Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Abalone

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

Notice of receipt of application to renew one scientific research and enhancement permit; request for comments.

Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received a request to renew an existing scientific research and enhancement permit for white abalone. The proposed work is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management, conservation, and recovery efforts. The application may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/​preview/​preview_​open_​for_​comment.cfm.

Comments or requests for a public hearing on the application must be received at the provided email address (see ADDRESSES ) on or before June 6, 2025.

All written comments on the application should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Please include the permit number (18116-2R) in the subject line of the email.

Anyone requesting a hearing on the application listed in this notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on the application would be appropriate, submitted by email to [email protected]. Such hearings are held at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS.