Incidental Take Authorization: Hilcorp Alaska LLC Oil and Gas Activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska

Proposed Rule |
Alaska
National

Overview

Authority
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Action Status
Proposed Rule
Published
04/01/2019

Summary

NOAA Fisheries has received a request from Hilcorp Alaska LLC (Hilcorp) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska, over the course of five years (2019-2024). As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NOAA Fisheries is proposing regulations to govern that take.

Project area map includes most of Cook Inlet

Project Area

Diagram showing towed sound source behind a boat

Diagram of tow operations

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Supporting Materials

Last updated by Office of Protected Resources on 05/02/2019