The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) allowing US Wind, Inc. to "take" marine mammals during the construction of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project. This means they can unintentionally disturb but not kill marine mammals as long as the impact is minimal and does not affect the mammals' survival. The project includes constructing wind turbines and related activities off the coast of Maryland from 2025 to 2029. The authorization includes several measures to protect the animals, such as monitoring their presence and reducing noise levels during construction.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government has given permission to a company to build wind turbines in the ocean near Maryland, and they can accidentally bother dolphins and whales a little as long as they don't hurt them badly. They have to be careful and check on the animals while they're building to make sure they're safe.