Incidental Take Authorization: United States Space Force Operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the U.S. Space Force for authorization to take small numbers of six species of marine mammals, by Level B harassment only, incidental to rocket and missile launches and other base operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base. USSF is requesting a 5-year Letter of Authorization for takes resulting from these activities (2024-2029). NOAA Fisheries is announcing receipt of the Space Force’s request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals.