Alaska Ferries Get Permit to Accidentally Harass Seals
Published Date: 7/30/2025
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Summary
The Alaska Department of Transportation got permission to safely work on ferry terminals in Cordova, Chenega, and Tatitlek without harming marine mammals. These projects will happen soon and include special rules to protect sea life while improving important ferry stops. The work supports local travel and keeps the environment in mind, all within a set budget and timeline.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
IHAs Allow Prince William Sound Work
The National Marine Fisheries Service issued three incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for work on Prince William Sound ferry terminals in Cordova, Chenega, and Tatitlek, Alaska. The IHAs authorize limited incidental taking of marine mammals so the terminal improvement projects can proceed while including measures intended to protect sea life and support local travel.
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