15 Apr 2025
🐬Incidental Harassment Authorization for Geotechnical Surveys in St. George, Alaska
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Small Boat Harbor Preconstruction Activities (Geotechnical Surveys) in St. George, Alaska
Summary
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to incidentally harass marine mammals during geotechnical drilling in St. George, Alaska.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines regulatory compliance requirements for businesses engaging in geotechnical surveys in St. George, Alaska, emphasizing marine mammal protection. It imposes strict mitigation and monitoring measures affecting operational practices, which business owners must adhere to, signifying potential additional costs and procedural adjustments.