Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act; Extension of Public Comment Period, 53936-53937 [2024-14169]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 53936 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 125 / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Proposed Rules application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA. In addition, this proposed rulemaking, pertaining to Pennsylvania and Allegheny County’s Oil and Natural Gas Control Measures for the 2008 and 2015 Ozone NAAQS, does not have Tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the State, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law. Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, 59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) directs Federal agencies to identify and address ‘‘disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects’’ of their actions on minority populations and low-income populations to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law. EPA defines environmental justice (EJ) as ‘‘the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.’’ EPA further defines the term fair treatment to mean that ‘‘no group of people should bear a disproportionate burden of environmental harms and risks, including those resulting from the negative environmental consequences of industrial, governmental, and commercial operations or programs and policies.’’ PADEP and Allegheny County did not evaluate environmental justice considerations as part of its SIP submittals; the CAA and applicable implementing regulations neither prohibit nor require such an evaluation. EPA did not perform an EJ analysis and did not consider EJ in this action. Consideration of EJ is not required as part of this action, and there is no information in the record inconsistent with the stated goal of E.O. 12898 of achieving environmental justice for people of color, low-income populations, and Indigenous peoples. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:06 Jun 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Adam Ortiz, Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2024–13972 Filed 6–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Parts 223 and 224 [Docket No. 240520–0140; RTID 0648– XR135] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act; Extension of Public Comment Period National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Extension of public comment period. AGENCY: We, NMFS, announce the extension of the public comment period on our May 24, 2024, 90-day finding on a petition to list Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), or any evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) that may exist in the petitioned area, as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As part of that finding, we solicited scientific and commercial information about the status of this population and announced a 60-day public comment period to end on July 23, 2024. Today, we extend the public comment period by 45 days until September 6, 2024. DATES: The comment period for the 90day finding published May 24, 2024, at 89 FR 45815, is extended. Comments should be received on or before September 6, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit data and information relevant to our review of the status of GOA Chinook salmon, identified by ‘‘Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon Petition’’ or by the docket number, NOAA–NMFS–2024–0042, by any of the following methods: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA–NMFS–2024–0042 in the Search box. Click on the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 • Mail: Submit written comments to Anne Marie Eich, Assistant Regional Administrator, Protected Resources Division, Alaska Region NMFS, Attn. Susan Meyer. Mail comments to P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802. Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on https://www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). The petition and 90-day finding are available on the NMFS website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/ petition-list-gulf-alaska-chinooksalmon-threatened-or-endangeredunder-endangered-species. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Scheurer, NMFS Alaska Region, julie.scheurer@noaa.gov, (907) 586– 7111; or Heather Austin, NMFS Office of Protected Resources, heather.austin@ noaa.gov, (301) 427–8422. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 11, 2024, we received a petition from the Wild Fish Conservancy to delineate and list one or more ESUs of Chinook salmon in the GOA as threatened or endangered under the ESA, and to designate critical habitat concurrently with the listing. On May 24, 2024, NMFS announced a positive 90-day finding on a petition to list one or more ESUs of GOA Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered under the ESA, and commenced a status review of the species to determine whether one or more ESU warrants listing (89 FR 45815). To ensure that the status review is based on the best available scientific and commercial data, we solicited such information regarding this species and announced a 60-day public comment period through July 23, 2024. On June 3, 2024, we received a request from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to extend the deadline for the public to provide comments until at least September 6, 2024. ADF&G noted that the comment period coincides and conflicts with the summer fishing and field season and may not allow sufficient time for interested parties to submit information for the broad geographic area under review. At the June 2024 meeting of the E:\FR\FM\28JNP1.SGM 28JNP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 125 / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Proposed Rules khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS North Pacific Fishery Management Council, representatives from several fishing organizations also requested through public testimony an extension of the public comment period for this action, and we subsequently received a written request from the Council. In response, we are extending the close of the public comment period until September 6, 2024. Although we have VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:06 Jun 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 extended the comment period by 45 days, we are unable to extend the statutory deadline for completing the status review and publishing a 12month finding under the ESA. As such, we urge interested parties to submit their comments and data as soon as possible to allow us more time to review and incorporate the information where appropriate. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 53937 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. Dated: June 24, 2024. Samuel D. Rauch, III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–14169 Filed 6–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\28JNP1.SGM 28JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 125 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53936-53937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14169]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Parts 223 and 224

