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International trade · 08/11/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NMFS Designates Exempted States for Anglers and Fishing Vessels

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has designated eight states, including Rhode Island, North Carolina, and Washington, as exempted states for anglers, spear fishers, and for-hire fishing vessels, while Maryland is exempted for for-hire fishing vessels only.

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International trade · 10/13/2026

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the City and Borough of Juneau's Seawalk Extension Project, Juneau, Alaska

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has received a request from the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, to take marine mammals incidental to the Seawalk Extension Project. The request is related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act and seeks authorization to incidentally take marine mammals during the project.

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