SeaWorld Permit Application for the Import of a Pacific White-sided Dolphin
Overview
Authority
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Action Status
Notice
Published
03/12/2020
Affected Species
Summary
SeaWorld, LLC. (Responsible Party: Christopher Dold, DVM) has applied for a permit (File No. 22382) to import one stranded, non-releasable adult female Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) from Vancouver Aquarium for public display purposes at SeaWorld of Texas (San Antonio). The permit would expire in three years.
Public Comments
The public comment period ended on April 13, 2020. Public comments may be viewed via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal and entering NOAA-NMFS-2020-0024 in the keyword search.
Federal Register
Supporting Materials
- Permit Application File No. 22382 (PDF, 10 pages)
- 01 2018 Ocean Discovery Educational Script (PDF, 5 pages)
- 02 USDA License (PDF, 1 page)
- 03 Japan Fisheries Agency Letter (PDF, 2 pages)
- 04 Vancouver Aquarium (Ocean Wise) Assurance (PDF, 2 pages)
- 05 Transport Information (PDF, 2 pages)
- 06 Personnel Table and CI Experience (PDF, 2 pages)
- 07 Facility Details (PDF, 2 pages)
- 08 Nollens Veterinary Statement (PDF, 1 page)
- 09 References (PDF, 2 pages)