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International trade · 18/03/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Fisheries Agency Approves Exempted Fishing Permit Application for Scallop Research

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has given preliminary approval for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application that would allow the Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc. to conduct research on a low-profile excluder dredge, temporarily exceeding commercial fishing regulations for certain species and gear.

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International trade · 10/13/2026

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the City and Borough of Juneau's Seawalk Extension Project, Juneau, Alaska

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has received a request from the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, to take marine mammals incidental to the Seawalk Extension Project. The request is related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act and seeks authorization to incidentally take marine mammals during the project.

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