---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 230.1"
title: "50"
number: "230.1"
heading: "Purpose and scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/230.1"
---

# §230.1. Purpose and scope.


The purpose of the regulations in this part is to implement the Whaling Convention Act ([16 U.S.C. 916](/usc/16/916.md) et seq.) by prohibiting whaling except for aboriginal subsistence whaling allowed by the International Whaling Commission. Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 ([16 U.S.C. 1361](/usc/16/1361.md) et seq.) and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ([16 U.S.C. 1531](/usc/16/1531.md) et seq.) also pertain to human interactions with whales. Rules elsewhere in this chapter govern such topics as scientific research permits, and incidental take and harassment of marine mammals.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 916 et seq.

### Source

Source: 61 FR 29631, June 11, 1996, unless otherwise noted.