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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AW02 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Endangered Status for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon 
Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service have received a comprehensive Status Review of Atlantic salmon in the United States authored by the Atlantic salmon Biological Review Team (BRT). This review was initiated in response to a variety of new genetic data that was recently published; this information was required to consider the status of Atlantic salmon populations in the rivers other than those specifically named in the listing that occurred in 2000. We have determined that naturally spawned and several hatchery populations constitute a Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and hence a "species" for listing consideration under the ESA. After reviewing the best available scientific and commercial information, evaluating threats facing the species, and taking into account those efforts being made to protect the species, we conclude that the Gulf of Maine DPS of Atlantic Salmon is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Therefore, we are proposing that the Gulf of Maine DPS be listed under the ESA as an endangered species. We will propose critical habitat for the Gulf of Maine DPS in subsequent Federal Register notices. We are soliciting public comment on this proposed listing determination. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Withdrawn  07/21/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Marta Nammack
Office of Protected Resources
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1315 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:301 713-1401
Fax:301 427-2523
Email: marta.nammack@noaa.gov