All Protected Resources Regulations & Actions
Listing the Largetooth Sawfish as Endangered under the Endangered Species Act
We, NOAA Fisheries, issue a final determination to list the largetooth sawfish (Pristis perotteti) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. We do not intend to propose to designate critical habitat for the species. We have
Effective
08/11/2011
Sei Whale Recovery Plan
NOAA Fisheries announces the availability of the final Recovery Plan for the sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis).
Published
07/22/2011
Vessel Regulations in Washington State for Southern Resident Killer Whales
We, NOAA Fisheries, establish regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to prohibit vessels from approaching killer whales within 200 yards (182.9 m) and from parking in the path of whales when in inland wa
Effective
05/16/2011
Critical Habitat for the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale
Final rule to designate critical habitat for the Cook Inlet beluga whale distinct population segment under the Endangered Species Act. Two areas are designated, comprising 7,800 square kilometers (3,013 square miles) of marine habitat.
Effective
05/11/2011
Sperm Whale Recovery Plan
NOAA Fisheries announces the adoption of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan for the Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). The Recovery Plan contains revisions and additions in consideration of public comments received on the proposed draft Reco
Published
12/28/2010
Listing the Southern DPS of Spotted Seal Under the ESA
We, NOAA Fisheries, issue a final determination to list the southern distinct population segment (DPS) of the spotted seal (Phoca largha) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Because the southern DPS occurs outside the United…
Effective
Initiation of a 5-Year Review of the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of Steller Sea Lion
NOAA Fisheries announces a 5-year review of the eastern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Steller Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). A 5-year review is a periodic process conducted to ensure th
Effective
10/15/2010
Notice of 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List Warsaw Grouper as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act
We (NOAA Fisheries) announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list warsaw grouper (Epinephelus nigritus) as threatened or endangered under the ESA. We find that the petition does not present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating tha
Published
09/28/2010
Fin Whale Recovery Plan
NOAA Fisheries announces the adoption of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan for the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus).
Published
08/06/2010
Endangered Species Act 4(d) Rule for Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American Green Sturgeon
This final ESA section 4(d) rule represents the regulations that we, NOAA Fisheries, believe necessary and advisable to conserve the threatened Southern Distinct Population Segment of North American green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris; hereafter So
Effective
07/02/2010