International trade · 05/09/2025Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Seeks Comments on U.S. Navy's Request to Harm Marine Mammals in Newport, Rhode Island
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public comments on a proposal to allow the U.S. Navy to incidentally harm marine mammals during a repair project at Pier 171 in Newport, Rhode Island. The Navy has requested authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for the project.
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