All Protected Resources Regulations & Actions
5-Year Reviews for 15 Threatened Indo-Pacific Reef-Building Corals
In 2021, NOAA Fisheries announced the initiation of a 5-year review for 15 Indo-Pacific reef-building coral species that are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. These include: Acropora globiceps, Acropora jacquelineae, Acropora lokani…
Published
Final Rule to List the Atlantic Humpback Dolphin as Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act
Final Rule to List the Atlantic Humpback Dolphin as Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act
Effective
03/22/2024
Southern Coho Salmon Captive Broodstock Program
Southern Coho Salmon Captive Broodstock Program
Published
03/18/2024
Supplemental Biological Opinion for Hawaiʻi Shallow-Set Longline Fishery
NOAA Fisheries issued a no-jeopardy supplemental biological opinion on the agency’s authorization of the Hawaiʻi shallow-set longline fishery as currently managed for North Pacific Ocean loggerhead sea turtles.
Issued
03/12/2024
Hatchery and Genetic Management Plan for the Russian River Steelhead Hatchery Program, California
Hatchery and Genetic Management Plan for the Russian River Steelhead Hatchery Program, California
Published
03/07/2024
Notice of Receipt of Application for 11 Permit Renewals and 6 New Permits
Notice of Receipt of Application for 11 Permit Renewals and 6 New Permits
Published
02/27/2024
Final Rule to List the Queen Conch as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act
Final Rule to List the Queen Conch as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act
Published
02/14/2024
Prey Increase Program for Southern Resident Killer Whales
Evaluation of West Coast prey increase program for Southern Resident Killer Whales
Published
01/26/2024
Final Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for the Threatened Nassau Grouper
NOAA Fisheries designates critical habitat for the threatened Nassau grouper pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Published
01/02/2024
Draft Environmental Assessment on Permitting Translocation of Sturgeon for Scientific Research and Enhancement
NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources is requesting comment on a draft programmatic environmental assessment that analyzes translocation of Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon.
Published
12/27/2023