20 May 2025
🐬NMFS Issues Harassment Authorization for Coast Guard in Kodiak, Alaska
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak Homeporting Facility in Kodiak, Alaska
Summary
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations (IHA) to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Base Kodiak Homeporting Facility in Womens Bay, Kodiak, Alaska.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice discusses the issuance of incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to the U.S. Coast Guard for activities affecting marine mammals, which has regulatory compliance implications for companies involved in similar activities. Business owners must ensure they understand the requirements for environmental and wildlife protections applicable to their operations.