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Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2023–0219;
FXES1111090FEDR–245–FF09E21000]
RIN 1018–BH93
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife: Updating Entries
for Five Coral Species and Adding
Three Nonessential Experimental
Populations of Chinook Salmon
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS), in accordance
with the Endangered Species Act of
1973 (Act), as amended, are amending
the List of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife (List) by updating the entries
for five species of threatened Caribbean
corals (Orbicella annularis, O. faveolata,
O. franksi, Dendrogyra cylindrus, and
Mycetophyllia ferox) to reflect the
designation of critical habitat for these
species. We are also amending the List
by adding three nonessential
experimental populations of Chinook
salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha):
Upper Yuba River Central Valley springrun, McCloud and Upper Sacramento
Rivers Sacramento River winter-run,
and Central Valley spring-run. These
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amendments are based on previously
published determinations by the
National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration,
Department of Commerce, which has
jurisdiction for these species.
DATES: This rule is effective August 12,
2024.
Applicability dates: The NMFS
rulemaking actions were effective as
follows:
• The Caribbean corals critical habitat
designations were effective September
8, 2023.
• The designation of the Upper Yuba
River Central Valley spring-run Chinook
salmon nonessential experimental
population was effective January 27,
2023.
• The designation of the McCloud
and Upper Sacramento Rivers
Sacramento River winter-run and
Central Valley spring-run Chinook
salmon nonessential experimental
populations were effective September
27, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caitlin Snyder, Chief, Branch of
Domestic Listing, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS–ES, 5275 Leesburg Pike,
Falls Church, VA 22041–3803; 703–
358–2171. Individuals in the United
States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of
hearing, or have a speech disability may
dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to
access telecommunications relay
services.
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 and anadromous taxa specified
in this rule. Under section 4(a)(1) of the
Act, NMFS must decide whether a
species under its jurisdiction should be
classified as endangered or threatened.
Under section 4(a)(3)(A) of the Act,
NMFS must designate critical habitat for
listed species under its jurisdiction to
the maximum extent prudent and
determinable. Section 10(j) of the Act
allows the Secretary of Commerce to
authorize the release of any population
of a listed species outside its current
range if the release ‘‘will further the
conservation’’ of that species. An
experimental population is a population
that is geographically separate from
nonexperimental populations of the
same species. Before authorizing the
release of an experimental population,
section 10(j)(2)(B) of the Act requires
that the Secretary must by regulation
identify the population and determine,
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on the basis of the best available
information, whether or not the
population is essential to the continued
existence of the listed species. NMFS
makes these determinations via its
rulemaking process; then FWS is
responsible for publishing final rules to
amend the List in title 50 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR
17.11(h).
Caribbean Corals—Critical Habitat
Designations
We are updating the entries on the
List for Orbicella annularis, O.
faveolata, O. franksi, Dendrogyra
cylindrus, and Mycetophyllia ferox to
reflect the designation of critical habitat
for these five species of Caribbean
corals. On November 27, 2020, NMFS
published a proposed rule (85 FR
76302) to designate critical habitat for
these five coral species and solicited
public comments on the proposed rule
during a 60-day comment period,
ending on January 26, 2021. NMFS
addressed all public comments received
in response to the proposed rule, and on
August 9, 2023, published a final rule
(88 FR 54026) designating critical
habitat for these five coral species.
These critical habitat designations were
effective September 8, 2023. By
publishing this final rule, we are simply
taking the necessary administrative step
to codify these changes in the List at 50
CFR 17.11(h).
Chinook Salmon—Nonessential
Experimental Populations
We are also adding entries on the List
for the Upper Yuba River Central Valley
spring-run Chinook salmon
(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
nonessential experimental population
(NEP), the McCloud and Upper
Sacramento Rivers Sacramento River
winter-run Chinook salmon (O.
tshawytscha) NEP, and the Central
Valley spring-run Chinook salmon (O.
tshawytscha) NEP (also referred to as
Central Valley spring-run ESU–XN
Yuba, Sacramento River winter-run
ESU–XN Shasta, and Central Valley
spring-run ESU–XN Shasta,
respectively). On December 11, 2020,
NMFS published a proposed rule (85 FR
79980) for the designation of an NEP of
Central Valley spring-run Chinook
salmon in the Upper Yuba River. NMFS
solicited public comments on the
proposed rule during a 30-day comment
period ending January 11, 2021. The
comment period was extended for an
additional 60 days ending on March 12,
2021 (86 FR 2372; January 12, 2021).
