Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of Eight Endangered Animal Species, 18156-18158 [2017-07674]

Download as PDF 18156 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 72 / Monday, April 17, 2017 / Notices National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; NEPA), the EA analyzes the take of the covered species and the environment. The applicant requests a 10-year ITP under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Environmental Assessment The EA assesses the likely environmental impacts associated with the project, including the environmental consequences of the no-action alternative and the proposed action alternative. The proposed action alternative is issuance of the ITP and implementation of the HCP as submitted by the applicant. The applicant anticipates direct impacts to approximately 700 acres of indigo snake and gopher tortoise suitable habitat incidental to project construction. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Habitat Conservation Plan The minimization and mitigation measures proposed in the HCP include an extensive network of wildlife fencing and crossings to improve habitat connectivity and minimize wildlife mortality associated with the roadway; multiple safety features to support implementation of the Florida Forest Service (FFS) Resource Management Plan; various avoidance and minimization measures to reduce direct and indirect impacts to the covered species; a monetary contribution to the Friends of the Florida State Forests, Inc. for land management activities; and the purchase of high-quality, regionally significant mitigation parcels approved by the FFS and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) prior to the completion of the project. Upon acquisition, each mitigation parcel would be transferred to the State of Florida for management by FFS or FWC. In accordance with FWC permitting guidelines, gopher tortoises within the approximately 1,300-acre proposed project area will be relocated prior to construction activities, and therefore are not expected to be subject to take via injury, mortality, or harassment during project construction. Public Comments We specifically request information, views, and opinions from the public on our proposed Federal action, including but not limited to identification of any other aspects of the human environment not already identified in the EA pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR 1506.6. Further, we specifically solicit information regarding the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Apr 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 adequacy of the HCP per 50 CFR parts 13 and 17. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Covered Area We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for eight animal species. A 5-year status review is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review; therefore, we are requesting submission of any such information that has become available since the last review for the species. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written information by June 16, 2017. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information for each species, see the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request information, contact the appropriate person in the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339 for TTY assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for eight animal species listed as endangered: Iowa Pleistocene snail (Discus macclintocki), Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis), Kirtland’s warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii [=Dendroica kirtlandii]), Ozark hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishop), rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta). [FWS–R3–ES–2017–N030; FX3ES11130300000–178–FF03E00000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of Eight Endangered Animal Species Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Indigo snakes and gopher tortoises historically occurred in longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) sandhill habitats found throughout the proposed project area. The area encompassed by the HCP and ITP application consists of public, private, and applicant-owned lands currently occupied by the species or suitable for occupancy by restoration as indigo snake and gopher tortoise habitat. Next Steps We will evaluate the ITP application, including the HCP, and any comments we receive to determine whether the application meets the requirements of section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act. We will also conduct an intra-Service section 7 consultation to evaluate whether to issue the requested section 10(a)(1)(B) ITP. We will use the results of this consultation, in combination with the above findings, in our final analysis to determine whether or not to issue the ITP. If we determine that the requirements are met, we will issue the ITP for the incidental take of the eastern indigo snake and gopher tortoise. Authority We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Dated: February 15, 2017. Mike Oetker, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. 2017–07676 Filed 4–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P PO 00000 Fish and Wildlife Service Why do we conduct 5-year reviews? Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we maintain Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (which we collectively refer to as the List) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 18157 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 72 / Monday, April 17, 2017 / Notices (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires us to review each listed species’ status at least once every 5 years. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing those species under active review. For additional information about 5-year reviews, go to https://www.fws.gov/ endangered/what-we-do/recoveryoverview.html, scroll down to ‘‘Learn More about 5-Year Reviews,’’ and click on our factsheet. What information do we consider in our review? A 5-year review considers the best scientific and commercial data that have become available since the current listing determination or most recent status review of each species, such as: (A) Species biology, including but not limited to population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics; (B) Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount, distribution, and suitability; (C) Conservation measures that have been implemented that benefit the species; (D) Threat status and trends in relation to the five listing factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of the Act); and Final listing rule (Federal Register citation and publication date) Kristen Lundh; Kristen_ Lundh@fws.gov; 309–757– 5800, x215. Jill Utrup; Jill_Utrup@fws.gov; 952–252–0092, x207. USFWS; 1511 47th Avenue; Moline, IL 61265. USFWS, 4101 American Boulevard East; Bloomington, MN 55425. 32 FR 4001; March 11, 1967. Carrie Tansy; Carrie_ Tansy@fws.gov; 517–351– 8375. 77 FR 8632; February 14, 2012. Angela Boyer; Angela_ Boyer@fws.gov; 614–416– 8993, x22. USFWS, 2651 Coolidge Road, Suite 101; East Lansing, MI 48823. USFWS, 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104; Columbus, OH 43230. 77 FR 14914; March 13, 2012. Kristen Lundh; Kristen_ Lundh@fws.gov; 309–757– 5800, x215.. USFWS; 1511 47th Avenue; Moline, IL 61265. 77 FR 8632; February 14, 2012. Angela Boyer; Angela_ Boyer@fws.gov; 614–416– 8993, x22. USFWS, 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104; Columbus, OH 43230. 77 FR 14914; March 13, 2012. Tamara Smith; Tamara_ Smith@fws.gov; 952–252– 0092, x219. USFWS, 4101 American Boulevard East; Bloomington, MN 55425. 76 FR 61956; October 6, 2011. Trisha Crabill; Trisha_ Crabill@fws.gov; 573–234– 2132. USFWS, 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A; Columbia, MO 65203. Iowa Pleistocene snail .. Discus macclintocki ......... Illinois, Iowa ..................... 43 FR 28932; August 2, 1978. Karner blue butterfly ..... Lycaeides melissa samuelis. Setophaga kirtlandii [=Dendroica kirtlandii]. Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin. Michigan, Wisconsin ........ 57 FR 59236; December 14, 1992. Kirtland’s warbler .......... Rayed bean ................... Villosa fabalis ................... Sheepnose .................... Plethobasus cyphyus ....... Snuffbox ........................ Epioblasma triquetra ........ Spectaclecase ............... Cumberlandia monodonta Ozark hellbender ........... mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Where listed Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi. Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.. Arkansas, Missouri. ......... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Apr 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 Review?’’ for specific information. If you submit information, please support it with documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, methods used to gather and analyze the data, and/or copies of any pertinent publications, PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 This notice announces our active 5year status reviews of the species in the following table. Contact person’s U.S. mail address Scientific name To ensure that a 5-year review is complete and based on the best available scientific and commercial information, we request new information from all sources. See ‘‘What Information Do We Consider in Our What species are under review? Contact person, email, phone Common name Request for Information (E) Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of erroneous information contained in the List, and improved analytical methods. New information will be considered in the 5-year review and ongoing recovery programs for the species. Sfmt 4703 reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources. How do I ask questions or provide information? If you wish to provide information for any species listed above, please submit E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 18158 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 72 / Monday, April 17, 2017 / Notices your comments and materials to the appropriate contact in the table above. You may also direct questions to those contacts. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 800–877– 8339 for TTY assistance. Public Availability of Submissions Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices where the comments are submitted. Authority: We publish this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: February 10, 2017. Lori Nordstrom, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. 2017–07674 Filed 4–14–17; 8:45 am] refer to United States v. Sunoco Pipeline L.P., D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–11415. 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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R3-ES-2017-N030; FX3ES11130300000-178-FF03E00000]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Status Reviews of Eight Endangered Animal Species

