# 2026-12516: NOAA Hands Out Two More Marine Mammal Research Permits

2026-12516, Marine Mammals and Endangered Species, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-06-23, effective 2026-06-17 (as of 2026-06-30).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12516
- Title: Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 37396
- Published: 2026-06-23
- Effective: 2026-06-17
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-30

## In one line

NOAA Hands Out Two More Marine Mammal Research Permits

## Summary

The government just gave special permits to two research groups studying marine mammals and endangered species. These permits let them do important work like tracking and protecting animals without breaking the rules. The changes mainly affect scientists at the University of California and the University of Alaska, with no extra costs or delays expected.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that permits have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.

## Effects PRIA read

- UC Santa Cruz Research Permit Issued: benefit, low. NOAA issued a research permit (File No. 25770) to the Institute of Marine Sciences, University of California at Santa Cruz. The Federal Register notice for this file is 86 FR 70828 (May 18, 2026) and the permit lists an issuance date of December 13, 2021. The permit authorizes research activities u…
- University of Alaska Permit Issued: benefit, low. NOAA issued a research permit (File No. 29433) to the University of Alaska Museum of the North (Responsible Party: Link Olson, Ph.D.). The Federal Register notice for this file is 91 FR 12759 (May 11, 2026) and the permit lists an issuance date of March 17, 2026. The permit authorizes activities un…

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## Sources
- [2026-12516 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12516/marine-mammals-and-endangered-species)
- [2026-12516 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12516.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12516 (as of 2026-06-30).