Peer Review Plans

Title and Description:
Status Review for Atlantic Salmon
The subject of the peer review is a status review report conducted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for other populations of Atlantic salmon that are outside the range of the currently listed distinct population segment. Biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service, the Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission and the Penobscot Indian Nation compose the Biological Review Team that is preparing the status review report.

ID:  46 Info. Type:  ISI
Estimated Dissemination Date:  1/15/2006
Contact Person: Rebecca Rootes  NOAA Locator

Date First Posted in Peer Review Agenda:  12/16/2005

Estimated Peer Review Start Date:  1/15/2006
Review type:  individual letters
Expected number of peer reviewers:  4-10
Peer reviewers will be selected by:  a designated outside organization

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?  yes

How?  The status review was made available to the public through a Notice of Availability published in the Federal Register.  Comments were requested from the public on the document, and the status review was modified in response to comments received.

When?  Following peer review the status review will be made available to the public for review and comment prior to the agency making a determination as to appropriate action under the Endangered Species Act.

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:  
1.  Life history and population dynamics of Atlantic salmon
2.  Atlantic salmon 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 manmade impacts affecting Atlantic salmon
7.  Aquaculture
8.  Conservation actions including restoration efforts and recovery activities 

Comments on Peer Review:
NMFS has requested that the Center for Independent Experts (CIE) conduct the peer review.

Charge to peer reviewers:  46-peer review charge.doc
Peer Review Report:  46-Potter Atlantic salmon program review report - final.pdf
Peer Review Report:  46-Fleming Atlantic salmon program review report - final.pdf
Peer Review Report:  46-Marshall Atlantic salmon program review report - final.pdf
Peer Review Report:  46-Bentzen Atlantic salmon program review report - final.pdf
Peer Review Report:  46-Peterson Atlantic salmon program review report - final.pdf