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year 
status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 
(Act), for eight animal species. A 5-year status review is based on the 
best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the 
review; therefore, we are requesting submission of any such information 
that has become available since the last review for the species.

DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written information by 
June 16, 2017. However, we will continue to accept new information 
about any listed species at any time.

ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information for each 
species, see the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request information, contact the 
appropriate person in the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may 
call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are initiating 5-year status reviews 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for eight 
animal species listed as endangered: Iowa Pleistocene snail (Discus 
macclintocki), Karner blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis), 
Kirtland's warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii [=Dendroica kirtlandii]), 
Ozark hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishop), rayed bean 
(Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox 
(Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).

Why do we conduct 5-year reviews?

    Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we maintain Lists of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (which we collectively 
refer to as the List) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 
CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12

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(for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires us to review each 
listed species' status at least once every 5 years. Our regulations at 
50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register 
announcing those species under active review. For additional 
information about 5-year reviews, go to https://www.fws.gov/endangered/what-we-do/recovery-overview.html, scroll down to ``Learn More about 5-
Year Reviews,'' and click on our factsheet.

What information do we consider in our review?

    A 5-year review considers the best scientific and commercial data 
that have become available since the current listing determination or 
most recent status review of each species, such as:
    (A) Species biology, including but not limited to population 
trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics;
    (B) Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount, 
distribution, and suitability;
    (C) Conservation measures that have been implemented that benefit 
the species;
    (D) Threat status and trends in relation to the five listing 
factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of the Act); and
    (E) Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not 
limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of 
erroneous information contained in the List, and improved analytical 
methods.
    New information will be considered in the 5-year review and ongoing 
recovery programs for the species.

What species are under review?

    This notice announces our active 5-year status reviews of the 
species in the following table.

