Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 14119
Reading Time:about 16 minutes
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering renewing a permit that allows the lethal removal of specific sea lions in parts of the Columbia River. This action, requested by a group of state and tribal entities, aims to protect threatened fish species like salmon and steelhead from sea lion predation. The request is to extend the current permit, issued in August 2020, for another five years without changing the terms. Public comments on the renewal request are welcome until May 12, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The government is thinking about letting some groups keep taking away certain sea lions in a river because those sea lions eat a lot of the fish that need protecting. People have a chance to say what they think about this until May 12, 2025.