Federal Register #2026-06068

Incidental Take Authorizations for Marine Mammal Harassment – State Parks Construction and Alaska Natural Gas Activities

This notice from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce, addresses incidental take authorizations related to marine mammal harassment for construction and energy activities in Washington and Alaska. - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, NOAA - Services Requested: - Incidental Take Authorization for marine mammal harassment due to pile driving, pile removal, and rotary drilling at six marine facilities in four State Parks in North Puget Sound, Washington - Renewal of Incidental Harassment Authorization for Furie Operating Alaska, LLC's natural gas production activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested; the focus is on regulatory authorizations for activities impacting marine mammals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Authorizations pertain to Level A and B harassment of marine mammals as defined under the Marine Mammal Protection Act - Construction activities are limited to annual windows (August 1 to February 15) over a five-year period - Activities span multiple state parks and a major natural gas production area - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; Furie Operating Alaska, LLC is named as the energy operator seeking authorization - Locations: - Stuart Island Marine State Park (Reid Harbor, Prevost Harbor) - Sucia Island Marine State Park (Fossil Bay) - Olga State Park (Olga Pier) - Deception Pass State Park (Bowman Bay, Rosario Pier) - Cook Inlet, Alaska - AGU Conference Center, Washington, DC (for public meeting)

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This notice announces a public meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) scheduled for May 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The panel will discuss key issues including opportunities for partnerships on emerging ocean technologies and the topic of accessible, interoperable, interdisciplinary, and trusted ocean data. The meeting will be held at the AGU Conference Center in Washington, DC, and will include a public comment period.

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