216.176—Applications for Letters of Authorization.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
         To incidentally take marine mammals pursuant to the regulations in this subpart, the U.S. citizen (as defined by  § 216.103 of this chapter) conducting the activity identified in  § 216.170(c) (the U.S. Navy) must apply for and obtain either an initial Letter of Authorization in accordance with  § 216.177 or a renewal under  § 216.178.