Application for a marine mammal permit by Clearwater Wildlife Tours Limited
Introduction
Have your say on an application submitted by Clearwater Wildlife Tours Limited for a marine mammal permit. Submissions closed 13 November 2023.This application is notified under regulation 11(1) of the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a marine mammal permit for a term of 10 years.
Applicant details
Applicant: Clearwater Wildlife Tours Limited
Location of Proposed Activity: Royal Albatross Colony to Saunders Farm
Permission Type: Marine Mammal Permit
Summary of Proposal: DOC has received an application for land-based viewing of New Zealand fur seals and sea lions from the Royal Albatross Colony to Saunders Farm, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin.
Application document:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the application.
Submissions closed at 11:59pm on 13 November 2023.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think on the submission form.
2. Send in your submission
Send your submission by post or email.
Email: maclark@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission for 107340-MAR, Clearwater Wildlife Tours Limited
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Max Clark, Permissions Advisor
Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, you need to state this in writing when making your submission.
Submissions are supplied to Clearwater Wildlife Tours Limited. They can then comment on submissions.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions and comments on the submissions.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
- The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Decision
No details at this point.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Max Clark, Permissions Advisor.
Email: maclark@doc.govt.nz