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50 CFR § 37.1 - 37.54 - The National Wildlife Refuge System - Geological and Geophysical Exploration of the Coastal Plain, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
1983 (1984)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
48 Federal Register 16858, 19 April 1983.
Long title
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter I - United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - Subchapter C—The National Wildlife Refuge System - Part 37 Geological and Geophysical Exploration of the Coastal Plain, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska (50 CFR- Chapter I - Subchapter C - § 37.1 - 37.54).
Subject
Energy, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Exploration Natural gas Oil Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Environmental standards Hunting/capture Management/conservation Marine mammals Precautionary principle Protected area Protection of environment Protection of habitats Protection of species Wild fauna Policy/planning Standards
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Part of Title 50 lays down regulations to prescribe the requirements and procedures for obtaining authorization for and the conduct of exploration, development, and production of oil and gas within the coastal plain without significantly adversely affecting the wildlife, its habitat, or the environment. The Secretary establish guidelines governing surface geological and geophysical exploration for oil and gas within the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The permittee shall not harass wildlife in any manner and shall operate in such a manner as not to impede or restrict the free passage and movement of large mammals. Hunting, fishing, and trapping by the permittee within the refuge are prohibited during the conduct of exploratory activities.

Full text
English
Website
www.govinfo.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 3101-3233).

Legislation | United States of America | 1980 (1998)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Land-use planning, Lease, Protected area, Public land, Mining, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Community management, Cultural heritage, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX