Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Plan for Four Species of the Santa Rosa Plain, 39945-39946 [2016-14456]

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HUD encourages interested parties to submit comments in response to these questions. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 200 .......................... 2,548 63,700 We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the Recovery Plan for four plant species of the Santa Rosa Plain: The Sonoma sunshine, Burke’s goldfields, the Sebastopol meadowfoam, and the Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander. The recovery plan includes recovery objectives and criteria, and specific actions necessary to achieve removal of the species from the Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. ADDRESSES: You may obtain a copy of the recovery plan from our Web site at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/ species/recovery-plans.html. Alternatively, you may contact the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W–2605, Sacramento, CA 95825 (telephone 916– 414–6700). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Norris, Field Supervisor, at the above street address by telephone (see ADDRESSES). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We announce the availability of the Recovery Plan for the following four species of the Santa Rosa Plain: • Blennosperma bakeri (Sonoma sunshine) • Lasthenia burkei (Burke’s goldfields) • Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam) • Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma californiense) The recovery plan includes recovery objectives and criteria, and specific actions necessary to achieve removal of the species from the Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. SUMMARY: Background Recovery of endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their ecosystems is a PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 primary goal of our endangered species program and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Recovery means improvement of the status of listed species to the point at which listing is no longer appropriate under the criteria specified in section 4(a)(1) of the Act. The Act requires the development of recovery plans for listed species, unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. We listed Blennosperma bakeri (Sonoma sunshine), Lasthenia burkei (Burke’s goldfields), and Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam) as endangered on December 2, 1991 (56 FR 61173). The present ranges of these species are predominantly located on the Santa Rosa Plain, which is located in central Sonoma County, bordered on the south and west by the Laguna de Santa Rosa, on the east by the Coast Range foothills, and on the north by the Russian River. However, the geographic area covered by this recovery plan includes all known locations of the species, some of which are outside of the Plain. They are annual plants that exist only in seasonal wetlands. We listed the Sonoma County California tiger salamander, which we identified as a distinct population segment (DPS), as endangered on March 19, 2003 (68 FR 13498). The species is endemic to the Santa Rosa Plain. The Sonoma County California tiger salamander requires seasonal wetlands for breeding, and the surrounding uplands (upland habitat) for dispersal, feeding, growth, maturation, and maintenance of the juvenile and adult population. The loss, degradation, and fragmentation of seasonal wetlands due to development have led to population declines for all four species. While ongoing agricultural practices have disturbed seasonal wetlands, certain agricultural practices, such as irrigated or grazed pasture, have protected habitat from intensive development and are compatible with persistence of these listed species. However, conversion of E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1 39946 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 118 / Monday, June 20, 2016 / Notices pastures to vineyards is a current threat of high magnitude. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Recovery Plan Goals The purpose of a recovery plan is to provide a framework for the recovery of species so that protection under the Act is no longer necessary. A recovery plan includes scientific information about the species and provides criteria that enable us to gauge whether downlisting or delisting the species is warranted. Furthermore, recovery plans help guide our recovery efforts by describing actions we consider necessary for each species’ conservation and by estimating time and costs for implementing needed recovery measures. The ultimate goal of this recovery plan is to recover Blennosperma bakeri (Sonoma sunshine), Lasthenia burkei (Burke’s goldfields), Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam), and California Tiger Salamander Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (Ambystoma californiense) so that they can be delisted. To meet the recovery goals, the following objectives have been identified: 1. Restore habitat conditions to sustain viable (meta) populations of species to support self-sufficiency in perpetuity. 