Federal Register #2026-11014

Public Notice: Evaluation of Dungeness River Summer-Run Chum Salmon Hatchery Program

This notice announces the availability of an Evaluation and Recommended Determination Document (ERD) for public review regarding a hatchery program for summer-run chum salmon in the Dungeness River basin. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Program Details: - Evaluation of a Hatchery and Genetics Management Plan (HGMP) for summer-run chum salmon - Program operated by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in partnership with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe - Focus on rearing and releasing summer-run chum salmon in the Dungeness River basin - Key Findings: - ERD concludes the hatchery program will not significantly impact the survival, recovery, or critical habitat of Hood Canal summer-run chum salmon, Puget Sound Chinook salmon, or Puget Sound steelhead - Notable Requirements: - This is a public notice for review and comment only - No procurement of goods or services is being requested - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service solicitations are involved

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a Hatchery and Genetics Management Plan (HGMP) for a hatchery program rearing and releasing summer-run chum salmon in the Dungeness River basin. The program is operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in collaboration with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe as co-managers. An Evaluation and Recommended Determination Document (ERD) concludes that the program will not appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery nor modify or destroy critical habitat of Hood Canal summer-run chum salmon, Puget Sound Chinook salmon, or Puget Sound steelhead. The notice announces the availability of the ERD for public review and comment.

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