Notice2026-06840
Marine Mammals; File No. 29107
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Published
April 9, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Susana Caballero, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals and marine mammal parts that are imported, exported, or received.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 68 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17943-17944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06840]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XF664]
Marine Mammals; File No. 29107
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 Susana Caballero, Ph.D., Nova
Southeastern University, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, Florida
33004, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on
marine mammals and marine mammal parts that are imported, exported, or
received.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 11, 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.
29107 from the list of available applications. These documents are also
available upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eba5a6adb8c5bb99daa88486868e859f98ab85848a8ac58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4d03000b1e631d3f7c0e2220202823393e0d23222c2c632a223b">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ffb1b2b9acd1af8dcebc9092929a918b8cbf91909e9ed1989089"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf8182899ce19fbdfe8ca0a2a2aaa1bbbc8fa1a0aeaee1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 29107 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#cd83808b9ee39dbffc8ea2a0a0a8a3b9be8da3a2acace3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6e2023283d403e1c5f2d0103030b001a1d2e00010f0f40090118">[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 and Shasta
McClenahan, Ph.D., (301) 427-8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act 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 Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (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 requests a 7-year permit to study genetic diversity,
population structure, and connectivity of marine mammals in Florida,
the Caribbean, South America, and Antarctica. Research activities in
Florida, Puerto Rico, and Antarctica will include behavioral
observations, photography, filming, close approaches for eDNA sampling,
and unintentional harassment. In addition, the applicant may biopsy
sample animals in Puerto Rico and Antarctica including humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae), Clymene dolphins (Syenella clymene),
bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), Atlantic spotted dolphins
(Stenella frontalis), pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella
attenuata), leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Southern elephant seal
(Mirounga leonina), and crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga). The
applicant will also import, export, and receive parts taken under other
authorizations from cetaceans and pinnipeds (except for walrus)
worldwide. See the application for numbers of animals requested by
location, species or taxa group, life stage, and procedure.
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.
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Dated: April 6, 2026.
Shannon Bettridge,
Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-06840 Filed 4-8-26; 8:45 am]
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