NOAA Seeks Comments on Sturgeon Protection Permit Forms
Published Date: 5/4/2026
Notice
Summary
NOAA is asking for public feedback on renewing a form that helps protect the threatened Southern green sturgeon. This affects anyone doing activities that might harm these fish, who need special permission to avoid trouble. Comments are open until July 6, 2026, and the goal is to keep paperwork simple while protecting the sturgeon.
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Mandatory Forms to Work Near Green Sturgeon
If you run a business, non‑profit, tribal, state, or federal program, or conduct research that might harm Southern green sturgeon, you must submit information to qualify for exceptions or exemptions from the ESA take prohibitions. NOAA estimates 58 respondents, a total annual burden of 1,760 hours, per‑response times of 40 hours (written notifications and some plan development), 20 hours (Tribal Fishery Management Plan), or 5 hours (reports), and an estimated total annual cost to the public of $200. Comments on renewing this collection are due on or before July 6, 2026, and you may submit forms electronically or by mail or fax.
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