Supplemental environmental assessment (SEA) on the issuance of a modified scientific research permit (File No. 16436-01) to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, to conduct scientific research on endangered shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon in the Hudson River : a supplement to the 2012 EA entitled "Environmental assessment for the issuance of 12 scientific research permits for research on Atlantic sturgeon" and a supplement to the 2011 EA entitled "Environmental assessment (EA) on the effects of the issuance of a scientific research permit (File No. 16439) to conduct scientific research on shortnose sturgeon in the Hudson River

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• Personal Author:
  Wieting, Donna
• Corporate Authors:
  United States, National Marine Fisheries Service., Office of Protected Resources. ; United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Office of Program Planning and Integration,
• NOAA Program & Office:
  NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) ; NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) ; OPR (Office of Protected Resources)
• Description:
  In response to the receipt of an application from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), NMFS, Office of Protected Resources (PR) proposes to modify Permit No. 16436 and terminate Permit No. 16439 pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Both permits are held by the NYSDEC. The Permit Holder proposes to continue studying the population dynamics and seasonal habitat use of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) authorized in Permit 16436 and proposes to consolidate the existing takes of shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) in Permit 16439 and then terminate Permit No. 16439 upon issuance of the modification. The Permit Holder also requests increasing the numbers and procedures for taking both Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon to meet new objectives, including tracking movement, habitat and diet changes in response to major construction projects on the Hudson River. The modification would be valid through the expiration date of the original permit on April 5, 2017.
• Keywords:
  Atlantic Sturgeon Behavior Effect Of Human Beings On Effect Of Noise On Endangered Species Environmental Impact Analysis Environmental Impact Statements Environmental Policy Fish Tagging Food Government Policy Habitat Health Migration Monitoring Research Shortnose Sturgeon Atlantic Sturgeon Effect Of Human Beings On Effect Of Noise On Endangered Species Environmental Impact Analysis Environmental Impact Statements Environmental Policy Fish Tagging Government Policy Shortnose Sturgeon

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• Format:
  pdf
• Document Type:
  Environmental Assessment
• Place as Subject:
  United States ; Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.)
• Rights Information:
  Public Domain
• Compliance:
  Submitted
• Main Document Checksum:
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