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CFR /  Title 50  /  Part 217  /  Sec. 217.153 Permissible methods of taking.

(a) Under LOAs issued pursuant to Sec. Sec. 216.106 and 217.157 of this chapter, the Holder of the LOA (hereinafter ``Port Dolphin'') may incidentally, but not intentionally, take marine mammals within the area described in Sec. 217.151(b) of this chapter, 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 under the activities identified in Sec. 217.151(a) of this chapter is limited to the following species and is limited to Level B Harassment:

(1) Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)--3,388 (860 the first year and an average of 632 annually thereafter)

(2) Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis)--1,274 (290 the first year and an average of 246 annually thereafter)