Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to modify requirements for allowed take of marine mammals.

The bill proposes amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, altering certain requirements for the allowed take of marine mammals. It modifies the definition of "negligible impact" and removes the requirement for the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammals. The bill also introduces new provisions for monitoring and reporting of marine mammal taking, ensuring that conditions imposed do not alter the basic design, location, scope, duration, or timing of the activity.

Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to modify requirements for allowed take of marine mammals.

The bill proposes amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, altering certain requirements for the allowed take of marine mammals. It modifies the definition of "negligible impact" and removes the requirement for the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammals. The bill also introduces new provisions for monitoring and reporting of marine mammal taking, ensuring that conditions imposed do not alter the basic design, location, scope, duration, or timing of the activity.