🐬Marine Mammals Incidental Take Authorization for Research Activities
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge's Research, Monitoring, and Management Activities in the South Farallon Islands, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Off San Francisco, California
Summary
In accordance with 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS Refuge) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to research, monitoring, and management activities in the South Farallon Islands, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge off San Francisco, California.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document discusses the issuance of an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) for marine mammal takes, which affects business owners and executives in industries conducting activities under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as they must comply with marine protection regulations. It outlines compliance obligations, potential financial impacts due to mitigation measures, and monitoring and reporting requirements.