Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Oct 09, 2024
§ 217.62 - Permissible methods of taking.

(a) Under an LOA issued pursuant to § 216.106 of this chapter and § 217.66 or § 217.67, the Holder (hereinafter the USSF) may incidentally, but not intentionally, take marine mammals by Level B harassment, as described in § 217.60(a) and (b), provided the activity is in compliance with all terms, conditions, and requirements of the regulations in this subpart and the appropriate LOA.

(b) The incidental take of marine mammals by the activities listed in § 217.60 is limited to the following species and stocks:

Table 1 to § 217.62(b)

Species Stock
California sea lionUnited States.
Northern fur sealCalifornia.
Guadalupe fur sealMexico.
Steller sea lionEastern.
Harbor sealCalifornia.
Northern elephant sealCalifornia Breeding.
authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361
source: 74 FR 35143, July 20, 2009, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 50 CFR 217.62