81 FR 93639 - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Identification of 14 Distinct Population Segments of the Humpback Whale and Revision of Species-Wide Listing
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 93639-93641] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30483] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 17 [Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2016-0126; FXES11130900000 167 FF09E42000] RIN 1018-BB80 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Identification of 14 Distinct Population Segments of the Humpback Whale and Revision of Species-Wide Listing AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), are amending the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (List) by removing the current species-level listing of the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), and in its place listing the Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa, Western North Pacific, Central America, and Arabian Sea distinct population segments (DPSs) as endangered and the Mexico DPS as threatened. Humpback whales in the remaining DPSs will no longer be protected under the Act. This amendment is based on a previously published determination by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, which has jurisdiction for this species. DATES: This rule is effective December 21, 2016. Applicability date: The revised listings were applicable as of October 11, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Morgan, Chief, Branch of Recovery and State Grants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-ES, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; 703-358-2171. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In accordance with the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (35 FR 15627; October 6, 1970), NMFS has jurisdiction over the marine taxa identified in this rule. Under section 4(a)(2) of the Act, NMFS must decide whether a species under its jurisdiction should be classified as an endangered or threatened species. NMFS makes these determinations via its rulemaking process. We, the Service, are then responsible for publishing final rules to amend the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (Lists) in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11(h) and 17.12(h), respectively. Under section 4(a)(2)(A) of the Act, if NMFS determines that a species should be listed as endangered or threatened, or that a species' status should be changed from threatened to endangered, then NMFS is required to inform the Service of the status change. The Service is then responsible for implementing the status change by publishing a final rule to amend the appropriate List at 50 CFR 17.11(h) or 17.12(h). Under section 4(a)(2)(B) of the Act, if NMFS determines that a species should be removed from the List (delisted), or that a species' status should be changed from an endangered to a threatened species, then NMFS is required to recommend the status change to the Service. If the Service concurs with the recommended status change, then the Service will implement the status change by publishing a final rule to amend the appropriate List. On April 21, 2015, NMFS published a proposed rule (80 FR 22304) to remove the species-level listing of the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) from 50 CFR part 224 and in its place list the Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa and Arabian Sea DPSs as endangered (at 50 CFR part 224) and the Western North Pacific and Central America DPSs as threatened (at 50 CFR part 223). NMFS solicited public comments on the proposed rule for 90 days, ending July 20, 2015. On September 8, 2016, NMFS published a final rule (81 FR 62260) to list the Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa, Western North Pacific, Central America, and Arabian Sea DPSs as endangered and the Mexico DPS as threatened. As of the effective date of NMFS' rule (October 11, 2016), the humpback whales that make up the remaining nine DPSs identified in the rule are no longer listed under the Act. [[Page 93640]] The removal of the species-level listing and the listing of the five humpback whale DPSs were applicable as of October 11, 2016. In the September 8, 2016, final rule (81 FR 62260), NMFS addressed all public comments received in response to the proposed rule. NMFS reconsidered its proposals with regard to the Western North Pacific, Mexico, and Central America DPSs, listing the Western North Pacific and Central America DPSs as endangered instead of threatened as proposed and listing the Mexico DPS as threatened instead of not listing it. For the Western North Pacific DPS, NMFS considered the relatively low, slightly revised abundance estimate (1,059 instead of 1,100); the moderate reduction of its population size or growth rate likely from energy development, competition with fisheries, whaling, and vessel collisions; the serious reduction of its population size or growth rate likely from fishing gear entanglements; and the considerable uncertainty reflected in the distribution of Biological Review Team (BRT) votes in assigning extinction risk categories. For the Mexico DPS, NMFS considered the revised abundance estimate that is significantly lower than previously thought (3,264 instead of 6,000-7,000) and the presence of the known fishing gear entanglement threat of moderate intensity. For the Central America DPS, NMFS considered the original low abundance estimate of 500-600 (which was at the dividing line between BRT risk categories) and the more recently updated estimate of 411 (which is below the BRT's threshold of 500 between ``high risk of extinction'' and ``moderate risk of extinction''), the fact that the moderate threats of vessel collisions and fishing gear entanglement continue to act upon a population that is so small, and the considerable uncertainty reflected in the distribution of BRT votes for different extinction risk categories. As discussed under the Status Review section of NMFS' final rule (see 81 FR 62261-62262; September 8, 2016), the BRT considered