Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Subpart D; Special Exceptions (50 CFR 216.30-216.47).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Marine mammals Endangered species Hunting/capture Hunting rights Hunting authorization/permit Research Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 216 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines special exceptions to prohibitions The regulations of this Subpart apply to: (a) All marine mammals and marine mammal parts taken or born in captivity after coming into force of the MMPA; and (b) all marine mammals and marine mammal parts that are listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Persons seeking a special exemption permit under this Subpart must submit an application to the Office Director. For applicants seeking a special exception permit to export living marine mammals, the application must be submitted through the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Fauna and Flora management authority of the foreign government or, if different, the appropriate agency or agencies of the foreign government that exercises oversight over marine mammals.

Full text

English

Website

www.ecfr.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 1972

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Marine area, Data collection/reporting, Research, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX