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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the receipt of an application for a permit to help conserve endangered species, as allowed under the Endangered Species Act. The agency is inviting public comments on this application until January 27, 2025. The permit would let the applicant perform actions that could aid the survival and growth of endangered species in the wild. Public input on such proposals can influence whether the permit is issued, and individuals are encouraged to provide information or studies that support their comments.

Paul Ponganis, Ph.D., from the University of California San Diego, has applied for a permit to study California sea lions. The research aims to understand the physiological responses and diving behavior of these sea lions, involving capturing and tagging adult females and their pups. The study will also temporarily disturb other marine species, such as harbor seals and elephant seals. The permit request is under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and public comments on this application are invited until March 29, 2021.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida has applied for a permit to import up to five male bottlenose dolphins from the Attica Zoological Park in Greece for public display. These dolphins, aged 11 to 24 years, include three common bottlenose dolphins and two Black Sea bottlenose dolphins. The permit sought under the Marine Mammal Protection Act would last for five years, and the public can submit comments on this application by February 3, 2025. The proposed activity has been preliminarily excluded from needing an environmental assessment.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has finalized a rule updating its regulations for floating cabins on the Tennessee River System. These rules require that all existing floating cabins comply with safety and environmental standards and submit a permit application by October 1, 2029. The rule also clarifies electrical and wastewater standards, stating that floating cabin owners must follow all federal, state, and local regulations. If a cabin does not meet these standards, TVA may revoke the permit and require its removal from the river system.

America Films, Ltd. has applied for a permit to film gray whales in California for a television series celebrating North American wildlife. The filming, scheduled for April 2021, will use both a vessel and an unmanned aircraft system. The filming may inadvertently impact other marine species like sea lions, seals, and dolphins. The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking public comments on the application until March 8, 2021, before making a decision.

Ed Charles from Silverback Films, United Kingdom, has applied for a permit to film marine mammals in California for a Netflix documentary on gray whale migration. The proposed permit allows filming of various marine species including gray whales, killer whales, and dolphins using vessels, drones, or divers until May 20, 2022. The application, submitted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other relevant acts, is open for public comments until February 8, 2021. A preliminary decision states the project is exempt from requiring an environmental impact assessment.

Daniel Costa, Ph.D., from the University of California at Santa Cruz has applied for a permit to study California sea lions across their range. The research aims to explore the sea lions' foraging habits, habitat usage, and health through various methods including aerial surveys, capturing, and biological sampling. The permit, which is requested for a 10-year period, allows incidental disturbance to some non-target marine mammal species and up to three unintentional mortalities annually. Public comments on the application are invited by April 17, 2025, and can be submitted via email.

Amandine Gamble, Ph.D., from Cornell University, has applied for a permit to import, export, and collect parts of pinnipeds, such as seals and sea lions, for scientific research purposes. The proposed permit would last for three years and allow for the management of up to 510 individuals from each species annually, focusing on wildlife health in Antarctica and Subantarctica. The application is under review by the National Marine Fisheries Service, and public comments are being accepted until April 30, 2025. This activity is categorized as not requiring an environmental assessment or impact statement under federal regulations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the NOAA, is extending the public comment period for a permit application submitted by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This application seeks permission to import up to five adult male bottlenose dolphins from Athina, Greece, to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida for public display purposes. The public now has until March 20, 2025, to submit their comments. For more information or to submit comments, individuals can visit the federal e-Rulemaking Portal or mail their comments to the designated address.

The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has received an application from the Makah Indian Tribe requesting permission to conduct a ceremonial and subsistence hunt of eastern North Pacific gray whales. The proposed hunt would take place off the coast of Washington State from July 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027, following traditional and modern methods to ensure safety and cultural preservation. The public can submit comments on this application until May 5, 2025. More information about the permit and application process is available online.