---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 217.3"
title: "50"
number: "217.3"
heading: "Permissible methods of taking."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/217.3"
---

# §217.3. Permissible methods of taking.

- (a) Under LOAs issued pursuant to [§§ 216.106](/cfr/50/216.106.md) of this chapter and 217.7, the Holder of the LOA (hereinafter “SCWA”) may incidentally, but not intentionally, take marine mammals within the area described in [§ 217.1(b)](/cfr/50/217.1.md?p=b) of this chapter by Level B harassment associated with estuary management activities, provided the activity is in compliance with all terms, conditions, and requirements of the regulations in this subpart and the appropriate LOA.
- (b) [Reserved]

## Notes

### Source

Source: 87 FR 23120, Apr. 19, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq., unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 74 FR 35143, July 20, 2009, unless otherwise noted.