# 50 C.F.R. § 216.34 (2026): Issuance criteria

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## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 216.34 (2026)
- **Heading:** Issuance criteria
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter II: NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / Part 216: REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS / Subpart D: Special Exceptions / § 216.34: § 216.34   Issuance criteria.

## Text

(a) For the Office Director to issue any permit under this subpart, the applicant must demonstrate that:
(1) The proposed activity is humane and does not present any unnecessary risks to the health and welfare of marine mammals;
(2) The proposed activity is consistent with all restrictions set forth at § 216.35 and any purpose-specific restrictions as appropriate set forth at § 216.41, § 216.42, and § 216.43;
(3) The proposed activity, if it involves endangered or threatened marine mammals, will be conducted consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA;
(4) The proposed activity by itself or in combination with other activities, will not likely have a significant adverse impact on the species or stock;
(5) Whether the applicant's expertise, facilities, and resources are adequate to accomplish successfully the objectives and activities stated in the application;
(6) If a live animal will be held captive or transported, the applicant's qualifications, facilities, and resources are adequate for the proper care and maintenance of the marine mammal; and
(7) Any requested import or export will not likely result in the taking of marine mammals or marine mammal parts beyond those authorized by the permit.
(b) The opinions or views of scientists or other persons or organizations knowledgeable of the marine mammals that are the subject of the application or of other matters germane to the application will be considered.
[61 FR 21936, May 10, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 216.31 (2026) § 216.31   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_31.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.32 (2026) § 216.32   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_32.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.33 (2026) § 216.33   Permit application submission, review, and decision procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_33.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.34 (2026) § 216.34   Issuance criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_34.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.35 (2026) § 216.35   Permit restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_35.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.36 (2026) § 216.36   Permit conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_36.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.37 (2026) § 216.37   Marine mammal parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_37.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.38 (2026) § 216.38   Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_38.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.39 (2026) § 216.39   Permit amendments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_39.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.40 (2026) § 216.40   Penalties and permit sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_40.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.41 (2026) § 216.41   Permits for scientific research and enhancement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_41.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.44 (2026) § 216.44   Applicability/transition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_44.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.45 (2026) § 216.45   General Authorization for Level B harassment for scientific research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_45.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.46 (2026) § 216.46   U.S. citizens on foreign flag vessels operating under the International Dolphin Conservation Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_46.md)

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