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Incidental Harassment Authorization for Marine Mammal Takes During Kensington Dock Repair Project, Alaska

This opportunity concerns the issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for marine mammal takes during a dock repair project in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Coeur Alaska, Inc. (project proponent, not an OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or commercial services are being procured - Regulatory authorization for incidental take of marine mammals during construction activities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Authorization is issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) - Covers incidental harassment of marine mammals, including endangered and threatened species (e.g., humpback whale, Steller sea lion) - Requires mitigation, monitoring, and reporting to minimize environmental impacts - Applies specifically to the Kensington Dock Repair Project in Berners Bay, Alaska - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory compliance action, not a contract award or solicitation

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Coeur Alaska, Inc. for the incidental take of marine mammals during the Kensington Dock Repair Project in Berners Bay, Alaska. This authorization is granted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and 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 16, 2026). The IHA includes mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements to minimize impacts on marine mammals and their habitat.

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