🌊Notice on Taking Marine Mammals for Oil and Gas Activities
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America (Formerly 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 America, originally published as "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 modified the Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to WesternGeco for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of America (GOA).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document discusses the issuance of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for marine mammal taking incidental to oil and gas geophysical surveys. This impacts businesses, particularly in the oil and gas sectors, as they need to comply with regulations concerning marine mammal protections, which may affect operational costs and timelines.