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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Initiation of a 5-Year
Review of Maguire Daisy, Holmgren
Milk-Vetch, Shivwits Milk-Vetch, Virgin
River Chub, Woundfin, and Kanab
Ambersnail
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) announces a 5-year
review of Maguire daisy (Erigeron
maguirei), Holmgren milk-vetch
(Astragalus holmgreniorum), Shivwits
milk-vetch (Astragalus ampullarioides),
Virgin River chub (Gila seminuda),
woundfin (Plagopterus argentissimus),
and Kanab ambersnail (Oxyloma
haydeni kanabensis) under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA).
The purpose of reviews conducted
under this section of the ESA is to
ensure that the classification of species
as threatened or endangered on the List
of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants (50 CFR 17.12) is accurate.
The 5-year review is an assessment of
the best scientific and commercial data
available at the time of the review.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct this review, we must receive
your information no later than June 6,
2006. However, we will continue to
accept new information about any listed
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Submit information to the
Utah Field Office, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Attention: 5-year
Review, 2369 West Orton Circle, Suite
50, West Valley City, Utah 84119.
Information received in response to this
notice and review, as well as other
documentation in our files, will be
available for public inspection, by
appointment, during normal business
hours, at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Henry Maddux, Field Supervisor, at the
above address, or telephone 801–975–
3330.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Why Is a 5-Year Review Being
Conducted?
Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that we
conduct a review of listed species at
least once every 5 years. We are then,
under section 4(c)(2)(B) and the
provisions of subsections (a) and (b), to
determine, on the basis of such a
review, whether or not any species
should be removed from the List of
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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants (delisted), or reclassified
from endangered to threatened
(downlisted), or reclassified from
threatened to endangered (uplisted).
The 5-year review is an assessment of
the best scientific and commercial data
available at the time of the review.
Therefore, we are requesting submission
of any new information (best scientific
and commercial data) on the following
species since their original listings as
endangered (Holmgren milk-vetch (66
FR 49560, September 28, 2001), Kanab
ambersnail (57 FR 13657, April 17,
1992), Shivwits milk-vetch (66 FR
49560, September 28, 2001), Virgin
River chub (54 FR 35305, August 24,
1989), Woundfin (39 FR 1171, January
4, 1974), and Maguire daisy (50 FR
36089, September 5, 1985)). For Maguire
daisy, we especially request information
since its 1996 reclassification from
endangered to threatened (61 FR 31054,
June 19, 1996). While the Holmgren and
Shivwits milk-vetches have not yet been
listed for 5 years, these reviews will not
be completed until after the 5-year
period on September 28, 2006. If the
present classification of any of these
species is not consistent with the best
scientific and commercial information
available, the Service will recommend
whether or not a change is warranted in
the Federal classification of the species.
Any change in Federal classification
would require a separate rule-making
process.
Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21
require that we publish a notice in the
Federal Register announcing those
species currently under active review.
This notice announces our active review
of the Holmgren milk-vetch, Kanab
ambersnail, Maguire daisy, Shivwits
milk-vetch, Virgin River chub, and
woundfin.
What Information Is Considered in the
Review?
A 5-year review considers all new
information available at the time of the
review. These reviews will consider 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 to benefit the species; (D)
Threat status and trends (see five factors
under heading ‘‘How do we determine
whether a species is endangered or
threatened?’’); and (E) Other new
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information, data, or corrections,
including but not limited to taxonomic
or nomenclatural changes, identification
of erroneous information contained in
the List of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife and Plants, and improved
analytical methods.
Public Solicitation of New Information
We request any new information
concerning the status of Holmgren milkvetch, Kanab ambersnail, Maguire daisy,
Shivwits milk-vetch, Virgin River chub,
and woundfin. See ‘‘What information
is considered in the review?’’ heading
for specific criteria. Information
submitted should be supported by
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. We specifically request
information regarding data from any
systematic surveys, as well as any
studies or analysis of data that may
show population size or trends;
information pertaining to the biology or
ecology of the species; information
regarding the effects of current land
management on population distribution
and abundance; information on the
current condition of designated or
proposed critical habitat (only applies to
Holmgren and Shitwits milk-vetches,
Virgin River chub, and Woundfin); and
recent information regarding
conservation measures that have been
implemented to benefit the species.
