# 2026-02498: Marine Mammals; File No. 29070

2026-02498, Marine Mammals; File No. 29070, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-02-09, effective Written comments must be received on or before March 11, 2026. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02498
- Title: Marine Mammals; File No. 29070
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 5729
- Published: 2026-02-09
- Effective: Written comments must be received on or before March 11, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-03-11
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## Summary

The University of Florida wants a 10-year permit to import, export, and study parts from up to 1,100 marine mammals each year for science. This includes whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions from various legal sources. Public comments are open until March 11, 2026, so anyone interested can share their thoughts before a decision is made.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that the University of Florida, Aquatic Animal Health Program, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32608 (Michael Walsh, DVM, Responsible Party), has applied in due form for a permit to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts of for scientific research.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-02498 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/09/2026-02498/marine-mammals-file-no-29070)
- [2026-02498 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-09/pdf/2026-02498.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02498 (as of 2026-06-08).