Biological Opinion for Construction of Haines Alaska Ferry Terminal and Issuance of Incidental Harassment Authorization to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
October 20, 2017
Biological opinion on the potential effects of ferry terminal construction in Haines, Alaska on endangered and threatened species and designated critical habitat. NMFS Consultation Number: AKR-2017-9661.
This Opinion considers the effects of activities associated with ferry terminal construction in Haines, Alaska. These actions have the potential to affect the endangered western Distinct Population Segment Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) and the threatened Mexico DPS humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), as well as the designated critical habitat for the Steller sea lion.
Action Agencies: Federal Highway Administration and NOAA Fisheries