Establishes a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program to reduce air pollution and whale strikes by voluntary vessel speed reductions.
The Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies Act directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to establish a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program. This program aims to reduce air pollution, harmful underwater acoustic impacts, and the risk of fatal vessel whale strikes by encouraging voluntary speed reductions for eligible vessels transiting the western coast of the United States. The program will recognize successful participation with annual awards.
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