NMFS addressed all public comments
received in response to the proposed
rule, and on December 28, 2022,
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published a final rule (87 FR 79808)
designating the population as an NEP.
The designation was effective January
27, 2023.
On May 12, 2023, NMFS published a
proposed rule (88 FR 30690) to
designate the McCloud and Upper
Sacramento Rivers Sacramento River
winter-run and Central Valley springrun Chinook salmon populations as
NEPs. NMFS solicited public comments
on the proposed rule during a 30-day
comment period ending June 12, 2023.
NMFS addressed all public comments
received in response to the proposed
rule and on August 28, 2023, published
a final rule (88 FR 58511) designating
the population as an NEP. The
designation was effective September 27,
2023.
By publishing this final rule, we are
simply taking the necessary
administrative step to codify these
changes in the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h).
Administrative Procedure Act
Because NMFS provided public
comment periods on the proposed rules
for these taxa, and because this action
of FWS is to amend the List in
accordance with the determination by
NMFS under section (4)(a)(2) of the Act,
FWS finds 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 rules
extended protection under the Act to
these species and amended 50 CFR parts
223 and 226 to designate nonessential
experimental populations and establish
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special rules for these populations, and
to designate critical habitat for the five
coral species. This rule is an
administrative action to update 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 (EA), as
defined under the authority of the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA), 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).
In compliance with all provisions of
NEPA, NMFS analyzed the impact on
the human environment and considered
a reasonable range of alternatives for the
final rules to designate these three
nonessential experimental populations
of Chinook salmon. Draft EAs were
made available for comments with the
publication of the proposed rules, and
NMFS responded to those comments in
their final rules (87 FR 79808, December
28, 2022; and 88 FR 58511, August 28,
2023). Additionally, NMFS prepared a
final EA and finding of no significant
impact on each NEP designation of
Chinook salmon and made these
documents available for public
inspection.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species,
Exports, Imports, Plants, Reporting and
Scientific name
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Where listed
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Fishes
Salmon, Chinook [Central Valley spring-run ESU–XN
Yuba].
Central Valley spring-run
ESU–XN Yuba—see 50
CFR 223.102.
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Accordingly, we amend part 17,
subchapter B of chapter I, title 50 of the
CFR, as set forth below:
PART 17—ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
1. The authority citation for part 17
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361–1407; 1531–
1544; and 4201–4245; unless otherwise
noted.
2. In § 17.11, in paragraph (h), amend
the List of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife by:
■ a. Under FISHES, adding in
alphabetical order entries for ‘‘Salmon,
Chinook [Central Valley spring-run
ESU–XN Shasta]’’, ‘‘Salmon, Chinook
[Central Valley spring-run ESU–XN
Yuba]’’, and ‘‘Salmon, Chinook
[Sacramento River winter-run ESU–XN
Shasta]’’.
■ b. Under CORALS, revising the entries
for ‘‘Coral, boulder star’’, ‘‘Coral, lobed
star’’, ‘‘Coral, mountainous star’’,
‘‘Coral, pillar’’, and ‘‘Coral, rough
cactus’’.
The additions and revisions read as
follows:
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§ 17.11 Endangered and threatened
wildlife.
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Central Valley spring-run
ESU–XN Shasta—see 50
CFR 223.102.
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Salmon, Chinook [Sacramento Oncorhynchus tshawytscha ...
River winter-run ESU–XN
Shasta].
Regulation Promulgation
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88 FR 58511, 8/28/2023; N 89
FR [Insert Federal Register
page where the document
begins], 8/12/2024; 50 CFR
223.301.10j
87 FR 79808, 12/28/2022; N
89 FR [insert Federal Register page where the document begins], 8/12/2024;
50 CFR 223.301.10j
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88 FR 58511, 8/28/2023; N 89
FR [insert Federal Register
page where the document
begins], 8/12/2024; 50 CFR
223.301.10j
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Status
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Salmon, Chinook [Central Val- Oncorhynchus tshawytscha ...
ley spring-run ESU–XN
Shasta].
