Federal Register #2026-17150

NOAA Issues Research Permits for Marine Mammals and Endangered Species

This notice announces the issuance of permits for activities involving marine mammals and endangered species by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - 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) - Application for amendment: Brandon Southall, Ph.D. (Southall Environmental Associates, Inc.) - Activities Covered: - Research and activities involving marine mammals and endangered species - Issued under Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Compliance with federal regulations: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq., 50 CFR part 216, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., 50 CFR parts 222-226 - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - Permits are strictly for regulatory and research purposes - No OEMs or commercial vendors involved

Description

This notice announces the issuance of permits related to marine mammals and endangered species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The permits have been issued by the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The notice includes details about the permit holders and the regulatory compliance under federal law. It also provides information on how to review the permits and submit comments.

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