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Endangered and Threatened Species;
Notice of Initiation of a 5-Year Review
for the Chinese River 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
Chinese river dolphin, also called the
Baiji or the Yangtze River dolphin,
(Lipotes vexillifer). 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 the Indus River
dolphin, particularly information on the
status, threats, and recovery of the
species that has become available since
the previous review in 2017.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct this review, we must receive
your information no later than
December 2, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit
information on this document,
identified by NOAA–NMFS–2024–0111,
by the following method:
• Electronic Submission: Submit
electronic information via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA–
NMFS–2024–0111 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
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and will generally be posted for public
viewing on https://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:
Chris Parsons, NOAA Affiliate,
Chris.Parsons@noaa.gov, tel. (301) 427–
8400 (main office).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice announces the initiation of our
review of the Chinese River dolphin
(Lipotes vexillifer), listed as endangered
under the ESA. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the
ESA requires that we conduct a review
of listed species at least once every 5
years. The species was previously
reviewed in 2017. 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
§ 424.11(e), the Secretary of Commerce
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 shows 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 the
species is available on the NMFS
website at: https://
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/
chinese-river-dolphin.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the review is complete
and based on the best available
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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 Chinese river dolphin/
Baiji/Yangtze River dolphin (Lipotes
vexillifer). 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: September 27, 2024.
Lisa Manning,
Acting Chief, Endangered Species
Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species;
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
Southeast Data, Assessment, and
Review Workshops Advisory Panel
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; nominations for shark
stock assessment advisory panel.
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AGENCY:
NMFS solicits nominations
for the Atlantic Highly Migratory
Species (HMS) Southeast Data,
Assessment, and Review (SEDAR)
Workshops Advisory Panel, also known
as the ‘‘SEDAR Pool.’’ The SEDAR Pool
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is comprised of a group of individuals
who, if selected review data and advise
NMFS on the scientific information,
data, and models used in stock
assessments for oceanic sharks in the
Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of
Mexico and Caribbean Sea. NMFS is
seeking nominations for 5-year
appointments (2025–2030). NMFS will
consider individuals with definable
interests in recreational and commercial
fishing and related industries, including
those from the environmental
community, academia, and nongovernmental organizations, for
membership on the SEDAR Pool.
DATES: Submit nominations on or before
November 4, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit
nominations and request the SEDAR
Pool Statement of Organization,
Practices, and Procedures electronically
via email to SEDAR.pool@noaa.gov.
Additional information on SEDAR
and the SEDAR guidelines can be found
at https://sedarweb.org/. The terms of
reference for the SEDAR Pool, along
with a list of current members, can be
found at https://
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highlymigratory-species/southeast-dataassessment-and-review-and-atlantichighly.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karyl Brewster-Geisz or Delisse Ortiz at
301–427–8503.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HMS
fisheries (tunas, billfish, swordfish, and
sharks) are managed under the 2006
Consolidated HMS Fishery Management
Plan (FMP) and its amendments
pursuant to the authority of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
(Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801
et seq.) and consistent with the Atlantic
Tunas Convention Act (16 U.S.C. 971 et
seq.). HMS implementing regulations
are at 50 CFR part 635.
Background
NMFS established the SEDAR Pool
consistent with section 302(g) of the
Magnuson-Stevens Act. NMFS may
select individuals of the SEDAR Pool to
review and advise NMFS on the
scientific information, data, and models
used in stock assessments for oceanic
sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, including
the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
While NMFS created the SEDAR Pool
specifically for consultation on Atlantic
shark stock assessments, NMFS may
expand consultation to other HMS, as
needed.
NMFS may select individuals in the
SEDAR Pool to participate in the
various data and assessment workshops
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during the stock assessment process.
The primary responsibility of selected
individuals is to review and provide
advice regarding the scientific
information, data, and models that
NMFS will use or consider for use in the
relevant stock assessment. In order to
ensure that the peer review is unbiased,
individuals who participated in a data
and/or assessment workshop for a
particular stock assessment cannot serve
as a peer reviewer for the same stock
assessment. However, these individuals
may be asked to attend the review
workshop to answer specific questions
from the reviewers concerning the data
and/or assessment workshops. Members
of the SEDAR Pool may serve as
members of other advisory panels or
committees established under section
302(g) concurrent with, or following,
their service on the SEDAR Pool.
Procedures and Guidelines
A. Participants
The SEDAR Pool is comprised of
individuals that represent the
commercial and recreational fishing
communities for Atlantic sharks, the
environmental community active in the
conservation and management of
Atlantic sharks, and the academic
community that have relevant expertise
with sharks and/or stock assessment
methodologies for marine fish species.
Additionally, individuals who may not
necessarily work directly with sharks,
but who are involved in fisheries with
similar life history, biology, and fishery
issues may be part of the SEDAR Pool.
Members of the SEDAR Pool must have
demonstrated experience in the
fisheries, related industries, research,
teaching, writing, conservation, or
management of marine organisms. The
distribution of representation among the
interested parties is not defined or
limited.
Additional members of the SEDAR
Pool may also include representatives
from the 5 Atlantic Regional Fishery
Management Councils, the 18 Atlantic
states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico, and the relevant interstate
commissions (Atlantic States Marine
Fisheries Commission and Gulf States
Marine Fisheries Commission).
If NMFS requires additional members
to ensure a diverse pool of individuals
for data or assessment workshops,
NMFS may request individuals to
become members of the SEDAR Pool
outside of the annual nomination
period.
SEDAR Pool members serve at the
discretion of the Secretary. Not all
members will attend each SEDAR
workshop. Rather, NMFS will invite
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XE349]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of Initiation of a 5-
Year Review for the Chinese River 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 Chinese river dolphin, also
called the Baiji or the Yangtze River dolphin, (Lipotes vexillifer).
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 the Indus River dolphin,
particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the
species that has become available since the previous review in 2017.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must
receive your information no later than December 2, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by
NOAA-NMFS-2024-0111, 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-2024-0111 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 https://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: Chris Parsons, NOAA Affiliate,
[email protected], tel. (301) 427-8400 (main office).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces the initiation of our
review of the Chinese River dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer), listed as
endangered under the ESA. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that
we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years. The
species was previously reviewed in 2017. 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 Sec. 424.11(e), the
Secretary of Commerce 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 shows 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 the species is available on the NMFS
website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/chinese-river-dolphin.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the review is complete and based on the best
available
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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 Chinese river dolphin/
Baiji/Yangtze River dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer). 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: September 27, 2024.
Lisa Manning,
Acting Chief, Endangered Species Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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