[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 191 (Monday, October 4, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 53688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-25723]


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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.

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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, 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...........  Development........................  September 10, 1999.
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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 (58 FR 60402; November 16, 
1993); modified and extended (60 FR 42805; August 17, 1995).''

    Dated: September 20, 1999.
Gary Edwards,
Acting Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 99-25723 Filed 10-1-99; 8:45 am]
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