0648-BG55 202510 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0648 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA 0600 Department of Commerce DOC Marine Mammal Non-Lethal Deterrents

The Marine Mammal Protection Act allows for persons to employ measures to deter marine mammals from damaging fishing gear and catch, damaging personal or public property, or endangering personal safety, as long as these measures do not result in death or serious injury of marine mammals. This action implements national guidelines for safely deterring marine mammals under NOAA's jurisdiction (e.g., whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions) and specific measures for marine mammals listed under the Endangered Species Act. It also finalizes prohibitions on deterrents that would have a significant adverse effect on marine mammals.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No Not subject to, not significant 50 CFR 216 16 U.S.C. 1371 et seq. No NPRM 08/31/2020 85 FR 53763 NPRM Comment Period End 10/30/2020 Final Action 07/00/2026 No No Federal No No No No Kim Damon-Randall Director, Office of Protected Resources 0648 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA 301 427-8400 kimberly.damon-randall@noaa.gov 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring MD 20910