[Federal Register: March 7, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 45)] [Notices] [Page 13781] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr07mr01-84] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals AGENCY: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-DOI. 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 Activity Location Date issued ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillips Alaska, Inc.............. Exploration.......... Cronus #1............ February 8, 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: February 20, 2001. David B. Allen, Regional Director. [FR Doc. 01-5514 Filed 3-6-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-M