Federal Register #2026-15022

Incidental Harassment Authorization Awarded for Aak'w Landing Development Project, Juneau, Alaska

This award notice concerns an environmental compliance authorization for a marine construction project in Juneau, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce - Awardee: - Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) - Purpose: - Issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for the Aak'w Landing Development Project - Scope: - Authorization permits incidental take of marine mammals, including Steller sea lions, during construction activities - Requirements: - Strict mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures to minimize environmental impact - Compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act - No procurement of goods or services; this is an environmental compliance authorization - Notable Details: - No product or service line items are included - Authorization is valid for up to one year from notification by the IHA-holder

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) for the incidental take of marine mammals during the Aak'w Landing Development Project in Juneau, Alaska. The authorization is effective for one year from the date of notification by the IHA-holder, not to exceed one year from the date of issuance (July 20, 2026). The project involves activities that may incidentally take marine mammals, with mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures prescribed to minimize impact. The authorization includes specific take limits for species such as Steller sea lions and complies with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.

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