Notice of Application for Permit to Import and Export Cetacean Parts
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The law presents a notice regarding an application filed by Jing Guo from the University of Rochester to obtain a permit for the import, export, and receipt of cetacean parts for scientific research purposes. The application is part of a research initiative to study the molecular mechanisms related to longevity, stress resistance, and cancer suppression, utilizing parts from up to 60 cetaceans annually. The notice provides information on how the public can comment on the application and states the necessary compliance with various environmental and marine mammal protection laws.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a permit application for importing and exporting cetacean parts for research
- Opportunity for public comments on the application before the deadline of May 11, 2026
- Determination that the proposed activity is excluded from environmental assessment requirements
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on the permit application on or before May 11, 2026
Include File No. 29467 in the subject line when submitting email comments to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov
Submit written request for public hearing via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov with specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate
Obtain a valid permit under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 before importing, exporting, or receiving cetacean parts
Comply with regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216)