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Have we consulted with regional experts on Orca Whales and other notable species in the area?

We have done initial engagement with the National Marine Fishery Service. This is the group we are required to work with because Orca Whales are in the area. They will dictate what studies we need to do and who we will need to consult. This is all mandated by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. We chose this location based on a study by PNNL that stated there was less marine mammal traffic than some of the other local locations.