NOAA Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization for San Francisco Bay Ferry and Water Taxi Projects

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an incidental harassment authorization to the Port of San Francisco to incidentally disturb marine mammals during the construction of the Mission Bay Ferry Landing and Water Taxi Landing projects in San Francisco Bay, California. This authorization is in compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and allows for Level B harassment of marine mammals during pile driving, pile removal, and drilling activities.