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NOAA Fisheries is reviewing a request from the City and Borough of Juneau for an incidental harassment authorization tied to the Seawalk Extension Project. The authorization would cover the taking of marine mammals during construction, and NOAA is requesting public comments on the proposal, including a possible one-time renewal. The outcome will shape how the waterfront project proceeds and how local marine mammals are protected during the work.
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NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the City and Borough of Juneau regarding an incidental harassment authorization (IHA). This relates to taking marine mammals during the Seawalk Extension Project. Comments are being requested on the proposal, including a possible one-time renewal.
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