🐬Notice on Taking Marine Mammals During Geophysical Surveys
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 expiration date of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to WesternGeco for the taking of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of America (GOA).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines compliance requirements for marine mammal protection during oil and gas geophysical surveys, which impacts business operators in that sector. The extension of the Letter of Authorization signifies ongoing regulatory oversight and potential influence on operational timelines and costs.