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International trade · 20/08/2025Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Port of Alaska Modernization Program Phase 2B: Cargo Terminals Replacement Project in Anchorage, Alaska

Summary

The U.S. government has issued a letter of authorization (LOA) to the Don Young Port of Alaska for the unintentional taking of marine mammals during the replacement of cargo terminals at the port in Anchorage, Alaska, as part of the Port of Alaska Modernization Program Phase 2B. This authorization is in compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and will be valid for 5 years, from 2026 to 2031.

Original source language: Federal Register — Department of CommerceOpen original release →

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