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha ...
recordkeeping requirements,
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Coral, lobed star ..................... Orbicella annularis .................
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Coral, mountainous star .........
Orbicella faveolata .................
Wherever found .....................
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Coral, pillar .............................
Dendrogyra cylindrus .............
Wherever found .....................
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Coral, rough cactus ................
Mycetophyllia ferox ................
Wherever found .....................
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harvest of blueline tilefish for the
fishing year.
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Martha Williams,
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–17435 Filed 8–9–24; 8:45 am]
Effective August 12, 2024,
through December 31, 2024.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Douglas Potts, Fishery Policy Analyst,
douglas.potts@noaa.gov, (978) 281–
9341.
DATES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 648
[Docket No. 240315–0081; RTID 0648–
XE089]
Fisheries of the Northeastern United
States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; Inseason Adjustment to the Blueline
Tilefish Commercial Possession Limit
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; in-season
adjustment.
AGENCY:
NMFS announces that the
commercial per-trip possession limit for
the blueline tilefish fishery has been
reduced for the remainder of the 2024
fishing year. This announcement
informs the public of the reduced
blueline tilefish possession limit. This
action is intended to prevent over-
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Regulations for the blueline tilefish
fishery are at 50 CFR part 648. The
regulations at § 648.295(b)(2)(i) state
that when NMFS projects that blueline
tilefish commercial catch will reach 70
percent of the total allowable landings
(TAL), the Regional Administrator may
reduce the possession limit for the
commercial blueline tilefish fishery for
the remainder of the fishing year or
until 100 percent of the TAL is landed.
When this occurs, the blueline tilefish
possession limit is reduced from 500
pounds (lb) (226.7 kilograms (kg)) to 300
lb (136.1 kg) per trip in the Tilefish
Management Unit. Fish must have head
and fins attached, but may be gutted.
NMFS monitors the blueline tilefish
fishery catch based on dealer reports,
state data, and other available
information.
The Regional Administrator has
determined, based on dealer reports and
other available information, that the
blueline tilefish commercial fishery will
land 70 percent of the TAL by August
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applicable rules
Status
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Where listed
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79 FR 53852, 9/10/2014; N 79
FR 67356, 11/13/2014; 50
CFR 226.230.CH
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79 FR 53852, 9/10/2014; N 79
FR 67356, 11/13/2014; 50
CFR 226.230.CH
79 FR 53852, 9/10/2014; N 79
FR 67356, 11/13/2014; 50
CFR 226.230.CH
79 FR 53852, 9/10/2014; N 79
FR 67356, 11/13/2014; 50
CFR 226.230.CH
79 FR 53852, 9/10/2014; N 79
FR 67356, 11/13/2014; 50
CFR 226.230.CH
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12, 2024. Upon filing this action in the
Federal Register, vessels may not
possess on board or land more than 300
lb (136.1 kg) per trip of blueline tilefish
in or from the Tilefish Management Unit
through December 31, 2024.
Classification
NMFS issues this action pursuant to
section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act. This action implements provisions
of § 648.295, which were issued
pursuant to section 304(b), and is
exempt from review under Executive
Order 12866.
NMFS finds good cause pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) and (d)(3) to waive
prior notice and the opportunity for
public comment and the delayed
effectiveness period because it would be
contrary to the public interest and
impracticable. Data and other
information indicating the blueline
tilefish commercial fishery will have
landed 70 percent of the TAL have only
recently become available. Landings
data are updated by dealer reports on a
weekly basis, and NMFS monitors data
as catch increases toward the limit. This
action is routine and formulaic. The
regulations at § 648.295(b)(2)(i) provide
for such action to slow down catch as
the fishery approaches its TAL,
reducing the likelihood that the fishery
will need to be shut down before the
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2023-0219; FXES1111090FEDR-245-FF09E21000]
RIN 1018-BH93
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; List of Endangered
and Threatened Wildlife: Updating Entries for Five Coral Species and
Adding Three Nonessential Experimental Populations of Chinook Salmon
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in accordance
with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, are amending
the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (List) by updating the
entries for five species of threatened Caribbean corals (Orbicella
annularis, O. faveolata, O. franksi, Dendrogyra cylindrus, and
Mycetophyllia ferox) to reflect the designation of critical habitat for
these species. We are also amending the List by adding three
nonessential experimental populations of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha): Upper Yuba River Central Valley spring-run, McCloud and
Upper Sacramento Rivers Sacramento River winter-run, and Central Valley
spring-run. These amendments are based on previously published
determinations by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of
Commerce, which has jurisdiction for these species.
