Permits and Authorizations
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Pilot Whale with biopsy dart (Globicephala macrorhyncus) Photo: NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center |
Overview
Permits and authorizations are required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to conduct activities that may result in the "take" of a protected species.
Do I Need a Permit?
Please use our Pre-Application Guide to find out or check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
How Do I Apply for a Permit?
» Apply online using our APPS program (select permits only).
» Apply by mail using the appropriate application instructions.
Marine Mammal Permits
» Application Types
» Regulation Revisions
Endangered Species Permits
» Application Types
Environmental Impact Statements
»Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Actions
»Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research
» Right Whale Research