Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow lethal removal of pinnipeds in.

The Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the lethal removal of pinnipeds in Washington waters to protect endangered salmon and steelhead. The Secretary of Commerce, through the National Marine Fisheries Service, must establish permit procedures for eligible entities to lethally remove pinnipeds. These entities include the State of Washington and federally recognized Indian Tribes with treaty-reserved fishing rights in western Washington. Permits are valid for up to five years and may be renewed.

Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow lethal removal of pinnipeds in.

The Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow for the lethal removal of pinnipeds in Washington waters to protect endangered salmon and steelhead. The Secretary of Commerce, through the National Marine Fisheries Service, must establish permit procedures for eligible entities to lethally remove pinnipeds. These entities include the State of Washington and federally recognized Indian Tribes with treaty-reserved fishing rights in western Washington. Permits are valid for up to five years and may be renewed.