# Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment of the Spotted Seal
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2010-10-22 · Effective 2010-11-22 · 75 FR 65239
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-26764
- **Category:** endangered-species
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 65239
- **Publication date:** 2010-10-22
- **Effective date:** 2010-11-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 0909171277-0491-02
## Abstract

We, NMFS, issue a final determination to list the southern distinct population segment (DPS) of the spotted seal (Phoca largha) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Because the southern DPS occurs outside the United States, no critical habitat is proposed for designation.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/22/2010-26764/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-threatened-status-for-the-southern-distinct-population)
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