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NOAA Federal Register Notice on Marine Mammal Protection

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Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Federal Register notice seeking public comments on proposed changes related to marine mammal protection. The comment period is open until May 22, 2026.

What changed

NOAA is soliciting public input on potential amendments to regulations concerning the protection of marine mammals. This notice initiates a consultation period, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed regulatory changes. Specific details regarding the nature of the proposed amendments are expected to be elaborated within the full document.

Regulated entities, particularly those in the fishing industry, should review the proposed changes and submit comments by the deadline of May 22, 2026. Failure to participate in the comment period may result in regulations being finalized without consideration of industry concerns. Compliance officers should prepare to assess the impact of any finalized rules on operational practices.

What to do next

  1. Review proposed regulatory changes regarding marine mammal protection.
  2. Submit comments to NOAA by May 22, 2026.

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Classification

Agency
NOAA
Comment period closes
May 22nd, 2026 (59 days)
Instrument
Consultation
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
NOAA-NOS-2026-0034-0001
Docket
NOAA-NOS-2026-0034-0001

Who this affects

Applies to
Fisheries
Industry sector
4831 Maritime & Shipping
Activity scope
Marine Mammal Protection Fisheries Management
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Environmental Protection
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Marine Mammals Fisheries

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