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International trade · 05/01/2026

NMFS Modifies Letter of Authorization for Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has updated the authorization for WesternGeco LLC to conduct geophysical surveys in the Gulf of America, allowing for the incidental taking of marine mammals related to oil and gas activities.

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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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