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NOAA Issues Marine Mammal IHAs for Kodiak Harbor Project; CPSC Renews Battery Safety Data Collection

This summary covers two federal actions: NOAA's issuance of Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHAs) for marine mammal take during the St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Rebuild in Kodiak, Alaska, and the CPSC's renewal of information collection for battery safety standards. - Government Buyers: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources - Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as these actions are regulatory and not product/service procurements - Products/Services Requested: - Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHAs) for the City of Kodiak, permitting incidental take of marine mammals during harbor construction - Includes mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements to minimize impact on marine mammals (humpback whales, fin whales, Steller sea lions) - Renewal of information collection requirements for the Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries, impacting manufacturers and importers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - IHAs require strict compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) - IHAs specify detailed mitigation, monitoring, and reporting to protect marine mammals and their habitats - CPSC action affects industry compliance with battery safety standards, requiring ongoing information collection from manufacturers and importers

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued two incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to the City of Kodiak for the incidental take of marine mammals during Phase I and Phase II of the St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Rebuild Project in Kodiak, Alaska. The IHAs authorize the incidental harassment of marine mammals in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The Phase I IHA is effective for one year from the date of notification by the IHA-holder, not to exceed one year from the date of issuance (June 10, 2026). The Phase II IHA is effective for one year from the date of notification by the IHA-holder, not to exceed one year from the expiration of the Phase I IHA. The project involves construction activities at the harbor infrastructure in Kodiak, Alaska.

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