Texas Fish Study Gets Pass to Accidentally Harass Sea Life
Published Date: 3/18/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants permission to accidentally affect marine mammals during their fisheries research in Texas coastal bays for the next five years. NOAA is proposing rules to make sure these impacts are as small as possible and wants your thoughts by April 17, 2026. This plan helps protect marine mammals while supporting important research, with no new costs to the public.
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