🐬Authorization for Marine Mammal Take During Port of Alaska Construction
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Port of Alaska Modernization Program Phase 2B: Cargo Terminals Replacement Project in Anchorage, Alaska
Summary
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that a letter of authorization (LOA) has been issued to the Don Young Port of Alaska (POA), for the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to the Cargo Terminals Replacement project at the existing port facility in Anchorage, Alaska over the course of 5 years (2026-2031).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation requires compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act for the Port of Alaska's construction, impacting business operations and potential financial liability. Businesses engaged in or affected by this project must adapt to regulations designed to minimize wildlife impact, which could incur additional costs or project delays.