Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 4.11.2005

Endangered and Threatened Species: Request for Comment on Alternative Approach to Delineating 10 Evolutionarily Significant Units of West Coast Oncorhynchus mykiss

In June 2004, we (NMFS) proposed that 10 Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) of West Coast Oncorhynchus mykiss be listed as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have reconsidered the preliminary decision to apply the Pacific salmon ESU Policy to these stocks and seek comment on our proposed application of the joint NMFS/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) "Policy Regarding the Recognition of Distinct Vertebrate Population Segments under the ESA" (DPS Policy) to the delineation of Oncorhynchus mykiss distinct population segments (DPSs).