Incidental Take Authorization: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Fisheries Independent Research Programs

NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to fisheries independent research programs in Mobile Bay and adjacent waters of Alabama over the course of five years from the date of issuance. NOAA Fisheries is announcing receipt of the ALDCNR’s request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. NOAA Fisheries invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the ALDCNR’s application and request.