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No. 4 of 1970 (35 FR 15627; October 6,
1970), NMFS has jurisdiction over the
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NMFS makes these determinations via
its rulemaking process. We, the Service,
are then responsible for publishing final
rules to amend the Lists of Endangered
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and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
Fish and Wildlife Service
(Lists) in title 50 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11(h)
50 CFR Part 17
and 17.12(h), respectively.
Under section 4(a)(2)(A) of the Act, if
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that a species’ status should be changed
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NMFS is required to inform the Service
and Plants; Identification of 14 Distinct of the status change. The Service is then
Population Segments of the Humpback responsible for implementing the status
Whale and Revision of Species-Wide
change by publishing a final rule to
Listing
amend the appropriate List at 50 CFR
17.11(h) or 17.12(h). Under section
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
4(a)(2)(B) of the Act, if NMFS
Interior.
determines that a species should be
ACTION: Final rule.
removed from the List (delisted), or that
a species’ status should be changed from
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
an endangered to a threatened species,
Wildlife Service (Service), in
then NMFS is required to recommend
accordance with the Endangered
the status change to the Service. If the
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act),
Service concurs with the recommended
are amending the List of Endangered
status change, then the Service will
and Threatened Wildlife (List) by
implement the status change by
removing the current species-level
publishing a final rule to amend the
listing of the humpback whale
appropriate List.
(Megaptera novaeangliae), and in its
On April 21, 2015, NMFS published
place listing the Cape Verde Islands/
a proposed rule (80 FR 22304) to remove
Northwest Africa, Western North
the species-level listing of the
Pacific, Central America, and Arabian
humpback whale (Megaptera
Sea distinct population segments (DPSs)
novaeangliae) from 50 CFR part 224 and
as endangered and the Mexico DPS as
in its place list the Cape Verde Islands/
threatened. Humpback whales in the
Northwest Africa and Arabian Sea DPSs
remaining DPSs will no longer be
as endangered (at 50 CFR part 224) and
protected under the Act. This
the Western North Pacific and Central
amendment is based on a previously
America DPSs as threatened (at 50 CFR
published determination by the
part 223). NMFS solicited public
National Marine Fisheries Service
comments on the proposed rule for 90
(NMFS) of the National Oceanic and
days, ending July 20, 2015. On
Atmospheric Administration,
September 8, 2016, NMFS published a
Department of Commerce, which has
final rule (81 FR 62260) to list the Cape
jurisdiction for this species.
Verde Islands/Northwest Africa,
DATES: This rule is effective December
Western North Pacific, Central America,
21, 2016. Applicability date: The revised and Arabian Sea DPSs as endangered
listings were applicable as of October
and the Mexico DPS as threatened. As
11, 2016.
of the effective date of NMFS’ rule
(October 11, 2016), the humpback
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don
whales that make up the remaining nine
Morgan, Chief, Branch of Recovery and
DPSs identified in the rule are no longer
State Grants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
listed under the Act.
Service, MS–ES, 5275 Leesburg Pike,
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The removal of the species-level
listing and the listing of the five
humpback whale DPSs were applicable
as of October 11, 2016. In the September
8, 2016, final rule (81 FR 62260), NMFS
addressed all public comments received
in response to the proposed rule. NMFS
reconsidered its proposals with regard
to the Western North Pacific, Mexico,
and Central America DPSs, listing the
Western North Pacific and Central
America DPSs as endangered instead of
threatened as proposed and listing the
Mexico DPS as threatened instead of not
listing it.
For the Western North Pacific DPS,
NMFS considered the relatively low,
slightly revised abundance estimate
(1,059 instead of 1,100); the moderate
reduction of its population size or
growth rate likely from energy
development, competition with
fisheries, whaling, and vessel collisions;
the serious reduction of its population
size or growth rate likely from fishing
gear entanglements; and the
considerable uncertainty reflected in the
distribution of Biological Review Team
(BRT) votes in assigning extinction risk
categories.
For the Mexico DPS, NMFS
considered the revised abundance
estimate that is significantly lower than
previously thought (3,264 instead of
6,000–7,000) and the presence of the
known fishing gear entanglement threat
of moderate intensity.
For the Central America DPS, NMFS
considered the original low abundance
estimate of 500–600 (which was at the
dividing line between BRT risk
categories) and the more recently
updated estimate of 411 (which is below
the BRT’s threshold of 500 between
‘‘high risk of extinction’’ and ‘‘moderate
risk of extinction’’), the fact that the
moderate threats of vessel collisions and
fishing gear entanglement continue to
act upon a population that is so small,
and the considerable uncertainty
reflected in the distribution of BRT
votes for different extinction risk
categories.
