Federal Register #29859

Permit Application for Import, Export, and Receipt of Marine Mammal Parts for Scientific Research

This opportunity involves a permit application submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for scientific research involving marine mammal parts. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Applicant: - Seth Newsome, Ph.D., Department of Biology, University of New Mexico - Products/Services Requested: - Permit to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts - Up to 25 individual cetaceans and 25 individual pinnipeds (excluding walrus) annually - Parts may originate from: - Stranded animals (alive or dead) - Animals that died during rehabilitation - Animals killed incidental to legal commercial fishing operations - Samples from other authorized persons or collections - Purpose: - Isotope analysis to study foraging distribution - Unique Requirements: - Permit requested under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and Fur Seal Act - Validity period of ten years - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a permit for scientific research rather than a procurement of goods or services.

Description

Seth Newsome, Ph.D., from the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico, has applied for a permit to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts for scientific research. The permit would allow handling parts from up to 25 individual cetaceans and 25 individual pinnipeds annually, excluding walrus. The parts may come from animals stranded alive or dead, those that died during rehabilitation, animals killed incidental to legal commercial fishing, or samples from authorized persons or collections. The permit is requested under various acts including the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act, and would be valid for 10 years. Written comments on the application must be received by October 26, 2026.

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