Federal Register #2026-10981

Regulatory Authorization for Marine Mammal Incidental Take at Baltimore Construction Projects

This opportunity concerns the issuance of regulatory authorizations for marine mammal incidental take during major construction projects in Baltimore, Maryland: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources - Award Recipients: - Tradepoint TiL Terminals, LLC (Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project) - Federal Highway Administration (Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project) - Services Authorized: - Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHAs) for the incidental take of marine mammals during construction activities - Includes requirements for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting to minimize impacts on marine mammals - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or commercial services are being procured; the award is for regulatory authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act - Unique/Notable Requirements: - IHAs are specific to construction activities at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal and the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project - Authorizations are time-bound and include strict environmental compliance measures - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action - Places of Performance: - Sparrows Point Container Terminal, Baltimore County, Maryland - Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project, Baltimore, Maryland

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to Tradepoint TiL Terminals, LLC (TTT) for the incidental take of marine mammals during construction activities at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project in Baltimore County, Maryland. These authorizations allow for the incidental harassment of marine mammals as a result of the project activities. The IHAs are effective for two periods: June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, and June 1, 2027 through May 31, 2028. The authorizations include mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements to minimize impacts on marine mammals.

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