🐋Public Notice on Marine Mammal Permit Applications and Comments
Marine Mammal Protection Act; Receipt of Permit Applications
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received applications for permits to conduct activities with marine mammal species for which the Service has jurisdiction under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
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The notice pertains to the receipt of permit applications under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which directly impacts businesses involved in marine activities or scientific research. Businesses must comply with regulatory requirements when conducting activities with marine mammals, highlighted in the text as requiring public comment before permits can be issued.