Additionally, we specifically request
information regarding the current
distribution of populations and
evaluation of threats faced by the
species in relation to the five listing
factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of
the ESA) and each species listed status
as judged against the definition of
threatened or endangered. Finally, we
solicit recommendations pertaining to
the development of or potential updates
to recovery plans and additional actions
or studies that would benefit these
species in the future.
Our practice is to make comments,
including names and home addresses of
respondents, available for public
review. Individual respondents may
request that we withhold their home
addresses from the supporting record,
which we will honor to the extent
allowable by law. There also may be
circumstances in which we may
withhold from the supporting record a
respondent’s identity, as allowable by
law. If you wish us to withhold your
name and/or address, you must state
this prominently at the beginning of
your comment. However, we will not
consider anonymous comments. We
will make all submissions from
organizations or businesses, and from
individuals identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses, available
for public inspection in their entirety.
How Are These Species Currently
Listed?
The List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants (List) is
found in 50 CFR 17.11 (wildlife) and
17.12 (plants). Amendments to the List
through final rules are published in the
Federal Register. The List also is
available on our Internet site at https://
endangered.fws.gov/
wildlife.html#Species. In Table 1 below,
we provide a summary of the listing
information for the species under active
review.
TABLE 1.—SUMMARY OF THE LISTING INFORMATION FOR HOLMGREN MILK-VETCH, KANAB AMBERSNAIL, MAGUIRE DAISY,
SHIVWITS MILK-VETCH, VIRGIN RIVER CHUB, AND WOUNDFIN
Species
Where endangered
or threatened
Historic range
Common name
*
PLANTS
Holmgren Milk-vetch
Maguire Daisy ..........
Shivwits Milk-vetch ..
*
FISH
Virgin River Chub ....
Woundfin ..................
Do ............................
*
INVERTEBRATES
Kanab Ambersnail ...
Scientific name
*
*
Astragalus
holmgreniorum.
Erigeron maguirei ...
Astragalus
ampullarioides.
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NA
U.S.A. (UT) .............
U.S.A. (UT) .............
Entire ......................
Entire ......................
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202,584
711
NA
NA
NA
NA
*
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Entire ......................
Entire, except Gila
R. drainage, AZ,
NM.
Gila R. drainage,
AZ, NM.
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*
U.S.A. (AZ, UT) ......
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U.S.A. (AZ, NV, UT)
U.S.A. (AZ, NV, UT)
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NA
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17.95 (e)
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subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant,
and any distinct population segment of
any species of vertebrate, which
interbreeds when mature; (B)
Endangered means any species that is in
danger of extinction throughout all or a
significant portion of its range; (C)
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Entire ......................
*
The following definitions are
provided to assist those persons who
contemplate submitting information
regarding the species being reviewed—
(A) Species includes any species or
*
Special
rules
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Gila seminuda ........
Plagopterus
argentissimus.
Definitions Related to This Notice
*
Critical
habitat
Entire ......................
*
Oxyloma haydeni
kanabensis.
When listed
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*
NA
NA
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Threatened means any species that is
likely to become an endangered species
within the foreseeable future throughout
all or a significant portion of its range.
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How Do We Determine Whether a
Species Is Endangered or Threatened?
Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA establishes
that we determine whether a species is
endangered or threatened based on one
or more of the five following factors—
(A) The present or threatened
destruction, modification, or
curtailment of its habitat or range; (B)
Overutilization for commercial,
recreational, scientific, or educational
purposes; (C) Disease or predation; (D)
The inadequacy of existing regulatory
mechanisms; or (E) Other natural or
manmade factors affecting its continued
existence. Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA
requires that our determination be made
on the basis of the best scientific and
commercial data available.
What Could Happen as a Result of This
Review?
If we find that there is new
information concerning Holmgren milkvetch, Kanab ambersnail, Maguire daisy,
Shivwits milk-vetch, Virgin River chub,
and woundfin indicating a change in
classification may be warranted, we may
propose a new rule that could do one of
the following—(a) Reclassify the species
from endangered to threatened
(downlist); (b) reclassify the species
from threatened to endangered (uplist);
or (c) remove the species from the List.
