[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 227 (Friday, November 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 70580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29975]


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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 a Letter 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 a Letter of Authorization to take polar bears incidental to 
oil and gas industry exploration activities has been issued to the 
following companies:

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                Company                            Activity                           Date issued
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Western Geophysical Company...........  Exploration..................  October 13, 2000.
Western Geophysical Company...........  Exploration..................  October 13, 2000.
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    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 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: November 13, 2000.
Gary Edwards,
Deputy Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 00-29975 Filed 11-22-00; 8:45 am]
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