Endangered Species Act Section 7 Biological Opinion: Issuance of Incidental Harassment Authorization under Section 101(a)(5)(D) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act to Fairweather LLC (Fairweather) for Anchor Retrieval Activities in the U.S. Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, Alaska, during the 2016 Open Water Season

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Endangered Species Act Section 7 Biological Opinion: Issuance of Incidental Harassment Authorization under Section 101(a)(5)(D) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act to Fairweather LLC (Fairweather) for Anchor Retrieval Activities in the U.S. Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, Alaska, during the 2016 Open Water Season

2016
Series: ESA Section 7 Consultation

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NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) ; AKR (Alaska Region)

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This opinion considers the effects of the issuance of an IHA to take marine mammals by harassment under the MMPA incidental to anchor retrieval operations by Fairweather in the U.S. Beaufort and Chukchi Sea from June 22 to October 31, 2016. These actions have the potential to affect the endangered bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), endangered fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), endangered humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), endangered North Pacific right whale (Eubalaena japonica), endangered western Steller sea lion (Eumatopias jubatus) distinct population segment (DPS), threatened Arctic subspecies of ringed seal (Phoca hispida hispida), and threatened Beringia DPS of bearded seal (Erignathus

barbatus nauticus), as well as the designated critical habitats for North Pacific right whale and

Steller sea lion.
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Bearded Seal Effect Of Human Beings On Incidental Take (Endangered Species) Ringed Seal Steller's Sea Lion Whale Populations
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ESA Section 7 Consultation
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AKR-2016-9526
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Biological Opinion
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Chukchi Sea ; Beaufort Sea ; Alaska

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