Search Results for keywords:"Letter of Authorization"

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to LLOG Exploration Offshore for activities in the Gulf of Mexico that may unintentionally affect marine mammals. The LOA covers surveys related to oil and gas exploration and combines LLOG's ongoing and planned survey activities to streamline efforts and reporting. NMFS determined that the activities will have a negligible impact on marine species and will not lead to significant harassment or disturbance. The authorization includes restrictions and monitoring to minimize impacts on the marine environment.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to TGS, allowing the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico. This LOA is effective from February 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The authorization is granted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which permits incidental takings only if they have a negligible impact on the species. The surveys will occur over 83 days with specific modeling used to ensure compliance with existing regulations, and the anticipated impact is considered minimal.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to bp Exploration and Production, Inc., permitting them to incidentally take marine mammals during a geophysical survey in the Gulf of Mexico. The survey involves using a marine vibrator source, which is less harmful to marine mammals compared to traditional airgun sources. NMFS determined the survey will have a negligible impact on marine mammal populations, and the level of animal disturbance will be within permissible limits. The LOA is valid from January 14, 2025, to December 31, 2025.