# 60 FR 2070: Listing Endangered and Threatened Species; Shortnose Sturgeon in the Kennebec River System (Maine) > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_95-275 ## Section - **Citation:** 60 FR 2070 - **Heading:** Listing Endangered and Threatened Species; Shortnose Sturgeon in the Kennebec River System (Maine) - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Federal Register / Vol. 60 / 60 FR 2070 ## Text DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 122294A] 50 CFR Part 227 Listing Endangered and Threatened Species; Shortnose Sturgeon in the Kennebec River System (Maine) AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of petition finding, initiation of status review; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS finds that a petition to remove the shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) population in the Kennebec River system (Androscoggin, Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers) from the Endangered Species List presents substantial information indicating that the requested action may be warranted. Therefore, NMFS is initiating a status review on the stock to determine if delisting is warranted. To ensure that this status review is complete, NMFS is soliciting information and data regarding the petitioned stock of shortnose sturgeon. DATES: Comments and information must be received by March 7, 1995. ADDRESSES: Copies of the petition are available from, and information should be submitted to, Chief, Habitat and Protected Resources Division, NMFS, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Haley, NMFS, Northeast Region (413-253-8616); Douglas W. Beach, NMFS, Northeast Region (508-281- 9254); or Margaret Lorenz, NMFS, Office of Protected Resources (301- 713-1401). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) allows interested persons to petition the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of Interior to add, remove or reclassify a species on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and to designate critical habitat. To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary must make a finding within 90 days after receiving the petition on whether it presents substantial scientific or commercial information to indicate that the petitioned action may be warranted. A final decision on the petitioned action must be made within one year of receipt of the petition. Petition Received On September 19, 1994, NMFS received a petition from the Edwards Manufacturing Company, Inc. to delist the shortnose sturgeon population in the Kennebec River system in Kennebec, Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties, Maine. In support of their requested action, the petitioners cite research conducted on the Kennebec River system population over the last two decades and an initial population estimate averaging 10,000 adult shortnose sturgeon. Additionally, density data (shortnose sturgeon per hectare) reported from six river populations, including the Kennebec River system, is used to infer that the Kennebec River system is supporting a shortnose sturgeon population near carrying capacity. Further, the petitioners reference a NMFS 1987 Status Review that states that the Kennebec River shortnose sturgeon population is no longer in danger of extinction and recommends that the population be removed from the list of threatened and endangered species under the ESA. This recommendation was based on the best information available at that time, and considered all of the listing/delisting factors specified in the ESA. Using the best available information, NMFS will assess the status of the shortnose sturgeon throughout its range, including the Kennebec River system. In making a final determination on whether the petitioned action is warranted, NMFS will consult the shortnose sturgeon recovery team and other sturgeon biology and population dynamics experts and will verify the findings and recommendations contained in this petition and the NMFS 1987 status review. Information Solicited To ensure that the review is complete and based on the best available scientific and commercial data, NMFS is soliciting from any interested person information concerning the status of shortnose sturgeon in the Kennebec River system. Data, information and comments should include (1) supporting documentation such as sighting dates and locations (preferably accompanied by maps) and (2) the commentors name, address, and association, institution, or business. Dated: December 29, 1994. Ann D. Terbush, Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. 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