🌊General Permit for Ocean Disposal of Marine Mammal Carcasses
Issuance of a General Permit for Ocean Disposal of Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Carcasses
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is re-issuing a general permit under the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) to authorize the transport of marine mammal and sea turtle carcasses from the United States and disposal of marine mammal and sea turtle carcasses in ocean waters. Permit re-issuance is necessary because the most recent permit expired on January 4, 2024. The EPA has not made substantive changes to the content of the recently expired general permit, though it has revised the scope and eligibility provisions, and general permittees will be able to resume permitted deposition of marine mammal carcasses in ocean waters pursuant to the re-issued permit terms.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The re-issuance of the general permit allows businesses and governmental entities to transport and dispose of marine mammal and sea turtle carcasses in ocean waters, which involves compliance with environmental regulations and permits under the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). This can impact organizations involved in wildlife management, marine biology, and related industries, leading to increased operational costs and regulatory oversight.