[Docket No. 240520-0140; RTID 0648-XR135]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; 90-Day Finding on a Petition 
To List Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered Under 
the Endangered Species Act; Extension of Public Comment Period

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

ACTION: Extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: We, NMFS, announce the extension of the public comment period 
on our May 24, 2024, 90-day finding on a petition to list Gulf of 
Alaska (GOA) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), or any 
evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) that may exist in the petitioned 
area, as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered 
Species Act (ESA). As part of that finding, we solicited scientific and 
commercial information about the status of this population and 
announced a 60-day public comment period to end on July 23, 2024. 
Today, we extend the public comment period by 45 days until September 
6, 2024.

DATES: The comment period for the 90-day finding published May 24, 
2024, at 89 FR 45815, is extended. Comments should be received on or 
before September 6, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit data and information relevant to our review 
of the status of GOA Chinook salmon, identified by ``Gulf of Alaska 
Chinook salmon Petition'' or by the docket number, NOAA-NMFS-2024-0042, 
by any of the following methods:
     Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA-NMFS-2024-0042 in the Search box. 
Click on the ``Comment'' icon, complete the required fields, and enter 
or attach your comments.
     Mail: Submit written comments to Anne Marie Eich, 
Assistant Regional Administrator, Protected Resources Division, Alaska 
Region NMFS, Attn. Susan Meyer. Mail comments to P.O. Box 21668, 
Juneau, AK 99802.
    Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other 
address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, 
may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are a part of the 
public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on 
https://www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying 
information (e.g., name, address), confidential business information, 
or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender 
will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter 
``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous).
    The petition and 90-day finding are available on the NMFS website 
at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/action/petition-list-gulf-alaska-chinook-salmon-threatened-or-endangered-under-endangered-species.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Scheurer, NMFS Alaska Region, 
[email protected], (907) 586-7111; or Heather Austin, NMFS Office 
of Protected Resources, [email protected], (301) 427-8422.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 11, 2024, we received a petition 
from the Wild Fish Conservancy to delineate and list one or more ESUs 
of Chinook salmon in the GOA as threatened or endangered under the ESA, 
and to designate critical habitat concurrently with the listing. On May 
24, 2024, NMFS announced a positive 90-day finding on a petition to 
list one or more ESUs of GOA Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered 
under the ESA, and commenced a status review of the species to 
determine whether one or more ESU warrants listing (89 FR 45815). To 
ensure that the status review is based on the best available scientific 
and commercial data, we solicited such information regarding this 
species and announced a 60-day public comment period through July 23, 
2024.
    On June 3, 2024, we received a request from the Alaska Department 
of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to extend the deadline for the public to 
provide comments until at least September 6, 2024. ADF&G noted that the 
comment period coincides and conflicts with the summer fishing and 
field season and may not allow sufficient time for interested parties 
to submit information for the broad geographic area under review. At 
the June 2024 meeting of the

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North Pacific Fishery Management Council, representatives from several 
fishing organizations also requested through public testimony an 
extension of the public comment period for this action, and we 
subsequently received a written request from the Council. In response, 
we are extending the close of the public comment period until September 
6, 2024. Although we have extended the comment period by 45 days, we 
are unable to extend the statutory deadline for completing the status 
review and publishing a 12-month finding under the ESA. As such, we 
urge interested parties to submit their comments and data as soon as 
possible to allow us more time to review and incorporate the 
information where appropriate.
    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

    Dated: June 24, 2024.
Samuel D. Rauch, III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-14169 Filed 6-27-24; 8:45 am]
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