218.106—Applications for Letters of Authorization.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
         To incidentally take marine mammals pursuant to these regulations, the U.S. Citizen (as defined by  § 216.103) conducting the activity identified in  § 218.100(c) (i.e., the Navy) must apply for and obtain either an initial Letter of Authorization in accordance with  § 218.107 or a renewal under  § 218.108.