66 FR 105 pgs. 29585-29586 - Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals
Type: NOTICEVolume: 66Number: 105Pages: 29585 - 29586
FR document: [FR Doc. 01-13592 Filed 5-30-01; 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:
Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
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 Marine 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 Letters of Authorization to take polar bears and Pacific walrus incidental to oil and gas industry exploration activities have been issued to the following company:
| Company | Activity | Location | Date issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Exploration (Alaska) | Exploration | Liberty | April 30, 2001. |
| WesternGeco | Exploration | Beaufort Sea | May 4, 2001. |
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:
The Letters of Authorization are 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: May 16, 2001.
David B. Allen,
Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 01-13592 Filed 5-30-01; 8:45 am]
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