Summary:
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America, originally published as "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico," notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a revised Letter of Authorization (LOA) to WesternGeco LLC (WesternGeco), in place of Viridien, for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of America (GOA).