This opinion addresses the potential effects of authorization of “small take” permits under section 101(a) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, as amended, for certain oil and gas exploration activities in the U. S. Beaufort Sea and Chukchi seas for 2010.
Biological opinion on the issuance of Steller sea lion and Northern fur seal research permits for federally funded research on Steller sea lions and Northern fur seals.
Consultation on the potential effects of oil and gas leasing and exploration in the U. S. Beaufort Sea and Chukchi Seas, and authorization of “small take” permits.
Analysis of oil and gas leasing and exploration by the U.S. Department of the lnterior, MMS, on the Outer Continental Shelf waters of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.
British Petroleum Exploration, Alaska, proposes to develop and produce oil and gas from the Liberty oil field and has applied to the Minerals Management Service for approval of the Liberty Development and Production Plan.