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Proposed Rule To Modify the Duration of Certain Permits and Letters of Confirmation Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act; Extension of Public Comment Period

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on June 3, 2024. It took effect on June 3, 2024. Comments closed on June 18, 2024.

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What the agency says

NMFS announces the extension of the public comment period on our May 3, 2024, proposed rule to modify the regulations for Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) section 104 permits, including scientific research, enhancement, photography, and public display permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOCs). We published our proposed rule with a 30-day public comment period. Today we extend the public comment period by 15 days.

Key facts

Document number: 2024-12053
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: June 3, 2024
Takes effect: June 3, 2024
Comments due: June 18, 2024
Dates: The deadline for receipt of comments is extended from June 3, 2024, until June 18, 2024.
Docket: Docket No. 240415-0108
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BK65
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 216
Pages: 1

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