Taking or Importing of Marine Mammals: Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project in Washington
Summary
The federal government is proposing to allow a restoration project in Washington's Duckabush Estuary to temporarily affect marine mammals like seals and sea lions during construction work. The project aims to restore the estuary's natural habitat, and this rule gives permission for any unavoidable impacts to these protected animals during the restoration effort.
Key Points
- 1A restoration project in the Duckabush Estuary in Washington may temporarily disturb marine mammals such as seals and sea lions during construction activities
- 2NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is proposing to allow limited harm to these protected animals as part of the restoration work
- 3The public has until September 16, 2025 to submit comments about whether this rule should be approved
- 4The estuary restoration project is intended to improve the natural environment and fish habitat in the area
- 5Any impacts to marine mammals would be temporary and related only to the restoration construction work
Impact Assessment
If you are a construction worker or project manager on the Duckabush Estuary restoration project, this means you can proceed with habitat restoration work while following specific protocols to minimize harm to seals and sea lions during construction activities.
State-specific
Minimal
Key Dates
August 15, 2025
Regulatory Connections
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