Proposed rules for marine mammal activity near Washington state parks
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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering a request from the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission wants permission to conduct its Marine Facilities Replacement Program in North Puget Sound.
Why it matters: This is a standard administrative procedure required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act so that state park maintenance projects can proceed without violating federal wildlife laws.
Who it affects
- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these proposed rules.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document