50 C.F.R. § 660.410 Conservation objectives.
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(a) The conservation objectives are summarized in Table 3-1 of the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan. (b) Modification of escapement goals. NMFS is authorized, through an action issued under §660.411, to modify an escapement goal if— (1) A comprehensive technical review of the best scientific information available provides conclusive evidence that, in the view of the Council, the Scientific and Statistical Committee, and the Salmon Technical Team, justifies modification of a conservation objective; except that the 35,000 natural spawner floor for Klamath River fall chinook may be changed only by amendment. (2) For Oregon coastal chinook, specific goals are developed within the overall goal for north coast and south coast stocks; or (3) Action by a Federal court indicates that modification of an escapement goal is appropriate. (4) A comprehensive technical review of the best scientific information available provides conclusive evidence that, in the view of the Council, the Scientific and Statistical Committee, and the Salmon Technical Team, justifies modification of a conservation objective. (c) The annual management measures will be consistent with NMFS jeopardy standards or NMFS recovery plans for species listed under the Endangered Species Act. (d) The conservation objectives are summarized in Table 3–1 of the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan, except that in 2006, the Klamath River fall Chinook will not be managed to meet the spawning escapement floor. Klamath River fall Chinook will be managed to protect its long-term productivity. [61 FR 34572, July 2, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 35451, July 1, 1997; 66 FR 29241, May 30, 2001] Effective Date Note: At 71 FR 26266, May 4, 2006, in §660.410, paragraphs (a) and (b)(1) are suspended and paragraphs (b)(4) and (d) are added, effective May 1, 2006, through Aug. 31, 2006.
Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
PART 660—FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES
Subpart H—West Coast Salmon Fisheries
§ 660.410 Conservation objectives.
