Notwithstanding takings contemplated in §217.202(b) and authorized by a Letter of Authorization issued under §216.106 of this chapter and §217.207, no person in connection with the activities described in §217.200 may:

(a) Take any marine mammal not specified in §217.202(b);

(b) Take any marine mammal specified in §217.202(b) other than by incidental, unintentional Level B harassment;

(c) Take a marine mammal specified in §217.202(b) if such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the species or stocks of such marine mammal; or

(d) Violate, or fail to comply with, the terms, conditions, and requirements of this subpart or a Letter of Authorization issued under §216.106 of this chapter and §217.207.


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