Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Repair and Replacement of the Q8 Bulkhead at Naval Station Norfolk

Summary

The U.S. Navy has requested authorization to take marine mammals over 5 years (2025-2029) for the Q8 Bulkhead repair and replacement project at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, and NMFS is seeking comments on proposed regulations.

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