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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has granted an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to conduct a marine geophysical survey in the Nauru Basin of Greater Micronesia, as outlined under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This authorization allows for the incidental but non-harmful disruption of 27 marine mammal species by the survey's activities, limited to Level B harassment, which includes changes in behavior due to noise. The survey will employ mitigation measures to minimize impacts on marine life, such as visual monitoring by trained observers and specific shutdown zones. NMFS has determined the survey poses a negligible impact on the coast's marine mammal populations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering renewing an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) for the Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture (CTJV) to take marine mammals during construction work on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This renewal is necessary because project delays mean initial work won't be completed by the original IHA expiration. The proposed renewal includes measures to minimize impacts on marine mammals and allows for additional public comments until February 23, 2021. The activities involved are similar to previous ones and are expected to have minimal impact on marine mammal populations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the City of Hoonah in Alaska. This permit allows activities that might accidentally disturb marine mammals during the construction of a cargo dock at the Hoonah Marine Industrial Center. Eight species of marine mammals, like whales and seals, may be affected by the sound from pile driving and drilling. However, no serious harm or death is expected, and various measures will be put in place to minimize disturbance and protect these animals.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WADOT) for the Purdy Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Pierce County, Washington. This authorization allows for the incidental harassment of marine mammals during construction activities that involve pile driving and removal, which may disturb these animals through noise. However, no serious injury or death of marine mammals is anticipated. The NMFS has set specific measures to minimize impacts, ensuring that the activity complies with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and does not harm the animals or their environment significantly.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has renewed an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) allowing the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) to disturb marine mammals during construction at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. This renewal, effective for one year, covers unfinished activities related to relocating NOAA research vessels, such as pier and dock work. The renewal follows protocols to minimize impact on marine mammals, ensuring activities have a negligible effect on their populations and habitats. Despite updates in acoustic guidance and minor changes in marine mammal populations, the authorized impact remains minimal.

NMFS, a part of NOAA, has issued an updated incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Trident Seafoods Corporation. This re-issuance allows for the incidental harassment of six species of marine mammals during dock replacement activities in Kodiak, Alaska, with the only change being the effective dates from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, due to project delays. The mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements remain the same as in the initial IHA, ensuring minimal impact on the affected species. The work includes construction activities, like pile driving, and the authorization confirms that the activities will not adversely affect endangered species or their habitats.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering an authorization request from the City of Ketchikan, Alaska, to permit incidental harassment of marine mammals during the Berth III Mooring Dolphins Project. This project involves construction activities that might disturb marine mammals, and NMFS is looking for public comments on this proposal as well as a potential 1-year renewal. The main goal is to ensure that the construction does not have a significant negative impact on the marine mammals or their habitat. The proposed measures include monitoring, mitigation efforts, and the use of the specified methods to minimize disturbance to the animals.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received a request from the City of Hoonah for authorization to incidentally take marine mammals during the construction of the Hoonah Cargo Dock in Alaska. The activity involves pile driving and removal, which could affect marine mammals. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is seeking public comments on the proposed authorization and a possible one-year renewal. Mitigation measures are proposed to minimize impacts on marine mammals, ensuring the incidental takes are negligible, with monitoring and reporting to be conducted throughout the construction activities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering a request from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to approve an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) related to construction work on the Siuslaw River in Florence, Oregon. This would allow the USCG to disturb certain marine mammals during construction activities like pile driving. The proposed authorization includes rules to minimize harm, such as monitoring noise levels and having protective observers. Public comments are being invited on this proposal, and the NMFS is also considering the possibility of a one-year renewal if needed.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a request from the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) to authorize the incidental harassment of marine mammals during the construction of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This authorization, proposed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), permits minimal impact on marine mammals like seals and whales, primarily through noise disturbance during pile driving activities. Measures to protect marine life include specific monitoring and mitigation strategies, such as designated shutdown zones to minimize disturbance. Public comments on the proposal are requested, with a potential 1-year renewal under certain conditions.