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19, 2021). The output of this scaling, 

where appropriate, is incorporated into 

an adjusted total take estimate that is 

the basis for NMFS’ small numbers 

determination, as depicted in Table 1. 

This product is used by NMFS in 

making the necessary small numbers 

determination, through comparison 

with the best available abundance 

estimates (see discussion at 86 FR 5322, 

5391; January 19, 2021). For this 

comparison, NMFS’ approach is to use 

the maximum theoretical population, 

determined through review of current 

stock assessment reports (SAR; 

www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/ 

marine-mammal-protection/marinemammal-stock-assessments) and modelpredicted abundance information 

(https://seamap.env.duke.edu/models/ 

Duke/GOM/). For the latter, for taxa 

where a density surface model could be 

produced, we use the maximum mean 

seasonal (i.e., 3-month) abundance 

prediction for purposes of comparison 

as a precautionary smoothing of monthto-month fluctuations and in 

consideration of a corresponding lack of 

data in the literature regarding seasonal 

distribution of marine mammals in the 

GOM. Information supporting the small 

numbers determination is provided in 

Table 1. 

TABLE 1—TAKE ANALYSIS

Species Authorized 

take Scaled take 1 Abundance 2 Percent 

abundance 

Rice’s whale ..................................................................................................... 0 n/a 51 n/a 

Sperm whale .................................................................................................... 1,710 723.2 2,207 32.8 

Kogia spp ......................................................................................................... 3 646 230.5 4,373 5.3 

Beaked whales ................................................................................................ 7,546 762.1 3,768 20.2 

Rough-toothed dolphin .................................................................................... 1,297 372.4 4,853 7.7 

Bottlenose dolphin ........................................................................................... 6,148 1,764.4 176,108 1.0 

Clymene dolphin .............................................................................................. 3,651 1,047.8 11,895 8.8 

Atlantic spotted dolphin ................................................................................... 2,456 704.8 74,785 0.9 

Pantropical spotted dolphin ............................................................................. 16,568 4,755.0 102,361 4.6 

Spinner dolphin ................................................................................................ 4,439 1,274.1 25,114 5.1 

Striped dolphin ................................................................................................. 1,426 409.3 5,229 7.8 

Fraser’s dolphin ............................................................................................... 410 117.7 1,665 7.1 

Risso’s dolphin ................................................................................................. 1,073 316.4 3,764 8.4 

Melon-headed whale ....................................................................................... 2,399 707.6 7,003 10.1

Pygmy killer whale ........................................................................................... 565 166.5 2,126 7.8 

False killer whale ............................................................................................. 898 264.9 3,204 8.3 

Killer whale ...................................................................................................... 7 n/a 267 2.6

Short-finned pilot whale ................................................................................... 694 204.7 1,981 10.3

1Scalar ratios were applied to ‘‘Authorized Take’’ values as described at 86 FR 5322, 5404 (January 19, 2021) to derive scaled take numbers 

shown here. 2Best abundance estimate. For most taxa, the best abundance estimate for purposes of comparison with take estimates is considered here to 

be the model-predicted abundance (Roberts et al., 2016). For those taxa where a density surface model predicting abundance by month was 

produced, the maximum mean seasonal abundance was used. For those taxa where abundance is not predicted by month, only mean annual 

abundance is available. For the killer whale, the larger estimated SAR abundance estimate is used. 3 Includes 34 takes by Level A harassment and 612 takes by Level B harassment. Scalar ratio is applied to takes by Level B harassment only; 

small numbers determination made on basis of scaled Level B harassment take plus authorized Level A harassment take. 

Based on the analysis contained 

herein of TotalEnergies’ proposed 

survey activity described in its LOA 

application and the anticipated take of 

marine mammals, NMFS finds that 

small numbers of marine mammals will 

be taken relative to the affected species 

or stock sizes and therefore is of no 

more than small numbers. 

Authorization 

NMFS has determined that the level 

of taking for this LOA request is 

consistent with the findings made for 

the total taking allowable under the 

incidental take regulations and that the 

amount of take authorized under the 

LOA is of no more than small numbers. 

Accordingly, we have issued an LOA to 

TotalEnergies authorizing the take of 

marine mammals incidental to its 

geophysical survey activity, as 

described above. 

Dated: January 26, 2022. 

Kimberly Damon-Randall, 

Director, Office of Protected Resources, 

National Marine Fisheries Service. 

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