(a) Under a Letter of Authorization issued pursuant to Sec. 216.106 of this chapter and Sec. 218.47, the Holder of the Letter of Authorization may incidentally, but not intentionally, take marine mammals by Level A and Level B harassment only within the area described in Sec. 218.40(b), provided the activity is in compliance with all terms, conditions, and requirements of these regulations and the appropriate Letter of Authorization.
(b) The incidental take of marine mammals under the activities identified in Sec. 218.40(c) is limited to the following species, by the indicated method of take and the indicated number over a five-year period:
(1) Level B Harassment:
(i) Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)--1,615.
(ii) [Reserved]
(2) Level A Harassment:
(i) Atlantic bottlenose dolphin--170.
(ii) [Reserved]