[Federal Register: May 31, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 105)] [Notices] [Page 29585-29586] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr31my01-81] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. [[Page 29586]] 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 activities have been issued to the following company: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Activity Location Date issued ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BP Exploration (Alaska).......... Exploration.............. Liberty................. April 30, 2001. WesternGeco...................... Exploration.............. Beaufort Sea............ May 4, 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: May 16, 2001. David B. Allen, Regional Director. [FR Doc. 01-13592 Filed 5-30-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-M