abundance and trend information carefully in evaluating extinction risk, but abundance was not the sole criterion for evaluating extinction risk. The thresholds described by the BRT were only general guidelines, and NMFS was required to consider them in light of the considerations just outlined. Under these circumstances, for these particular DPSs, the extinction risk is compounded by the lack of information on the population abundance trends. NMFS concluded that the Western North Pacific and Central America DPSs are in danger of extinction throughout their ranges and the Mexico DPS is likely to become endangered throughout its range within the foreseeable future. Because humpback whales that make up some of the identified DPSs of humpback whale will no longer be protected under the Act and whales in one DPS are considered threatened rather than endangered, both section 4(a)(2)(A) and section 4(a)(2)(B) of the Act apply to our responsibility to implement the status changes by publishing a final rule to amend the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h). In a September 6, 2016, memorandum (Memorandum from Gary Frazer to Donna Wieting, September 6, 2016), per section 4(a)(2)(B), we concur with NMFS's recommendation that humpback whales in nine DPSs are no longer endangered or threatened species and that whales in the Mexico DPS are now a threatened species rather than an endangered species. By publishing this final rule, we are taking the necessary administrative step to codify these changes in the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h). Administrative Procedure Act Because NMFS provided a public comment period on the proposed rule for the humpback whale, and we concur with NMFS' actions, we find good cause that the notice and public comment procedures of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary for this action. We also find good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make this rule effective immediately. The NMFS rule (81 FR 62260; September 8, 2016) revised the listing status of the humpback whale, extending protection under the Act to five DPSs and listing them at 50 CFR parts 223 and 224; this rule is an administrative action to add those DPSs to the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h). The public would not be served by delaying the effective date of this rulemaking action. Required Determinations National Environmental Policy Act We have determined that an environmental assessment, as defined under the authority of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), need not be prepared in connection with regulations adopted pursuant to section 4(a) of the Act. We outlined our reasons for this determination in the Federal Register on October 25, 1983 (48 FR 49244). List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17 Endangered and threatened species, Exports, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation. Regulation Promulgation Accordingly, we amend part 17, subchapter B of chapter I, title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below: PART 17--ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS 0 1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows: Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407; 1531-1544; and 4201-4245, unless otherwise noted. 0 2. Amend Sec. 17.11(h), the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, under MAMMALS, by: 0 a. Removing the entry for ``Whale, humpback''; and 0 b. Adding entries, in alphabetical order, for ``Whale, humpback [Arabian Sea DPS]''; ``Whale, humpback [Cape Verde Islands/Northwest Africa DPS]''; ``Whale, humpback [Central America DPS]''; ``Whale, humpback [Mexico DPS]''; and ``Whale, humpback [Western North Pacific DPS]'', to read as follows: Sec. 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlife. * * * * * (h) * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listing citations and Common name Scientific name Where listed Status applicable rules ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whale, humpback [Arabian Sea DPS] Megaptera Arabian Sea DPS-- E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 novaeangliae. see 50 CFR 224.101. FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\, 81 FR [Insert Federal Register page where the document begins], 12/21/ 2016. Whale, humpback [Cape Verde Megaptera Cape Verde Islands/ E 35 FR 8491; 6/0/1970, 35 Islands/Northwest Africa DPS]. novaeangliae. Northwest Africa FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81 DPS--see 50 CFR FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\, 224.101. 81 FR [Insert Federal Register page where the document begins], 12/21/ 2016. [[Page 93641]] Whale, humpback [Central America Megaptera Central America E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 DPS]. novaeangliae. DPS--see 50 CFR FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81 224.101. FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\, 81 FR [Insert Federal Register page where the document begins], 12/21/ 2016. Whale, humpback [Mexico DPS]..... Megaptera Mexico DPS--see 50 T 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 novaeangliae. CFR 223.102. FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\, 81 FR [Insert Federal Register page where the document begins], 12/21/ 2016, 50 CFR 223.213 50 CFR 223.214. Whale, humpback [Western North Megaptera Western North E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 Pacific DPS]. novaeangliae. Pacific DPS--see FR 18319; 12/2/1970, 81 50 CFR 224.101. FR 62260; 9/8/2016\N\, 81 FR [Insert Federal Register page where the document begins], 12/21/ 2016, 50 CFR 224.103. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dated: December 5, 2016. Stephen Guertin, Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30483 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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Title: Transparency Rule Disclosures, larger entities may have more of a Falls Church, VA 22041–3803; 703–
Protecting and Promoting the Open burden than the average compliance 358–2171.
