# Federal Register #RTID 0648-XG104

NOAA notice of withdrawal of a marine mammal photography permit application

**Buyer:** National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** RTID 0648-XG104

NOAA announced that an applicant withdrew a permit request for marine mammal photography; the notice does not describe a government procurement.

### Description

Edward Charles of Open Planet Studios withdrew an application for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals. The application had been submitted for further consideration and a notice about the request was published on August 21, 2026. The application and related documents are available for review upon written request by email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov.

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