🌊Notice on SeaWorld Permit Extension and Comment Period Update
Marine Mammals; File Nos. 28286 and 22095
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the National Marine Fisheries Service is extending the public comment period associated with the notice of receipt for an application for a permit (File No. 28286) to conduct research and enhancement activities on one stranded, non- releasable beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) from the endangered Cook Inlet distinct population segment (DPS). The application has been updated to reflect additional information received from the applicant. Additionally, we propose extending SeaWorld's current permit, No. 22095-01, under which the subject beluga whale is currently held, for six months to allow additional processing of the updated application (File No. 28286).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The extension of the public comment period and proposed permit extension for SeaWorld impacts regulatory compliance and operational planning in marine research and enhancement activities. Businesses in this sector must ensure adherence to the updated permit requirements and respond to the public comment process to maintain their operational licenses.