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

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BILLING CODE 4210-29-M 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 Letters of Authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas industry activities. 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 the following Letters of Authorization to take polar bears incidental to oil and gas industry exploration activities in the Beaufort Sea and adjacent northern coast of Alaska has been issued to the following companies:

Company Activity Location Date issued WesternGeco Exploration Alaska North Slope October 19, 2001. Phillips Alaska, Inc Exploration Spark #1 October 22, 2001. Phillips Alaska, Inc Exploration Oxbow #1 October 22, 2001. Phillips Alaska, Inc Exploration Outlook #1 October 22, 2001. Phillips Alaska, Inc Exploration Hunter #1 October 23, 2001. Phillips Alaska, Inc Exploration Rendezvous #1 & # 2 October 23, 2001. Phillips Alaska, Inc Exploration Nanuq #4 October 24, 2001. Phillips Alaska, Inc Exploration Antigua #1 October 29, 2001.

BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc Exploration Sakonowyak River October 30, 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 Letter of Authorization is 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 8, 2001. David B. Allen, Regional Director. [FR Doc. 01-30303 Filed 12-6-01; 8:45 am]

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