Wildlife and fisheries. Part218:Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals. Section218.86:Applications for Letters of Authorization.
To incidentally take marine mammals pursuant to the regulations in this subpart, the U.S. citizen (as defined by §216.106) conducting the activity identified in §218.80(c) (the U.S. Navy) must apply for and obtain either an initial LOA in accordance with §218.87 or a renewal under §218.88.