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International trade · 19/12/2025Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Navy Requests Authorization to Take Marine Mammals at Naval Station Newport

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) has requested an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to incidentally take marine mammals during construction activities at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, with the possibility of a 1-year renewal.

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