Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Aak'w Landing Development Project in Juneau, Alaska

摘要

NMFS has received a request from Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Aak'w Landing Development Project in Juneau, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue the requested Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA). NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal of the IHA, if issued, under certain circumstances, provided all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the IHA. Agency responses to substantive public comments received in response to this notice will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.