[Federal Register: October 25, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 205)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 57399-57403]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 226

[Docket No. 990525143-9277-02; I.D. 120197A]
RIN 0648-AM41

 
Designated Critical Habitat: Revision of Critical Habitat for 
Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Through this rule, NMFS revises critical habitat for Snake 
River spring/summer chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), pursuant 
to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. After a review of the best 
available scientific information, NMFS determines that Napias Creek 
Falls constitutes a naturally impassable barrier for Snake River 
spring/summer chinook salmon. NMFS, therefore, excludes areas above 
Napias Creek Falls from designated critical habitat for this species.

DATES: The effective date of this determination is November 24, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Requests for information concerning this action should be 
submitted to Chief, Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 525 NE Oregon 
Street, Suite 500, Portland, OR 97232. Copies of the USGS publication 
and maps may be obtained from the USGS, Map Sales, Box 25286, Denver, 
CO 80225. Copies may be inspected at NMFS, Protected Resources 
Division, 525 NE Oregon Street - Suite 500, Portland, OR 97232-2737, or 
at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 
Suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Garth Griffin at (503) 231-2005 or 
Chris Mobley at (301) 713-1401.