Incidental Take Authorization: 8 Star Alaska, LLC's Construction of the Alaska LNG Project in Cook Inlet, Alaska

NOAA Fisheries has received a request from 8 Star Alaska, LLC, a subsidiary of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to construction of the Alaska LNG Project in Cook Inlet, Alaska over the course of 5 years beginning on January 1, 2026. NOAA Fisheries is announcing receipt of 8 Star Alaska’s request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and associated Letter of Authorization. NOAA Fisheries invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on 8 Star Alaska’s application and request.