[Federal Register: March 18, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 52)] [Notices] [Page 13437] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr18mr99-99] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals 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), notice is hereby given that Letters of Authorization to take polar bears and Pacific walrus incidental to oil and gas industry activities have been issued to the following companies: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Activity Date issued ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCO Alaska............................. Exploration (KIAN).............. February 8, 1999. ARCO Alaska............................. Exploration (Meltwater North)... February 8, 1999. ARCO Alaska............................. Exploration (Palm).............. February 8, 1999. ARCO Alaska............................. Exploration (Fiord)............. February 8, 1999. ARCO Alaska............................. Exploration (Cairn)............. February 8, 1999. ARCO Alaska............................. Production (Prudhoe Bay)........ February 8, 1999. BP Exploration (Alaska)................. Production (Prudhoe Bay)........ February 8, 1999. BP Exploration (Alaska)................. Exploration (Snowcap)........... February 8, 1999. BP Exploration (Alaska)................. Exploration (Flaxman Island).... February 8, 1999. BP Exploration (Alaska)................. Exploration (Pt. Thomson)....... February 8, 1999. BP Exploration (Alaska)................. Exploration (Genesee)........... February 8, 1999. BP Exploration (Alaska)................. Exploration (Northstar)......... February 8, 1999. Western Geophysical..................... Exploration (Seismic)........... February 8, 1999. ARCO Alaska............................. Exploration (Alpine)............ February 18, 1999. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rosa Meehan or Mr. John W. Bridges at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Mammal Management Office, 1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, (800) 362-5148 or (907) 786-3800. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All Letters of Authorization were issued in accordance with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Rule and Regulations ``Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities'' [64 FR 4328]. Dated: March 8, 1999. David B. Allen, Regional Director. [FR Doc. 99-6617 Filed 3-17-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-M