50 CFR §217.306

1. (a)To incidentally take marine mammals pursuant to this subpart, LOA Holder must apply for and obtain a LOA;
2. (b)LOA, unless suspended or revoked, may be effective for a period of time not to exceed December 31, 2029, the expiration date of this subpart;
3. (c)In the event of projected changes to the activity or to mitigation and monitoring measures required by the LOA, LOA Holder must apply for and obtain a modification of the LOA as described in § 217.307;
4. (d)The LOA must set forth:
   1. (1)Permissible methods of incidental taking;
   2. (2)Means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact (i.e., mitigation) on the species, its habitat, and on the availability of the species for subsistence uses; and
   3. (3)Requirements for monitoring and reporting.
5. (e)Issuance of the LOA must be based on a determination that the level of taking must be consistent with the findings made for the total taking allowable under the regulations of this subpart; and
6. (f)Notice of issuance or denial of the LOA must be published in the Federal Register within 30 calendar days of a determination.