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Final Recovery Plan for the Fin Whale (Balaenoptera Physalus)

The goal of this recovery plan is to promote the recovery of fin whales to the point at which they can be downlisted from endangered to threatened status, and ultimately to remove them from the list of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, under
July 30, 2010 - Recovery Plan ,

Biological Opinion on the Authorization of Small Takes for Certain Oil and Gas Exploration Activities in the U.S. Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Alaska for 2010

This opinion addresses the potential effects of authorization of “small take” permits under section 101(a) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, as amended, for certain oil and gas exploration activities in the U. S. Beaufort Sea and Chukchi seas for 2010.
July 13, 2010 - Biological Opinion ,

Biological Opinion on Oil and Gas Leasing and Exploration Activities in the U.S. Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Alaska; and Authorization of Small Takes Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act

Consultation on the potential effects of oil and gas leasing and exploration in the U. S. Beaufort Sea and Chukchi Seas, and authorization of “small take” permits.
July 17, 2008 - Biological Opinion ,

Five Year Review for the Fin Whale

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announce 5-year reviews of the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) and southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). A 5-year…
Effective
07/14/2025

Biological Opinion on Oil and Gas Sales 191 and 199 Cook Inlet, Alaska Planning Area; and Authorization of Small Takes Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act

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.
March 31, 2003 - Biological Opinion ,

Biological Opinion on the Authorization of the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries and the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries

Biological opinion to determine whether the BSAI or GOA groundfish fisheries jeopardize the continued existence of listed species in the areas affected by the fisheries (i.e., the action areas) or adversely modify critical habitat of such species.
November 30, 2000 - Biological Opinion ,

Biological Opinion on Authorization of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries

Authorization of: BSAI groundfish fisheries based on total allowable catch for 2000; GOA groundfish fisheries based on TAC specifications for 2000; both BSAI and GOA groundfish fisheries to implement the American Fisheries Act of 1998.
December 22, 1999 - Biological Opinion ,

Biological Opinion on Authorization of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries

Biological opinion on the authorization of BSAI and GOA groundfish fisheries based on total allowable catch (TAC) specifications recommended by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council for 1999.
December 22, 1998 - Biological Opinion ,

Biological Opinion on the Authorization of the Atka Mackerel and Walleye Pollock Fisheries between 1999–2002

This opinion analyzes the effects of the proposed Atka mackerel and walleye pollock fisheries on the endangered western population of Steller sea lions and their critical habitat. NMFS Consultation Number: AKR-1998-1409.
December 03, 1998 - Biological Opinion ,

Listing of Fin Whales Under the ESA

By notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on July 30, 1970 (35FR12222), notice was given that it was proposed to amend Appendix A to Part 17 of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations by adding additional names to the list…
Effective
07/14/2025