Wildlife and fisheries. Part217:Regulations governing the take of marine mammals incidental to specified activities. Section217.142:Permissible methods of taking.
(a) Under Letters of Authorization issued pursuant to §§216.106 and 217.148 of this chapter, the Holder of the Letter of Authorization (hereinafter "BP") may incidentally, but not intentionally, take marine mammals within the area described in §217.140(b), provided the activity is in compliance with all terms, conditions, and requirements of the regulations in this subpart and the appropriate Letter of Authorization.