2. Maintain the current geographic, elevational, and ecological distribution of each listed species. 3. Maintain the genetic structure and diversity of existing populations. 4. Protect and manage sufficient habitat to ensure that the listed entity is able to adapt to unforeseen or unknown threats, such as climate change. 5. Reintroduce individuals to successfully establish new populations in historically occupied areas. 6. Minimize the contribution of extant or potential threats. 7. Monitor species population trends across multiple years (and varied climatic conditions) to determine whether abundances are sustainable. 8. Manage occurrences on a case-bycase basis during consultation, with an emphasis on protections to identified core areas. As Blennosperma bakeri (Sonoma sunshine), Lasthenia burkei (Burke’s goldfields), Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam), and California Tiger Salamander Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (Ambystoma californiense) meet reclassification and recovery criteria, we will review their status and consider them for removal from the Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Jun 17, 2016 Jkt 238001 Authority We developed our recovery plan under the authority of section 4(f) of the Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). We publish this notice under section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: May 31, 2016. Ren Lohoefener, Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region. [FR Doc. 2016–14456 Filed 6–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–NWRS–2016–0063; FXRS12610800000–167–FF08R00000] Lower Klamath, Clear Lake, Tule Lake, Upper Klamath, and Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuges, Klamath County, OR; Siskiyou and Modoc Counties, CA: Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice availability; extension of public comment period. AGENCY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the extension of the public comment period on the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Lower Klamath, Clear Lake, Tule Lake, Upper Klamath, and Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges). We opened the comment period on May 6, 2016, via a Federal Register notice, and now extend it to accommodate public requests. If you have already submitted comments, you do not need to resubmit them. They will be considered. DATES: The comment period for the document published in the Federal Register of May 6, 2016 (81 FR 27468) is extended. To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by August 4, 2016. Comments submitted electronically using the Federal eRulemaking Portal (see ADDRESSES) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. ADDRESSES: Document Availability: You may obtain copies of the documents in the following places: • Internet: https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Number FWS–R8–NWRS– 2016–0063). • In Person: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Æ Klamath Refuge Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters, 4009 Hill Road, Tulelake, CA 96134. Æ The following libraries: For the location of libraries with a copy of this document, see Public Availability of Documents under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Submitting Comments: You may submit written comments by one of the following methods: • Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter FWS–R8–NWRS–2016–0063, which is the docket number for this notice. Then, on the right side of the screen, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ to locate the documents and submit a comment. • By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS–R8–NWRS– 2016–0063; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041– 3803. We request that you send comments by only the methods described above. We will post all information received on https://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for more information). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Klamath Refuge Planner, (916) 414– 6464 (phone). We announce the extension of the public comment period on the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Lower Klamath, Clear Lake, Tule Lake, Upper Klamath, and Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges). We opened the comment period on May 6, 2016, via a Federal Register notice (81 FR 27468), and now extend it to accommodate public requests. If you have already submitted comments, you do not need to resubmit them. They will be considered. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Availability of Documents In addition to any methods in you can view or obtain documents at the following locations: • Public Libraries: The table below lists the libraries where the document can be found during regular library hours. ADDRESSES, E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 118 (Monday, June 20, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39945-39946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14456]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R8-ES-2016-N071; FXES11130000-156-FF08E00000]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Plan for 
Four Species of the Santa Rosa Plain

