Rules and Regulations. Notice of issuance of Letters of Authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas industry activities

Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior
Action: Notice of issuance of Letters of Authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas industry activities
Citation: FR Doc. 00-12527

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: Company Activity Date issued BP Exploration (Prudhoe Bay Unit) Production April 21, 2000. BP Exploration (Kuparuk Unit) Production April 21, 2000. Western Geophysical (Anadarko) Exploration April 21, 2000. BP Exploration (Northstar) Development May 3, 2000. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Meltwater North) Exploration May 3, 2000. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Spark # 1) Exploration May 3, 2000. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Rendezvous A&B) Exploration May 3, 2000. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Lookout A) Exploration May 3, 2000. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Moose's Tooth A&C) Exploration May 3, 2000. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Clover A&B) Exploration May 3, 2000. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Cairn) Exploration May 3, 2000. Western Geophysical (ARCO) Exploration May 3, 2000. Western Geophysical (BP Exploration) Exploration May 3, 2000. Kuukpik/Fairweather Geophysical Exploration May 3, 2000. BP Exploration (Point Thomson) Exploration May 3, 2000.

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 (65 FR 16828; March 30, 2000).” Dated: May 8, 2000. Mike Boylan, Acting Deputy Regional Director. [FR Doc. 00-12527 Filed 5-17-00; 8:45 am]