DATES: This rule is effective August 12, 2024.
Applicability dates: The NMFS rulemaking actions were effective as
follows:
The Caribbean corals critical habitat designations were
effective September 8, 2023.
The designation of the Upper Yuba River Central Valley
spring-run Chinook salmon nonessential experimental population was
effective January 27, 2023.
The designation of the McCloud and Upper Sacramento Rivers
Sacramento River winter-run and Central Valley spring-run Chinook
salmon nonessential experimental populations were effective September
27, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caitlin Snyder, Chief, Branch of
Domestic Listing, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-ES, 5275 Leesburg
Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; 703-358-2171. Individuals in the
United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services.
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 and anadromous taxa specified in this
rule. Under section 4(a)(1) of the Act, NMFS must decide whether a
species under its jurisdiction should be classified as endangered or
threatened. Under section 4(a)(3)(A) of the Act, NMFS must designate
critical habitat for listed species under its jurisdiction to the
maximum extent prudent and determinable. Section 10(j) of the Act
allows the Secretary of Commerce to authorize the release of any
population of a listed species outside its current range if the release
``will further the conservation'' of that species. An experimental
population is a population that is geographically separate from
nonexperimental populations of the same species. Before authorizing the
release of an experimental population, section 10(j)(2)(B) of the Act
requires that the Secretary must by regulation identify the population
and determine, on the basis of the best available information, whether
or not the population is essential to the continued existence of the
listed species. NMFS makes these determinations via its rulemaking
process; then FWS is responsible for publishing final rules to amend
the List in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR
17.11(h).
Caribbean Corals--Critical Habitat Designations
We are updating the entries on the List for Orbicella annularis, O.
faveolata, O. franksi, Dendrogyra cylindrus, and Mycetophyllia ferox to
reflect the designation of critical habitat for these five species of
Caribbean corals. On November 27, 2020, NMFS published a proposed rule
(85 FR 76302) to designate critical habitat for these five coral
species and solicited public comments on the proposed rule during a 60-
day comment period, ending on January 26, 2021. NMFS addressed all
public comments received in response to the proposed rule, and on
August 9, 2023, published a final rule (88 FR 54026) designating
critical habitat for these five coral species. These critical habitat
designations were effective September 8, 2023. By publishing this final
rule, we are simply taking the necessary administrative step to codify
these changes in the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h).
Chinook Salmon--Nonessential Experimental Populations
We are also adding entries on the List for the Upper Yuba River
Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
nonessential experimental population (NEP), the McCloud and Upper
Sacramento Rivers Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon (O.
tshawytscha) NEP, and the Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon (O.
tshawytscha) NEP (also referred to as Central Valley spring-run ESU-XN
Yuba, Sacramento River winter-run ESU-XN Shasta, and Central Valley
spring-run ESU-XN Shasta, respectively). On December 11, 2020, NMFS
published a proposed rule (85 FR 79980) for the designation of an NEP
of Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon in the Upper Yuba River.
NMFS solicited public comments on the proposed rule during a 30-day
comment period ending January 11, 2021. The comment period was extended
for an additional 60 days ending on March 12, 2021 (86 FR 2372; January
12, 2021). NMFS addressed all public comments received in response to
the proposed rule, and on December 28, 2022,
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published a final rule (87 FR 79808) designating the population as an
NEP. The designation was effective January 27, 2023.
On May 12, 2023, NMFS published a proposed rule (88 FR 30690) to
designate the McCloud and Upper Sacramento Rivers Sacramento River
winter-run and Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon populations as
NEPs. NMFS solicited public comments on the proposed rule during a 30-
day comment period ending June 12, 2023. NMFS addressed all public
comments received in response to the proposed rule and on August 28,
2023, published a final rule (88 FR 58511) designating the population
as an NEP. The designation was effective September 27, 2023.
By publishing this final rule, we are simply taking the necessary
administrative step to codify these changes in the List at 50 CFR
17.11(h).
