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DOI/FWS | RIN: 1018-BG86 | Publication ID: Fall 2023 |
Title: Regulations Implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act; General Authorization for Scientific Research and Transfer of Marine Mammal Parts | |
Abstract:
FWS will propose to amend the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to authorize, under a general authorization for scientific research, the taking of marine mammals by harassment for the purpose of scientific research that does not have the potential to injure marine mammals (Level B harassment). FWS will also propose to revise the regulations for the transfer of marine mammal parts for the purpose of scientific research. |
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Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 | |
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest. | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Dr. Mary Cogliano Chief, Branch of Permits Department of the Interior United States Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - International Affairs, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 Phone:703 358-1991 Email: mary_cogliano@fws.gov |