NTL 2003-G07 - Vessel Strike Avoidance and Injured/Dead Protected Species Reporting - February 15, 2003

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is issuing this Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) pursuant to 30 CFR 250.103, 30 CFR 250.203(o) and 30 CFR 250.204(s) to explain how you must implement measures to minimize the risk of vessel strikes to protected species and report observations of injured or dead protected species. This NTL supersedes NTL 2002-G14 on this subject and revises the protected species reporting procedures and contact information. This NTL applies to all existing and future oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico OCS.