The Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act to establish a program for mapping, surveying, monitoring.
The Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 amends the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act to create a comprehensive program for migratory whales and other large cetaceans. This includes mapping and surveying efforts, monitoring of large cetaceans, and the development of detection technologies. The bill also mandates the production of high-accuracy distribution maps and predictive maps considering future environmental conditions. Additionally, it establishes a grant program to fund activities that reduce harmful interactions between ocean users and these marine mammals.
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