Federal Register #2026-06997

NOAA Incidental Harassment Authorization for Marine Mammal Take During Seabird Research

This opportunity involves a regulatory action by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Service Requested: - Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for Point Blue Conservation Science - Authorizes the incidental take (Level B harassment) of small numbers of five marine mammal species during seabird research activities - Applies to research conducted on the South Farallon Islands, Ano Nuevo Island, and Point Reyes National Seashore in California - No procurement of goods, equipment, or OEM-supplied products is involved - Unique Requirements: - The IHA covers a one-year period with a possible one-time renewal - No serious injury or mortality of marine mammals is expected - The action is regulatory in nature and not a solicitation for commercial products or services - Locations: - Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (South Farallon Islands), CA - Ano Nuevo Island, CA - Point Reyes National Seashore, CA - North Pacific Fishery Management Council office, Anchorage, AK (contracting office)

Description

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Ecosystem Committee will hold a hybrid public meeting on May 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alaska Time. The meeting will cover updates on the Climate Resilience Workplan, review of draft Harvest Specifications Process and Groundfish Management Policy Review documents, and other business. Participants can attend in person in Anchorage, Alaska, or join online via a provided link. Public comments are accepted electronically.

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