Pursuant to section 5 (5) of the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, and to a delegation from the Minister of Conservation, the Operations Manager, Nick Kelly, Department of Conservation notifies that they have received a permit application from Leigh Torres to take and export marine mammal samples.
Application details
Applicant: Leigh Torres
Location of proposed activity: South Taranaki Bight, export to Oregon State University
Permission type: Permit under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978
Summary of proposal: Application to take and import/export marine mammal samples
Application documents:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions closed on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 5:00 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think on the submission form.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her submission, must request (within that submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.
2. Send us your submission
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 107462-MAR, take and import/export marine mammal samples
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Christchurch Shared Services
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Levi Barton, 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, state this in writing when making your submission.
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. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Levi Barton, Permissions Advisor: permissionschristchurch@doc.govt.nz