🌊Incidental Harassment Authorization for Hoonah Cargo Dock Project
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the City of Hoonah's Cargo Dock Project, Hoonah, 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 City of Hoonah (Hoonah) to incidentally harass marine mammals during pile driving and removal activities associated with the Hoonah Cargo Dock project in Hoonah, Alaska. There are no changes from the proposed authorization in this final authorization.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document includes an incidental harassment authorization related to construction activities impacting marine mammals. Business owners and executives involved in construction or similar industries must comply with new regulations and monitoring requirements to mitigate environmental impacts, which could lead to increased costs and operational considerations.