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4 Sep 2009, 12:23 pm
Section 7 of the ESA requires federal action agencies to consult with either the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) or the National Marine Fisheries Service to ensure that “federal actions” are not likely to jeopardize protected species or adversely affect the critical habitat of those species. [read post]
3 Sep 2009, 8:46 am
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) informed FERC last month that formal consultation by NMFS is warranted for eleven marine species that FERC previously said were not likely to be adversely affected by the construction and operation of the Bradwood Landing LNG import terminal. [read post]
31 Aug 2009, 8:53 am
Coast Guard (USCG) filed its response to a letter regarding formal consultation issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service early this month in the Bradwood Landing LNG terminal proceeding. [read post]
12 Aug 2009, 6:29 pm
SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces a status review of the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). [read post]
11 Aug 2009, 6:23 pm
SUMMARY: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), issue a final rule to revise the regulatory language that appeared in a final rule that published in the Federal Register of June 19, 2009. [read post]
7 Aug 2009, 7:02 am
The Daily Astorian reports that some opponents of the Bradwood Landing LNG import project were surprised that the National Marine Fisheries Service said that it needed more time to consider whether a number of threatened or endangered species would be negatively affected by the Bradwood Landing project due to the "large scale" of the project. [read post]
5 Aug 2009, 8:22 am
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has responded to FERC's request for formal consultation in the Bradwood Landing LNG project regulatory proceeding, stating "Due to the scope and scale of the project and the amount of information provided for review, 30 days is insufficient time to allow the [NMFS] to make a definitive determination" regarding the findings of the project's Biological Assessment. [read post]
3 Aug 2009, 5:02 pm
SUMMARY: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), announce a 90–day finding for a petition to revise elkhorn (Acropora palmata) and staghorn (A. cervicornis) corals’ critical habitat under the Endangered Species  Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. [read post]
30 Jul 2009, 6:24 pm
SUMMARY: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), propose regulations under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act to prohibit vessels from approaching killer whales within 200 yards and from parking in the path of whales for vessels in inland waters of Washington State. [read post]
9 Jul 2009, 8:34 pm
ANALYSIS: Plaintiffs have shown that they are likely to succeed on the merits of multiple claims against the Forest Service and National Marine Fisheries Service and that irreparable harm to Middle Columbia River (MCR) steelhead is likely to occur if this court does not partially enjoin grazing on the allotments at issue... [read post]
9 Jul 2009, 9:42 am
The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA Fisheries) and National Marine Fisheries Services (collectively, Commerce) appeal the district court's order granting attorney fees and costs under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), in favor of Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA). [read post]
8 Jul 2009, 10:02 am
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has requested additional information regarding the potential effects of the Jordan Cove LNG import project on aquatic species in the region. [read post]
6 Jul 2009, 7:49 am
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment of marine mammals authorization to Neptune LNG, LLC for one year until June 30, 2010. [read post]
2 Jul 2009, 6:50 pm
Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service on smelt and salmonids and other species, soon we will add a biological opinion related to pesticide use in the region. [read post]
30 Jun 2009, 7:33 pm
Reg. 31008 / Vol. 74, No. 123 / Monday, June 29, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / Endangered and Threatened Species: Notice of Availability for Public Comment on Guidance for Monitoring the Recovery of Pacific Northwest Salmon and Steelhead Listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Northwest Region has drafted guidance on… [read post]
26 Jun 2009, 10:11 am
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recently passed new regulations requiring operators to provide a USCG-approved pilot ladder on domestic fishing vessels with a freeboard of greater than four feet. [read post]
26 Jun 2009, 10:11 am
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recently passed new regulations requiring operators to provide a USCG-approved pilot ladder on domestic fishing vessels with a freeboard of greater than four feet. [read post]
16 Jun 2009, 8:13 am
These and other climate-related impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems will have major implications for tourism and fisheries. [read post]