Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, 34228 [2021-13768]

Download as PDF 34228 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 122 / Tuesday, June 29, 2021 / Notices D The request for renewal must include the following: (1) An explanation that the activities to be conducted under the requested Renewal IHA are identical to the activities analyzed under the initial IHA, are a subset of the activities, or include changes so minor (e.g., reduction in pile size) that the changes do not affect the previous analyses, mitigation and monitoring requirements, or take estimates (with the exception of reducing the type or amount of take); and (2) A preliminary monitoring report showing the results of the required monitoring to date and an explanation showing that the monitoring results do not indicate impacts of a scale or nature not previously analyzed or authorized. Upon review of the request for Renewal, the status of the affected species or stocks, and any other pertinent information, NMFS determines that there are no more than minor changes in the activities, the mitigation and monitoring measures will remain the same and appropriate, and the findings in the initial IHA remain valid. Dated: June 23, 2021. Catherine Marzin, Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–13790 Filed 6–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB193] Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review of the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce, and Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-year review; request for information. AGENCY: NMFS and USFWS announce the initiation of a 5-year review for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii). We are required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the species’ listing status remains 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 the Kemp’s ridley, particularly information on the lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Jun 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 status, threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since the last 5-year review was published in July of 2015. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must receive your information no later than August 30, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by NOAA–NMFS–2021–0063, by the following method: • Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA– NMFS–2021–0063 in the Search box. Click on the ‘‘Comment’’ icon and complete the required fields. Enter or attach your comments. 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: Jennifer Schultz, by phone at (301) 427– 8443 or Jennifer.Schultz@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our 5-year review of the Kemp’s ridley, which is listed as an endangered species under the ESA. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires us to conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. On the basis of that review, we are required to determine whether a listed 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)). The regulations in 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing species under active review. Background information on the species is available on the NMFS website at: https:// www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/kempsridley-turtle. Public Solicitation of New Information To ensure that the review is complete and based on the best available scientific and commercial information, PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 the species. 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 monitoring data demonstrating effectiveness of such measures; (5) need for additional conservation measures; and (6) 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 review, you may submit your information and materials electronically (see ADDRESSES section). We request that all information be accompanied by supporting documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or reprints of pertinent publications. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. Dated: June 23, 2021. Margaret H. Miller, Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–13768 Filed 6–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB157] Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of SEDAR webinar II for SEDAR Procedural Workshop 8: Fishery Independent Index Development Under Changing Survey Design. AGENCY: The SEDAR Procedural Workshop 8 for Fishery Independent Index Development will consist of a series of webinars, and an in-person SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29JNN1.SGM 29JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-13768]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB193]


Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-
Year Review of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

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

ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-year review; request for information.

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SUMMARY: NMFS and USFWS announce the initiation of a 5-year review for 
the Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii). We are required by 
the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure 
that the species' listing status remains 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 the Kemp's ridley, particularly information on the status, threats, 
and recovery of the species that has become available since the last 5-
year review was published in July of 2015.

DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must 
receive your information no later than August 30, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by 
NOAA-NMFS-2021-0063, by the following method:
     Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via 
the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter 
NOAA-NMFS-2021-0063 in the Search box. Click on the ``Comment'' icon 
and complete the required fields. Enter or attach your comments.
    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: Jennifer Schultz, by phone at (301) 
427-8443 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our 5-year review of 
the Kemp's ridley, which is listed as an endangered species under the 
ESA. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires us to conduct a review of 
listed species at least once every 5 years. On the basis of that 
review, we are required to determine whether a listed 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)). The regulations in 50 CFR 424.21 require that we 
publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing species under 
active review.
    Background information on the species is available on the NMFS 
website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/kemps-ridley-turtle.

Public Solicitation of New Information

    To ensure that the review is 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 the species. 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 monitoring data demonstrating effectiveness of such 
measures; (5) need for additional conservation measures; and (6) 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 review, you may submit 
your information and materials electronically (see ADDRESSES section). 
We request that all information be accompanied by supporting 
documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or reprints of 
pertinent publications.

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

    Dated: June 23, 2021.
Margaret H. Miller,
Acting Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-13768 Filed 6-28-21; 8:45 am]
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