Public Notice Notice
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NOAA Fisheries published a proposed incidental harassment authorization (IHA) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for takes of marine mammals during U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service research and management at Southeast Farallon Islands; public comments are accepted through June 15, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Public comment period ends June 15, 2026
- Proposed IHA covers incidental take of marine mammals
- Activity: USFWS research, monitoring, management at Southeast Farallon Islands
- Documentation available on NOAA Fisheries website
- Published
- Category
- Other
If you don't respond
If you do not submit comments by June 15, 2026, you forfeit the opportunity to influence the IHA's terms and mitigation measures, which may be finalized without your input.
What to do next
- 1
Read the proposed IHA
Visit NOAA Fisheries' action page (provided URL) to review the proposal and supporting documents before June 15, 2026.
- 2
Submit public comments
Provide written comments to NOAA Fisheries by the June 15, 2026 deadline using the submission instructions on the action webpage.
- 3
Contact NOAA for questions
Use contact information on the NOAA Fisheries action page to ask clarifying questions about mitigation measures or species affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to comment on the proposed IHA?
- The public comment period closes on June 15, 2026.
- What activities does this IHA cover?
- It covers USFWS research, monitoring, and management activities at the Southeast Farallon Islands that may incidentally take marine mammals.
- Where can I read the full proposal and submit comments?
- The NOAA Fisheries action page for this IHA (fisheries.noaa.gov) contains documents and instructions for submitting comments.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA)
- A permit allowing limited, unintentional disturbance of marine mammals during lawful activities under the MMPA.
- Take
- Under the MMPA, to harass, hunt, capture, or kill marine mammals, including disturbance causing behavioral changes.
- Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
- Federal law that protects marine mammals and regulates permitted takings for specified activities.
Full Notice Text
On May 14, 2026, NOAA Fisheries published a proposed incidental harassment authorization (IHA) for public comment in the Federal Register (open until June 15, 2026), pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The proposed IHA would authorize the "take" of marine mammals incidental to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Research, Monitoring, and Management Project in the Southeast Farallon Islands, California. You can find information related to this action at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/incidental-take-authorization-research-monitoring-and-management-activities-south-farallon.