Draft Recovery Plan for the Short-Tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus, 61988-61989 [05-21430]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Draft Recovery Plan for the ShortTailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus)
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of document availability
for review and comment.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, announce the
availability of the Draft Recovery Plan
for the Short-tailed Albatross
(Phoebastria albatrus) for public review
and comment.
DATES: Comments on the draft recovery
plan must be received on or before
December 27, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the draft recovery
plan are available for inspection, by
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hours at the following location: U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage
Fish and Wildlife Field Office, 605 W.
4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
(telephone: 907–271–2888). Requests for
copies of the draft recovery plan should
be addressed to the Field Supervisor, at
the above Service address. An electronic
copy of the draft recovery plan is also
available at https://endangered.fws.gov/
recovery/#plans.
If you wish to comment, you may
submit your comments and materials by
any one of the following methods:
1. You may submit written comments
and information by mail to: Short-tailed
Albatross Draft Recovery Plan
Comments, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 605 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage,
AK 99501.
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2. You may hand-deliver written
comments and information to our
Anchorage Fish and Wildlife Field
Office, 605 W. 4th Avenue, Room G–62.
3. You may fax your comments to
907–271–2786.
4. You may send your comments by
electronic mail (e-mail) to
STARP_Comments@fws.gov. Please
include ‘‘Attn: Short-tailed Albatross’’
in the beginning of your message, and
do not use special characters or any
form of encryption. Electronic
attachments in standard formats (such
as .pdf or .doc) are acceptable, but
please name the software necessary to
open any attachments in formats other
than those given above. Also, please
include your name and return address
in your e-mail message (anonymous
comments will not be considered). If
you do not receive a confirmation from
the system that we have received your
e-mail message, please submit your
comments in writing using one of the
alternate methods described above. In
the event that our internet connection is
not functional, please submit your
comments by the alternate methods
mentioned above.
All comments and materials received
will be available for public inspection,
by appointment, during normal business
hours at our Anchorage Fish and
Wildlife Field Office at the above
address.
Judy
Jacobs, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Biologist,
at the above Service address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Background
Restoring endangered or threatened
animals and plants to the point where
they are again secure, self-sustaining
members of their ecosystems is a
primary goal of our endangered species
program. Recovery planning is an
integral component of endangered
species conservation. Recovery plans
describe actions considered necessary
for the conservation and recovery of the
species, establish criteria for
downlisting or delisting them, and
estimate time and costs for
implementing the recovery measures
needed.
Section 4(f) of the Endangered Species
Act, (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires
that public notice, and an opportunity
for public review and comment, be
provided during recovery plan
development. We will consider all
information received during the public
comment period on each new or revised
recovery plan. Substantive technical
comments may result in changes to a
recovery plan. Substantive comments
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regarding recovery plan implementation
may not necessarily result in changes to
the recovery plans, but will be
forwarded to the appropriate Federal
agency or other entities so that they can
take these comments into account
during the course of implementing
recovery actions. Individual responses
to comments will not be provided.
The short-tailed albatross, the largest
of the three North Pacific albatross
species, is federally listed as
endangered. Prior to its exploitation, the
short-tailed albatross was likely the
most abundant of the three albatross
species in the North Pacific. Millions of
these birds were harvested by feather
hunters prior to and following the turn
of the 20th century, resulting in the
near-extirpation of the species by the
mid-20th century. Presently, fewer than
2000 short-tailed albatrosses are known
to exist.
The short-tailed albatross is known to
breed on two remote islands in the
western Pacific. Torishima, Japan,
where the majority of short-tailed
albatrosses breed, is an active volcano.
The natural colony site on this island is
also susceptible to mud slides and
erosion. A smaller colony exists in the
Senkaku Islands, southwest of
Torishima, where volcanic eruption is
not a threat; however, political
uncertainty and the potential for habitat
alteration exist. Short-tailed albatrosses
apparently require remote islands for
breeding habitat. They nest in open,
treeless areas with low, or no,
vegetation. The species also requires
nutrient-rich areas of ocean upwelling
for their foraging habitat.
