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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AV35 Publication ID: Fall 2007 
Title: Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals 
Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service proposes to designate 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. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1544   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2007    
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