🐋Regulations on Marine Mammal Taking for Alaska LNG Project
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction of the Alaska LNG Project in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Summary
NMFS has received a request from 8 Star Alaska, LLC (8 Star Alaska), a subsidiary of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to construction of the Alaska LNG Project in Cook Inlet, Alaska over the course of 5 years beginning on January 1, 2026. Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of 8 Star Alaska's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and associated Letter of Authorization (LOA). NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on 8 Star Alaska's application and request.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The text addresses regulatory and compliance requirements related to the incidental taking of marine mammals during construction of the Alaska LNG Project, impacting 8 Star Alaska, LLC's operational planning. This includes the need for a Letter of Authorization, highlighting financial and business considerations surrounding environmental regulations.