[Federal Register: February 27, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 39)] [Notices] [Page 10034-10035] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr27fe98-124] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals AGENCY: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. [[Page 10035]] 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................... Development........... Alpine Dev Project.... Jan. 27, 1998. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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: February 10, 1998. Robyn Thorson, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. 98-4413 Filed 2-26-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-M