NOAA Proposed Rule: Marine Mammals

Regs.gov: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

NOAA has issued a proposed rule regarding marine mammals and is seeking public comment. The agency is providing a platform for individuals and organizations to submit their feedback on the proposed regulations.

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NOAA is soliciting public comments on a proposed rule concerning marine mammals. The comment period is open, and interested parties can submit their feedback through the Regulations.gov portal. This proposed rule is part of NOAA's ongoing efforts to manage and protect marine mammal populations.

Regulated entities and interested stakeholders should review the proposed rule and submit comments by the specified deadline to influence the final regulation. Failure to comment may result in the final rule not reflecting specific concerns or recommendations. The submission process allows for file attachments and offers optional email confirmation of receipt.

What to do next

Review the proposed rule on marine mammals issued by NOAA.
Submit comments through the Regulations.gov portal by the specified deadline.
Consider attaching supporting documentation if applicable.

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