🌊Proposed Regulations for Whittier Harbor Rebuild and Business Impact
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the City of Whittier's Whittier Harbor Rebuild Phase III Project in Whittier, Alaska
Summary
NMFS has received a request from the City of Whittier for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Whittier Harbor Rebuild Phase III Project in Whittier, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines proposed regulations for the incidental taking of marine mammals during construction activities for Whittier Harbor Rebuild Phase III, indicating compliance requirements for businesses involved. The notice emphasizes the need for comments, suggesting that stakeholder engagement is essential in influencing regulatory outcomes, impacting business operations related to marine resource management.