Summary
The waiver regulations require the Makah Tribe to obtain a hunt permit under Section 104 of the MMPA in order to conduct a ceremonial and subsistence hunt of ENP gray whales. The initial hunt permit may last up to three years, while subsequent permits may last up to five years. Permit applications must include the information required in 50 CFR § 216.113(a). The permit process includes the opportunity for public notice and comment on the permit application (16 U.S.C. 1374). Permit applications, supplemental materials, and actions can be found below.
Permits may be issued for hunt activities under a 10-year MMPA waiver that was granted to the Makah Tribe through regulations finalized in 2024. For more information on the steps that led to the application for this permit, see the Makah Hunt Tribal Whale Hunt page.
The comment period ended May 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT
