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  • 2024-29416 — Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100982
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army for permission to take marine mammals during military activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area from 2025 to 2032. The activities, including the use of sonar and explosives, may disturb or injure marine mammals. NMFS is considering rules to manage this and invites the public to submit comments by January 13, 2025. The plan includes measures to reduce harm and monitor the effects on marine life.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Navy wants to do some training in the water near Hawaii and California, which might bother sea animals like whales and dolphins. They asked for permission to do this from 2025 to 2032, and people can say what they think about it until January 13, 2025.

  • 2024-29123 — Notice of Public Meetings for Hawaii-California Training and Testing Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (ID# EISX-007-17-USN-1724283453)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100990
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Navy announced a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) regarding training and testing activities in the Hawaii-California area. This draft analyzes potential environmental effects of military readiness activities and includes provisions for public comment from December 13, 2024, to February 11, 2025. Public meetings are scheduled in California and Hawaii, alongside a virtual meeting, to gather feedback. The initiative aims to ensure U.S. military preparedness while considering environmental impacts, particularly on marine life.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Navy and other military groups want to practice and test their skills in the ocean between Hawaii and California, and they're checking to make sure these activities are safe for the environment. They're asking people to share their thoughts about this plan, either in person or online, to help them decide the best way to move forward.