Peer Review Plans

Title and Description:
Shortnose Sturgeon Status Review Report
The subject of this peer review is a status review report for shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) that is being prepared for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries Service) by a team of Federal and state biologists. The final report will be made available to the public through a published notice of availability in the Federal Register and will also be submitted for publication to the NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS series.

ID:  115 Info. Type:  ISI
Estimated Dissemination Date: 9/30/2009
Contact Person:  Rebecca Rootes NOAA Locator

Date First Posted in Peer Review Agenda:  06/16/2008

Estimated Peer Review Start Date:  10/15/2008
Review type:  individual letters
Expected number of peer reviewers: 4-10
Peer reviewers will be selected by:  a designated outside organization: The Center for Independent Experts (CIE)

Will the public, including scientific or professional societies, be asked to nominate potential peer reviewers?  no

Will there be opportunities for the public to comment on the work product to be peer reviewed?  no

How?  NA

When?  NA

Will the agency provide significant and relevant public comments to the peer reviewers before they conduct their review?  no

Primary disciplines or expertise needed in the review:  Reviewers with the following expertise are required to ensure the best available information has been utilized. Familiarity with Endangered Species Act is also highly desirable.
1. Life history and population dynamics of shortnose sturgeon
2. Shortnose sturgeon genetic, physiological, behavioral, and/or morphological variation throughout the species’ range;
3. Habitat requirements;
4. Predation and disease;
5. Regulatory mechanisms for managing the species;
6. Other natural or man-made impacts affecting shortnose sturgeon;
7. Propagation; and
8. Conservation actions including restoration efforts and recovery activities.

Comments on Peer Review:
Reviewers will be selected by The Center for Independent Experts (CIE).
Charge Statement to Peer Reviewers: ID115_revised_charge.doc and ID115_SOW_final.doc