Petitions Awaiting 90-Day Findings
| Species | Date Received | Requested ESA Action (linked to petition) |
|---|---|---|
| Fishes | ||
| pomacentrid reef fish (8 species) | 09/14/2012 | List as Threatened or Endangered and Designate Critical Habitat |
| shark, whale (Rhincodon typus) | 12/21/2012 | List as Threatened or Endangered and Designate Critical Habitat |
| Marine Mammals | ||
| whale, humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) | 04/16/2013 | Delist the North Pacific population |
Petition Process
If a petition to list a species presents substantial information that the petitioned action may be warranted, a positive 90-day finding is published in the Federal Register and the species becomes a Candidate for listing under the ESA.
If a petition does not present substantial information, a negative 90-day finding denying the petition is published in a Federal Register notice.
More information on how species are listed under the ESA is also available.
Updated: May 16, 2013
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