# 2026-19695: Scientist Gets Gov Nod for 50 Whale & Seal Parts Yearly

2026-19695, Marine Mammals; File No. 29859, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-09-25, effective Written comments must be received on or before October 26, 2026. (as of 2026-10-02).

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- As of: 2026-10-02
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19695
- Title: Marine Mammals; File No. 29859
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 60937
- Published: 2026-09-25
- Effective: Written comments must be received on or before October 26, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-10-26
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-02

## In one line

Scientist Gets Gov Nod for 50 Whale & Seal Parts Yearly

## Summary

Dr. Seth Newsome from the University of New Mexico wants a 10-year permit to import, export, and study parts from up to 25 whales and 25 seals each year. These parts come from animals that died naturally, were caught accidentally, or came from other approved sources. The goal is to learn where these marine mammals find their food, and the public can comment until October 26, 2026.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that Seth Newsome, Ph.D., Department of Biology, MSC03-2020, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001, has applied in due form for a permit to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts for scientific research.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-19695 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/25/2026-19695/marine-mammals-file-no-29859)
- [2026-19695 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-25/pdf/2026-19695.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19695 (as of 2026-10-02).