San Francisco Ferry Project Cleared to Bother Local Marine Mammals
Published Date: 5/20/2026
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Summary
The Port of San Francisco got permission to do construction for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing in San Francisco Bay, which might bother some marine mammals nearby. This approval lasts for one year starting May 14, 2026, and includes rules to keep harm to animals as low as possible. The project helps improve ferry service but must carefully protect local sea life during work.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Ferry Landing Construction Approved
NMFS issued an incidental harassment authorization allowing construction of the Mission Bay Ferry Landing to proceed. The work is authorized beginning May 14, 2026 and may continue for up to one year, and the project is intended to help improve ferry service in San Francisco Bay.
Construction Must Follow Mitigation Rules
The IHA requires mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures to keep harm to marine mammals as low as possible during construction of the Mission Bay Ferry Landing. Contractors and the Port must follow these required measures while work proceeds under the one-year authorization starting May 14, 2026.
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