# 2026-22646: Researchers Want to Tag Whales Near Offshore Wind Farms

2026-22646, Marine Mammals; File No. 29841, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-11-06, effective Written comments must be received on or before December 7, 2026. (as of 2026-11-06).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22646
- Title: Marine Mammals; File No. 29841
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 70067
- Published: 2026-11-06
- Effective: Written comments must be received on or before December 7, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-12-07
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

## In one line

Researchers Want to Tag Whales Near Offshore Wind Farms

## Summary

Rutgers University wants permission to study whales near New Jersey’s offshore wind sites for five years. They plan to watch, photograph, and tag up to 85 humpback and endangered fin whales each year, while also keeping an eye on other marine mammals. Public comments are open until December 7, 2026, so folks can share their thoughts before the permit is decided.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that Rutgers University (Responsible Party: John Wiedenmann, Ph.D.), 14 College Farm Rd., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on cetaceans.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-22646 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/06/2026-22646/marine-mammals-file-no-29841)
- [2026-22646 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-06/pdf/2026-22646.pdf)

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