22 Jul 2025
🐬Marine Mammal Regulations for Whittier Harbor Project
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
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 the City of Whittier for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Whittier Harbor Rebuild Phase III Project in Whittier, Alaska.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document outlines regulatory compliance requirements related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for the City of Whittier's harbor project, implicating business owners in construction and environmental sectors. The issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) highlights necessary monitoring and mitigation measures, impacting project timelines and costs.