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Species that were removed from the Endangered Species Act list.
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National Marine Fisheries Service
Greater Atlantic Region
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National Marine Fisheries Service
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National Marine Fisheries Service
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Date spatial feature was created or last edited.
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Additional information about the feature that is not contained in other fields.
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Feature class metadata URL. InPort is the National Marine Fisheries Service's official metadata catalog found at: https://inport.nmfs.noaa.gov/inport/
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https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/science-data/maps-geographic-information-systems-gis-data-southeast
SturgeonAtlantic_AtlanticSubspecies_CarolinaDPS_20170817
2017-09-27
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office
Amanda Frick
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office
GIS Coordinator
727-824-5301
727-824-5320
263 13th Ave S
St Petersburg
FL
33701
US
Amanda.Frick@noaa.gov
Andrew Herndon
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office
Atlantic sturgeon Coordinator
727-824-5312
727-824-5309
263 13th Ave S
St Petersburg
FL
33701
US
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This dataset depicts the river lengths along which Critical Habitat has been designated (82 FR 39160, August 17, 2017) for the Carolina DPS of Atlantic Sturgeon. Critical habitat includes all of the river along the specified segment, from the ordinary high water mark of one riverbank to the ordinary high water mark of the opposing riverbank of the mainstem of the river, to the downstream limit at the bank-to-bank transect of the specified segment. For clarification of the critical habitat definition, please refer to the maps and narrative descriptions in the CFR. It is a product of the NOAA Fisheries Service’s Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO). Dataset includes boundaries for the following Regulated Areas: Critical Habitat Carolina Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Sturgeon: Roanoke River, Tar-Pamlico River, Neuse River, Cape Fear River, Pee Dee River, Black River, Santee River and Cooper River. Because GIS projection and topology functions can change or generalize coordinates, these GIS files are considered to be approximate representations and are NOT an OFFICIAL record for the exact Area boundaries. For information on the official legal definition refer to the Use Constraints metadata section.
Beginning in 2010 and in response to mounting requests for digital depictions of NMFS Regulated Areas in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Waters (Regulated Areas), the NMFS Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) and Southeast Regional Office Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Committee launched a project to standardize the development, publication and regular updating of GIS files depicting Regulated Area boundaries. This dataset is a product of that initiative. This dataset was created to depict the boundaries of NMFS Regulated Areas in Southeastern Atlantic Waters only. For information on the proper use of the dataset refer to the Use Constraints metadata section.
Andrew Herndon
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office
Atlantic sturgeon Coordinator
727-824-5312
727-824-5309
263 13th Ave S
St Petersburg
FL
33701
US
Andrew.Herndon@noaa.gov
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*** Attribution *** Whenever NMFS material is reproduced and re-disseminated, we request that users attribute the material appropriately. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 403, parties who produce copyrighted works consisting predominantly of material created by the Federal Government are encouraged to provide notice with such work(s) identifying the U.S. Government material incorporated and stating that such material is not subject to copyright protection. Please cite Regulated Area datasets as follows, with the appropriate information substituted for all text in {CURLY BRACKETS}: NOAA Fisheries Service. NMFS Regulated Areas in Southeast Waters. {SHAPEFILE TITLE} [Shapefile]. St. Petersburg, FL: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Regional Office (SERO) [producer] {SHAPEFILE PUBLICATION DATE}. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/science-data/maps-geographic-information-systems-gis-data-southeast. *** No Warranty*** The user assumes the entire risk related to its use of these data. NMFS is providing these data ""as is,"" and NMFS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate dataset limitations, restrictions or intended use. In no event will NMFS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data. *** Proper Usage *** The information on government servers are in the public domain, unless specifically annotated otherwise, and may be used freely by the public. Before using information obtained from this server, special attention should be given to the date and time of the data and products being displayed. This information shall not be modified in content and then presented as official government material. This dataset was created to depict the boundaries of NMFS Regulated Areas in Southeast Waters only. The dataset should not be used for a legal definition. The dataset should not be used to infer information regarding the existence or details of other marine features or resources, including, but not limited to, navigable waters, coastlines, bathymetry, submerged features, or man-made structures. Users assume responsibility for determining the appropriate use of this dataset. *** Not the Legal Definition *** This Geographic Information System (GIS) dataset is not the legal definition of the Regulated Area. The description published in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations is the only legal definition. This dataset and metadata document provide a broad overview of a subset of applicable fishing regulations, restrictions and requirements, critical habitat or essential fish habitat; it is not a substitute for the actual regulations. Users are encouraged to read the applicable regulations in conjunction with use of this dataset. *** Temporal Considerations *** Regulated Area boundary definitions are subject to change or modification. Published datasets may represent historic, current, or future Regulated Areas. When changes to fishing regulations affect this dataset, it will be archived and replaced by an updated version as soon as feasible. Approved Regulated Area boundaries may also be published prior to their effective date. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the applicable Regulated Area boundaries are being used. *** Shorelines/Base Layers *** The accuracy of this dataset is dependent upon the accuracy and resolution of the datasets (e.g., shoreline, bathymetry, National Hydrographic Database, shared administrative boundaries) used in the creation process. Source datasets used are specified in the metadata. These data sources were selected for their suitability to a broad audience, and may not be suitable for specific uses requiring higher-resolution information. Coastlines change. Unless otherwise noted, where the NOAA Medium Resolution Shoreline is used, assume the regulatory boundary reaches the most current coastline delineation available.
