All Protected Resources Regulations & Actions
Implementing Changes to the Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat, 424.12
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively referred to as the âServicesâ or âweâ), amend portions of our regulations that implement the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Ac
02/11/2016
5-Year Review and Recovery Plan Update for the U.S. Distinct Population Segment of Smalltooth Sawfish
We, NOAA Fisheries, announce the initiation of a 5-year review for the U.S. distinct population segment (DPS) of smalltooth sawfish and our intent to update the smalltooth sawfish recovery plan. A 5-year review is a periodic process conducted to ensu
Published
01/22/2016
Determination on the Designation of Critical Habitat for Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
We, NOAA Fisheries, find that there are no marine areas within the jurisdiction of the United States that meet the definition of critical habitat for the following distinct population segments of scalloped hammerhead shark.
Published
11/17/2015
Final Rule To List the Dusky Sea Snake and Three Foreign Corals Under the Endangered Species Act
We, NOAA Fisheries, issue a final rule to list three foreign corals and the dusky sea snake under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We considered comments submitted on the proposed listing rule and have determined that the three foreign corals (Cantharell
Effective
11/06/2015
Findings on Petition to Delist Saint John River Population of Shortnose Sturgeon
We, NOAA Fisheries, announce a 12-month finding on a petition to identify and âdelistâ shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) within the Saint John River in New Brunswick, Canada under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The shortnose sturgeon is c
Effective
10/26/2015
Critical Habitat for Hawaiian Monk Seals
We, NOAA Fisheries, issue a final rule to revise the critical habitat for the Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. Specific areas for designation include sixteen occupied areas within the range of the spec
Effective
09/21/2015
Findings on a Petition To List Bottlenose Dolphin in Fiordland, New Zealand Under the ESA
We, NMFS, announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) within Fiordland, New Zealand as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on our review of the best scientific and commercia
Published
06/19/2015
Listing of Southern Resident Killer Whale Under the ESA
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is issuing a final determination to list the Southern Resident killer whale distinct population segment (DPS) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of (ESA) 1973. Following an update of the status r
Effective
05/11/2015
Atlantic Sea Scallop Turtle Deflector Dredge and Chain Mat Regulated Areas
To protect sea turtles, chain mats and Turtle Deflector Dredges (TDDs) must be used when fishing for scallops in waters west of 71° W. long., from the shoreline to the outer boundary of the Exclusive Economic Zone, from May 1 through November 30. The
Effective
05/01/2015
Findings on Petition to List Harbor Porpoise in the Baltic Sea under the ESA
We, NMFS, announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in the Baltic Sea as an endangered or threatened distinct population segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. We conducted a DPS
Published
03/24/2015