# 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
> **Rule** · Interim final rule. · Published 1996-04-10 · Effective 1996-05-10 · 61 FR 15884
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-8494
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 15884
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/04/10/96-8494/small-takes-of-marine-mammals-harassment-takings-incidental-to-specified-activities-in-arctic-waters)
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