🐋NMFS Issues Incidental Take Authorization for Alaska Ferry Terminal Project
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Prince William Sound Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects in Cordova, Chenega, and Tatitlek, Alaska
Summary
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued three incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Prince William Sound Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects (PWS Projects) in Cordova, Chenega, and Tatitlek, Alaska.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The issuance of incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) by NMFS allows businesses like the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to proceed with ferry terminal improvement projects while outlining compliance measures, potential impacts, and monitoring requirements regarding marine mammal interactions. This regulatory framework necessitates adherence and proactive engagement from businesses involved in similar projects.