16 Sep 2025
🐋Marine Mammals Research Permit Application and Business Implications
Marine Mammals; File No. 29017
Summary
Notice is hereby given that Alaska Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802, (Responsible Party: Lori Quakenbush, Ph.D.), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on seven whale species.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The application for a research permit under the Marine Mammal Protection Act involves compliance with federal regulations that could affect businesses engaged in marine research or related industries. Potential bycatch of species and the associated costs or liability could affect compliance costs for businesses, making this relevant for executives in marine sectors.