Navy Can Bug Seals While Extending Sub Base Pier
Published Date: 1/22/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Navy’s New London Pier Extension project got delayed, so the government is re-issuing permission to accidentally disturb some local seals and other marine mammals during construction. The rules, limits, and protections stay the same, but the new approval runs from February 2026 to January 2027. This means the Navy can get back to work without harming marine life beyond allowed levels, keeping everyone safe and on schedule.
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