Designation of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga Whale as Depleted Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Response to Petitions

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On October 19, 1999, NMFS proposed to designate the Cook Inlet beluga whales as depleted under the MMPA. In response to requests from the public, NMFS is extending the comment period for 30 days.