The user assumes the entire risk related to use of these data. NMFS is providing these data "as is," and NMFS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate dataset limitations, restrictions or intended use. In no event will NMFS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages, or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data.
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Check Geometry test has been performed in ArcGIS.
Features represented are valid. No geometry problems were detected.
Data were collected using methods that are accurate to within 2-5 meters (EPA National Geospatial Data Policy [NGDP] Accuracy Tier 2). For more information, please see EPA's NGDP at http://epa.gov/geospatial/policies.html
[Check Geometry] The ESRI ArcGIS Check Geometry tool was run on the feature class to identify any geometry problems. If problems were encountered, they were reviewed and corrected.
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[Policy Review] The Critical Habitat spatial definition text, shapefile geometry and attribute values were reviewed with policy staff to verify that the feature class accurately depicted and described the intended boundaries.
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[Downstream Limits] Some downstream limits to Critical Habitat are located where river mouths are ambiguous, or where rivers flow into other water bodies not included in the Critical Habitat designation. To clarify the downstream limits of Critical Habitat we delineated bank-to-bank transects at the end of each river length feature, in consultation with NOAA biologists.
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[Extract features] To generate the Critical Habitat river lengths, we extracted relevant river lines segments from the NHDFlowline feature class. Flowlines through relevant major tributaries or bays/estuaries were also included. We merged flowlines into a single feature for each Critical Habitat unit. We used the location of NID dams and Major Highways to clip the features at the appropriate upstream limits. We clipped flowline features at their downstream limit based on consultation with NOAA biologists. The lines represent the length of the river along which bank-to-bank Critical Habitat was designated.
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[Metadata] SERO utilized a GARFO Regulated Area shapefile metadata template was developed using the EPA Metadata Editor v3.2. This template was applied and customized to reflect the specific characteristics of the given shapefile. The metadata was validated for FGDC CSDGM compliance.
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[Get Definition Text] The spatial definition (text and map) for Critical Habitat was copied from the Federal Register.
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[Final Review] The shapefile was reviewed by members of the GARFO and SERO GIS Committee, policy experts from the GARFO and SERO Division responsible for the Regulated Area, and General Counsel, according to the GARFO and SERO GIS Data Distribution Policy.
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[Publication] The shapefile, with accompanying metadata, was uploaded for public download on the NOAA NMFS GARFO and SERO GIS website.
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This source dam location layer was used to identify upstream limits of some Atlantic Sturgeon critical habitat.
National Inventory of Dams
NID
2014-04-22
1
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington, DC
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
publication date
2011-05-01T00:00:00
This source highway location layer was used to identify upstream limits of some Atlantic sturgeon critical habitat.
100000
U.S. Major Highways
Major Highways
2005-01-01
Esri
Esri
Esri Data & Maps
2005
publication date
2005-01-01T00:00:00
This source river flowline was used to identify river lengths along which bank-to-bank Critical Habitat was designated. Other components of NHD (NHDArea polygons, typically) were used to identify the downstream limits (mouths) for critical habitat river lengths.
24000
National Hydrography Dataset
NHD
2009-07-13
Best (High Resolution Flowlines
U.S, Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
Flowlines
current
Spatial definitions for Regulated Area boundaries.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
e-CFR
2017-09-18
Special Edition of the Federal Register
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration and the Government Printing Office
The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) is a current, daily updated version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. The e-CFR is an unofficial editorial compilation of CFR material and Federal Register amendments. Because the e-CFR is updated daily, the PUBLICATION DATE identified above refers to "e-CFR Data is current as of" date posted on the e-CFR website at the time the spatial definition was accessed online.
7
EPSG
6.2(3.0.1)
6.2(3.0.1)
Simple
FALSE
7
TRUE
FALSE