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Endangered and Threatened Species;
Initiation of a 5-Year Review of the
Endangered U.S. Distinct Population
Segment (DPS) of Smalltooth Sawfish
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration,
Commerce.
AGENCY:
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Notice of initiation of a 5-year
review; request for information.
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: We, the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS), announce a
5-year review of the U.S. DPS of
Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata)
under the Endangered Species Act of
1973 (ESA). A 5-year review is a
periodic process conducted to ensure
that the listing classification of a species
is accurate. A 5-year review is based on
the best scientific and commercial data
available at the time of the review;
therefore, we are requesting submission
of any such information on the
smalltooth sawfish that has become
available since its original listing as an
endangered species on April 1, 2003.
Based on the results of this 5-year
review, we will make the requisite
findings under the ESA.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct this review, we must receive
your information no later than July 21,
2008. However, we will continue to
accept new information about any listed
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Please submit information
to Shelley Norton, National Marine
Fisheries Service, 263 13th Avenue
South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Information received in response to this
notice and review will be available for
public inspection, by appointment,
during normal business hours, at the
above address. Information may also be
submitted by e-mail to:
shelley.norton@noaa.gov. Include in the
subject line of the e-mail the following
identifier: Smalltooth sawfish
information for 5-year review.
Information may also be submitted via
facsimile (fax) to 727–824–5309.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shelley Norton at the above address, or
at 727–824–5312.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
ESA, a list of endangered and
threatened wildlife and plant species
must be maintained. The list is
published at 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals)
and 17.12 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A)
of the ESA requires that we conduct a
review of listed species at least once
every five years. On the basis of such
reviews under section 4(c)(2)(B), we
determine whether or not any species
should be removed from the List
(delisted), or reclassified from
endangered to threatened or from
threatened to endangered. Delisting a
species must be supported by the best
scientific and commercial data available
and only considered if such data
substantiates that the species is neither
endangered nor threatened for one or
more of the following reasons: (1) the
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species is considered extinct; (2) the
species is considered to be recovered;
and/or (3) the original data available
when the species was listed, or the
interpretation of such data, were in
error. Any change in Federal
classification would require a separate
rulemaking process. The regulations in
50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish
a notice in the Federal Register
announcing those species currently
under active review. This notice
announces our active review of the
smalltooth sawfish, currently listed as
endangered.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the 5-year review is
complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial data
available, we are soliciting new
information from the public, concerned
governmental agencies, Tribes, the
scientific community, industry,
environmental entities, and any other
interested parties concerning the status
of the smalltooth sawfish.
The 5-year review considers the best
scientific and commercial data available
and all new information that has
become available since the listing
determination or most recent status
review. Categories of requested
information include: (A) species biology
including, but not limited to, population
trends, distribution, abundance,
demographics, and genetics; (B) habitat
conditions including, but not limited to,
amount, distribution, and suitability; (C)
conservation measures that have been
implemented that benefit the species;
(D) status and trends of threats; and (E)
other new information, data, or
corrections including, but not limited
to, taxonomic or nomenclatural changes,
identification of erroneous information
contained in the List, and improved
analytical methods.
If you wish to provide information for
this 5-year review, you may submit your
information and materials to Shelley
Norton (see ADDRESSES section). Our
practice is to make submissions of
information, including names and home
addresses of respondents, available for
public review during regular business
hours. Respondents may request that we
withhold a respondent’s identity as
allowable by law. If you wish us to
withhold your name or address, you
must state this request prominently at
the beginning of your submission. We
will not, however, consider anonymous
submissions. 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
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organizations or businesses, available
for public inspection in their entirety.
Information and materials received will
be available for public inspection, by
appointment, during normal business
hours (see ADDRESSES section).
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: May 16, 2008.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office
of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XH98
Endangered and Threatened Species; Initiation of a 5-Year Review
of the Endangered U.S. Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Smalltooth
Sawfish
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Commerce.
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ACTION: Notice of initiation of a 5-year review; request for
information.
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SUMMARY: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), announce a
5-year review of the U.S. DPS of Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata)
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). A 5-year review is a
periodic process conducted to ensure that the listing classification of
a species is accurate. A 5-year review is based on the best scientific
and commercial data available at the time of the review; therefore, we
are requesting submission of any such information on the smalltooth
sawfish that has become available since its original listing as an
endangered species on April 1, 2003. Based on the results of this 5-
year review, we will make the requisite findings under the ESA.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must
receive your information no later than July 21, 2008. However, we will
continue to accept new information about any listed species at any
time.
ADDRESSES: Please submit information to Shelley Norton, National
Marine Fisheries Service, 263 13\th\ Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL
33701. Information received in response to this notice and review will
be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal
business hours, at the above address. Information may also be submitted
by e-mail to: shelley.norton@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line of
the e-mail the following identifier: Smalltooth sawfish information for
5-year review. Information may also be submitted via facsimile (fax) to
727-824-5309.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelley Norton at the above address,
or at 727-824-5312.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the ESA, a list of endangered and
threatened wildlife and plant species must be maintained. The list is
published at 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12 (for plants). Section
4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that we conduct a review of listed
species at least once every five years. On the basis of such reviews
under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether or not any species
should be removed from the List (delisted), or reclassified from
endangered to threatened or from threatened to endangered. Delisting a
species must be supported by the best scientific and commercial data
available and only considered if such data substantiates that the
species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the
following reasons: (1) the species is considered extinct; (2) the
species is considered to be recovered; and/or (3) the original data
available when the species was listed, or the interpretation of such
data, were in error. Any change in Federal classification would require
a separate rulemaking process. The regulations in 50 CFR 424.21 require
that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing those
species currently under active review. This notice announces our active
review of the smalltooth sawfish, currently listed as endangered.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the 5-year review is complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial data available, we are soliciting
new information from the public, concerned governmental agencies,
Tribes, the scientific community, industry, environmental entities, and
any other interested parties concerning the status of the smalltooth
sawfish.
The 5-year review considers the best scientific and commercial data
available and all new information that has become available since the
listing determination or most recent status review. Categories of
requested information include: (A) species biology including, but not
limited to, population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics,
and genetics; (B) habitat conditions including, but not limited to,
amount, distribution, and suitability; (C) conservation measures that
have been implemented that benefit the species; (D) status and trends
of threats; and (E) other new information, data, or corrections
including, but not limited to, taxonomic or nomenclatural changes,
identification of erroneous information contained in the List, and
improved analytical methods.
If you wish to provide information for this 5-year review, you may
submit your information and materials to Shelley Norton (see ADDRESSES
section). Our practice is to make submissions of information, including
names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review
during regular business hours. Respondents may request that we withhold
a respondent's identity as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold
your name or address, you must state this request prominently at the
beginning of your submission. We will not, however, consider anonymous
submissions. 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.
Information and materials received will be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours (see ADDRESSES
section).
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: May 16, 2008.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-11422 Filed 5-20-08; 8:45 am]
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