Alaska Air Base Cleared to Bug Seals During Fuel Pier Fix
Published Date: 4/25/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Air Force got permission to do some fuel pier repairs at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island, Alaska, even though the work might bother local marine mammals a bit. This means they can carry on with construction while following rules to protect sea animals. The project has a set timeline and budget, making sure the repairs happen safely and on schedule.
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IHA Allows Pier Repair Near Marine Mammals
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the U.S. Air Force to allow construction work on the Eareckson Air Station fuel pier in Alcan Harbor on Shemya Island, Alaska. The IHA permits limited, incidental disturbance (harassment) of local marine mammals during the pier repair under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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