Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review of Indo-Pacific Reef-building Corals, 1090-1091 [2021-00031]

Download as PDF 1090 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 4 / Thursday, January 7, 2021 / Notices The meeting will be held by web conference via WebEx. Audio and visual portions for all of the web conferences can be accessed at: https:// wprfmc.webex.com/wprfmc/onstage/ g.php?MTID=e3e70e10f64290 c1a9428b8175c2627d2. Web conference access information and instructions for providing public comments will be posted on the Council website at www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with the web conference connection, contact the Council office at (808) 552–8220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; telephone: (808) 522–8220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Intersessional FDCRC meeting will be held on January 21, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) (noon to 4 p.m. Samoa Standard Time (SST); 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 22, 2021, Chamorro Standard Time (ChST)). 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[FR Doc. 2021–00049 Filed 1–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA681] Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review of Indo-Pacific Reef-building Corals National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for information. AGENCY: NMFS announces the initiation of a 5-year review for 15 IndoPacific reef-building corals (Acropora globiceps, Acropora jacquelineae, Acropora lokani, Acropora pharaonis, Acropora retusa, Acropora rudis, Acropora speciosa, Acropora tenella, Anacropora spinosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, Isopora crateriformis, Montipora australiensis, Pavona diffluens, Porites napopora, and Seriatopora aculeata). 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 these 15 coral species, particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since their listing, effective September 10, 2014. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must receive your information no later than February 8, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 identified by NOAA–NMFS–2020–0151, by either of the following methods: • Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA– NMFS–2020–0151. Click on the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon and complete the required fields. Enter or attach your comments. • Email: Submit written comments to Lance Smith at Lance.Smith@noaa.gov. Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the specified period, may not be considered. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov 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: Lance Smith at (808) 725–5131 or Lance.Smith@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our review of the following Indo-Pacific reef-building coral species listed as threatened under the ESA: Acropora globiceps, Acropora jacquelineae, Acropora lokani, Acropora pharaonis, Acropora retusa, Acropora rudis, Acropora speciosa, Acropora tenella, Anacropora spinosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, Isopora crateriformis, Montipora australiensis, Pavona diffluens, Porites napopora, and Seriatopora aculeata. 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 these species since they were listed in 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 ESA 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), the Secretary shall delist a species if the Secretary finds that, after conducting a status review based on the best scientific and commercial data available: (1) The species is extinct; (2) the species does not meet the definition E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 4 / Thursday, January 7, 2021 / Notices of an endangered species or a threatened species; and/or (3) the listed entity does not meet the statutory definition of a species. Any change in Federal classification would require a separate rulemaking process. Background information on each of the 15 species is available on the NMFS website at: https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/corals. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Public Solicitation of New Information To ensure that the reviews are 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 Acropora globiceps, Acropora jacquelineae, Acropora lokani, Acropora pharaonis, Acropora retusa, Acropora rudis, Acropora speciosa, Acropora tenella, Anacropora spinosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, Isopora crateriformis, Montipora australiensis, Pavona diffluens, Porites napopora, and Seriatopora aculeata. Categories of requested information include: (1) Species biology including, but not limited to, population trends, 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 species and its habitats; (4) conservation measures that have been implemented that benefit the species, including, but not limited to, 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 reviews, you may submit your information and materials electronically or via mail (see ADDRESSES section). We request that all information be accompanied by supporting documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or reprints of pertinent publications. We also would appreciate the submitter’s name, address, and any association, institution, or business that the person represents; however, anonymous submissions will also be accepted. (Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Jan 06, 2021 Jkt 253001 Dated: January 4, 2021. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–00031 Filed 1–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XA644] Endangered and Threatened Species; Initiation of a 5-Year Review of Staghorn Coral, Elkhorn Coral, Pillar Coral, Rough Cactus Coral, Lobed Star Coral, Mountainous Star Coral, and Boulder Star Coral National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-Year Review; request for information. AGENCY: NMFS announces a 5-year review of staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis), elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata), pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus), rough cactus coral (Mycetophyllia ferox), lobed star coral (Orbicella annularis), mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata), and boulder star coral (Orbicella franksi) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). 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 staghorn coral, elkhorn coral, pillar coral, rough cactus coral, lobed star coral, mountainous star coral, and boulder star coral that has become available since their original listings as threatened species or the most recent status review for staghorn and elkhorn coral in 2014. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must receive your information no later than March 8, 2021. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by NOAA–NMFS–2020–0147, by either of the following methods: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. 1. Go to www.regulations.gov/ document?D=NOAA-NMFS-2020-0147, 2. Click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and 3. Enter or attach your comments. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1091 • Email: Submit written comments to alison.moulding@noaa.gov. Instructions: We may not consider comments if they are sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the specified period. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. We will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison Moulding at the above email address or by phone at 727–551–5607. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 9, 2006, we listed elkhorn coral and staghorn coral as threatened under the ESA (71 FR 26852). On September 10, 2014, we listed lobed star coral, mountainous star coral, boulder star coral, rough cactus coral, and pillar coral as threatened and reaffirmed the status of elkhorn coral and staghorn coral as threatened (79 FR 53852). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. The ESA’s implementing regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing those species currently under active review. On the basis of this review, under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether these species should be delisted or reclassified from endangered to threatened or from threatened to endangered. As described in 50 CFR 424.11(e), the Secretary will delist a species if the Secretary finds that, after conducting a status review based on the best scientific and commercial data available: (1) The species is extinct; (2) the species does not meet the definition of an endangered species or threatened species; or (3) the listed entity does not meet the statutory definition of a species. Changes to the listing status of a species can only be made following publication of a proposed rule with an opportunity for public comment and our consideration of the comments before making a final determination to reclassify or delist the species. Public Solicitation of New Information To ensure that the 5-year review is complete and based on the best available scientific and commercial information, we are soliciting new E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XA681]


Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-
Year Review of Indo-Pacific Reef-building Corals

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; request for information.

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SUMMARY: NMFS announces the initiation of a 5-year review for 15 Indo-
Pacific reef-building corals (Acropora globiceps, Acropora 
jacquelineae, Acropora lokani, Acropora pharaonis, Acropora retusa, 
Acropora rudis, Acropora speciosa, Acropora tenella, Anacropora 
spinosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, Isopora crateriformis, Montipora 
australiensis, Pavona diffluens, Porites napopora, and Seriatopora 
aculeata). 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 these 15 coral species, 
particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the 
species that has become available since their listing, effective 
September 10, 2014.

DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must 
receive your information no later than February 8, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by 
NOAA-NMFS-2020-0151, by either of the following methods:
     Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via 
the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter 
NOAA-NMFS-2020-0151. Click on the ``Comment Now!'' icon and complete 
the required fields. Enter or attach your comments.
     Email: Submit written comments to Lance Smith at 
[email protected].
    Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other 
address or individual, or received after the end of the specified 
period, may not be considered. All comments received are a part of the 
public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on 
www.regulations.gov 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: Lance Smith at (808) 725-5131 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our review of the 
following Indo-Pacific reef-building coral species listed as threatened 
under the ESA: Acropora globiceps, Acropora jacquelineae, Acropora 
lokani, Acropora pharaonis, Acropora retusa, Acropora rudis, Acropora 
speciosa, Acropora tenella, Anacropora spinosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, 
Isopora crateriformis, Montipora australiensis, Pavona diffluens, 
Porites napopora, and Seriatopora aculeata. 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 these species since 
they were listed in 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 ESA 
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), the Secretary 
shall delist a species if the Secretary finds that, after conducting a 
status review based on the best scientific and commercial data 
available: (1) The species is extinct; (2) the species does not meet 
the definition

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of an endangered species or a threatened species; and/or (3) the listed 
entity does not meet the statutory definition of a species. Any change 
in Federal classification would require a separate rulemaking process.
    Background information on each of the 15 species is available on 
the NMFS website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/corals.

Public Solicitation of New Information

    To ensure that the reviews are 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 Acropora globiceps, 
Acropora jacquelineae, Acropora lokani, Acropora pharaonis, Acropora 
retusa, Acropora rudis, Acropora speciosa, Acropora tenella, Anacropora 
spinosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, Isopora crateriformis, Montipora 
australiensis, Pavona diffluens, Porites napopora, and Seriatopora 
aculeata. Categories of requested information include: (1) Species 
biology including, but not limited to, population trends, 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 
species and its habitats; (4) conservation measures that have been 
implemented that benefit the species, including, but not limited to, 
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 reviews, you may submit 
your information and materials electronically or via mail (see 
ADDRESSES section). We request that all information be accompanied by 
supporting documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or 
reprints of pertinent publications. We also would appreciate the 
submitter's name, address, and any association, institution, or 
business that the person represents; however, anonymous submissions 
will also be accepted.

(Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)

    Dated: January 4, 2021.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, 
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-00031 Filed 1-6-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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