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                                                                                       Final listing rule
                                                                                       (Federal Register       Contact person,        Contact person's
            Common name                  Scientific name          Where listed            citation and           email, phone        U.S. mail address
                                                                                       publication date)
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Iowa Pleistocene snail.............  Discus macclintocki...  Illinois, Iowa........  43 FR 28932; August    Kristen Lundh;         USFWS; 1511 47th
                                                                                      2, 1978.               Kristen_Lundh@fws.go   Avenue; Moline, IL
                                                                                                             v; 309-757-5800,       61265.
                                                                                                             x215.
Karner blue butterfly..............  Lycaeides melissa       Illinois, Indiana,      57 FR 59236; December  Jill Utrup;            USFWS, 4101 American
                                      samuelis.               Massachusetts,          14, 1992.              Jill_Utrup@fws.gov;    Boulevard East;
                                                              Michigan, Minnesota,                           952-252-0092, x207.    Bloomington, MN
                                                              New Hampshire, New                                                    55425.
                                                              York, Ohio,
                                                              Pennsylvania,
                                                              Wisconsin.
Kirtland's warbler.................  Setophaga kirtlandii    Michigan, Wisconsin...  32 FR 4001; March 11,  Carrie Tansy;          USFWS, 2651 Coolidge
                                      [=Dendroica                                     1967.                  Carrie_Tansy@fws.gov   Road, Suite 101;
                                      kirtlandii].                                                           ; 517-351-8375.        East Lansing, MI
                                                                                                                                    48823.
Rayed bean.........................  Villosa fabalis.......  Illinois, Indiana,      77 FR 8632; February   Angela Boyer;          USFWS, 4625 Morse
                                                              Kentucky, Michigan,     14, 2012.              Angela_Boyer@fws.gov   Road, Suite 104;
                                                              New York, Ohio,                                ; 614-416-8993, x22.   Columbus, OH 43230.
                                                              Pennsylvania,
                                                              Tennessee, Virginia,
                                                              West Virginia.
Sheepnose..........................  Plethobasus cyphyus...  Alabama, Illinois,      77 FR 14914; March     Kristen Lundh;         USFWS; 1511 47th
                                                              Indiana, Iowa,          13, 2012.              Kristen_Lundh@fws.go   Avenue; Moline, IL
                                                              Kentucky, Minnesota,                           v; 309-757-5800,       61265.
                                                              Mississippi,                                   x215..
                                                              Missouri, Ohio,
                                                              Pennsylvania,
                                                              Tennessee, Virginia,
                                                              West Virginia,
                                                              Wisconsin.
Snuffbox...........................  Epioblasma triquetra..  Alabama, Arkansas,      77 FR 8632; February   Angela Boyer;          USFWS, 4625 Morse
                                                              Illinois, Indiana,      14, 2012.              Angela_Boyer@fws.gov   Road, Suite 104;
                                                              Iowa, Kansas,                                  ; 614-416-8993, x22.   Columbus, OH 43230.
                                                              Kentucky, Michigan,
                                                              Minnesota,
                                                              Mississippi,
                                                              Missouri, New York,
                                                              Ohio, Pennsylvania,
                                                              Tennessee, Virginia,
                                                              West Virginia,
                                                              Wisconsin.
Spectaclecase......................  Cumberlandia monodonta  Alabama, Arkansas,      77 FR 14914; March     Tamara Smith;          USFWS, 4101 American
                                                              Illinois, Indiana,      13, 2012.              Tamara_Smith@fws.gov   Boulevard East;
                                                              Iowa, Kansas,                                  ; 952-252-0092, x219.  Bloomington, MN
                                                              Kentucky, Minnesota,                                                  55425.
                                                              Missouri, Ohio,
                                                              Tennessee, Virginia,
                                                              West Virginia,
                                                              Wisconsin..
Ozark hellbender...................  Cryptobranchus          Arkansas, Missouri....  76 FR 61956; October   Trisha Crabill;        USFWS, 101 Park
                                      alleganiensis bishopi.                          6, 2011.               Trisha_Crabill@fws.g   DeVille Drive, Suite
                                                                                                             ov; 573-234-2132.      A; Columbia, MO
                                                                                                                                    65203.
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Request for Information

    To ensure that a 5-year review is complete and based on the best 
available scientific and commercial information, we request new 
information from all sources. See ``What Information Do We Consider in 
Our Review?'' for specific information. If you submit information, 
please support it with documentation such as maps, bibliographic 
references, methods used to gather and analyze the data, and/or copies 
of any pertinent publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable 
sources.

How do I ask questions or provide information?

    If you wish to provide information for any species listed above, 
please submit

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your comments and materials to the appropriate contact in the table 
above. You may also direct questions to those contacts. Individuals who 
are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay 
Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.

Public Availability of Submissions

    Before including your address, phone number, email address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be 
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.
    Comments and materials received will be available for public 
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices 
where the comments are submitted.

    Authority: We publish this notice under the authority of the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

    Dated: February 10, 2017.
Lori Nordstrom,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2017-07674 Filed 4-14-17; 8:45 am]
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