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RIN: 0648-AY54

Publication ID: Spring 2013

Title: Designation of Critical Habitat for the North Atlantic Right Whale
Abstract: NMFS proposes to designate critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale. This proposal would result in a significant expansion of critical habitat in the northeast feeding area (Gulf of Maine-Georges Bank region) and the southeast calving area (Florida to North Carolina) compared to what was designated in 1994 for right whales. NMFS has contacted the Departments of the Navy, Air Force, and Army as well as the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security requesting information related to potential national security impacts related to critical habitat designation. Based on information provided, we have concluded that there will be no national security impacts associated with the designation of critical habitat.
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 226 50 CFR 229
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq 16 USC 1531-1543

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	08/00/2013

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Room 11536, Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone:301 427-8400 Email: helen.golde@noaa.gov