The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service seeks public comment on an Incidental Harassment Authorization for the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University to take marine mammals incidental to a marine geophysical survey in the northeast Pacific Ocean. This IHA is proposed under the U.S Marine Mammal Protection Act. NMFS also requests comments on a possible one-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met. Comments and information must be received by NMFS no later than May 7, 2020. Click here for more information and relevant links.