50 C.F.R. § 216.126 Applications for Letters of Authorization.
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries
(a) To incidentally take harbor seals and other marine mammals pursuant to these regulations, either the U.S. citizen conducting the activity or the 30th Space Wing on behalf of the U.S. citizen conducting the activity, must apply for and obtain a Letter of Authorization in accordance with §216.106. (b) The application must be submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service at least 30 days before the activity is scheduled to begin. (c) Applications for Letters of Authorization and for renewals of Letters of Authorization must include the following: (1) Name of the U.S. citizen requesting the authorization, (2) A description of the activity, the dates of the activity, and the specific location of the activity, and (3) Plans to monitor the behavior and effects of the activity on marine mammals. (d) A copy of the Letter of Authorization must be in the possession of the persons conducting activities that may involve incidental takings of seals and sea lions.
Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
PART 216—REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS
Subpart K—Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Space Vehicle and Test Flight Activities
§ 216.126 Applications for Letters of Authorization.