If we determine that a change in
classification is not warranted, then
these species will remain on the List
under their current status.
Authority
This document is published under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
Dated: March 20, 2006.
Casey Stemler,
Acting Deputy Regional Director, Denver,
Colorado.
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Application From the Nevada
Department of Wildlife; Elko, Eureka,
Lander, and Nye Counties, NV, for an
Enhancement of Survival Permit
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability and
receipt of application.
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SUMMARY: In response to an application
from the Nevada Department of Wildlife
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Service (we, the Service) is considering
issuance of an enhancement of survival
permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA). The permit application
includes a proposed programmatic Safe
Harbor Agreement (SHA) between the
Applicant and the Service. The
proposed SHA provides for voluntary
habitat restoration, maintenance,
enhancement, or creation activities to
enhance the reintroduction and
recovery of Lahontan cutthroat trout
(Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi) within
the Humboldt River Distinct Population
Segment and the Interior Basin areas in
Nevada. The proposed duration of both
the SHA and permit is 50 years.
The Service has made a preliminary
determination that the proposed SHA
and permit application are eligible for
categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA). The basis for this determination
is contained in an Environmental
Action Statement, which also is
available for public review.
DATES: Written comments must be
received by 5 p.m. on May 8, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Please address comments to
Robert D. Williams, Field Supervisor,
Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office, 1340
Financial Boulevard, Suite 234, Reno,
Nevada, facsimile number (775) 861–
6301.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Potter, Fish and Wildlife
Biologist, (see ADDRESSES), telephone
(775) 861–6300.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Document Availability
Individuals wishing copies of the
permit application, the Environmental
Action Statement, or copies of the full
text of the proposed SHA, including a
map of the proposed permit area,
references, and description of the
proposed permit area, should contact
the office and personnel listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Documents also will
be available for public inspection, by
appointment, during normal business
hours at this office (see ADDRESSES).
We specifically request information,
views, and opinions from the public on
the proposed Federal action of issuing a
permit, including the identification of
any aspects of the human environment
not already analyzed in our
Environmental Action Statement.
Further, we specifically solicit
information regarding the adequacy of
the SHA as measured against our permit
issuance criteria found in 50 CFR
17.22(c).
Our practice is to make comments,
including names and home addresses of
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during regular business hours.
Individual respondents may request that
we withhold their identity from the
administrative record. We will honor
such requests to the extent allowed by
law. Respondents wishing us to
withhold their identity (e.g., individual
name, home address and home phone
number) must state this prominently at
the beginning of their comments. We
will make all submissions from
organizations, agencies or businesses,
and from individuals identifying
themselves as representatives of officials
of such entities, available for public
inspection in their entirety.
Background
The primary objective of this
proposed SHA is to encourage voluntary
habitat restoration, maintenance or
enhancement activities to benefit
Lahontan cutthroat trout by relieving a
landowner who enters into the
provisions of a Cooperative Agreement
with the Applicant from any additional
section 9 liability under the Endangered
Species Act beyond that which exists at
the time the Cooperative Agreement is
signed and Certificate of Inclusion
issued (‘‘regulatory baseline’’). A SHA
encourages landowners to conduct
voluntary conservation activities and
assures them that they will not be
subjected to increased listed species
restrictions should their beneficial
stewardship efforts result in increased
listed species populations. Application
requirements and issuance criteria for
enhancement of survival permits and
SHAs are found in 50 CFR 17.22(c). As
long as enrolled landowners allow the
agreed-upon conservation measures to
be completed on their property and
agree to maintain their baseline
responsibilities, they may make any
other lawful use of the property during
the term of the Cooperative Agreement,
even if such use results in the take of
individual Lahontan cutthroat trout or
harm to this species’ habitat.
