Taking or Importing of Marine Mammals: Alaska LNG Project in Cook Inlet
Summary
The federal government is proposing new rules to allow an Alaska natural gas project in Cook Inlet to harm or kill a limited number of whales, beluga whales, sea otters, and seals during construction and operation. The rules would authorize these impacts for up to five years while protecting these marine animals from excessive harm.
Key Points
- 1NOAA is considering whether to permit the Alaska LNG (liquefied natural gas) project to incidentally kill or injure certain marine mammals in Cook Inlet, a sensitive coastal area in Alaska
- 2The affected animals include whales, beluga whales, sea otters, and seals that live in the area where the gas project would operate
- 3The company would need to follow specific rules to minimize harm to these animals, such as using monitoring systems and reducing noise during sensitive times
- 4The public has until August 29, 2025, to submit comments on whether they support or oppose this proposal
- 5If approved, the permit would be valid for up to five years, after which the project would need to reapply if it continues
Key Dates
July 29, 2025
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