Environmental Exemptions for the Navy's Mid-Frequency Active Sonar Training Program

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marine mammals.

Privileges and immunities.

California.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2008

Summary:

Describes mid-frequency active (MFA) sonar technology, and explains potential harm caused to marine mammals. Summarizes MFA regulations under various environmental laws, and examines litigation surrounding regular Navy training exercises off coast of California. Reviews Navy environmental exemption for MFA sonar training exercises, and provides legal analysis

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Environmental Exemptions for the Navy's Mid-Frequency Active Sonar Training Program

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-AML-0387

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license