Notice2025-22753
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
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Published
December 15, 2025
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that permits and a permit amendment have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 238 (Monday, December 15, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 57961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-22753]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XF361]
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits and a permit amendment.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that permits and a permit amendment
have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the
Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
ADDRESSES: The permits and related documents are available for review
upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#703e3d36235e200241331f1d1d151e0403301e1f11115e171f06"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="efa1a2a9bcc1bf9ddeac8082828a819b9caf81808e8ec1888099">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore (File No. 28233),
Sara Young (File Nos. 23858 and 28742), Erin Markin, Ph.D., (File No.
29122), and Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., (File Nos. 29090 and 29152); at
(301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The requested permits and permit amendment
have been issued under the MMPA of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et
seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine
mammals (50 CFR part 216), the ESA of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and
exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226),
as applicable. Notices were published in the Federal Register on the
dates listed below that permit requests had been submitted. To locate
the Federal Register notice that announced our receipt of the
application and a complete description of the activities, go to <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov">https://www.federalregister.gov</a> and search for the file number provided in
table 1 below.
Table 1--Issued Permits and Permit Amendments
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Previous Federal
File No. Version No. RTID Applicant Register notice Issuance date
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23858...... 01........... 0648-XA919........ NMFS' Marine Mammal 86 FR 13700, November 19, 2025.
Laboratory, 7600 Sand March 10, 2021.
Point Way NE, Seattle,
WA 98115 (Responsible
Party: John Bengtson,
Ph.D.).
28223...... N/A.......... 0648-XE619........ Clearwater Marine 90 FR 7661, November 18, 2025.
Aquarium, 249 Windward January 22, 2025.
Passage, Clearwater,
FL 33767 (Responsible
Party: Joe Handy).
28742...... N/A.......... 0648-XE876........ Institute of Marine 90 FR 38466, November 20, 2025.
Sciences, University August 8, 2025.
of California at Santa
Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
95064 (Responsible
Party: Roxanne
Beltran, Ph.D.).
29090...... N/A.......... 0648-XF186........ Mark Clementz, Ph.D., 90 FR 45022, November 21, 2025.
University of Wyoming, September 18,
1000 East University 2025.
Avenue, Laramie, WY
82071.
29122...... N/A.......... 0648-XF119........ Pacific Whale 90 FR 42232, November 20, 2025.
Foundation, 300 August 29, 2025.
Ma'alaea Road, Suite
211, Wailuku, HI 26793
(Responsible Party:
Selket Kaufman).
29152...... N/A.......... 0648-XF221........ Adam Gilbertsen, 90 FR 46565, November 26, 2025.
University of September 29,
Minnesota, 689 23rd 2025.
Avenue SE, MRF Room 1-
151, Minneapolis, MN
55455.
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In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the
activities proposed are categorically excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
As required by the ESA, as applicable, issuance of these permits
was based on a finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good
faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered
species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set
forth in section 2 of the ESA.
Dated: December 10, 2025.
Shannon Bettridge,
Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-22753 Filed 12-12-25; 8:45 am]
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