Comprehensive Monitoring for Marine Mammals Regulations
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Understanding Marine Mammals Regulations
Marine mammals, which include whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees, are protected under various federal regulations due to their ecological significance and vulnerability. These regulations ensure the protection and conservation of these species, aiming to mitigate human-caused threats such as pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction. Key legislation includes the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which prohibits the "take" of marine mammals in U.S. waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas.
Why Monitoring Matters
For professionals engaged in marine industries, environmental conservation, and maritime research, staying abreast of regulatory updates about marine mammals is crucial.
- Marine Biologists and Conservationists: To ensure research practices are compliant with the latest regulations and contribute to successful conservation strategies.
- Environmental Consultants: To advise clients accurately and ensure project compliance, avoiding costly violations.
- Policy Advisors: To stay informed of legal developments that might affect regional and national marine protection strategies.
- Aquaculture and Fishing Industries: To adapt business practices proactively to align with new regulations, minimizing negative impacts on operations.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impact
Recent trends in marine mammals regulation highlight a growing emphasis on ecosystem-based management approaches that consider the cumulative impacts on these species. The Federal Register often publishes updates regarding permits for research, commercial activities, and other interactions impacting marine mammals.
Federal agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), regularly release notices on rule changes and solicit public comments to shape the regulatory landscape.
For instance, NOAA Fisheries has recently focused on reducing bycatch and enhancing habitat protections. These changes can significantly impact stakeholders who must adjust their practices accordingly.
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NMFS has received a request from University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would gov...
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Proposed Rule | Mar 21, 2025 |
NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Navy (Navy), issues these regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to the training and testing activities conducted in the Hawaii-Southern Calif...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 16, 2025 |
NMFS proposes to revise regulations to provide for electronic entry filing of data from the Certification of Admissibility (COA) form, which allows entry of certain fish or fish products otherwise subject to trade restrictions pursuant to the Marine...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 17, 2024 |
NMFS hereby modifies the regulations for Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) section 104 permits, including scientific research, enhancement, photography, and public display permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) under the General Authorization....
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Rule | Dec 12, 2024 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take...
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Proposed Rule | Nov 13, 2024 |
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to revise a portion of our regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act pertaining to incidental take of marine mammals. Existing regulations authorize the nonlethal, incidental, unintentional tak...
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Proposed Rule | Nov 07, 2024 |
NMFS received a request from the Don Young Port of Alaska (POA) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Cargo Terminals Replacement Project at the existing port facility in Anchorage, Alaska over the course of 5 construction season...
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Proposed Rule | Oct 28, 2024 |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS promulgates regulations to govern the incidental taking of marine mammals incidental to US Wind, Inc. (US Wind...
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Rule | Oct 23, 2024 |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, the National Marine Fisheries Service (hereafter, "NMFS") promulgates regulations to govern the incidental taking of marine mammals by Atlantic Shore...
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Rule | Sep 24, 2024 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Q8 Bulkhead repair and replacement project at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia over the course of 5-years (i.e., 2025-...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 03, 2024 |
NMFS received a request from SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC (SouthCoast) (formerly Mayflower Wind Energy LLC), for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The...
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Proposed Rule | Jun 27, 2024 |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, NMFS hereby promulgates regulations to govern the incidental taking of marine mammals by Avangrid Renewables, LLC, (Avangrid), the parent company of...
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Rule | Jun 21, 2024 |
Following formal rulemaking proceedings including an on-the- record hearing before an administrative law judge, NMFS is waiving the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) moratorium on taking Eastern North Pacific (ENP) gray whales (Eschrichtius robustu...
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Rule | Jun 18, 2024 |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, NMFS hereby promulgates regulations to govern the incidental taking of marine mammals incidental to Sunrise Wind, LLC (Sunrise Wind), a 50/50 joint v...
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Rule | May 22, 2024 |
NMFS proposes to modify the regulations for Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) section 104 permits, including scientific research, enhancement, photography, and public display permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOCs). The modification would remove...
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Proposed Rule | May 02, 2024 |
NMFS has reassessed the statutorily mandated findings supporting its January 19, 2021 final rule, "Regulations Governing Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Survey Activities in the Gulf of Mexico," issued pursuant to the Marine Mammal Pr...
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Rule | Apr 24, 2024 |
NMFS, in response to the request of the U.S. Space Force (USSF), hereby issues regulations and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to launches and supporting activities at Vandenberg Space F...
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Rule | Apr 10, 2024 |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS promulgates regulations to govern the incidental taking of marine mammals incidental to Empire Offshore Wind,...
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Rule | Feb 14, 2024 |
NMFS is amending the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan) to expand the boundaries of the seasonal Massachusetts Restricted Area (MRA) to include the wedge between State and Federal waters known as the Massachusetts Restricted Area Wedge (...
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Rule | Feb 07, 2024 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to launches and supporting activities at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in Vandenberg, California from April, 2024 to April, 2029. Pu...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 29, 2024 |