Notice2024-10031
Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review for the Non-U.S. Distinct Population Segment of Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata)
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Published
May 8, 2024
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
NMFS announces the initiation of a 5-year review for the non- U.S. distinct population segment (DPS) of smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata). NMFS is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of species are accurate. The 5-year review must be based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We request submission of any such information on the non-U.S. DPS of smalltooth sawfish, particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species, that has become available since it was listed in 2015.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38873-38874]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10031]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XD937]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-
Year Review for the Non-U.S. Distinct Population Segment of Smalltooth
Sawfish (Pristis pectinata)
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation; request for information.
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SUMMARY: NMFS announces the initiation of a 5-year review for the non-
U.S. distinct population segment (DPS) of smalltooth sawfish (Pristis
pectinata). NMFS is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to
conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of
species are accurate. The 5-year review must be based on the best
scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We
request submission of any such information on the non-U.S. DPS of
smalltooth sawfish, particularly information on the status, threats,
and recovery of the species, that has become available since it was
listed in 2015.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must
receive your information no later than July 8, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0062, by the following method:
<bullet> Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via
the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and
enter NOAA-NMFS-2024-0062 in the Search box. Click on the ``Comment''
icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments.
Instructions: Information sent by any other method, to any other
address or individual, or received after the end of the specified
period, may not be considered by NMFS. All information received is a
part of the public record and will generally be posted for public
viewing on <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> without change. All personal
identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential
business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS
will accept anonymous submissions (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields
if you wish to remain anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adrienne Lohe, Office of Protected
Resources, (301) 427-8442, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f8b99c8a919d96969dd6b497909db896979999d69f978e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8acbeef8e3efe4e4efa4c6e5e2efcae4e5ebeba4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our review of the non-
U.S. DPS of smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) listed as endangered
under the ESA. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that we conduct a
review of listed species at least once every 5 years. This will be the
first review of this species since it was listed in 2015 under the ESA
(79 FR 73977, December 12, 2014). The regulations in 50 CFR 424.21
require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing
species currently under active review. On the basis of such reviews
under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether any species should be
removed from the list (i.e., delisted) or reclassified from endangered
to threatened or from threatened to endangered (16 U.S.C.
1533(c)(2)(B)). As described by the regulations in 50 CFR 424.11(e), a
species will be delisted if the Secretary determines, based on
consideration of the factors and standards set forth in 50 CFR
424.11(c), that the best scientific and commercial data available
substantiate that: (1) the species is extinct; (2) the species has
recovered to the point at which it no longer meets the definition of an
endangered species or a threatened species; (3) new information that
has become available since the original listing decision shows the
listed entity does not meet the definition of an endangered species or
a threatened species; or (4) new information that has become available
since the original listing decision shows the listed entity does not
meet the definition of a species. Any change in Federal classification
would require a separate rulemaking process.
Background information on the species is available on the NMFS
website at: <a href="https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/smalltooth-sawfish">https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/smalltooth-sawfish</a>.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the review is complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial information, we are soliciting new
information from the public, governmental agencies, tribes, the
scientific community, industry, environmental entities, and any other
interested parties concerning the status of the DPS. Categories of
requested information include: (1) species biology including, but not
limited to, population trends,
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distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics; (2) habitat
conditions including, but not limited to, amount, distribution, and
important features for conservation; (3) status and trends of threats
to the DPS and its habitats; (4) conservation measures that have been
implemented that benefit the DPS, including monitoring data
demonstrating effectiveness of such measures; and (5) other new
information, data, or corrections including, but not limited to,
taxonomic or nomenclatural changes and improved analytical methods for
evaluating extinction risk.
If you wish to provide information for the review, you may submit
your information and materials electronically (see ADDRESSES section).
We request that all information be accompanied by supporting
documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or reprints of
pertinent publications.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: May 3, 2024.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-10031 Filed 5-7-24; 8:45 am]
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