[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 23 (Friday, February 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3943-3944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-2164]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Letters of Authorization to Take Marine Mammals

AGENCY: Bureau of Fish and Wildlife, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of issuance of letters of authorization to take marine 
mammals incidental to oil and gas industry activities.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 101(a)(5) 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, development, and 
production activities have been issued to the following companies:

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                  Company                               Activity                         Date issued            
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BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., Milne Point    Exploration...................  December 6, 1995.                  
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Geco-Prakla, Hemi Springs Area.............  Exploration...................  December 8, 1995.                  
ARCO Alaska, Inc., Colville Delta area.....  Exploration...................  December 14, 1995.                 
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., Sourdough # 3  Exploration...................  December 14, 1995.                 
Western Geophysical, Colville River Delta..  Exploration...................  December 14, 1995.                 
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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) 786-3800.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All 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'' (58 FR 60402; November 16, 1993).

    Dated: January 24, 1996.
David B. Allen,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 96-2164 Filed 2-1-96; 8:45 am]
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