Federal Register #2026-16642

Incidental Harassment Authorization for Marine Mammal Protection During Ferry Berth Construction in Ketchikan, Alaska

This opportunity concerns the re-issuance of an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for marine mammal protection during ferry berth construction in Ketchikan, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; the authorization is regulatory in nature - Services Requested: - Incidental Harassment Authorization for in-water construction activities - Covers incidental take (by harassment only) of 11 marine mammal species, including humpback whale, fin whale, Steller sea lion, and others - Includes requirements for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting - Notable Requirements: - Authorization is for a one-year period - Terms and conditions are identical to previous IHAs for this project - Applies specifically to construction activities such as pile driving and drilling in Tongass Narrows - No specific products, equipment, or part numbers are referenced

Description

This notice announces the issuance of an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for the re-issuance of a previous IHA. The authorization allows the incidental take of 11 species of marine mammals by harassment during ferry berth construction activities in Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, Alaska. The IHA is effective from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and includes mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements identical to those in the initial 2023 IHA. The project aims to improve ferry facilities to enhance access and economic development in the region.

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