The U.S. National Marine Fisheries seeks comment on NMFS’ 5-year reviews for the endangered fin whale (Baleaenopteraphysalus), the endangered gray whale (Eschrichtiusrobustus) Western North Pacific distinct population segment (DPS), and the endangered sei whale ((Baleaenoptera borealis).
NMFS is required by the Endangered Species Act to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of the species are accurate. The 5-year reviews must be based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time.
NMFS requests public submission of any such information on the fin whale, gray whale Western North Pacific DPS, and the sei whale, particularly, information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since the previous status review for the fin whale in 2011, the gray whale Western North Pacific DPS in 1991, and the sei whale in 2012.
To allow adequate time to conduct this review, NMFS must receive any information no later than March 30, 2018. However, NMFS will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time.
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