Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America
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Abstract
NMFS has received a request from the EnerGeo Alliance (EnerGeo) for the development of regulations governing the taking of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity conducted in the Gulf of America (GOA) over a period of 5 years. Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of EnerGeo's request. NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on EnerGeo's application.
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