50 CFR § 218.156
Applications for letters of authorization (LOA)
July 17, 2020
To incidentally take marine mammals pursuant to the regulations in this subpart, the U.S. citizen (as defined by §216.106 of this chapter) conducting the activity identified in §218.150(c) (the U.S. Navy) must apply for and obtain either an initial LOA in accordance with §218.157 or a renewal under §218.158.