As proposed in the SHA, landowners
within the Humboldt River Distinct
Population Segment, as identified by the
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Recovery
Plan, and the Interior Basin in Nevada,
may be enrolled by the Applicant under
the SHA. Landowners, as Cooperators,
would receive a Certificate of Inclusion
when they sign a Cooperative
Agreement. The Cooperative Agreement
would include: (1) A map of the
property; (2) delineation of the portion
of the property to be enrolled and its
stream mileage/feet; (3) the property’s
baseline and biological assessment
which would include a thorough stream
analysis (with photos) of the enrolled
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of a 5-
Year Review of Maguire Daisy, Holmgren Milk-Vetch, Shivwits Milk-Vetch,
Virgin River Chub, Woundfin, and Kanab Ambersnail
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces a 5-
year review of Maguire daisy (Erigeron maguirei), Holmgren milk-vetch
(Astragalus holmgreniorum), Shivwits milk-vetch (Astragalus
ampullarioides), Virgin River chub (Gila seminuda), woundfin
(Plagopterus argentissimus), and Kanab ambersnail (Oxyloma haydeni
kanabensis) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The purpose
of reviews conducted under this section of the ESA is to ensure that
the classification of species as threatened or endangered on the List
of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 CFR 17.12) is
accurate. The 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and
commercial data available at the time of the review.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must
receive your information no later than June 6, 2006. However, we will
continue to accept new information about any listed species at any
time.
ADDRESSES: Submit information to the Utah Field Office, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Attention: 5-year Review, 2369 West Orton Circle,
Suite 50, West Valley City, Utah 84119. Information received in
response to this notice and review, as well as other documentation in
our files, will be available for public inspection, by appointment,
during normal business hours, at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Henry Maddux, Field Supervisor, at the
above address, or telephone 801-975-3330.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Why Is a 5-Year Review Being Conducted?
Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires
that we conduct a review of listed species at least once every 5 years.
We are then, under section 4(c)(2)(B) and the provisions of subsections
(a) and (b), to determine, on the basis of such a review, whether or
not any species should be removed from the List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants (delisted), or reclassified from
endangered to threatened (downlisted), or reclassified from threatened
to endangered (uplisted). The 5-year review is an assessment of the
best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the
review. Therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information
(best scientific and commercial data) on the following species since
their original listings as endangered (Holmgren milk-vetch (66 FR
49560, September 28, 2001), Kanab ambersnail (57 FR 13657, April 17,
1992), Shivwits milk-vetch (66 FR 49560, September 28, 2001), Virgin
River chub (54 FR 35305, August 24, 1989), Woundfin (39 FR 1171,
January 4, 1974), and Maguire daisy (50 FR 36089, September 5, 1985)).
For Maguire daisy, we especially request information since its 1996
reclassification from endangered to threatened (61 FR 31054, June 19,
1996). While the Holmgren and Shivwits milk-vetches have not yet been
listed for 5 years, these reviews will not be completed until after the
5-year period on September 28, 2006. If the present classification of
any of these species is not consistent with the best scientific and
commercial information available, the Service will recommend whether or
not a change is warranted in the Federal classification of the species.
Any change in Federal classification would require a separate rule-
making process.
Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice
in the Federal Register announcing those species currently under active
review. This notice announces our active review of the Holmgren milk-
vetch, Kanab ambersnail, Maguire daisy, Shivwits milk-vetch, Virgin
River chub, and woundfin.
What Information Is Considered in the Review?
A 5-year review considers all new information available at the time
of the review. These reviews will consider 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 to
benefit the species; (D) Threat status and trends (see five factors
under heading ``How do we determine whether a species is endangered or
threatened?''); and (E) Other new
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information, data, or corrections, including but not limited to
taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of erroneous
information contained in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants, and improved analytical methods.
