🌊Corrections to Critical Habitat Regulations for Threatened Corals
Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for Five Species of Threatened Indo-Pacific Corals; Correction
Summary
NMFS is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of July 15, 2025. The document designated critical habitat for five species of Indo-Pacific corals that are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As part of the final rule, NMFS added a section describing the critical habitat areas being designated and amended a table to cross-reference the newly added section for each of the five species. In amending the table, NMFS inadvertently used the incorrect section number as the cross-reference. This document corrects those errors.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines corrections to regulations concerning the designation of critical habitat for certain species of corals, impacting compliance for businesses in marine and environmental sectors. Business owners need to ensure adherence to these updated regulations under the Endangered Species Act to avoid penalties.