Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Turnagain Marine Construction's Douglas Island Cruise Ship Terminal Near Juneau, Alaska

Commerce Department · Notice

Summary

NMFS has received a request from Turnagain Marine Construction (Turnagain) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to construction of the Douglas Island Cruise Ship Terminal near Juneau, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to take marine mammals incidental to the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on possible one-time, 1-year renewals that could be issued under certain circumstances and if 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 requested MMPA authorizations.

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Status
Active
Category
DataProtection
Published
Jun 29, 2026
Effective
Comments close
Jul 29, 2026

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