Federal Register #RTID 0648-XF720

NMFS Regulatory Actions: Marine Mammal Authorization, Public Webinars, and Antarctic Resource Data Collection

This opportunity involves regulatory and public engagement activities led by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the Department of Commerce and NOAA: - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Department of Commerce, NOAA, Office of Protected Resources - New England Fishery Management Council (federal office) - Services and Activities: - Issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to the City of Unalaska for marine mammal take related to the Robert Storrs Harbor Floats A&B Replacement Project - Three joint public webinars by the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils to discuss vessel baseline restrictions and gather input from advisory panels and the public - Information collection for Antarctic Marine Living Resources Conservation and Management Measures, including permits for harvesting, scientific research, and import/export activities - No products, OEMs, or commercial vendors are involved; the activities are regulatory, informational, and public engagement in nature - Notable Requirements: - IHA pertains to marine mammal protection during harbor construction in Unalaska, Alaska - Webinars are accessible, recorded, and open for public comment - Antarctic information collection supports international treaty obligations - Locations: - Robert Storrs Harbor Floats A&B Replacement Project, Unalaska, Alaska (federal facility) - New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950 (federal office) - Convention Area surrounding Antarctica (federal facility, international context)

Description

The New England and Mid-Atlantic Councils are holding three joint webinar meetings for the Advisory Panels to provide input to help inform the Councils' ongoing evaluation of vessel baseline restrictions. These webinars will be held between May 21, 2026 and May 26, 2026. The meetings will include background information on vessel baseline restrictions, vessel data, and questions for consideration, with opportunities for advisory and public comments. The meetings are accessible to people with disabilities and will be recorded.

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