🐟Designation of Critical Habitat for Bay-Delta Longfin Smelt
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment (DPS) of the longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), a fish species from the San Francisco Bay estuary in California, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 91,630 acres (37,082 hectares) in California fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designation. We also announce the availability of an economic analysis of the proposed designation of critical habitat for the species.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
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This regulation involves the designation of critical habitat for the Bay-Delta longfin smelt, requiring Federal action agencies to consult and consider the impacts on designated areas, which could affect land use and development projects, leading to compliance and regulatory responsibilities for businesses operating within or near the designated regions.