Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Study Area

2 organizations filed 2 public comments on Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Study Area, at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The comment window closed 414d ago.

Abstract

NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and associated Letters of Authorization (LOAs) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities conducted in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing (AFTT) Study Area over the course of 7 years from November 2025 through November 2032. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule.

Commenters (2)

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)trade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN)trade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%