Small Takes of Marine Mammals; Harassment Takings Incidental to Specified Activities in Arctic Waters; Regulation Consolidation; Update of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval Numbers
other · Published 1996-04-10 · Effective 1996-05-10 · 61 FR 15884
Document
Document number
96-8494
Federal Register citation
61 FR 15884
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
1996-04-10
Effective date
1996-05-10
NOAA docket
Docket No. 950504128-6085-02
Abstract
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Amendments of 1994 established an expedited process by which citizens of the United States can apply for an authorization to take incidentally, but not intentionally, small numbers of marine mammals by harassment. This rule sets forth the process for applying for, and obtaining, an authorization in Arctic waters. This rule also makes minor modifications to the existing regulations that clarify the requirements for petitioning for and obtaining a small take authorization. This rule also updates OMB approval numbers for application and reports of incidental small takes.