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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AV74 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Designation of Critical Habitat for the Endangered U.S. Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Guided Smalltooth Sawfish 
Abstract: This action would designate critical habitat for the U.S. DPS of smalltooth sawfish, which was listed as endangered on April 1, 2003. The designation would be located in Florida, within the current geographic range of the species. Comments from the public on the proposal, including information on the economic impacts, national security, and other relevant documents, as well as the benefits to the species from the 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 proposed rule. 
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 et seq   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Judicial  Extension to settlement agreement  09/01/2009 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/20/2008  73 FR 70290   
Notice  12/09/2008  73 FR 74681   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/20/2009    
Reopen Comment Period  03/13/2009    
Final Action   09/02/2009  74 FR 45353   
Final Action Effective  10/02/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Shelley L. Norton
Smalltooth Sawfish and Johnson's Seagrass Coordinator
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
253 13th Avenue South,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone:727 551-5781
Fax:727 524-5309
Email: shelley.norton@noaa.gov