Proposed Marine Mammal Harassment Authorizations for Douglas Island Cruise Ship Terminal Construction
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NOAA is considering whether to allow Turnagain Marine Construction to incidentally disturb marine mammals during construction of the Douglas Island Cruise Ship Terminal near Juneau, Alaska. The notice covers two proposed incidental harassment authorizations and asks the public to comment before NOAA makes a final decision. The proposal matters for the project developer, construction contractors, cruise and port stakeholders, Alaska communities, and environmental groups. Comments must be submitted by July 29, 2026, and commenters should avoid including confidential or sensitive information because submissions may be posted publicly.
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Key Changes
- NOAA proposes two consecutive authorizations for incidental harassment of marine mammals during terminal construction.
- The agency is seeking public comments before deciding whether to issue the authorizations.
- NOAA is also asking for input on possible one-year renewals if legal and procedural requirements are met.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit any public comments or information on the proposed incidental harassment authorizations by email to [email protected]; NMFS states it is not responsible for comments sent by other methods or to other addresses or individuals.
Do not submit confidential or sensitive information in comments if it should not be made public, because submitted comments may be posted publicly.
Turnagain Marine Construction must obtain NMFS authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act before incidentally taking marine mammals during construction activities covered by the proposed IHAs.