The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service has received a request from the U.S. Air Force for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to launching space launch vehicles, intercontinental ballistic and small missiles, and aircraft and helicopter operations at Vandenberg Air Force Base from March 2019 to March 2024. As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, NMFS is proposing regulations to govern that take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested incidental take regulations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of NMFS’ decision.
Comments and information must be received by NMFS no later than February 22, 2019.
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