[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 10314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3736]


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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 Services, 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 company:
    Company: BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
    Activity: Production.
    Location: Northstar.
    Date Issued: January 9, 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: January 29, 2001.
David B. Allen,
Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 01-3736 Filed 2-13-01; 8:45 am]
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