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been implicated in the captures of S.
teuszii in areas adjacent to the Banc dArguin Collins 2015. Additionally, Collins 2015 notes that migrant fishermen from Senegal, Guinea Conakry, and Sierra Leone have been found exploiting waters of GuineaBissau, which does not have a strong fishing tradition, and thus the artisanal fishing tradition is limited in this countrys waters. However, captures of dolphins and manatees, along with declines of nesting sea turtles have been reported, thus raising concern for S.
teuszii Collins 2015, Collins et al.
2017.
In general, declines in other target fish species may affect the Atlantic humpback dolphin population by increasing artisanal fishing effort and pressure, leading to increased bycatch risk for the species Collins 2015, Collins et al. 2017. Industrial fisheries compound this issue by competing for increasingly scant resources, as well as fishing in zones set aside for artisanal fishermen and areas where dolphins are known to occur Collins 2015, Collins et al. 2017. For example, Collins 2015
notes that trawlers fishing illegally within Conkouati Douli National Park Republic of the Congo impel artisanal fishermen to set their nets closer to shore for fear of losing their nets in trawls, raising bycatch risks for coastal species, like S. teuszii.
Overall, the information presented in the petition and briefly summarized here regarding the Atlantic humpback dolphins specific habitat requirements, low estimated abundance, fragmented distribution, and the immediate threat of fisheries bycatch and potential targeted harvest lead us to conclude that listing the species as threatened or endangered may be warranted.
Petition Finding After reviewing the petition, the literature cited in the petition, and other information readily available in our files, we find that listing S. teuszii as a threatened or endangered species may be warranted. Therefore, in accordance with section 4b3A of the ESA and NMFS implementing regulations 50
CFR 424.14h2, we will commence a status review of this species. During the status review, we will determine whether S. teuszii is in danger of extinction endangered or likely to become so in the foreseeable future threatened throughout all or a significant portion of its range. As required by section 4b3B of the ESA, within 12 months of the receipt of the petition September 8, 2021, we will make a finding as to whether listing the Atlantic humpback dolphin as an
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endangered or threatened species is warranted. If listing is warranted, we will publish a proposed rule and solicit public comments before developing and publishing a final rule.
Information Solicited To ensure that the status review is based on the best available scientific and commercial data, we are soliciting comments and information from interested parties on the status of the Atlantic humpback dolphin.
Specifically, we are soliciting information in the following areas:
1 Historical and current abundance and population trends of S. teuszii throughout its range;
2 Historical and current distribution and population structure of S. teuszii;
3 Information on S. teuszii site fidelity, population connectivity, and movements within and between populations including estimates of genetic diversity across and within populations;
4 Historical and current condition of S. teuszii habitat;
5 Information on S. teuszii life history and reproductive parameters;
6 Data on S. teuszii diet and prey;
7 Information and data on common S. teuszii diseases and/or contaminant exposure;
8 Historical and current data on S.
teuszii catch, bycatch, and retention in industrial, commercial, artisanal, and recreational fisheries throughout its range;
9 Past, current, and potential threats, including any current or planned activities that may adversely impact S.
teuszii over the short-term or long-term;
10 Data on trade of S. teuszii products; and 11 Management, regulatory, or conservation programs for S. teuszii, including mitigation measures related to any known or potential threats to the species throughout its range.
We request that all data and information be accompanied by supporting documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or reprints of pertinent publications.
Please send any comments in accordance with the instructions provided in the ADDRESSES section above. We will base our findings on a review of the best available scientific and commercial data, including relevant information received during the public comment period.
References Cited A complete list of all references cited herein is available upon request See FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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Authority: The authority for this action is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq..
Dated: November 29, 2021.
Samuel D. Rauch, III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 2022
and Projected 2023 Specifications National Marine Fisheries Service NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA, Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments.
AGENCY:

NMFS proposes Atlantic bluefish specifications for the 2022
fishing year, and projected specifications for fishing year 2023, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels to prevent overfishing while enabling optimum yield, using the best scientific information available. This rule also informs the public of the proposed fishery specifications and provides an opportunity for comment.
DATES: Comments must be received by December 17, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA
NMFS20210107, by the following method:
Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
1. Go to https www.regulations.gov, and enter NOAANMFS20210107
in the Search box;
2. Click the Comment icon, complete the required fields; and 3. Enter or attach your comments.
Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying SUMMARY:

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