Biological opinion to determine whether space vehicle and missile launch operations at the Kodiak Launch Complex are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the Steller sea lion, or result in the destruction or adverse modification of its critical habitat.
Authorization of groundfish fisheries under the fishery management plans for groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska management areas.
Biological opinion on the issuance of Steller sea lion and Northern fur seal research permits for federally funded research on Steller sea lions and Northern fur seals.
NOAA Fisheries prepared this Opinion to address impacts to the Steller sea lion resulting from two federal actions: the issuance of an IHA by NOAA Fisheries and rat eradication on Rat Island by the U.S. FWS.
Biological opinion on the potential effects of an exempted fishing permit for acoustic surveys of pollock in the Aleutian Islands on the western population of Steller sea lion. NMFS Consultation Number: AKR-2006-1059.
Biological opinion on the effects of activities associated with the Kensington Gold Project on all threatened and endangered species. NMFS Consultation Number: AKR-2004-2624.
This supplement to the 2001 Biological Opinion is a focused response to issues outlined by the Court, and the memo by James Balsiger. It does not incorporate information or analyses on ancillary issues surrounding the Steller sea lion decline.
Biological opinion on the effect on listed species of proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 191 within the Cook Inlet, Alaska planning area of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, and of future incidental take authorizations issued by NOAA Fisheries under section 101(a)(5) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.