Public Solicitation of New Information
We request any new information concerning the status of Holmgren
milk-vetch, Kanab ambersnail, Maguire daisy, Shivwits milk-vetch,
Virgin River chub, and woundfin. See ``What information is considered
in the review?'' heading for specific criteria. Information submitted
should be supported by 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. We specifically request information regarding data from any
systematic surveys, as well as any studies or analysis of data that may
show population size or trends; information pertaining to the biology
or ecology of the species; information regarding the effects of current
land management on population distribution and abundance; information
on the current condition of designated or proposed critical habitat
(only applies to Holmgren and Shitwits milk-vetches, Virgin River chub,
and Woundfin); and recent information regarding conservation measures
that have been implemented to benefit the species. Additionally, we
specifically request information regarding the current distribution of
populations and evaluation of threats faced by the species in relation
to the five listing factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of the ESA)
and each species listed status as judged against the definition of
threatened or endangered. Finally, we solicit recommendations
pertaining to the development of or potential updates to recovery plans
and additional actions or studies that would benefit these species in
the future.
Our practice is to make comments, including names and home
addresses of respondents, available for public review. Individual
respondents may request that we withhold their home addresses from the
supporting record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law.
There also may be circumstances in which we may withhold from the
supporting record a respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you
wish us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this
prominently at the beginning of your comment. However, we will not
consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from
organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying
themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or
businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety.
How Are These Species Currently Listed?
The List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (List) is
found in 50 CFR 17.11 (wildlife) and 17.12 (plants). Amendments to the
List through final rules are published in the Federal Register. The
List also is available on our Internet site at https://
endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html#Species. In Table 1 below, we provide
a summary of the listing information for the species under active
review.
Table 1.--Summary of the Listing Information for Holmgren Milk-vetch, Kanab Ambersnail, Maguire Daisy, Shivwits Milk-vetch, Virgin River Chub, and
Woundfin
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Species
-------------------------------------------------------- Historic range Where endangered or Status When listed Critical Special
Common name Scientific name threatened habitat rules
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* * * * * * *
Plants
Holmgren Milk-vetch.............. Astragalus U.S.A. (AZ, UT).... Entire............. E 711 NA NA
holmgreniorum.
Maguire Daisy.................... Erigeron maguirei... U.S.A. (UT)........ Entire............. T 202,584 NA NA
Shivwits Milk-vetch.............. Astragalus U.S.A. (UT)........ Entire............. E 711 NA NA
ampullarioides.
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Fish
Virgin River Chub................ Gila seminuda....... U.S.A. (AZ, NV, UT) Entire............. E 361 17.95 (e) NA
Woundfin......................... Plagopterus U.S.A. (AZ, NV, UT) Entire, except Gila E 2,193 17.95 (e) NA
argentissimus. R. drainage, AZ,
NM.
Do............................... do.................. do................. Gila R. drainage, EXPN 193 NA 17.84 (b)
AZ, NM.
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Invertebrates
Kanab Ambersnail................. Oxyloma haydeni U.S.A. (AZ, UT).... Entire............. E 431E, NA NA
kanabensis. 459,477
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Definitions Related to This Notice
The following definitions are provided to assist those persons who
contemplate submitting information regarding the species being
reviewed--(A) Species includes any species or subspecies of fish,
wildlife, or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species
of vertebrate, which interbreeds when mature; (B) Endangered means any
species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range; (C) Threatened means any species that is likely
to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future
throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
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How Do We Determine Whether a Species Is Endangered or Threatened?
Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA establishes that we determine whether a
species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the five
following factors--(A) The present or threatened destruction,
modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; (B)
Overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or
educational purposes; (C) Disease or predation; (D) The inadequacy of
existing regulatory mechanisms; or (E) Other natural or manmade factors
affecting its continued existence. Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA requires
that our determination be made on the basis of the best scientific and
commercial data available.
What Could Happen as a Result of This Review?
If we find that there is new information concerning Holmgren milk-
vetch, Kanab ambersnail, Maguire daisy, Shivwits milk-vetch, Virgin
River chub, and woundfin indicating a change in classification may be
warranted, we may propose a new rule that could do one of the
following--(a) Reclassify the species from endangered to threatened
(downlist); (b) reclassify the species from threatened to endangered
(uplist); or (c) remove the species from the List. If we determine that
a change in classification is not warranted, then these species will
remain on the List under their current status.
Authority
This document is published under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Dated: March 20, 2006.
Casey Stemler,
Acting Deputy Regional Director, Denver, Colorado.
[FR Doc. E6-5087 Filed 4-6-06; 8:45 am]
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