Federal Register #2026-10062

NOAA Issues Regulatory Authorizations for Marine Mammal Take and Fisheries Donation Program

This notice details regulatory authorizations and permit renewals issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce: - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, NOAA - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are involved; authorizations are issued to the Port of San Francisco and SeaShare (a nonprofit organization) - Services/Authorizations Issued: - Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for marine mammal take issued to the Port of San Francisco - Covers incidental take of marine mammals during construction of the Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project in San Francisco Bay, California - Valid for one year from issuance - Renewal of Prohibited Species Donation Program Permits to SeaShare - Authorizes distribution of incidentally caught Pacific salmon and halibut from Alaska's exclusive economic zone to hunger relief agencies and food banks - Permit renewal period is three years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Authorizations are regulatory in nature, not procurement of goods or services - Activities are governed by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and related fisheries management regulations - No products, part numbers, or commercial procurement activity is involved - Places of Performance: - San Francisco Bay, California (Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project) - Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska (fisheries donation program)

Description

This notice announces a virtual public meeting of the U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee scheduled for June 16 and 17, 2026. The meeting will provide updates from NOAA and partners and finalize recommendations from the current work plan. Public participation is encouraged with opportunities for oral and written comments, requiring prior registration. The meeting aims to discuss matters related to the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act and related ocean observation activities.

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