Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals

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title: "Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals"
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section_name: "Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals"
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publication_date: "2000-08-18"
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  - "Fish and Wildlife Service"
fr_citation: "65 FR 50556"
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fr_action: "Notice of issuance of Letters of Authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas industry activities."
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#  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.