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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AW91 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; U.S. Navy Training in the Southern California Range Complex (SOCAL) 
Abstract: In March 2008, the U.S. Navy applied for a Letter of Authorization to take marine mammals incidental to major training activities (including mid-frequency sonar) conducted at the Navy's Southern California Range Complex (SOCAL). NMFS is a cooperating agency on the EIS (DEIS published April 4, 2008) and plans to adopt the Navy’s EIS to support the MMPA authorization. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/14/2008  73 FR 60836   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/13/2008    
Final Action  01/21/2009  74 FR 3882   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
James H. Lecky
Director, Office of Protected Resources
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1315 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:301 713-2332
Fax:301 427-2520
Email: jim.lecky@noaa.gov