As discussed under the Status Review
section of NMFS’ final rule (see 81 FR
62261–62262; September 8, 2016), the
BRT considered abundance and trend
information carefully in evaluating
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extinction risk, but abundance was not
the sole criterion for evaluating
extinction risk. The thresholds
described by the BRT were only general
guidelines, and NMFS was required to
consider them in light of the
considerations just outlined. Under
these circumstances, for these particular
DPSs, the extinction risk is
compounded by the lack of information
on the population abundance trends.
NMFS concluded that the Western
North Pacific and Central America DPSs
are in danger of extinction throughout
their ranges and the Mexico DPS is
likely to become endangered throughout
its range within the foreseeable future.
Because humpback whales that make
up some of the identified DPSs of
humpback whale will no longer be
protected under the Act and whales in
one DPS are considered threatened
rather than endangered, both section
4(a)(2)(A) and section 4(a)(2)(B) of the
Act apply to our responsibility to
implement the status changes by
publishing a final rule to amend the List
at 50 CFR 17.11(h).
In a September 6, 2016, memorandum
(Memorandum from Gary Frazer to
Donna Wieting, September 6, 2016), per
section 4(a)(2)(B), we concur with
NMFS’s recommendation that
humpback whales in nine DPSs are no
longer endangered or threatened species
and that whales in the Mexico DPS are
now a threatened species rather than an
endangered species. By publishing this
final rule, we are taking the necessary
administrative step to codify these
changes in the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h).
Administrative Procedure Act
Because NMFS provided a public
comment period on the proposed rule
for the humpback whale, and we concur
with NMFS’ actions, we find good cause
that the notice and public comment
procedures of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary for this action. We also find
good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to
make this rule effective immediately.
The NMFS rule (81 FR 62260;
September 8, 2016) revised the listing
status of the humpback whale,
extending protection under the Act to
five DPSs and listing them at 50 CFR
parts 223 and 224; this rule is an
Scientific name
Where listed
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Whale, humpback [Cape
Verde Islands/Northwest
Africa DPS].
Megaptera novaeangliae
Cape Verde Islands/
Northwest Africa DPS—
see 50 CFR 224.101.
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We have determined that an
environmental assessment, as defined
under the authority of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), need not be
prepared in connection with regulations
adopted pursuant to section 4(a) of the
Act. We outlined our reasons for this
determination in the Federal Register
on October 25, 1983 (48 FR 49244).
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species,
Exports, Imports, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements,
Transportation.
Regulation Promulgation
Accordingly, we amend part 17,
subchapter B of chapter I, title 50 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth
below:
PART 17—ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
1. The authority citation for part 17
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361–1407; 1531–
1544; and 4201–4245, unless otherwise
noted.
2. Amend § 17.11(h), the List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife,
under MAMMALS, by:
■ a. Removing the entry for ‘‘Whale,
humpback’’; and
■ b. Adding entries, in alphabetical
order, for ‘‘Whale, humpback [Arabian
Sea DPS]’’; ‘‘Whale, humpback [Cape
Verde Islands/Northwest Africa DPS]’’;
‘‘Whale, humpback [Central America
DPS]’’; ‘‘Whale, humpback [Mexico
DPS]’’; and ‘‘Whale, humpback [Western
North Pacific DPS]’’, to read as follows:
■
§ 17.11 Endangered and threatened
wildlife.
*
*
*
(h) * * *
*
*
35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016.
35 FR 8491; 6/0/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016.
Arabian Sea DPS—see
50 CFR 224.101.
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Status
Whale, humpback [Arabian
Sea DPS].
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administrative action to add those DPSs
to the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h). The
public would not be served by delaying
the effective date of this rulemaking
action.
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Common name
Scientific name
Where listed
Status
Listing citations and applicable rules
35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016.
35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016,
50 CFR 223.213
50 CFR 223.214.
35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016,
50 CFR 224.103.
Whale, humpback [Central
America DPS].
Megaptera novaeangliae
Central America DPS—
see 50 CFR 224.101.
E
Whale, humpback [Mexico
DPS].
Megaptera novaeangliae
Mexico DPS—see 50
CFR 223.102.
T
Whale, humpback [Western North Pacific DPS].
Megaptera novaeangliae
Western North Pacific
DPS—see 50 CFR
224.101.
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Dated: December 5, 2016.
