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Pribilof Islands Administration; Dogs Prohibited
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 7, 2026. It took effect on August 6, 2026. Comments closed on August 6, 2026.
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What the agency says
NMFS is creating an exception to the prohibition on landing dogs on the Pribilof Islands to allow the Regional Administrator to authorize independently certified and trained rodent detection dogs to be deployed to detect and prevent the establishment of invasive rodents. Invasive rodents could have significant consequences for the wildlife species that live and breed on the Pribilof Islands and the health and food security of community members. Public comments received expressed broad support for the proposed rule with some minor clarifications. NMFS is publishing this interim final rule to allow public comment on the decision to authorize certified and trained rodent detection dogs to pre-emptively inspect vessels or cargo. This action supports Tribal, local, and Federal agency efforts intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Fur Seal Act (FSA), the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and other applicable laws.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-13684
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Interim final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Published
- July 7, 2026
- Takes effect
- August 6, 2026
- Comments due
- August 6, 2026
- Dates
- Effective August 6, 2026. Submit comments on or before August 6, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260630-0155
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0648-BN39
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 50 CFR 216
- Topics
- Alaska
- Pages
- 5
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