🌊Letter of Authorization for Marine Mammals in Gulf Geophysical Surveys
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico
Summary
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to bp Exploration and Production, Inc., (bp) for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The issuance of the Letter of Authorization (LOA) for incidental taking of marine mammals impacts businesses engaged in geophysical survey activities, particularly oil and gas firms like bp. Compliance with MMPA regulations and the nature of the survey could have financial consequences, including costs for mitigation and monitoring.