Marine Mammals; File No. 29014

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648-XF678] Marine Mammals; File No. 29014 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Erich Jarvis, Ph.D., The Rockefeller University 1230 York Ave, New York, NY 10065, has applied in due form for a permit to import marine mammal parts for scientific research. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 13, 2026. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting “Records Open for Public Comment” from the “Features” box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 29014 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 29014 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Skidmore or Shasta McClenahan, (301) 427-8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. ) and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The applicant proposes to import parts from up to 10 individuals annually from the following species: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin ( Sousa chinensis ), the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin ( Tursiops aduncus ), and the Short-beaked common dolphin ( Delphinus delphis ). These samples were collected by collaborators at the Universiti Malaya in Malaysia under other authorizations. Parts would be genetically sequenced to resolve a critical taxonomic uncertainty regarding coastal dolphin populations in the Straits of Malacca. The permit would be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register , NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: April 9, 2026. Shannon Bettridge, Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2026-07094 Filed 4-10-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P