🐬Authorization Notice for Marine Mammal Taking in Gulf of Mexico
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 TGS 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
$$$ - High
The document pertains to the issuance of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities. This has direct compliance implications for businesses in the oil and gas sector, requiring adherence to regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.