NOAA Web Page Explains Authorizations and Permits for Protected Species NOAA Fisheries Service has launched a new
NOAA Web Page Explains Authorizations and Permits for Protected Species
NOAA Fisheries Service has launched a new
Web page to help prospective applicants determine what authorizations they may need under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). After users answer several yes/no questions, the Web site lists required permits/authorizations and provides links to more information, including electronic forms. This is the first phase of an online system for Authorizations and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) issued by NOAA Fisheries Service. The next phase, anticipated in 2006, will allow applicants to apply online.