50 CFR § 217.1-217.217 - Regulations governing the take of marine mammals incidental to specified activities. Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 2009 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source 74 FR 35143, July 20, 2009. Long titleCode of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter II - National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce - Subchapter C - Marine Mammals - Part 217 - Regulations governing the take of marine mammals incidental to specified activities. (50 CFR - Chapter II - Subchapter C - Part 217 - Subparts A-W - § 217.1-217.217) Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Trade in species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Part of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the taking of marine mammals incidental to specified activities such as operation of offshore oil and gas facilities; construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas deepwater port; coastal commercial fireworks and other marine projects. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) shall carry out specified functions regarding monitoring and control. Requirements for reporting, monitoring and mitigation are specified for holders of an authorization to take incidentally marine mammals. Full text English Website www.govinfo.gov References - Legislation Implements Marine Mammal Protection Act. Legislation | United States of America | 1972 (2007) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Marine area, Data collection/reporting, Research, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX