National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Endangered and Threatened Species of Salmonids Gao ID: OGC-99-38 April 7, 1999Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) new rules on endangered and threatened species of salmonids. GAO noted that: (1) the rules would impart threatened status on several species of salmonids; and (2) NOAA complied with the applicable requirements in promulgating the rules.