11 Sep 2025
🐳Marine Mammal Incidental Harassment Authorization for Seward Project
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Seward Cruise Ship Passenger Dock and Terminal Facility Project in Seward, Alaska
Summary
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Seward Cruise Ship Passenger Dock and Terminal Facility project in Seward, Alaska.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document details regulatory compliance requirements for business owners involved in marine construction projects, specifically addressing incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs). This is pertinent for businesses like Turnagain Marine Construction that need to manage environmental impacts and adhere to regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.