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Regulatory Authorization for Marine Mammal Harassment – Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion, Norfolk, VA

This notice concerns the issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in Norfolk, VA. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Purpose: - Authorization for incidental, unintentional harassment of small numbers of marine mammals during construction activities - Applies specifically to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project - Requirements: - Includes mandatory mitigation, monitoring, and reporting to minimize impacts on marine mammals - Regulatory in nature; not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are named or involved in this notice - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory authorization only - Notable Details: - Authorization is for a one-year period - Focused on environmental compliance for construction activities impacting marine mammals

Description

This notice announces the issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to Hampton Roads Connector Partners (HRCP) for the incidental take of marine mammals during the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in Norfolk, Virginia. The authorization is effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The IHA allows for the incidental, but not intentional, taking by harassment of small numbers of marine mammals during specified construction activities, with required mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures to minimize impact.

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