Internet, Report and Order on Remand, burden. This is because larger entities SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Declaratory Ruling, and Order, GN serve more customers, are more likely to
Docket No. 14–28, FCC 15–24. serve multiple geographic regions, and Background
Form Number: N/A. are not eligible to avail themselves of In accordance with the Act (16 U.S.C.
Respondents: Businesses or other for- the temporary exemption from the 1531 et seq.) and Reorganization Plan
profit entities; Not-for profit entities; enhancements granted to smaller No. 4 of 1970 (35 FR 15627; October 6,
State, local or tribal governments. providers. 1970), NMFS has jurisdiction over the
Number of Respondents and marine taxa identified in this rule.
Federal Communications Commission.
Responses: 3,188 respondents; 3,188 Under section 4(a)(2) of the Act, NMFS
responses. Marlene H. Dortch,
must decide whether a species under its
Estimated Time per Response: 31.2 Secretary. jurisdiction should be classified as an
hours (average). [FR Doc. 2016–30766 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am] endangered or threatened species.
Frequency of Response: On occasion BILLING CODE 6712–01–P NMFS makes these determinations via
reporting requirement; Third party its rulemaking process. We, the Service,
disclosure requirement. are then responsible for publishing final
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR rules to amend the Lists of Endangered
The statutory authority for this and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
information collection is contained in Fish and Wildlife Service (Lists) in title 50 of the Code of Federal
sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 201, 202, 301, Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11(h)
303, 316, 332, 403, 501, 503 of the 50 CFR Part 17 and 17.12(h), respectively.
Communications Act of 1934, as Under section 4(a)(2)(A) of the Act, if
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2016–0126;
amended, and section 706 of the FXES11130900000 167 FF09E42000] NMFS determines that a species should
Telecommunications Act of 1996, as be listed as endangered or threatened, or
amended, and 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, RIN 1018–BB80 that a species’ status should be changed
154, 160, 201, 202, 301, 303, 316, 332, from threatened to endangered, then
403, 501, 503, and 1302. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife NMFS is required to inform the Service
Total Annual Burden: 99,466 hours. and Plants; Identification of 14 Distinct of the status change. The Service is then
Total Annual Cost: $640,000. Population Segments of the Humpback responsible for implementing the status
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Whale and Revision of Species-Wide change by publishing a final rule to
An assurance of confidentiality is not Listing amend the appropriate List at 50 CFR
offered because this information 17.11(h) or 17.12(h). Under section
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
collection does not require the 4(a)(2)(B) of the Act, if NMFS
Interior.
collection of personally identifiable determines that a species should be
information (PII) from individuals. ACTION: Final rule.
removed from the List (delisted), or that
Privacy Act: No impact(s). a species’ status should be changed from
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
Needs and Uses: The Commission’s an endangered to a threatened species,
transparency rule for providers of Wildlife Service (Service), in
accordance with the Endangered then NMFS is required to recommend
broadband Internet access service the status change to the Service. If the
require all providers of broadband Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act),
are amending the List of Endangered Service concurs with the recommended
Internet access service to publicly status change, then the Service will
disclose accurate information regarding and Threatened Wildlife (List) by
removing the current species-level implement the status change by
the network management practices, publishing a final rule to amend the
performance, and commercial terms of listing of the humpback whale
(Megaptera novaeangliae), and in its appropriate List.
