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The entire ‘‘population’’ of wood bison
in Canada is the full extent of the
subspecies’ current range and no
individuals occur in the wild outside
this population.
Peer Review
Under our peer review policy (59 FR
34270; July 1, 1994), we will solicit the
expert opinions of three appropriate and
independent specialists regarding
pertinent scientific or commercial data
and assumptions relating to the
taxonomy, population models, and
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Assessment or Environmental Impact
Statement, as defined under the
authority of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.), in connection with regulations
adopted pursuant to section 4(a) of the
Endangered Species Act. We published
a notice outlining our reasons for this
determination in the Federal Register
on October 25, 1983 (48 FR 49244).
References Cited
A complete list of the references cited
may be obtained from the Alaska
Regional Office (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT).
Author
Historic range
Vertebrate population where endangered or threatened
Common name
Scientific name
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Bison bison
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Dated: January 28, 2011.
Larry Williams,
Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Endangered and Threatened Species;
Extension of Public Comment Period
on Proposed Threatened Status for
Subspecies of the Ringed Seal
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
public comment period.
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Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361–1407; 16 U.S.C.
1531–1544; 16 U.S.C. 4201–4245; Pub. L. 99–
625, 100 Stat. 3500; unless otherwise noted.
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We, NMFS, are extending the
date by which public comments are due
concerning the proposed rule to list the
Arctic (Phoca hispida hispida), Okhotsk
(Phoca hispida ochotensis), Baltic
(Phoca hispida botnica), and Ladoga
(Phoca hispida ladogensis) subspecies
of the ringed seal as threatened under
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA). On December 10, 2010,
we published a proposed rule to list
these subspecies as threatened. As part
of that proposal, we announced a public
comment period to end on February 8,
2011. Today we extend the public
comment period to March 25, 2011.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of
comments on the proposed rule
published on December 10, 2010 (75 FR
77476), is extended from February 8,
2011, to March 25, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Kaja
Brix, Assistant Regional Administrator,
Protected Resources Division, Alaska
Region, NMFS, Attn: Ellen Sebastian.
You may submit comments, identified
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SUMMARY:
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1. The authority citation for part 17
continues to read as follows:
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Part 17—[AMENDED]
§ 17.11 Endangered and threatened
wildlife.
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AGENCY:
We propose to amend part 17,
subchapter B of chapter I, title 50 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth
below:
Endangered and threatened species,
Exports, Imports, Reporting and
Species
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Proposed Regulation Promulgation
2. Amend § 17.11(h) by revising the
entry ’’Bison, wood’’ under MAMMALS
in the List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife to read as follows:
The primary author of this rule is
Marilyn Myers, Ph.D., Ecological
Services, Alaska Regional Office, 1011
E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska,
99503, (907) 786–3559.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
National Environmental Policy Act
We have determined that we do not
need to prepare an Environmental
recordkeeping requirements,
Transportation.
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by RIN 0648–XZ59, by any one of the
following methods:
• Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal https://
www.regulations.gov.
• Mail: P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK
99802.
• Fax: (907) 586–7557.
• Hand delivery to the Federal
Building: 709 West 9th Street, Room
420A, Juneau, AK.
All comments received are a part of
the public record. No comments will be
posted to https://www.regulations.gov for
public viewing until after the comment
period has closed. Comments will
generally be posted without change. All
Personal Identifying Information (for
example, name, address, etc.)
voluntarily submitted by the commenter
may be publicly accessible. Do not
submit Confidential Business
Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
We will accept anonymous comments
(enter N/A in the required fields, if you
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wish to remain anonymous). You may
submit attachments to electronic
comments in Microsoft Word, Excel,
WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats
only.
The proposed rule, status review
report, and other materials relating to
this proposal can be found on the
Alaska Region Web site at: https://
alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tamara Olson, NMFS Alaska Region,
(907) 271–5006; Kaja Brix, NMFS
Alaska Region, (907) 586–7235; or Marta
Nammack, Office of Protected
Resources, Silver Spring, MD (301) 713–
1401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
On December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77476),
we published a proposed rule to list the
Arctic, Okhotsk, Baltic, and Ladoga
subspecies of the ringed seal as
threatened under the ESA. Based on the
status of these subspecies, we also
proposed protective regulations
pursuant to section 4(d) of the ESA for
these subspecies to include all of the
prohibitions in section 9(a)(1) of the
ESA.
We received requests to extend the
public comment period on the proposed
rule due to partial overlap of the
comment period with the holiday
season, and also because the comment
period is scheduled concurrently with
the comment period for the proposed
listing of the Beringia and Okhotsk
Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) of
the bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus)
(75 FR 77496). Three requesters asked
for an additional 30 days; and one
requester asked for an additional 60
days. We have considered these requests
and conclude that a 45-day extension
should allow sufficient time for
responders to submit comments without
significantly delaying this rulemaking
process. We are therefore extending the
public comment period, which was
scheduled to end February 8, 2011, to
March 25, 2011, to allow additional
time for public comment. A 45-day
extension of the public comment period
on the proposed rule to list DPSs of the
bearded seal is published concurrently
as a separate notice.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.
Dated: January 31, 2011.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 223
RIN 0648–XZ58
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Extension of Public Comment Period
on Proposed Threatened Status for
Distinct Population Segments of the
Bearded Seal
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
public comment period.
AGENCY:
We, NMFS, are extending the
date by which public comments are due
concerning the proposed rule to list the
Beringia and Okhotsk Distinct
Population Segments (DPSs) of the
bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) as
threatened under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA).
