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50 CFR 219.63: Permissible methods of taking.
Where this section sits in the code
- 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
- Subpart G—Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research
Under LOAs issued pursuant to §§ 216.106 of this chapter and 219.67, the Holder of the LOA (hereinafter “PIFSC”) may incidentally, but not intentionally, take marine mammals within the area described in § 219.61(b) in the following ways, provided PIFSC is in compliance with all terms, conditions, and requirements of the regulations in this subpart and the appropriate LOA.
(a) By Level B harassment associated with physical or visual disturbance of hauled out pinnipeds.
(b) By Level B harassment associated with use of active acoustic systems.
(c) By Level A harassment, serious injury, or mortality provided the take is associated with the use of longline gear, trawl gear, or deployed instruments and traps.
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