their broadband Internet access services On April 21, 2015, NMFS published
sufficient for consumers to make place listing the Cape Verde Islands/
Northwest Africa, Western North a proposed rule (80 FR 22304) to remove
informed choices regarding use of such the species-level listing of the
services and for content, application, Pacific, Central America, and Arabian
humpback whale (Megaptera
service, and device providers to Sea distinct population segments (DPSs)
novaeangliae) from 50 CFR part 224 and
develop, market, and maintain Internet as endangered and the Mexico DPS as
in its place list the Cape Verde Islands/
offerings. The rules ensure transparency threatened. Humpback whales in the
Northwest Africa and Arabian Sea DPSs
and continued Internet openness, while remaining DPSs will no longer be
as endangered (at 50 CFR part 224) and
making clear that broadband providers protected under the Act. This
the Western North Pacific and Central
can manage their networks effectively. amendment is based on a previously
America DPSs as threatened (at 50 CFR
The enhancements to the transparency published determination by the
part 223). NMFS solicited public
rule adopted in the Open Internet Order National Marine Fisheries Service
comments on the proposed rule for 90
will better enable end-user consumers to (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and
days, ending July 20, 2015. On
make informed choices about broadband Atmospheric Administration, September 8, 2016, NMFS published a
services by providing them with timely Department of Commerce, which has final rule (81 FR 62260) to list the Cape
information tailored more specifically to jurisdiction for this species. Verde Islands/Northwest Africa,
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their needs, and will similarly provide DATES: This rule is effective December Western North Pacific, Central America,
edge providers with the information 21, 2016. Applicability date: The revised and Arabian Sea DPSs as endangered
necessary to develop new content, listings were applicable as of October and the Mexico DPS as threatened. As
applications, services, and devices that 11, 2016. of the effective date of NMFS’ rule
promote the virtuous cycle of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don (October 11, 2016), the humpback
investment and innovation. The Morgan, Chief, Branch of Recovery and whales that make up the remaining nine
Commission anticipates that small State Grants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife DPSs identified in the rule are no longer
entities may have less of a burden, and Service, MS–ES, 5275 Leesburg Pike, listed under the Act.
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The removal of the species-level extinction risk, but abundance was not administrative action to add those DPSs
listing and the listing of the five the sole criterion for evaluating to the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h). The
humpback whale DPSs were applicable extinction risk. The thresholds public would not be served by delaying
as of October 11, 2016. In the September described by the BRT were only general the effective date of this rulemaking
8, 2016, final rule (81 FR 62260), NMFS guidelines, and NMFS was required to action.
addressed all public comments received consider them in light of the
in response to the proposed rule. NMFS considerations just outlined. Under Required Determinations
reconsidered its proposals with regard these circumstances, for these particular National Environmental Policy Act
to the Western North Pacific, Mexico, DPSs, the extinction risk is
and Central America DPSs, listing the compounded by the lack of information We have determined that an
Western North Pacific and Central on the population abundance trends. environmental assessment, as defined
America DPSs as endangered instead of NMFS concluded that the Western under the authority of the National
threatened as proposed and listing the North Pacific and Central America DPSs Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
Mexico DPS as threatened instead of not are in danger of extinction throughout U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), need not be
listing it. their ranges and the Mexico DPS is prepared in connection with regulations
For the Western North Pacific DPS, likely to become endangered throughout adopted pursuant to section 4(a) of the
NMFS considered the relatively low, its range within the foreseeable future. Act. We outlined our reasons for this
slightly revised abundance estimate Because humpback whales that make determination in the Federal Register
(1,059 instead of 1,100); the moderate up some of the identified DPSs of on October 25, 1983 (48 FR 49244).
reduction of its population size or humpback whale will no longer be List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
growth rate likely from energy protected under the Act and whales in
development, competition with one DPS are considered threatened Endangered and threatened species,
fisheries, whaling, and vessel collisions; rather than endangered, both section Exports, Imports, Reporting and
the serious reduction of its population 4(a)(2)(A) and section 4(a)(2)(B) of the recordkeeping requirements,
size or growth rate likely from fishing Act apply to our responsibility to Transportation.