Administrative Procedure Act
Because NMFS provided public comment periods on the proposed rules
for these taxa, and because this action of FWS is to amend the List in
accordance with the determination by NMFS under section (4)(a)(2) of
the Act, FWS finds 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 rules extended protection under the Act to these
species and amended 50 CFR parts 223 and 226 to designate nonessential
experimental populations and establish special rules for these
populations, and to designate critical habitat for the five coral
species. This rule is an administrative action to update 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 (EA), as
defined under the authority of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA), 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).
In compliance with all provisions of NEPA, NMFS analyzed the impact
on the human environment and considered a reasonable range of
alternatives for the final rules to designate these three nonessential
experimental populations of Chinook salmon. Draft EAs were made
available for comments with the publication of the proposed rules, and
NMFS responded to those comments in their final rules (87 FR 79808,
December 28, 2022; and 88 FR 58511, August 28, 2023). Additionally,
NMFS prepared a final EA and finding of no significant impact on each
NEP designation of Chinook salmon and made these documents available
for public inspection.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species, Exports, Imports, Plants,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation, Wildlife.
Regulation Promulgation
Accordingly, we amend part 17, subchapter B of chapter I, title 50
of the CFR, as set forth below:
PART 17--ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
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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.
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2. In Sec. 17.11, in paragraph (h), amend the List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife by:
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a. Under FISHES, adding in alphabetical order entries for ``Salmon,
Chinook [Central Valley spring-run ESU-XN Shasta]'', ``Salmon, Chinook
[Central Valley spring-run ESU-XN Yuba]'', and ``Salmon, Chinook
[Sacramento River winter-run ESU-XN Shasta]''.
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b. Under CORALS, revising the entries for ``Coral, boulder star'',
``Coral, lobed star'', ``Coral, mountainous star'', ``Coral, pillar'',
and ``Coral, rough cactus''.
The additions and revisions read as follows:
Sec. 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlife.
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rules
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Fishes
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Salmon, Chinook [Central Valley Oncorhynchus Central Valley XN.................. 88 FR 58511, 8/28/
spring-run ESU-XN Shasta]. tshawytscha. spring-run ESU-XN 2023; \N\ 89 FR
Shasta--see 50 [Insert Federal
CFR 223.102. Register page
where the
document
begins], 8/12/
2024; 50 CFR
223.301.\10j\
Salmon, Chinook [Central Valley Oncorhynchus Central Valley XN.................. 87 FR 79808, 12/
spring-run ESU-XN Yuba]. tshawytscha. spring-run ESU-XN 28/2022; \N\ 89
Yuba--see 50 CFR FR [insert
223.102. Federal Register
page where the
document
begins], 8/12/
2024; 50 CFR
223.301.\10j\
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Salmon, Chinook [Sacramento Oncorhynchus Sacramento winter- XN.................. 88 FR 58511, 8/28/
River winter-run ESU-XN tshawytscha. run ESU-XN 2023; \N\ 89 FR
Shasta]. Shasta--see 50 [insert Federal
CFR 223.102. Register page
where the
document
begins], 8/12/
2024; 50 CFR
223.301.\10j\
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Corals
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Coral, boulder star............ Orbicella franksi. Wherever found.... T................... 79 FR 53852, 9/10/
2014; \N\ 79 FR
67356, 11/13/
2014; 50 CFR
226.230.\CH\
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Coral, lobed star.............. Orbicella Wherever found.... T................... 79 FR 53852, 9/10/
annularis. 2014; \N\ 79 FR
67356, 11/13/
2014; 50 CFR
226.230.\CH\
Coral, mountainous star........ Orbicella Wherever found.... T................... 79 FR 53852, 9/10/
faveolata. 2014; \N\ 79 FR
67356, 11/13/
2014; 50 CFR
226.230.\CH\
Coral, pillar.................. Dendrogyra Wherever found.... T................... 79 FR 53852, 9/10/
cylindrus. 2014; \N\ 79 FR
67356, 11/13/
2014; 50 CFR
226.230.\CH\
Coral, rough cactus............ Mycetophyllia Wherever found.... T................... 79 FR 53852, 9/10/
ferox. 2014; \N\ 79 FR
67356, 11/13/
2014; 50 CFR
226.230.\CH\
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Martha Williams,
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-17435 Filed 8-9-24; 8:45 am]
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