Stephen Guertin,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2016-0126; FXES11130900000 167 FF09E42000]
RIN 1018-BB80
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Identification of
14 Distinct Population Segments of the Humpback Whale and Revision of
Species-Wide Listing
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act),
are amending the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (List) by
removing the current species-level listing of the humpback whale
(Megaptera novaeangliae), and in its place listing the Cape Verde
Islands/Northwest Africa, Western North Pacific, Central America, and
Arabian Sea distinct population segments (DPSs) as endangered and the
Mexico DPS as threatened. Humpback whales in the remaining DPSs will no
longer be protected under the Act. This amendment is based on a
previously published determination by the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Department of Commerce, which has jurisdiction for this species.
DATES: This rule is effective December 21, 2016. Applicability date:
The revised listings were applicable as of October 11, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Morgan, Chief, Branch of Recovery
and State Grants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-ES, 5275 Leesburg
Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; 703-358-2171.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In accordance with the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and
Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (35 FR 15627; October 6, 1970), NMFS
has jurisdiction over the marine taxa identified in this rule. Under
section 4(a)(2) of the Act, NMFS must decide whether a species under
its jurisdiction should be classified as an endangered or threatened
species. NMFS makes these determinations via its rulemaking process.
We, the Service, are then responsible for publishing final rules to
amend the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
(Lists) in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR
17.11(h) and 17.12(h), respectively.
Under section 4(a)(2)(A) of the Act, if NMFS determines that a
species should be listed as endangered or threatened, or that a
species' status should be changed from threatened to endangered, then
NMFS is required to inform the Service of the status change. The
Service is then responsible for implementing the status change by
publishing a final rule to amend the appropriate List at 50 CFR
17.11(h) or 17.12(h). Under section 4(a)(2)(B) of the Act, if NMFS
determines that a species should be removed from the List (delisted),
or that a species' status should be changed from an endangered to a
threatened species, then NMFS is required to recommend the status
change to the Service. If the Service concurs with the recommended
status change, then the Service will implement the status change by
publishing a final rule to amend the appropriate List.
On April 21, 2015, NMFS published a proposed rule (80 FR 22304) to
remove the species-level listing of the humpback whale (Megaptera
novaeangliae) from 50 CFR part 224 and in its place list the Cape Verde
Islands/Northwest Africa and Arabian Sea DPSs as endangered (at 50 CFR
part 224) and the Western North Pacific and Central America DPSs as
threatened (at 50 CFR part 223). NMFS solicited public comments on the
proposed rule for 90 days, ending July 20, 2015. On September 8, 2016,
NMFS published a final rule (81 FR 62260) to list the Cape Verde
Islands/Northwest Africa, Western North Pacific, Central America, and
Arabian Sea DPSs as endangered and the Mexico DPS as threatened. As of
the effective date of NMFS' rule (October 11, 2016), the humpback
whales that make up the remaining nine DPSs identified in the rule are
no longer listed under the Act.
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The removal of the species-level listing and the listing of the
five humpback whale DPSs were applicable as of October 11, 2016. In the
September 8, 2016, final rule (81 FR 62260), NMFS addressed all public
comments received in response to the proposed rule. NMFS reconsidered
its proposals with regard to the Western North Pacific, Mexico, and
Central America DPSs, listing the Western North Pacific and Central
America DPSs as endangered instead of threatened as proposed and
listing the Mexico DPS as threatened instead of not listing it.
For the Western North Pacific DPS, NMFS considered the relatively
low, slightly revised abundance estimate (1,059 instead of 1,100); the
moderate reduction of its population size or growth rate likely from
energy development, competition with fisheries, whaling, and vessel
collisions; the serious reduction of its population size or growth rate
likely from fishing gear entanglements; and the considerable
uncertainty reflected in the distribution of Biological Review Team
(BRT) votes in assigning extinction risk categories.
For the Mexico DPS, NMFS considered the revised abundance estimate
that is significantly lower than previously thought (3,264 instead of
6,000-7,000) and the presence of the known fishing gear entanglement
threat of moderate intensity.
For the Central America DPS, NMFS considered the original low
abundance estimate of 500-600 (which was at the dividing line between
BRT risk categories) and the more recently updated estimate of 411
(which is below the BRT's threshold of 500 between ``high risk of
extinction'' and ``moderate risk of extinction''), the fact that the
moderate threats of vessel collisions and fishing gear entanglement
continue to act upon a population that is so small, and the
considerable uncertainty reflected in the distribution of BRT votes for
different extinction risk categories.
