[Federal Register: February 14, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 31)] [Notices] [Page 10314] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14fe01-75] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 4310-55-M