Notice2026-04598
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Abalone
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Published
March 10, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
NMFS has received an application for one new scientific research permit. The proposed work is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management, conservation, and recovery efforts. The application may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/ preview_open_for_comment.cfm.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 11517]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04598]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XF591]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Abalone
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of research permit application.
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SUMMARY: NMFS has received an application for one new scientific
research permit. The proposed work is intended to increase knowledge of
species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide
management, conservation, and recovery efforts. The application may be
viewed online at: <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm</a>.
DATES: We must receive your written comments at the provided email
address (see ADDRESSES) on or before April 9, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments on the application should be submitted by
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c4f696f7d72324b7d727b5c72737d7d327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a9fadcdac8c787fec8c7cee9c7c6c8c887cec6df">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include the permit number (28932)
in the subject line of the email.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Wang, Long Beach, CA (phone:
562-980-4199; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7625030517185821171811361819171758111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="33604640525d1d64525d54735d5c52521d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>). Permit application
instructions are available online at <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This notice is provided pursuant to section 10(c) of the ESA. NMFS
will evaluate the application, associated documents, and comments
submitted to determine whether the application meets the requirements
of section 10(a) of the ESA and Federal regulations. The final permit
decision will not be made until after the end of the 30-day comment
period. NMFS will publish notice of its final action in the Federal
Register.
Authority
Scientific research and enhancement permits are issued in
accordance with section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
and regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR
parts 222-224). NMFS issues permits based on findings that such
permits: (1) are applied for in good faith; (2) if granted and
exercised, would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species
that are the subject of the permit; and (3) are consistent with the
purposes and policy of section 2 of the ESA. The authority to take
listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits.
Permit Applications Available for Review and Comment
The application may be viewed online at: <a href="https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm">https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/preview_open_for_comment.cfm</a>.
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Applicant, city,
Application No. state Location Project title Permit action
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28932.......................... Jeremy Long, San CA............... Comparative Impacts of New.
Diego State Invasive Devilweed
University, San and Kelp on the
Diego, CA. Performance and
Preference of Black
and Red Abalone.
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Dated: March 5, 2026.
Korie Schaeffer
Deputy Regional Administrator, West Coast Region, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-04598 Filed 3-9-26; 8:45 am]
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