Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the City and Borough of Juneau's Seawalk Extension Project, Juneau, Alaska
By Commerce Department, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration · Oct 12, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
NMFS has received a request from the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Seawalk Extension Project in Juneau, Alaska (AK). Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. N
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AI analysisProceduralThe language describes a formal administrative action and request for public comment.
RegulatoryCites the legal framework governing the request, indicating compliance with statutory requirements.
Future‑OrientedSignals that the outcome is pending and dependent on stakeholder input.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The notice does not provide information on the specific marine mammal species potentially affected, the estimated number of takes, mitigation measures, or the ecological significance of the Seawalk Extension Project.
Important context
The request is made under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which requires NMFS to evaluate potential impacts on marine mammals and to seek public input before issuing an IHA.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe text is purely procedural reporting of a regulatory request and does not contain opinion.