---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 219.63"
title: "50"
number: "219.63"
heading: "Permissible methods of taking."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/219.63"
---

# §219.63. Permissible methods of taking.


Under LOAs issued pursuant to [§§ 216.106](/cfr/50/216.106.md) of this chapter and 219.67, the Holder of the LOA (hereinafter “PIFSC”) may incidentally, but not intentionally, take marine mammals within the area described in [§ 219.61(b)](/cfr/50/219.61.md?p=b) in the following ways, provided PIFSC is in compliance with all terms, conditions, and requirements of the regulations in this subpart and the appropriate LOA.

- (a) **By Level B harassment associated with physical or visual disturbance of hauled out pinnipeds.**
- (b) **By Level B harassment associated with use of active acoustic systems.**
- (c) By Level A harassment, serious injury, or mortality provided the take is associated with the use of longline gear, trawl gear, or deployed instruments and traps.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 90 FR 21174, May 16, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.

### Source

Source: 86 FR 3868, Jan. 15, 2021, unless otherwise noted.