🐬Applications & Reporting Requirements for Marine Mammal Protection
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Applications and Reporting Requirements for Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals by Specified Activities Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Summary
The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announces a request for public comments regarding applications and reporting requirements related to the incidental taking of marine mammals. This extension under the Marine Mammal Protection Act aims to assess and revise current information collection processes, impacting various industries and activities that may affect marine mammal populations.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice relates to compliance and regulatory requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which affects businesses involved in activities impacting marine mammals. The need for various permits and reporting creates a financial and operational burden on businesses as they must allocate resources to meet these requirements.