[Federal Register: December 1, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 230)] [Notices] [Page 67293] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr01de99-83] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. 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(f)(3)], notice is hereby given that Letters of Authorization to take polar bears and Pacific walrus incidental to oil and gas industry exploration, development, and production activities have been issued to the following companies: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Company Activity Date issued ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Western Geophysical (Anadarko).. Exploration....... October 25, 1999. Western Geophysical (ARCO)...... Exploration....... October 25, 1999. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Meltwater Exploration....... October 27, 1999. North). ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Spark #1).... Exploration....... October 27, 1999. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Rendezvous Exploration....... October 28, 1999. A&B). ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Lookout A)... Exploration....... October 28, 1999. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Moose's Tooth Exploration....... October 28, 1999. A&C). ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Clover A&B).. Exploration....... October 28, 1999. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (Cairn)....... Exploration....... October 28, 1999. Western Geophysical (BP Exploration....... October 29, 1999. Exploration). Kuukpik/Fairweather Geophysical. Exploration....... October 29, 1999. BP Exploration (West Gwydyr Bay) Exploration....... November 9, 1999. ARCO Alaska, Inc. (NW Eleen).... Exploration....... November 10, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 (64 FR 4328; January 28, 1999).'' Dated: November 17, 1999. Gary Edwards, Deputy Regional Director. [FR Doc. 99-31135 Filed 11-30-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-M