Information on the 10(j) and 4(d) Rules:

Experimental Population 10(j) and Take Exemption 4(d) Rules.

If you are wondering what the rules may look like, here are two 10(j) rules that NMFS Southwest Region is looking at for sample language.

Both of these documents have been published in the Federal Register.  They contain language for a non-essential experimental population designation and language for take exemption coverage for the experimental population.

• US. Fish and Wildlife 10(j) rule on Silvery Minnow (final rule )
• NMFS Northwest Region 10(j) on reintroduction of Steelhead  (draft rule)

Reintroduction Permitting Workshops

• Chico Public Workshop Flyer -  Feb 3, 2011

• Fresno Public Workshop Flyer -  Feb 7, 2011                                                        

• Los Banos Public Workshop Flyer -  Feb 8, 2011
  
  Background Information for Workshops.

  • Final Hatchery and Genetics Plan

  • Enhancement of Species Permit Application from USFWS Sep 30, 2010 

  • 4(d) Background FAQ

  • FINAL Stock Selection Document 

1. Court Settlement and Legislation
   1. Natural Resource Defense Council, et. al. v. Rodgers, et. al
   2. Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Public Law 111-11, Title X

Please note that the following documents are drafts and as of yet not complete.

2. Draft Reintroduction Strategy Documents
   1. Reintroduction Strategies Outline - January 19, 2011
   2. SJRRP Stock Selection Document Draft - May 2010-1

3. Draft Environmental Assessment - in preparation - available in Spring/Summer 2011
   1.  
4. Public Workshop Meeting Notes
   • April 28, 2010 Public Scoping Workshop Flyer
     • Public Workshop Summary
   • Reintroduction Regulatory Process - Public workshop presentation
   • Comments Received during Feb 2-March 7, 2011, comment period on September 29, 2010 application for Enhancement of Species permit. Responses to comments will be addressed in draft EA on the reintroduction of spring-run Chinook salmon, scheduled to be issued late 2011.