Federal Register #0648-XF902

Issuance of Scientific Research Permits for Marine Mammals and Endangered Species

This notice announces the issuance of scientific research permits for activities involving marine mammals and endangered species by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Permit Holders: - Michelle Shero, Ph.D. (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) - NMFS Marine Mammal Laboratory (Responsible Party: Nancy Friday, Ph.D.) - BBC Natural History Unit and Factual Productions Limited (Responsible Party: Victoria Webb) - Pending Application: - Brandon Southall, Ph.D. (Southall Environmental Associates, Inc.) - Activities Authorized: - Scientific research and related activities involving marine mammals and endangered species - Compliance with Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Notable Requirements: - Permits issued based on good faith application - No disadvantage to endangered species - Consistency with ESA purposes and policies - No products or services are being procured; this is an award of research permits, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

This notice announces the issuance of permits under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The permits allow for activities involving marine mammals and endangered species as regulated by the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The notice includes details about the permit holders and the regulatory compliance under the MMPA and ESA. It also provides information on how to review the permits and submit comments.

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