Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces the initiation of a 5-year review for the Tanzanian distinct population segment (DPS) of African coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae). 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 Tanzanian DPS of African coelacanth, particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since it was listed in 2016.
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 [RTID 0648-XE256] AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of initiation; request for information. SUMMARY: NMFS announces the initiation of a 5-year review for the Tanzanian distinct population segment (DPS) of African coelacanth ( Latimeria chalumnae ). 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 Tanzanian DPS of African coelacanth, particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since it was listed in 2016. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must receive your information no later than November 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit information on this document, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2024-0102, 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-2024-0102 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 individua…
Citation: 89 FR 72379
