50 CFR § 219.1-219.38 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals.

Country/Territory: United States of America
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2021 (2021)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: 86 FR 3868, January 15, 2021
Long title: Code 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 219 - Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals. (50 CFR - Chapter II - Subchapter C - Part 219 - Subparts A-D - § 219.1-219.38)

Subject: Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Research Marine mammals Hunting/capture Data collection/reporting Monitoring 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 specified (incidental) taking of marine mammals: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research in the California Current; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research in the Eastern Tropical Pacific; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research in the Antarctic. Letters of authorization are required for such (incidental) taking and monitoring, reporting and mitigation requirements are prescribed.
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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