66 FR 45 pg. 13781 - Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals
Type: NOTICEVolume: 66Number: 45Page: 13781
FR document: [FR Doc. 01-5514 Filed 3-6-01; 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:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-DOI.
ACTION:
Notice of issuance of a Letter 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 a Letter of Authorization to take polar bears incidental to oil and gas industry exploration activities has been issued to the following company:
| Company | Activity | Location | Date issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Alaska, Inc. | Exploration | Cronus #1 | February 8, 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: February 20, 2001.
David B. Allen,
Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 01-5514 Filed 3-6-01; 8:45 am]
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