Federal Register #File No. 29915

NOAA permit application for commercial and educational filming of pinnipeds

NOAA, part of the Department of Commerce, has received a permit application from BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd. for commercial and educational filming of pinnipeds. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Department of Commerce - Applicant/Vendor: - BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd. - Scope of Permit: - Filming up to 1,000 gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) on Monomoy Island - Incidental observation and filming of up to 23 hooded seals (Cystophora cristata), 23 harp seals (Pagophilus groenlandicus), and 23 harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) - Methods: - Ground-based filming - Uncrewed aircraft system (drone) filming - Notable Requirements: - Activities conducted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act - Permit duration is 15 months - No specific equipment, products, or OEMs are mentioned in the notice

Description

The BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd. has applied for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on pinnipeds. The permit would allow filming of up to 1,000 gray seals on Monomoy Island using ground-based and uncrewed aircraft system methods. Additionally, up to 23 hooded seals, 23 harp seals, and 23 harbor seals may be unintentionally harassed during these activities. The permit is requested under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and is for a duration of 15 months. Written comments on the application must be received by October 8, 2026.

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