Federal Register #2026-08503

Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Fisheries Research by SWFSC

This notice from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce, announces the release of a draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) for fisheries research by the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC). - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), NOAA, Department of Commerce - Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on environmental impacts of fisheries research activities - Covers ongoing and proposed research along the U.S. west coast and Scotia Sea area off Antarctica - Assessment Scope: - Evaluates changes from previous 2015 and 2020 SWFSC assessments - Considers impacts on physical environment, special resource areas, fish, marine mammals, birds, sea turtles, invertebrates, and social/economic environments - Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services - Public input sought on environmental assessment - Locations: - SWFSC facility at 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA - NOAA office at 1315 East West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD

Description

This notice announces the availability of the draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) for fisheries research conducted and funded by the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC). The draft SPEA evaluates potential changes in the direct and indirect effects of research previously analyzed in the 2015 and 2020 assessments, as well as new or modified research activities along the U.S. west coast and in the Scotia Sea area off Antarctica. It considers environmental impacts on physical environment, special resource areas, fish, marine mammals, birds, sea turtles, invertebrates, and social and economic environments. The public comment period is open until June 1, 2026.

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