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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-AV35 | Publication ID: Spring 2009 |
Title: Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals | |
Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service designates critical habitat for elkhorn and staghorn corals, which we recently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Areas proposed for designation will be within the current geographic ranges of these species that are under U.S. jurisdiction, including areas in Southeast Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Comments from the public on all aspects of the proposal, including information on the economic, national security, and other relevant impacts of the proposed designation, as well as the benefits to elkhorn and staghorn corals from designation will be solicited during a 60-day comment period. A draft economic analysis and Section 4(b)(2) report will be conducted in support of this proposal. Proposed rule was published February 6, 2008 (73 FR 6895). This final rule designates 1,329 sq mi of marine habitat in the Florida area, 1,383 sq mi in the Puerto Rico area, 121 sq mi in the St. John/St. Thomas area, and 126 sq mi in the St. Croix area. | |
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226 | |
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1544 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
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 |