Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Distinct Population Segments of Yelloweye Rockfish, Canary Rockfish and Bocaccio

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service has issued a final rule designating critical habitat for three rockfish species: yelloweye rockfish, canary rockfish, and bocaccio. The designated areas cover 590.4 square miles for canary rockfish and bocaccio, and 414.1 square miles for yelloweye rockfish, canary rockfish, and bocaccio, representing a reduction of 15.2% and 28% compared to a proposed rule in 2013.