Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review of the ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Biological Review Team's (BRT's) status review report, we conclude that listing the ribbon seal as threatened or endangered under the ESA is not warranted at this time. We also announce the availability of the ribbon seal status review report.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Docket No. 1206013117-3579-02] RIN 0648-XA768 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a listing determination and availability of a status review document. SUMMARY: We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review of the ribbon seal ( Histriophoca fasciata) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Biological Review Team's (BRT's) status review report, we conclude that listing the ribbon seal as threatened or endangered under the ESA is not warranted at this time. We also announce the availability of the ribbon seal status review report. DATES: This listing determination was made on July 10, 2013. ADDRESSES: The ribbon seal status review report, as well as this listing determination, can be obtained via the internet at http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/​ . Supporting documentation used in preparing this listing determination is available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the office of NMFS Alaska Region, Protected Resources Division, 709 West Ninth Street, Room 461, Juneau, AK 99801. This documentation includes the status review report, information provided by the public, and scientific and commercial data gathered for the status review. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamara Olson, NMFS Alaska …
Citation: 78 FR 41371
