Marine Mammals; Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals; Harvest Estimates
other · Published 2001-06-21 · Effective 2001-07-20 · 66 FR 33209
Document
Document number
01-15649
Federal Register citation
66 FR 33209
Type
Rule
Action
Final estimates of annual fur seal subsistence needs.
Category
other
Publication date
2001-06-21
Effective date
2001-07-20
NOAA docket
Docket No. 000720213-1140-02
Abstract
Pursuant to the regulations governing the subsistence taking of northern fur seals, NMFS publishes final annual estimates of fur seal subsistence needs for 2000 through 2002 on the Pribilof Islands, Alaska. These estimates are the same as for the previous 3-year period. NMFS estimates that the subsistence needs are 1,645-2000 seals on St. Paul and 300-500 seals on St. George.