On December 10, 2010, we published a
proposed rule in the Federal Register to
list these DPSs as threatened. As part of
that proposal, we announced a public
comment period to end on February 8,
2011. Today we extend the public
comment period to March 25, 2011.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of
comments on the proposed rule
published on December 10, 2010 (75 FR
77496), is extended from February 8,
2011, to March 25, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Kaja
Brix, Assistant Regional Administrator,
Protected Resources Division, Alaska
Region, NMFS, Attn: Ellen Sebastian.
You may submit comments, identified
by RIN 0648–XZ58, by any one of the
following methods:
• Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal https://
www.regulations.gov.
• Mail: P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK
99802.
• Fax: (907) 586–7557.
• Hand delivery to the Federal
Building: 709 West 9th Street, Room
420A, Juneau, AK.
All comments received are a part of
the public record. No comments will be
posted to https://www.regulations.gov for
public viewing until after the comment
period has closed. Comments will
generally be posted without change. All
Personal Identifying Information (for
example, name, address, etc.)
voluntarily submitted by the commenter
may be publicly accessible. Do not
SUMMARY:
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submit Confidential Business
Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
We will accept anonymous comments
(enter N/A in the required fields, if you
wish to remain anonymous). You may
submit attachments to electronic
comments in Microsoft Word, Excel,
WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats
only.
The proposed rule, status review
report, and other materials relating to
this proposal can be found on the
Alaska Region Web site at: https://
alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tamara Olson, NMFS Alaska Region,
(907) 271–5006; Kaja Brix, NMFS
Alaska Region, (907) 586–7235; or Marta
Nammack, Office of Protected
Resources, Silver Spring, MD (301) 713–
1401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77496),
we published a proposed rule to list the
Beringia and Okhotsk DPSs of the
bearded seal as threatened under the
ESA. Based on the status of these DPSs,
we also proposed protective regulations
pursuant to section 4(d) of the ESA for
these DPSs to include all of the
prohibitions in section 9(a)(1) of the
ESA.
We received requests to extend the
public comment period on the proposed
rule due to partial overlap of the
comment period with the holiday
season, and also because the comment
period is scheduled concurrently with
the comment period for the proposed
listing of subspecies of the ringed seal
(Phoca hispida) (75 FR 77476). Three
requesters asked for an additional 30
days; and one requester asked for an
additional 60 days. We have considered
these requests and conclude that a 45day extension should allow sufficient
time for responders to submit comments
without significantly delaying this
rulemaking process. We are therefore
extending the public comment period,
which was scheduled to end February 8,
2011, to March 25, 2011, to allow
additional time for public comment. A
45-day extension of the public comment
period on the proposed rule to list
subspecies of the ringed seal is
published concurrently as a separate
notice.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.
Dated: January 31, 2011.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 223
RIN 0648-XZ59
Endangered and Threatened Species; Extension of Public Comment
Period on Proposed Threatened Status for Subspecies of the Ringed Seal
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: We, NMFS, are extending the date by which public comments are
due concerning the proposed rule to list the Arctic (Phoca hispida
hispida), Okhotsk (Phoca hispida ochotensis), Baltic (Phoca hispida
botnica), and Ladoga (Phoca hispida ladogensis) subspecies of the
ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA). On December 10, 2010, we published a proposed rule to
list these subspecies as threatened. As part of that proposal, we
announced a public comment period to end on February 8, 2011. Today we
extend the public comment period to March 25, 2011.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of comments on the proposed rule
published on December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77476), is extended from February
8, 2011, to March 25, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Kaja Brix, Assistant Regional
Administrator, Protected Resources Division, Alaska Region, NMFS, Attn:
Ellen Sebastian. You may submit comments, identified by RIN 0648-XZ59,
by any one of the following methods:
Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public
comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal https://www.regulations.gov.
Mail: P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802.
Fax: (907) 586-7557.
Hand delivery to the Federal Building: 709 West 9th
Street, Room 420A, Juneau, AK.
All comments received are a part of the public record. No comments
will be posted to https://www.regulations.gov for public viewing until
after the comment period has closed. Comments will generally be posted
without change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example,
name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be
publicly accessible. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or
otherwise sensitive or protected information.
We will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required
fields, if you
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wish to remain anonymous). You may submit attachments to electronic
comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file
formats only.
The proposed rule, status review report, and other materials
relating to this proposal can be found on the Alaska Region Web site
at: https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamara Olson, NMFS Alaska Region,
(907) 271-5006; Kaja Brix, NMFS Alaska Region, (907) 586-7235; or Marta
Nammack, Office of Protected Resources, Silver Spring, MD (301) 713-
1401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 10, 2010 (75 FR 77476), we published a proposed rule to
list the Arctic, Okhotsk, Baltic, and Ladoga subspecies of the ringed
seal as threatened under the ESA. Based on the status of these
subspecies, we also proposed protective regulations pursuant to section
4(d) of the ESA for these subspecies to include all of the prohibitions
in section 9(a)(1) of the ESA.
We received requests to extend the public comment period on the
proposed rule due to partial overlap of the comment period with the
holiday season, and also because the comment period is scheduled
concurrently with the comment period for the proposed listing of the
Beringia and Okhotsk Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) of the bearded
seal (Erignathus barbatus) (75 FR 77496). Three requesters asked for an
additional 30 days; and one requester asked for an additional 60 days.
We have considered these requests and conclude that a 45-day extension
should allow sufficient time for responders to submit comments without
significantly delaying this rulemaking process. We are therefore
extending the public comment period, which was scheduled to end
February 8, 2011, to March 25, 2011, to allow additional time for
public comment. A 45-day extension of the public comment period on the
proposed rule to list DPSs of the bearded seal is published
concurrently as a separate notice.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq.
Dated: January 31, 2011.
James H. Lecky,
Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-2752 Filed 2-7-11; 8:45 am]
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