[Federal Register: January 6, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 3)] [Notices] [Page 572-573] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr06ja98-77] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with section 101(a)(5) 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 incidental to oil and gas industry exploration, development, and production activities have been issued to the following companies: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Activity Location Date issued ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCO Alaska, Inc................. Exploration........ Colville River.......... December 9, 1997. ARCO Alaska, Inc................. Exploration........ Kuparuk River Unit...... December 9, 1997. Northern Geophysical............. Exploration........ Hemisprings, Fish Creek, December 16, 1997. Sag River. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 573]] 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: December 24, 1997. David B. Allen, Regional Director. [FR Doc. 98-155 Filed 1-5-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-01-M