International trade · 12/05/2025

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan, Oregon and Washington

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issues regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals in Oregon and Washington from 2027 to 2032, as requested by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The regulations allow for the issuance of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) and prescribe methods to minimize the impact on marine mammals and their habitat.