17 Jan 2025
🐬Compliance Regulations for Marine Surveys in Gulf of Mexico
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to a Marine Geophysical Survey in the Northwest Gulf of Mexico
Summary
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 University of Texas at Austin (UT) to incidentally harass marine mammals during survey activities associated with a marine geophysical survey in coastal waters off Texas in the northwest (NW) Gulf of Mexico (GOM).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines compliance requirements for marine surveys under the MMPA, highlighting obligations for businesses conducting specified activities. It details mitigation measures, monitoring, and reporting, which directly affect operational practices and financial planning for companies involved in marine activities.