The major threat of over-exploitation
that led to the species’ original
endangered status no longer occurs. The
Short-tailed Albatross Recovery Team
considers small population size, limited
number of breeding sites, and potential
volcanic eruptions to be the current
major threats to the species. Other
threats include incidental catch in
commercial fisheries, ingestion of
plastics, contamination by oil and other
pollutants, the potential for
competition, predation, or habitat
alteration associated with non-native
species, and adverse effects related to
global climate change.
The international group of experts
comprising the Short-tailed Albatross
Recovery Team has unanimously agreed
that establishment of additional
colonies on safe (i.e. not subject to
volcanic activity and protected) sites
will be a recovery prerequisite.
Downlisting to threatened may be
considered when: (1) The total breeding
population of short-tailed albatrosses
reaches a minimum of 750 pairs; and (2)
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the 3-year running average growth rate
of the population as a whole is ≥6
percent for ≥7 years; and (3) at least
three successful breeding colonies (>5
breeding pairs each) exist, at least two
of which occupy non-volcanic (or
extinct volcanic) islands.
Delisting of the short-tailed albatross
may be considered when: (1) The total
breeding population reaches a minimum
of 1000 pairs; and (2) the 3-year running
average growth rate of the population as
a whole is ≥6 percent for ≥7 years; and
(3) a total of at least 250 breeding pairs
exist on at least 2 non-volcanic islands;
and (4) a minimum of 10 percent of
these (i.e. ≥25 pairs) occur on a site or
sites other than the Senkaku Islands. In
addition, a post-delisting monitoring
plan and agreement to continue postdelisting monitoring must be in place
and ready for implementation at the
time of delisting. Monitoring
populations following delisting will
verify the ongoing recovery and
conservation of the species and provide
a means of assessing the continuing
effectiveness of management actions.
Public Comments Solicited
Our practice is to make comments,
including names and home addresses of
respondents, available for public review
during regular business hours.
Individual respondents may request that
we withhold their home address, which
we will honor to the extent allowable by
law. If you wish us to withhold your
name or address, you must state this
request prominently at the beginning of
your comments. However, we will not
consider anonymous comments. To the
extent consistent with applicable law,
we will make all submissions from
organizations or businesses, and from
individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses, available
for public inspection in their entirety.
Authority
The authority for this action is section
4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16
U.S.C. 1533(f).
Dated: October 19, 2005.
Rowan Gould,
Regional Director, Region 7, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Draft Recovery Plan for the Short-Tailed Albatross (Phoebastria
albatrus)
AGENCY: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of document availability for review and comment.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the
availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for the Short-tailed Albatross
(Phoebastria albatrus) for public review and comment.
DATES: Comments on the draft recovery plan must be received on or
before December 27, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the draft recovery plan are available for
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the
following location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage Fish and
Wildlife Field Office, 605 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
(telephone: 907-271-2888). Requests for copies of the draft recovery
plan should be addressed to the Field Supervisor, at the above Service
address. An electronic copy of the draft recovery plan is also
available at https://endangered.fws.gov/recovery/#plans.
If you wish to comment, you may submit your comments and materials
by any one of the following methods:
1. You may submit written comments and information by mail to:
Short-tailed Albatross Draft Recovery Plan Comments, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 605 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.
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2. You may hand-deliver written comments and information to our
Anchorage Fish and Wildlife Field Office, 605 W. 4th Avenue, Room G-62.
3. You may fax your comments to 907-271-2786.
4. You may send your comments by electronic mail (e-mail) to
STARP--Comments@fws.gov. Please include ``Attn: Short-tailed
Albatross'' in the beginning of your message, and do not use special
characters or any form of encryption. Electronic attachments in
standard formats (such as .pdf or .doc) are acceptable, but please name
the software necessary to open any attachments in formats other than
those given above. Also, please include your name and return address in
your e-mail message (anonymous comments will not be considered). If you
do not receive a confirmation from the system that we have received
your e-mail message, please submit your comments in writing using one
of the alternate methods described above. In the event that our
internet connection is not functional, please submit your comments by
the alternate methods mentioned above.