gear entanglements; and the implement the status changes by Regulation Promulgation
considerable uncertainty reflected in the publishing a final rule to amend the List
distribution of Biological Review Team at 50 CFR 17.11(h). Accordingly, we amend part 17,
(BRT) votes in assigning extinction risk In a September 6, 2016, memorandum subchapter B of chapter I, title 50 of the
categories. (Memorandum from Gary Frazer to Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth
For the Mexico DPS, NMFS Donna Wieting, September 6, 2016), per below:
considered the revised abundance section 4(a)(2)(B), we concur with
estimate that is significantly lower than PART 17—ENDANGERED AND
NMFS’s recommendation that
previously thought (3,264 instead of THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
humpback whales in nine DPSs are no
6,000–7,000) and the presence of the longer endangered or threatened species ■ 1. The authority citation for part 17
known fishing gear entanglement threat and that whales in the Mexico DPS are continues to read as follows:
of moderate intensity. now a threatened species rather than an
For the Central America DPS, NMFS endangered species. By publishing this Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361–1407; 1531–
considered the original low abundance final rule, we are taking the necessary 1544; and 4201–4245, unless otherwise
estimate of 500–600 (which was at the noted.
administrative step to codify these
dividing line between BRT risk changes in the List at 50 CFR 17.11(h). ■ 2. Amend § 17.11(h), the List of
categories) and the more recently Endangered and Threatened Wildlife,
updated estimate of 411 (which is below Administrative Procedure Act under MAMMALS, by:
the BRT’s threshold of 500 between Because NMFS provided a public ■ a. Removing the entry for ‘‘Whale,
‘‘high risk of extinction’’ and ‘‘moderate comment period on the proposed rule humpback’’; and
risk of extinction’’), the fact that the for the humpback whale, and we concur ■ b. Adding entries, in alphabetical
moderate threats of vessel collisions and with NMFS’ actions, we find good cause order, for ‘‘Whale, humpback [Arabian
fishing gear entanglement continue to that the notice and public comment Sea DPS]’’; ‘‘Whale, humpback [Cape
act upon a population that is so small, procedures of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are Verde Islands/Northwest Africa DPS]’’;
and the considerable uncertainty unnecessary for this action. We also find ‘‘Whale, humpback [Central America
reflected in the distribution of BRT good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to DPS]’’; ‘‘Whale, humpback [Mexico
votes for different extinction risk make this rule effective immediately. DPS]’’; and ‘‘Whale, humpback [Western
categories. The NMFS rule (81 FR 62260; North Pacific DPS]’’, to read as follows:
As discussed under the Status Review September 8, 2016) revised the listing
section of NMFS’ final rule (see 81 FR status of the humpback whale, § 17.11 Endangered and threatened
62261–62262; September 8, 2016), the extending protection under the Act to wildlife.
BRT considered abundance and trend five DPSs and listing them at 50 CFR * * * * *
information carefully in evaluating parts 223 and 224; this rule is an (h) * * *
Common name Scientific name Where listed Status Listing citations and applicable rules
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Whale, humpback [Arabian Megaptera novaeangliae Arabian Sea DPS—see E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
Sea DPS]. 50 CFR 224.101. 1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016.
Whale, humpback [Cape Megaptera novaeangliae Cape Verde Islands/ E 35 FR 8491; 6/0/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
Verde Islands/Northwest Northwest Africa DPS— 1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Africa DPS]. see 50 CFR 224.101. Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016.
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Common name Scientific name Where listed Status Listing citations and applicable rules
Whale, humpback [Central Megaptera novaeangliae Central America DPS— E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
America DPS]. see 50 CFR 224.101. 1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016.
Whale, humpback [Mexico Megaptera novaeangliae Mexico DPS—see 50 T 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
DPS]. CFR 223.102. 1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016,
50 CFR 223.213
50 CFR 223.214.
Whale, humpback [West- Megaptera novaeangliae Western North Pacific E 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970, 35 FR 18319; 12/2/
ern North Pacific DPS]. DPS—see 50 CFR 1970, 81 FR 62260; 9/8/2016N, 81 FR [Insert
224.101. Federal Register page where the document
begins], 12/21/2016,
50 CFR 224.103.
Dated: December 5, 2016.
Stephen Guertin,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–30483 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am]
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