Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Smalltail Shark (Carcharhinus porosus) as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act
Abstract
We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review for the smalltail shark (Carcharhinus porosus) in response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity to list the species. After reviewing the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Status Review Report, we have determined that listing the smalltail shark as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is not warranted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15204 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15204 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on July 28, 2026. We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review for the smalltail shark (Carcharhinus porosus) in response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity to list the species. After reviewing the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Status Review Report, we have determined that listing the smalltail shark as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is not warranted. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15204/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-12-month-finding-on-a-petition-to-list-the-smalltail.
Is document 2026-15204 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15204 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.