Federal Register #06480084

NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for Marine Mammal and Endangered Species Permits

This notice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce, seeks public comment on information collection activities related to permits and authorizations for marine mammals and endangered species. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Office of Protected Resources - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information for permits and authorizations to take, import, and export marine mammals and endangered species - Maintenance of a captive marine mammal inventory - Applications, reporting, and compliance documentation for scientific research, enhancement, public display, and photography of protected species - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Fur Seal Act, and Endangered Species Act - Information collection supports regulatory oversight, not procurement - Affects individuals, businesses, institutions, and government agencies involved with protected species - No products or services are being purchased; this is a regulatory information collection activity.

Description

This notice pertains to the collection of information related to permits and authorizations for marine mammals and endangered species, including import/export and maintaining inventories, under various acts including the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. The information collection supports the issuance of special exception permits for scientific research, enhancement, public display, and photography of protected species. It includes requirements for applications, reporting, and inventory maintenance to ensure compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Fur Seal Act, and Endangered Species Act.

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