As discussed under the Status Review section of NMFS' final rule
(see 81 FR 62261-62262; September 8, 2016), the BRT considered
abundance and trend information carefully in evaluating extinction
risk, but abundance was not the sole criterion for evaluating
extinction risk. The thresholds described by the BRT were only general
guidelines, and NMFS was required to consider them in light of the
considerations just outlined. Under these circumstances, for these
particular DPSs, the extinction risk is compounded by the lack of
information on the population abundance trends. NMFS concluded that the
Western North Pacific and Central America DPSs are in danger of
extinction throughout their ranges and the Mexico DPS is likely to
become endangered throughout its range within the foreseeable future.
Because humpback whales that make up some of the identified DPSs of
humpback whale will no longer be protected under the Act and whales in
one DPS are considered threatened rather than endangered, both section
4(a)(2)(A) and section 4(a)(2)(B) of the Act apply to our
responsibility to implement the status changes by publishing a final
rule to amend the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h).
In a September 6, 2016, memorandum (Memorandum from Gary Frazer to
Donna Wieting, September 6, 2016), per section 4(a)(2)(B), we concur
with NMFS's recommendation that humpback whales in nine DPSs are no
longer endangered or threatened species and that whales in the Mexico
DPS are now a threatened species rather than an endangered species. By
publishing this final rule, we are taking the necessary administrative
step to codify these changes in the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h).
Administrative Procedure Act
Because NMFS provided a public comment period on the proposed rule
for the humpback whale, and we concur with NMFS' actions, we find good
cause that the notice and public comment procedures of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)
are unnecessary for this action. We also find good cause under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3) to make this rule effective immediately. The NMFS rule (81 FR
62260; September 8, 2016) revised the listing status of the humpback
whale, extending protection under the Act to five DPSs and listing them
at 50 CFR parts 223 and 224; this rule is an administrative action to
add those DPSs to the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h). The public would not be
served by delaying the effective date of this rulemaking action.
Required Determinations
National Environmental Policy Act
We have determined that an environmental assessment, as defined
under the authority of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), need not be prepared in connection with
regulations adopted pursuant to section 4(a) of the Act. We outlined
our reasons for this determination in the Federal Register on October
25, 1983 (48 FR 49244).
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species, Exports, Imports, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.
Regulation Promulgation
Accordingly, we amend part 17, subchapter B of chapter I, title 50
of the Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below:
PART 17--ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
0
1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407; 1531-1544; and 4201-4245,
unless otherwise noted.
0
2. Amend Sec. 17.11(h), the List of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife, under MAMMALS, by:
0
a. Removing the entry for ``Whale, humpback''; and
0
b. Adding entries, in alphabetical order, for ``Whale, humpback
[Arabian Sea DPS]''; ``Whale, humpback [Cape Verde Islands/Northwest
Africa DPS]''; ``Whale, humpback [Central America DPS]''; ``Whale,
humpback [Mexico DPS]''; and ``Whale, humpback [Western North Pacific
DPS]'', to read as follows:
Sec. 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlife.
* * * * *
(h) * * *
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Listing citations and
Common name Scientific name Where listed Status applicable rules
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Whale, humpback [Arabian Sea DPS] Megaptera Arabian Sea DPS-- E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35
novaeangliae. see 50 CFR 224.101. FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81
FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\,
81 FR [Insert Federal
Register page where the
document begins], 12/21/
2016.
Whale, humpback [Cape Verde Megaptera Cape Verde Islands/ E 35 FR 8491; 6/0/1970, 35
Islands/Northwest Africa DPS]. novaeangliae. Northwest Africa FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81
DPS--see 50 CFR FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\,
224.101. 81 FR [Insert Federal
Register page where the
document begins], 12/21/
2016.
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Whale, humpback [Central America Megaptera Central America E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35
DPS]. novaeangliae. DPS--see 50 CFR FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81
224.101. FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\,
81 FR [Insert Federal
Register page where the
document begins], 12/21/
2016.
Whale, humpback [Mexico DPS]..... Megaptera Mexico DPS--see 50 T 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35
novaeangliae. CFR 223.102. FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81
FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\,
81 FR [Insert Federal
Register page where the
document begins], 12/21/
2016,
50 CFR 223.213
50 CFR 223.214.
Whale, humpback [Western North Megaptera Western North E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35
Pacific DPS]. novaeangliae. Pacific DPS--see FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81
50 CFR 224.101. FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\,
81 FR [Insert Federal
Register page where the
document begins], 12/21/
2016,
50 CFR 224.103.
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Dated: December 5, 2016.
Stephen Guertin,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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