3 Sep 2025
🐬Incidental Take Regulations for Marine Mammals
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America
Summary
NMFS' Office of Protected Resources has received a request from the NMFS' Office of Policy for the reimplementation of ITRs governing the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical survey activity conducted in the Gulf of America (GOA). Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of this request and invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the request.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice involves the reimplementation of incidental take regulations for marine mammals which directly affects businesses engaged in geophysical surveys in the Gulf of America. Compliance with these regulations is necessary for firms to operate legally and avoid penalties.