All comments and materials received will be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at our
Anchorage Fish and Wildlife Field Office at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Jacobs, U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Biologist, at the above Service address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Restoring endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point
where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their
ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program.
Recovery planning is an integral component of endangered species
conservation. Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for
the conservation and recovery of the species, establish criteria for
downlisting or delisting them, and estimate time and costs for
implementing the recovery measures needed.
Section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.) requires that public notice, and an opportunity for public review
and comment, be provided during recovery plan development. We will
consider all information received during the public comment period on
each new or revised recovery plan. Substantive technical comments may
result in changes to a recovery plan. Substantive comments regarding
recovery plan implementation may not necessarily result in changes to
the recovery plans, but will be forwarded to the appropriate Federal
agency or other entities so that they can take these comments into
account during the course of implementing recovery actions. Individual
responses to comments will not be provided.
The short-tailed albatross, the largest of the three North Pacific
albatross species, is federally listed as endangered. Prior to its
exploitation, the short-tailed albatross was likely the most abundant
of the three albatross species in the North Pacific. Millions of these
birds were harvested by feather hunters prior to and following the turn
of the 20th century, resulting in the near-extirpation of the species
by the mid-20th century. Presently, fewer than 2000 short-tailed
albatrosses are known to exist.
The short-tailed albatross is known to breed on two remote islands
in the western Pacific. Torishima, Japan, where the majority of short-
tailed albatrosses breed, is an active volcano. The natural colony site
on this island is also susceptible to mud slides and erosion. A smaller
colony exists in the Senkaku Islands, southwest of Torishima, where
volcanic eruption is not a threat; however, political uncertainty and
the potential for habitat alteration exist. Short-tailed albatrosses
apparently require remote islands for breeding habitat. They nest in
open, treeless areas with low, or no, vegetation. The species also
requires nutrient-rich areas of ocean upwelling for their foraging
habitat.
The major threat of over-exploitation that led to the species'
original endangered status no longer occurs. The Short-tailed Albatross
Recovery Team considers small population size, limited number of
breeding sites, and potential volcanic eruptions to be the current
major threats to the species. Other threats include incidental catch in
commercial fisheries, ingestion of plastics, contamination by oil and
other pollutants, the potential for competition, predation, or habitat
alteration associated with non-native species, and adverse effects
related to global climate change.
The international group of experts comprising the Short-tailed
Albatross Recovery Team has unanimously agreed that establishment of
additional colonies on safe (i.e. not subject to volcanic activity and
protected) sites will be a recovery prerequisite. Downlisting to
threatened may be considered when: (1) The total breeding population of
short-tailed albatrosses reaches a minimum of 750 pairs; and (2) the 3-
year running average growth rate of the population as a whole is >=6
percent for >=7 years; and (3) at least three successful breeding
colonies (>5 breeding pairs each) exist, at least two of which occupy
non-volcanic (or extinct volcanic) islands.
Delisting of the short-tailed albatross may be considered when: (1)
The total breeding population reaches a minimum of 1000 pairs; and (2)
the 3-year running average growth rate of the population as a whole is
>=6 percent for >=7 years; and (3) a total of at least 250 breeding
pairs exist on at least 2 non-volcanic islands; and (4) a minimum of 10
percent of these (i.e. >=25 pairs) occur on a site or sites other than
the Senkaku Islands. In addition, a post-delisting monitoring plan and
agreement to continue post-delisting monitoring must be in place and
ready for implementation at the time of delisting. Monitoring
populations following delisting will verify the ongoing recovery and
conservation of the species and provide a means of assessing the
continuing effectiveness of management actions.
Public Comments Solicited
Our practice is to make comments, including names and home
addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular
business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold
their home address, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law.
If you wish us to withhold your name or address, you must state this
request prominently at the beginning of your comments. However, we will
not consider anonymous comments. To the extent consistent with
applicable law, we will make all submissions from organizations or
businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available
for public inspection in their entirety.
Authority
The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered
Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f).
Dated: October 19, 2005.
Rowan Gould,
Regional Director, Region 7, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 05-21430 Filed 10-26-05; 8:45 am]
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