Designation of an ESA 10(j) population above Shasta Dam

NMFS is proposing to designated an ESA 10(j) population, authorize the release, and promulgate regulation for the reintroduction of SR winter-run and CV spring-run Chinook salmon above Shasta Dam. The action is due to a request from the Bureau of Reclamation as part of their compliance with RPA V from the OCAP BO.

Federally unrecognized tribe is in opposition to use of SR winter-run Chinook from Livingston Stone NFH. CDFW will need to designate similar regulations per CESA - State has no commensurate 10(j) regulations