🐋Regulatory Notice on Marine Mammal Protection for Northeast Pipeline Project
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project in Raritan Bay, Lower New York Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
Summary
Notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco), a subsidiary of Williams Partners L.P., to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project in Raritan Bay, Lower New York Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines regulatory requirements for the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company regarding incidental harassment authorizations (IHA) for marine mammals, impacting compliance obligations and operational procedures for businesses in the energy sector. This also highlights potential costs and delays due to regulatory measures, therefore it has direct financial implications.