216.156—Applications for Letters of Authorization.
(a)
To incidentally take marine mammals pursuant to the regulations contained in this subpart, the U.S. citizen (as defined by § 216.103) conducting the activity identified in § 216.150 (Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, U.S. Navy) must apply for and obtain either an initial Letter of Authorization in accordance with § 216.157 or a renewal under § 216.158.
(b)
The application must be submitted to NMFS at least 30 days before the activity is scheduled to begin.
(c)
Applications for a Letter of Authorization and for renewals of Letters of Authorization must include the following:
(2)
A description of the activity, the dates of the activity, and the specific location of the activity, and
(d)
A copy of the Letter of Authorization must be in the possession of the persons conducting activities that may involve incidental takings of pinnipeds.