Marine Mammals; File No. 28217

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

Notice; receipt of application.

Notice is hereby given that Douglas Nowacek, Duke University, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd., Beaufort, NC 28516, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals, including endangered blue ( Balaenoptera musculus), fin ( B. physalus), sei ( B. borealis) and sperm ( Physeter macrocephalus) whales.

Written comments must be received on or before June 30, 2025.

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. 28217 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to [email protected].

Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please include File No. 28217 in the subject line of the email comment.

Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to [email protected]. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate.