50 C.F.R. Subpart H—Waiver of Moratorium on Taking and Importation of Individual Marine Mammal Species
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries
Source: 41 FR 14373, Apr. 5, 1976, unless otherwise noted.
The regulations contained in this subpart fulfill the requirements of section 103 of the Act for regulations to govern the taking and importation of each species of marine mammal for which the moratorium imposed by section 101 has been waived. (a) The provisions in this subpart apply only after (1) the Director has made a decision to waive a moratorium pursuant to section 101(a)(3)(A) of the Act, (2) the opportunity for a hearing required by section 103(d) of the Act has been provided, and (3) the Director has made a determination, in the case of State laws and regulations, to approve such State laws and regulations pursuant to section 109(a)(2) of the Act and subpart F of this part. (b) The provisions of this subpart, unless specifically stated, apply to all taking and/or importation of each species of marine mammal for which the moratorium has been waived other than takings for scientific research or public display, which are governed by §18.31 of this part, or takings incidental to commercial fishing operations which are governed by §18.24. (a) Pursuant to sections 101(a)(3)(A) 103, and 109 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the moratorium on the hunting and killing of Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) in waters or on lands subject to the jurisdiction of the State of Alaska, the United States, or on the high seas by any person, vessel, or conveyance subject to the jurisdiction of the State of Alaska or the United States, is waived, provided that beginning August 2, 1979 this waiver shall not be effective, and no taking or importation under the waiver shall be allowed, until this section is amended to establish regulations to effectively control taking and otherwise implement the waiver. (b) [Reserved] [41 FR 14373, Apr. 5, 1976, as amended at 44 FR 45566, Aug. 2, 1979]
Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
PART 18—MARINE MAMMALS
Subpart H—Waiver of Moratorium on Taking and Importation of Individual Marine Mammal Species
§ 18.92 Purpose of regulations.
§ 18.93 Scope of regulations.
§ 18.94 Pacific walrus (Alaska).