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the 
availability of the Recovery Plan for four plant species of the Santa 
Rosa Plain: The Sonoma sunshine, Burke's goldfields, the Sebastopol 
meadowfoam, and the Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment of the 
California Tiger Salamander. The recovery plan includes recovery 
objectives and criteria, and specific actions necessary to achieve 
removal of the species from the Federal Lists of Endangered and 
Threatened Wildlife and Plants.

ADDRESSES: You may obtain a copy of the recovery plan from our Web site 
at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/recovery-plans.html. 
Alternatively, you may contact the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-2605, 
Sacramento, CA 95825 (telephone 916-414-6700).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Norris, Field Supervisor, at 
the above street address by telephone (see ADDRESSES).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We announce the availability of the Recovery 
Plan for the following four species of the Santa Rosa Plain:

 Blennosperma bakeri (Sonoma sunshine)
 Lasthenia burkei (Burke's goldfields)
 Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam)
 Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment of the California 
Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma californiense)
The recovery plan includes recovery objectives and criteria, and 
specific actions necessary to achieve removal of the species from the 
Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.

Background

    Recovery of endangered or threatened animals and plants to the 
point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their 
ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program and the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.). Recovery means improvement of the status of listed species to 
the point at which listing is no longer appropriate under the criteria 
specified in section 4(a)(1) of the Act. The Act requires the 
development of recovery plans for listed species, unless such a plan 
would not promote the conservation of a particular species.
    We listed Blennosperma bakeri (Sonoma sunshine), Lasthenia burkei 
(Burke's goldfields), and Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam) 
as endangered on December 2, 1991 (56 FR 61173). The present ranges of 
these species are predominantly located on the Santa Rosa Plain, which 
is located in central Sonoma County, bordered on the south and west by 
the Laguna de Santa Rosa, on the east by the Coast Range foothills, and 
on the north by the Russian River. However, the geographic area covered 
by this recovery plan includes all known locations of the species, some 
of which are outside of the Plain. They are annual plants that exist 
only in seasonal wetlands.
    We listed the Sonoma County California tiger salamander, which we 
identified as a distinct population segment (DPS), as endangered on 
March 19, 2003 (68 FR 13498). The species is endemic to the Santa Rosa 
Plain. The Sonoma County California tiger salamander requires seasonal 
wetlands for breeding, and the surrounding uplands (upland habitat) for 
dispersal, feeding, growth, maturation, and maintenance of the juvenile 
and adult population.
    The loss, degradation, and fragmentation of seasonal wetlands due 
to development have led to population declines for all four species. 
While ongoing agricultural practices have disturbed seasonal wetlands, 
certain agricultural practices, such as irrigated or grazed pasture, 
have protected habitat from intensive development and are compatible 
with persistence of these listed species. However, conversion of

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pastures to vineyards is a current threat of high magnitude.

Recovery Plan Goals

    The purpose of a recovery plan is to provide a framework for the 
recovery of species so that protection under the Act is no longer 
necessary. A recovery plan includes scientific information about the 
species and provides criteria that enable us to gauge whether 
downlisting or delisting the species is warranted. Furthermore, 
recovery plans help guide our recovery efforts by describing actions we 
consider necessary for each species' conservation and by estimating 
time and costs for implementing needed recovery measures.
    The ultimate goal of this recovery plan is to recover Blennosperma 
bakeri (Sonoma sunshine), Lasthenia burkei (Burke's goldfields), 
Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam), and California Tiger 
Salamander Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment (Ambystoma 
californiense) so that they can be delisted. To meet the recovery 
goals, the following objectives have been identified:
    1. Restore habitat conditions to sustain viable (meta) populations 
of species to support self-sufficiency in perpetuity.
    2. Maintain the current geographic, elevational, and ecological 
distribution of each listed species.
    3. Maintain the genetic structure and diversity of existing 
populations.
    4. Protect and manage sufficient habitat to ensure that the listed 
entity is able to adapt to unforeseen or unknown threats, such as 
climate change.
    5. Reintroduce individuals to successfully establish new 
populations in historically occupied areas.
    6. Minimize the contribution of extant or potential threats.
    7. Monitor species population trends across multiple years (and 
varied climatic conditions) to determine whether abundances are 
sustainable.
    8. Manage occurrences on a case-by-case basis during consultation, 
with an emphasis on protections to identified core areas.
    As Blennosperma bakeri (Sonoma sunshine), Lasthenia burkei (Burke's 
goldfields), Limnanthes vinculans (Sebastopol meadowfoam), and 
California Tiger Salamander Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment 
(Ambystoma californiense) meet reclassification and recovery criteria, 
we will review their status and consider them for removal from the 
Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.

Authority

    We developed our recovery plan under the authority of section 4(f) 
of the Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). We publish this notice under section 
4(f) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 
et seq.).

    Dated: May 31, 2016.
Ren Lohoefener,
Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-14456 Filed 6-17-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4333-15-P

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