Navy defends asking Congress for leeway to kill marine mammals

摘要

A marine mammals provision in the latest National Defense Authorization Act, which President Trump signed into law earlier this month, has drawn criticism from some conservation groups but the administration insists it's sound policy.rnThe change enables the Navy permits to unintentionally harm or kill a certain number of marine mammals during its military readiness activities to last seven years instead of five. Extending the permits means less frequent environmental reviews are required.