Federal Register #2026-18458

NOAA Solicitation for Incidental Harassment Authorization and Monitoring Services for Juneau Rock Dump Terminal Reconstruction

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) request from PetroMarine Services for the Juneau International Airport Rock Dump Fuel Terminal Reconstruction Project in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources - Project Scope: - Reconstruction of the fuel terminal at Juneau International Airport Rock Dump - Construction activities include vibratory and impact pile driving over approximately 81 days within 1-2 years - Products Requested: - 48 timber piles (10-16 inch) - 12 steel pipe piles (16 inch) - 28 steel pipe piles (24 inch) - 4 steel pipe piles (30 inch) - 14 steel pipe piles (16 inch, fuel line support) - Services Requested: - Monitoring and mitigation services for marine mammal protection during pile driving and construction - Food and logistics support services (not directly related to the marine mammal authorization) - Unique Requirements: - Authorization for incidental take of five marine mammal species (Level B and some Level A harassment) - Mitigation measures: shutdown zones, monitoring, soft start procedures - IHA effective for up to 2 years, with possible one-time, 1-year renewal - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are named; procurement focuses on regulatory authorization and monitoring services.

Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has received a request from PetroMarine Services for authorization to incidentally take marine mammals during the Juneau International Airport Rock Dump Fuel Terminal Reconstruction Project in Juneau, Alaska. This involves issuing an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The project includes pile driving activities that may cause temporary disturbance to marine mammals and their prey, with mitigation measures proposed to minimize impacts. Public comments are requested on the proposed authorization and a possible one-time, 1-year renewal of the IHA.

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