Federal Register #2026-10106

Incidental Harassment Authorization for Marine Mammal Takes at Mission Bay Ferry Landing

This opportunity summary covers the issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for marine mammal takes during construction at the Mission Bay Ferry Landing: - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Award Recipient: - Port of San Francisco - Scope of Authorization: - Incidental take of marine mammals during construction activities for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project in San Francisco Bay, California - Authorization issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) - Requirements and Conditions: - Adherence to mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts on marine mammals and their habitat - Mandatory monitoring and reporting protocols as prescribed by NMFS - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or procurement of goods/services involved; this is an environmental compliance authorization - Authorization is valid for one year from notification - Place of Performance: - Mission Bay Ferry Landing, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the Port of San Francisco for the incidental take of marine mammals during construction activities for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project in San Francisco Bay, California. This authorization is issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and is effective for one year from the date of notification by the IHA-holder. The project involves construction activities at the Mission Bay Ferry Landing, with measures prescribed to minimize adverse impacts on marine mammals and their habitat. The authorization includes monitoring and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the MMPA.

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