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Proposed Rule to List the Queen Conch as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act

Overview

Authority
Endangered Species Act
Action Status
Proposed Rule
Published
09/07/2022
Affected Species

Summary

We, NMFS, announce a proposed rule to list the queen conch (Aliger gigas) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have completed a comprehensive status review for the queen conch. After considering the status review report, and after taking into account efforts being made to protect the species, we have determined that the queen conch is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout its range. Therefore, we propose to list the queen conch as a threatened species under the ESA. Any protective regulations determined to be necessary and advisable for the conservation of the queen conch under ESA would be proposed in a subsequent Federal Register announcement. We solicit information to assist this listing determination, the development of proposed protective regulations, and designation of critical habitat within U.S jurisdiction.

Bulletins

Request for Comments: Proposed rule to list queen conch as threatened under the Endangered Species Act

FB22-056: Southeast Fishery Bulletin; For more information, contact: Calusa Horn, 727-551-5782, Calusa.Horn@noaa.gov
September 08, 2022 -

Last updated by Southeast Regional Office on 09/08/2022