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comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office
of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs,
Commerce Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XF544]

Marine Mammals; File No. 29418
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that

the University of Alaska Southeast, 1332
Seward Ave., Sitka, AK 99835
(Responsible Party: Lauren Wild, Ph.D.),
has applied in due form for a permit to
conduct research on marine mammals
in Alaska.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before May 20, 2026.
ADDRESSES: 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. 29418’’ from the list of
available applications. These documents
are also available upon written request
via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@
noaa.gov.
Written comments on this application
should be submitted via email to
[email protected]. Please
include ‘‘File No. 29418’’ in the subject
line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public
hearing should submit a written request
via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@
noaa.gov. The request should set forth
the specific reasons why a hearing on
this application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Courtney Smith, Ph.D., or Amy
Hapeman, (301) 427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations
governing the taking and importing of
marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the

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Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the
regulations governing the taking,
importing, and exporting of endangered
and threatened species (50 CFR parts
222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.).
The applicant proposes to conduct
research on 18 species of cetaceans in
Alaska, with studies targeted on killer
whales (Orcinus orca; including the
Southern Resident Distinct Population
Segment [DPS]) and three endangered
species: gray (Eschrichtius robustus;
including the Western North Pacific
DPS), humpback (Megaptera
novaeangliae; including the Western
North Pacific DPS and Mexico DPS),
and sperm (Physeter macrocephalus)
whales. Four species of pinnipeds may
be unintentionally harassed. The
objective of the research is to further
biological understanding of Alaskan
cetaceans by evaluating species
abundance, population and stock
structure, life history parameters,
foraging behavior and prey
specialization, social behavior, seasonal
movements and migrations, and
depredation interactions with longline
fishing vessels. Research methods
resulting in Level A and Level B
harassment include close approach by
vessels and unmanned aircraft systems
to conduct photo-identification,
behavioral observations, underwater
photography/video, count/survey, active
acoustic sonar for prey mapping, tagging
(suction-cup and dart/barb), biological
sampling (skin/blubber biopsy, prey
samples, exhaled air, sloughed skin,
feces), passive acoustic recordings, and
collection of prey remains and water
samples for environmental DNA. Some
marine mammal parts may be exported
for analysis. See the application for
complete numbers of animals requested
by species, stock or listing unit, life
stage, and procedure. The permit is
requested for 10 years.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of the
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.

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Dated: April 15, 2026.
Shannon Bettridge,
Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle
Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Fisheries Finance Program
Requirements
AGENCY: National Oceanic &

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of Information
Collection, request for comment.
SUMMARY: The Department of

Commerce, in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to comment on
proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the
impact of our information collection
requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. The purpose of this
notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration,
comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received
on or before June 22, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer,
at [email protected]. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648–
0012 in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential
Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection
activities should be directed to Brian
Summers, Loan Specialist, NOAA/
NMFS/FFP/FMB5, 1315 East West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
(301) 427–8783, brian.summers@
noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for an extension of the
currently approved information
collection. The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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operates the Fisheries Finance Program,
a direct government loan program that
provides long term financing for the cost
of construction or reconstruction of
fishing vessels, shoreside fishery
facilities, aquaculture facilities, and
individual fishing quotas in the
Northwest Halibut/Sablefish and
Alaskan Crab Fisheries. To be eligible
for this benefit program, an applicant
must be an aquaculture operator or
fisherman and a U.S. citizen. They must
also meet all of the following:
• Have good credit and earnings
record, net worth, and liquidity behind
the project, and
• The project must be fully secured
with their assets, including personal
guarantees (non-recourse credit is not
available), and
• Have at least a three-year history of
owning or operating the fisheries project
that will be the subject of the proposed
application, or a three-year history
owning or operating a comparable
project.
Application information is required to
determine loan eligibility pursuant to 50
CFR part 253 and to determine the type
and amount of financial assistance
available to the applicant. Applicants
are required to submit NOAA FORM
88–1 and supporting financial
documents. An annual financial
statement is required from the recipients
to monitor the financial status of the
loan. While the core questions remain
unchanged, we are implementing
several formatting improvements and
clarifying the required documentation.
These revisions also streamline the
signature and guarantor consent forms
by removing outdated attestation
language and specific credit report
references to ensure a more efficient
application process.

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II. Method of Collection
Electronic Applications.

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IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department/Bureau to: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of our estimate of the time and
cost burden for this proposed collection,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
Evaluate ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) Minimize the
reporting burden on those who are to
respond, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Comments that you submit in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or
summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before
including your address, phone number,
email address, or other personal
identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time.
While you may ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office
of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs,
Commerce Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648–0012.
Form Number(s): 88–1.
Type of Review: Regular submission
(extension of current information
collection).
Affected Public: Individuals or
households; business or other for-profit
organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
316.
Estimated Time per Response:
Program Application, 10 hours; Annual
Financial statement, 2 hours; Guarantor
Consent, 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 848 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0.

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Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: 50 CFR part 253.

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Patent and Trademark Office
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval; Comment Request;
Global Intellectual Property Academy
(GIPA) Surveys
AGENCY: United States Patent and

Trademark Office, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection;
request for comments.
SUMMARY: The United States Patent and

Trademark Office (hereafter ‘‘USPTO’’
or ‘‘Agency’’), as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,

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invites comments on the extension and
revision of an existing information
collection: 0651–0065 (Global
Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA)
Surveys). The purpose of this notice is
to allow 60 days for public comments
preceding submission of the information
collection to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB).
DATES: To ensure consideration, you
must submit comments regarding this
information collection on or before June
22, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments by
any of the following methods. Do not
submit Confidential Business
Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
• Email: InformationCollection@
uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0065
comment’’ in the subject line of the
message.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov.
• Mail: Justin Isaac, Office of the
Chief Administrative Officer, United
States Patent and Trademark Office,
P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313–
1450.
• Telephone: Kortney Hammonds,
571–272–1626.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information
should be directed to Kortney
Hammonds at: Global Intellectual
Property Academy (GIPA), United States
Patent and Trademark Office, Mail Stop
OPIA, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA
22313–1450; 571–272–1626; or
[email protected] with ‘‘0651–0065
comment’’ in the subject line.
Additional information about this
information collection is also available
at https://www.reginfo.gov under
‘‘Information Collection Review.’’
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Global Intellectual Property
Academy (GIPA) was established in
2006 and is a critical resource of the
United States Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO) for encouraging the
development of effective and balanced
intellectual property (IP) systems
around the world. Through targeted
international technical assistance
activities, GIPA helps to promote both
domestic and international IP rights.
GIPA’s activities cover every aspect of
intellectual property law and policy,
including patents, trademarks,
copyrights, trade secrets,
commercialization, and enforcement. By
participating in GIPA courses, foreign
government officials learn about global
intellectual property rights protection

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