# 2026-02485: Marine Mammals; File No. 29154

2026-02485, Marine Mammals; File No. 29154, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-02-09, effective 2026-03-11 (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02485
- Title: Marine Mammals; File No. 29154
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 5726
- Published: 2026-02-09
- Effective: 2026-03-11
- Comments close: 2026-03-11
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## Summary

Dr. Briana Witteveen from the University of Alaska Fairbanks wants a 10-year permit to study 15 types of marine mammals, including some endangered whales and sea lions, in Alaska. This research aims to learn more about how these animals find food and use their habitats. People have until March 11, 2026, to share their thoughts or ask for a public hearing.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that Briana Witteveen, Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2601 Darby Circle Anchorage, Alaska 99508, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct scientific research on marine mammals.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-02485 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/09/2026-02485/marine-mammals-file-no-29154)
- [2026-02485 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-09/pdf/2026-02485.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02485 (as of 2026-06-08).