These data represent the designated critical habitat for mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) as designated by 88 FR 54026, published on August 09, 2023. This rule became effective on September 08, 2023. The purpose of these data is to visually represent the designated critical habitat areas for GIS analysis and display.

OFAV‐1: All waters 6.5 ft (2 m) to 131 ft (40 m) deep in Florida from the south side of St. Lucie Inlet,Martin County south to the south side of Government Cut, Miami‐Dade County. All waters 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to 131 ft (40 m) deep in Florida from the south side of Government Cut, Miami‐Dade County south to the Dry Tortugas, and waters north of the Florida Keys in the FKNMS.

OFAV‐2: All waters 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to 295 ft (90 m) deep surrounding the islands of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

OFAV‐3: All waters 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to 295 ft (90 m) deep surrounding the islands of St. Thomas and St. John, and smaller surrounding islands, USVI

OFAV‐4: All waters 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to 295 ft (90 m)deep surrounding the island of St. Croix and smaller surrounding islands, USVI

OFAV-5: All waters 1.6 ft (0.5 m) to 295 ft (90 m)deep surrounding Navassa Island

OFAV-6: All waters 52 ft (16 m) to 295 ft (90 m) deep in the water column surrounding East Flower Garden Bank, West Flower Garden Bank, Bright Bank, McGrail Bank, and Geyer Bank.