Authorizing Directed Take for the Translocation of Shortnose and Atlantic Sturgeon as a Permitted Research or Enhancement Activity in Endangered Species Act Section 10(a)(1)(A) Permits: Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment

This Programmatic Environmental Assessment analyzes the environmental impacts of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources’ proposal to authorize directed take under the sturgeon ESA Section 10(a)(1)(A) permitting program for the translocation of shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon needed to achieve recovery objectives.