CRITICAL HABITAT IN FLORIDA FOR THE SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH (PRISTIS PECTINATAT) - 2009

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the accuracy of the shoreline, State Park and Aquatic Preserve, and National Park 
data used in the creation process. For more details on this process, see the process 
description. The text description in 74 FR 45353 is always the one, true definition of 
smalltooth sawfish critical habitat. These or any other depictions are for information 
purposes only and shouldn't be relied on for regulatory purposes.

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metadata document provide a broad overview of a subset of applicable fishing 
regulations, restrictions and requirements, critical habitat or essential fish habitat; it is
not a substitute for the actual regulations. Users are encouraged to read the 
applicable regulations in conjunction with use of this dataset. *** Temporal 
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Hydrographic Database, shared administrative boundaries) used in the creation 
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were selected for their suitability to a broad audience, and may not be suitable for 
specific uses requiring higher-resolution information. Coastlines change. Unless 
otherwise noted, where the NOAA Medium Resolution Shoreline is used, assume 
the regulatory boundary reaches the most current coastline delineation available.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

Not Applicable

Complete Pending NMFS PRD Review

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