Fish and Wildlife Service July 10, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Marine Mammals; Letters of Authorization To Take Pacific Walruses and Polar Bears in the Beaufort Sea, Alaska, in 2022
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued letters of authorization (LOA) for the nonlethal take of polar bears and Pacific walruses incidental to oil and gas industry exploration, development, and production activities in the Beaufort Sea and the adjacent northern coast of Alaska in 2022. This notice announces the LOAs issued in calendar year 2022. The LOAs stipulate conditions and methods that minimize impacts to polar bears and Pacific walruses from these activities.
Endangered Species; Recovery Permit Applications
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.
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