Incidental Take Authorization: Washington State Department of Transportation Purdy Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Pierce County, WA

NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the Washington State Department of Transportation for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Purdy Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Pierce County, WA. NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NOAA Fisheries is also requesting comments on a possible one-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met. We will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorizations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.