🌊New LOA for Marine Mammal Take in Gulf of Mexico Geophysical
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 LLOG Exploration Offshore, L.L.C. (LLOG) 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 a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to LLOG Exploration for incidental take of marine mammals has direct regulatory implications for businesses involved in oil and gas geophysical surveys in the Gulf of Mexico. Compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and adherence to the strict monitoring, reporting, and mitigation requirements can impact operational costs and project timelines.