Environmental Assessment for Endangered Species Act Section 4(d) Determination on 15 Salmon and Steelhead Hatchery Operations in the Snake River Basin

The proposed action is NMFS’ Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 4(d) (Limit 5 or 6) determination that 15 salmon and steelhead hatchery operations on the Snake River will not appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of affected threatened ESUs. The action is likely to adversely affect ESA-listed salmonids in the Snake River Basin, but the effect is not likely to rise to the level of significance.