Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rice's Whale, Public Hearing and Extension of Public Comment Period

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has rescheduled a public hearing and extended the public comment period for a proposed rule to designate critical habitat for the Rice's whale under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), originally set to close on September 6, 2023, to October 6, 2023.