Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review for Maui's Dolphin and the South Island Hector's Dolphin, 51511 [2024-13368]

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[FR Doc. 2024–13387 Filed 6–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–G1–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE025] Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review for Maui’s Dolphin and the South Island Hector’s Dolphin National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of initiation; request for information. AGENCY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the initiation of a 5-year review for the Maui’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) and South Island Hector’s dolphin (C. hectori hectori). 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 Maui’s dolphin and the South Island Hector’s dolphin, particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since their original listings as endangered and threatened species, respectively, in 2017. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Jun 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must receive your information no later than August 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by NOAA–NMFS–2024–0073, by the following method: • Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA– NMFS–2024–0073 in the Search box. Click on the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. Instructions: Information sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the specified period, may not be considered by NMFS. All information received is 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: Kristen Koyama (301) 427–8456 or Kristen.Koyama@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our review of Maui’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) and the South Island Hector’s dolphin (C. hectori hectori) listed as endangered and threatened under the ESA, respectively. 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 this species since it was listed in 2017 under the ESA. 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 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 determines based on consideration of the factors and standards set forth in paragraph (c) of that section, that the best scientific and commercial data available substantiate that: (1) the species is extinct; (2) the species has recovered to DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 51511 the point at which it no longer meets the definition of an endangered species or a threatened species; (3) new information that has become available since the original listing decisions on how the listed entity does not meet the definition of an endangered species or a threatened species; or (4) new information that has become available since the original listing decision shows the listed entity does not meet the definition of a species. Any change in Federal classification would require a separate rulemaking process. Background information on both subspecies is available on the NMFS website at: https://www.fisheries. noaa.gov/species/hectors-dolphin. 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 Cephalorhynchus hectori maui and Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori. 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; 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 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 12, 2024. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–13368 Filed 6–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XE025]


Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-
Year Review for Maui's Dolphin and the South Island Hector's Dolphin

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

ACTION: Notice of initiation; request for information.

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SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the 
initiation of a 5-year review for the Maui's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus 
hectori maui) and South Island Hector's dolphin (C. hectori hectori). 
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 Maui's dolphin and the South 
Island Hector's dolphin, particularly information on the status, 
threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since 
their original listings as endangered and threatened species, 
respectively, in 2017.

DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must 
receive your information no later than August 19, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by 
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0073, by the following method:
     Electronic Submission: Submit electronic information via 
the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov and 
enter NOAA-NMFS-2024-0073 in the Search box. Click on the ``Comment'' 
icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments.
    Instructions: Information sent by any other method, to any other 
address or individual, or received after the end of the specified 
period, may not be considered by NMFS. All information received is 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: Kristen Koyama (301) 427-8456 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces our review of Maui's 
dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) and the South Island Hector's 
dolphin (C. hectori hectori) listed as endangered and threatened under 
the ESA, respectively. 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 this species since it was listed in 2017 
under the ESA. 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 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 determines based on consideration of the factors and 
standards set forth in paragraph (c) of that section, that the best 
scientific and commercial data available substantiate that: (1) the 
species is extinct; (2) the species has recovered to the point at which 
it no longer meets the definition of an endangered species or a 
threatened species; (3) new information that has become available since 
the original listing decisions on how the listed entity does not meet 
the definition of an endangered species or a threatened species; or (4) 
new information that has become available since the original listing 
decision shows the listed entity does not meet the definition of a 
species. Any change in Federal classification would require a separate 
rulemaking process.
    Background information on both subspecies is available on the NMFS 
website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/hectors-dolphin.

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 Cephalorhynchus hectori 
maui and Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori. 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; 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 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 12, 2024.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Conservation Division, Office of Protected 
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-13368 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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