65 FR 161 pg. 50556 - Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals
Type: NOTICEVolume: 65Number: 161Page: 50556
FR document: [FR Doc. 00-20852 Filed 8-17-00; 8:45 am]
Agency: Interior Department
Sub Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals
AGENCY:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
ACTION:
Notice of issuance of Letters of Authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas industry activities.
SUMMARY:
In accordance with section 101(a)(5)(A) of the Maine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service implementing regulations [50 CFR 18.27(f)(3), notice is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization to take polar bears and Pacific walrus incidental to oil and gas industry exploration, development, and production activities has been issued to the following company.
| Company | Activity | Date issued |
|---|---|---|
| BP Exploration | Environmental Monitoring | July 5, 2000. |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. John W. Bridges at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Mammals Management Office, 1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, (800) 362-5148 or (907) 786-3810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Letters of Authorization were issued in accordance with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Rules and Regulations "Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities (65 FR 16828; March 30, 2000").
Dated: August 3, 2000.
E. LaVerne Smith,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 00-20852 Filed 8-17-00; 8:45 am]
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