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Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Nassau Grouper

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 2, 2024. It took effect on February 1, 2024.

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What the agency says

We, NMFS, designate critical habitat for the threatened Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Specific areas designated as critical habitat contain approximately 2,384.67 sq. kilometers (km) (920.73 sq. miles) of aquatic habitat located in waters off the coasts of southeastern Florida, Puerto Rico, Navassa, and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). We have considered positive and negative economic, national security, and other relevant impacts of the critical habitat designation, as well as all public comments that were received.

Key facts

Document number: 2023-28483
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: January 2, 2024
Takes effect: February 1, 2024
Dates: This rule becomes effective February 1, 2024.
Docket: Docket No. 231219-0312
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BL53
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 226
Topics: Endangered and threatened species; Exports; Imports; Transportation
Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages: 51

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