No. 29467

NOAA Permit Application for Import, Export, and Receipt of Cetacean Parts for Scientific Research

This notice concerns a regulatory permit application for scientific research involving marine mammals: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division - Applicant: Jing Guo, University of Rochester - Requested Permit: - Authorization to import, export, and receive cetacean parts for scientific research - Permit would cover handling parts from up to 60 individual cetaceans annually over an 8-year period - Research aims: develop cell lines and study molecular mechanisms related to exceptional longevity, stress resistance, and cancer suppression - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved - No procurement of products or services; this is a regulatory and scientific permit - Additional Activity: - Announcement of a public webinar (SEDAR 98) for Gulf red snapper stock assessment - Notable Requirements: - Strict regulatory oversight for handling marine mammal parts - Activities limited to scientific research purposes

Description

Jing Guo from the University of Rochester has applied for a permit to import, export, and receive cetacean parts for scientific research. The permit is requested for an 8-year period to develop cell lines and study molecular mechanisms related to longevity, stress resistance, and cancer suppression. The application allows for parts from up to 60 individual cetaceans to be handled annually. Written comments on the application must be submitted by May 11, 2026.

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