Federal Register #06480613

NOAA Request for Public Comment on Green Sturgeon 4(d) Rule Information Collection

This notice concerns a request for public comment on information collection activities related to the Green Sturgeon 4(d) Rule, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), West Coast Region - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the collection of information required for exceptions and exemptions to the Green Sturgeon 4(d) Rule under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Focuses on activities involving the threatened Southern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) - Activities Covered: - Emergency fish rescue reports - Research notifications - Habitat restoration activities - Development of management plans - Requirements: - Entities must obtain take authorization for activities involving Southern DPS green sturgeon unless covered by specific exceptions or exemptions - Information collected is used to track the number of fish taken, evaluate cumulative effects, and determine if additional protections or exceptions are needed - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved, as this is an information collection notice, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

This notice pertains to the submission of information collection activities related to the Green Sturgeon 4(d) Rule, including take exceptions and exemptions, to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), West Coast Region, sponsors this collection authorized under the Endangered Species Act to evaluate activities involving threatened green sturgeon. Entities must obtain take authorization prior to engaging in activities involving take of Southern DPS fish unless covered by exceptions or exemptions. The information collected is used to track take, evaluate cumulative effects, and determine if additional protections or exceptions are needed.

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