Notice2026-02593
Marine Mammals; File No. 29044
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Published
February 10, 2026
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Amanda Bishop, Ph.D., University of Alaska Anchorage, Department of Biological Sciences, 3101 Science Circle, Anchorage, AK 99501, has applied in due form for a permit to receive, import, and export pinniped parts for scientific research.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 5928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02593]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XF498]
Marine Mammals; File No. 29044
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Amanda Bishop, Ph.D., University
of Alaska Anchorage, Department of Biological Sciences, 3101 Science
Circle, Anchorage, AK 99501, has applied in due form for a permit to
receive, import, and export pinniped parts for scientific research.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before March 12, 2026.
ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for
review by selecting ``Records Open for Public Comment'' from the
``Features'' box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species
home page, <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov</a>, and then selecting File No.
29044 from the list of available applications. These documents are also
available upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f1112190c710f2d6e1c3032323a312b2c1f31303e3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="612f2c27324f311350220e0c0c040f1512210f0e00004f060e17">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#26686b60750876541765494b4b43485255664849474708414950"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="024c4f44512c527033416d6f6f676c7671426c6d63632c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 29044 in the
subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a
written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#db95969d88f58ba9ea98b4b6b6beb5afa89bb5b4babaf5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cb85868d98e59bb9fa88a4a6a6aea5bfb88ba5a4aaaae5aca4bd">[email protected]</span></a>. The request
should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application
would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore or Shasta
McClenahan, Ph.D., at (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended
(MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking
and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226), and the Fur
Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
The applicant proposes to receive, import, and export pinniped
parts to study toxicology, ecology, and physiology. An unlimited number
of parts from up to 500 individual pinnipeds of each species, excluding
walrus, may be received, imported, and exported worldwide on an annual
basis. The requested duration of the permit is 5 years.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that
the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine
Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors.
Dated: February 5, 2026.
Shannon Bettridge,
Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-02593 Filed 2-9-26; 8:45 am]
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