Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Space Force Operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
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Abstract
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) for authorization to take small numbers of six species of marine mammals, by Level B harassment only, incidental to rocket and missile launches and other base operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). USSF is requesting a 5-year Letter of Authorization for takes resulting from these activities (2024-2029). Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of the Space Force's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the Space Force's application and request.
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