Notice2026-17107
Marine Mammals; File No. 29892
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Published
August 21, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that Edward Charles, Open Plant Studios, 27A Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HG, United Kingdom, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial or educational photography on marine mammals.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 54312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17107]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XF954]
Marine Mammals; File No. 29892
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 Edward Charles, Open Plant
Studios, 27A Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HG, United Kingdom,
has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial or
educational photography on marine mammals.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 21,
2026.
ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for
review upon written request via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e0aeada6b3ceb092d1a38f8d8d858e9493a08e8f8181ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="06484b40552856743745696b6b63687275466869676728616970">[email protected]</span></a>.
Written comments on this application should be submitted via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e5053584d304e6c2f5d7173737b706a6d5e70717f7f30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e4043485d205e7c3f4d6163636b607a7d4e60616f6f20696178">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include File No. 29892 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#e4aaa9a2b7cab496d5a78b8989818a9097a48a8b8585ca838b92"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd93909b8ef38dafec9eb2b0b0b8b3a9ae9db3b2bcbcf3bab2ab">[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: Erin Markin, Ph.D., or Amy Hapeman,
(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.) and the regulations governing the taking and
importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216).
The applicant requests a 5-month permit to film humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae) in Hawaii for a documentary featuring Dr.
Sylvia Earle. Up to 210 humpback whales may be filmed and observed by a
vessel and unmanned aircraft system. Up to 105 bottlenose (Tursiops
truncatus) and 700 spinner (Stenella longirostris) dolphins may be
unintentionally harassed, observed, and opportunistically filmed during
these activities.
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: August 19, 2026.
Larissa Plants,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-17107 Filed 8-20-26; 8:45 am]
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