Exhibit_5_-_Federal_Regulations_-_North_Atlantic_Right_Whales.pdf

This is a federal regulatory guidance document issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that establishes compliance requirements for activities conducted in conjunction with the Flagler County, Florida maintenance dredging project at Bing's Landing Boat Ramp. The document outlines federal regulations governing the approach to North Atlantic right whales, as codified in 50 CFR 224.103(c), which prohibits vessels from approaching within 500 yards of right whales unless otherwise lawfully authorized or in cases where such approach would create an imminent and serious threat to persons or vessels. The regulations require that vessels must steer away from any sighted right whale and immediately leave the affected area at a slow, safe speed. Additional regulatory updates and guidance can be accessed through the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service website and the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations.

Any contractor or project personnel conducting dredging operations or vessel activities at Bing's Landing Boat Ramp must ensure full compliance with these federal marine mammal protection standards. The 500-yard approach prohibition—equivalent to the distance of five football fields—applies to all vessel operations associated with the project. Contractors must implement required right whale avoidance measures during all project activities to ensure protection of this endangered marine species and maintain compliance with applicable federal environmental regulations.