19 Mar 2025
🐋Makah Tribe Permit Request for Gray Whale Hunt Notice
Notice of Receipt of the Makah Tribe's Permit Request for a Ceremonial and Subsistence Hunt of Eastern North Pacific Gray Whales
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the Makah Indian Tribe has applied in due form for a permit for a ceremonial and subsistence hunt of eastern North Pacific (ENP) gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice involves a permit application for a ceremonial and subsistence hunt, which may lead to regulatory compliance requirements for businesses related to marine conservation, environmental impact, and fishing operations. The business community, especially stakeholders in fishing and marine industries, might be directly impacted by the permit's stipulations and public commentary process.