23 Jun 2025
🌊Authorization for Marine Mammal Takes Under Lower Columbia Plan
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan, Oregon and Washington
Summary
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the taking of marine mammals incidental to the implementation of the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan ("Plan") in Oregon and Washington.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document discusses a Letter of Authorization for incidental takes of marine mammals related to construction activities by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which could pose compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses involved in similar activities, especially those in construction and environmental sectors.