Rices Whale Gulf of Mexico DPS proposed critical habitat for use in ESA/FIFRA consultations

Document 2023-15187, Category PROPOSED RULES was published on 07-24-2023.The comments due date was extended to 10-06-2023.SUMMARY: We, NMFS, propose to designate critical habitat for the Rice’s whale (Balaenoptera ricei) by designating waters from the 100 meter (m) isobath to the 400 m isobath in the Gulf of Mexico (GOMx), pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have consi...

文件编号2023-15187，类别为‘拟议规则’，于2023年7月24日发布。截止日期已延长至2023年10月6日。摘要：我国国家海洋渔业管理局（NMFS）拟根据《濒危物种法》（ESA）第四条规定，将墨西哥湾（GOMx）中从100米（m）等深线至400米等深线范围内的水域指定为濒危物种（Balaenoptera ricei）的关键栖息地。我们经过深思熟虑，...