Real-Time Monitoring of Marine Mammal Regulations for Compliance and Risk Management
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972 and implementing regulations generally prohibit taking or harming marine mammals, and impose restrictions on the import, export, and sale of marine mammals and mammal parts or products within the United States. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) administer MMPA regulations. The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) reviews existing policies and makes recommendations to FWS and NOAA to improve implementation of the MMPA. Other agencies’ documents related to the protection of marine mammals may appear in this search.
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The management and protection of marine mammals are imperative for environmental conservation and legal compliance. Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, it is illegal to "take" marine mammals in U.S. waters or by U.S. citizens on the high seas, and it places limits on the import, export, and sale of marine mammals. The Act is administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), while the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) offers independent oversight.
Why Monitoring is Vital
Professionals across various sectors need to stay informed about changes in these regulations to ensure continued compliance and to mitigate potential legal risks:
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Environmental Policy Directors: Within state agencies or non-profits, these professionals are responsible for aligning programs with federal laws to promote sustainable practices and avoid penalties.
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Marine Research Institutions: Monitoring federal regulations helps these institutions secure necessary permits for research activities involving marine mammals, particularly in terms of import and export permits facilitated by NOAA.
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Legal and Compliance Officers: In industries like fishing, shipping, and energy, these officers need to ensure their operations do not inadvertently harm marine mammals, which could lead to costly fines or business disruptions.
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Aquariums and Marine Parks: These facilities must comply with both the MMPA and additional local regulations concerning the care and exhibition of marine mammals.
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Ecosystem Management Specialists: Tasked with conserving marine biodiversity, these specialists leverage regulatory updates to influence conservation strategies and resource allocation.
Impacts and Trends
Recent trends in sustainable development and the protection of biodiversity have emphasized stricter enforcement of existing marine mammal protection regulations. There's an increasing call for public participation in rule-making, particularly during open comment periods on proposed regulatory changes. This democratization of the regulatory process enhances transparency but requires stakeholders to keep track of document publication timelines closely.
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- Description: The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972 and implementing regulations generally prohibit taking or harming marine mammals, and impose restrictions on the import, export, and sale of marine mammals and mammal parts or products within the United States. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) administer MMPA regulations. The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) reviews existing policies and makes recommendations to FWS and NOAA to improve implementation of the MMPA. Other agencies’ documents related to the protection of marine mammals may appear in this search.
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Latest Documents
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In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the City of Hoonah (Hoonah) to incidentally harass m...
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Notice | Mar 14, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to 2 years of construction activities associated with the Base Kodiak Homeporting Facility project in Womens Bay, Kodiak Alaska. Pursuant...
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Notice | Mar 14, 2025 |
NMFS is proposing to issue a permit to authorize the incidental, but not intentional, take of specific Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed marine mammal species or stocks under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), in the Category II California (C...
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Notice | Mar 14, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBRP) for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project (IBR) on Interstate 5 (I-5) between Portland, Oregon,...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the re-issuance of a previously issued incidental harassment authorization (IHA) with the only change being effective dates. The initial IHA authorized take of fou...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America, ori...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on behalf of the United States Air Force Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (USAF) for an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) that is nearly identical to an IHA p...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to oil and gas activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska, over the course of five years from the date of issuance. Pursuant...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a renewal incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administrati...
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Notice | Mar 06, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from Maine Department of Transportation (ME DOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Lubec Harbor Project in Lubec, Maine. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments...
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Notice | Mar 05, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to geotechnical drilling in St. George, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is reques...
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Notice | Mar 05, 2025 |
Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Humble Bee Wild Ltd (subsidiary of Humble Bee Films Ltd), 8 Elmdale Road, Bristol, BS8 1SL, United Kingdom, (Responsible Party: Natasha Busjeet) to conduct commercial and educational photography...
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Notice | Mar 05, 2025 |
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, noti...
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Notice | Feb 18, 2025 |
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM)...
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Notice | Feb 18, 2025 |
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM)...
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Notice | Feb 13, 2025 |
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, noti...
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Notice | Feb 13, 2025 |
NMFS received a request from the U.S. Navy on behalf of the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) for the renewal of their currently active incidental harassment authorization (IHA) (hereinafter, the "Project") to take marine mammals i...
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Notice | Jan 23, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from Trident Seafoods Corporation (Trident) for the re-issuance of a previously issued incidental harassment authorization (IHA) with the only change being effective dates. The initial IHA authorized take of six species of...
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Notice | Jan 22, 2025 |
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction of the Empire Wind Offshore Wind Project Offshore of New York, notif...
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Notice | Jan 22, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for the re-issuance of a previously issued incidental harassment authorization (IHA) with the only change being effective dates. The initial IHA authorized take of six species of marine mammals, b...
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Notice | Jan 22, 2025 |