Marine Mammal Protection during Aak'w Landing Development
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This notice involves the proposed authorization to allow incidental harassment of marine mammals during a construction project in Juneau, Alaska. The law affects construction companies and regulators who need to ensure marine mammals are protected during the project.
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Key Changes
- Allows incidental harassment of marine mammals for construction projects
- Sets requirements for public comments before final decision
- Specifies mitigation and monitoring measures for marine protection
Obligations
What this law requires
Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) must submit an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) request to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for the incidental take of marine mammals during the Aak'w Landing Development Project.
TMC must ensure that all construction activities are conducted in a manner that results in a negligible impact on marine mammal species and stocks.
TMC must conduct all pile removal and installation activities only during daylight hours to minimize impacts on marine mammals.
No in-water work shall occur from April 15 to June 1 to protect out-migrating salmon smolt.
TMC must implement mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts on marine mammals and their habitat, particularly during construction activities.