🦭Authorization for Navy's Marine Mammal Harassment During Training
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Pile Driving Training Exercises at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme
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 United States Navy (Navy) to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with pile driving training exercises at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme (NBVC). The Navy's activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (NDAA).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines compliance regulations regarding the incidental harassment of marine mammals during U.S. Navy construction activities. Business owners and executives are directly impacted by the authorization processes, monitoring requirements, and mitigation measures associated with the Navy’s activities at Naval Base Ventura County, which may require coordination or compliance from contractors and stakeholders involved in similar or affected operations.