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ACTION: Notice of review; request for
information.
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, initiate 5-year reviews
of the endangered Appalachian
monkeyface (Quadrula sparsa), the
northeast population of the roseate tern
(Sterna dougalii dougalli), and the shale
barren rock-cress (Arabis serotina), and
the threatened Cheat Mountain
salamander (Plethodon nettingi), the
Madison cave isopod (Antrolana lira),
the sensitive joint-vetch (Aeschynomene
virginica), and the Virginia sneezeweed
(Helenium virginicum), under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act). We request any new
information on these species that may
have a bearing on their classification as
endangered or threatened. Based on the
results of these 5-year reviews, we will
make a finding on whether these species
are properly classified under the Act.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct these reviews, we are
requesting submission of new
information by February 17, 2009.
However, we will continue to accept
new information about any listed
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: For instructions on where to
submit information and review the
information that we receive on these
species, see ‘‘Public Solicitation of New
Information.’’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Mary Parkin, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Northeast Region, 300 Westgate
Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035, 413–
253–8617 or 617–876–6173, or via
e-mail at mary_parkin@fws.gov.
Individuals who are hearing impaired or
speech impaired may call the Federal
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Relay Service at 800–877–8337 for TTY
assistance. For species-specific
information, contact the appropriate
person under ‘‘Public Solicitation of
New Information.’’
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Why Do We Conduct a 5-Year Review?
Under the Act we maintain the List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plant Species (List) at 50 CFR 17.11
and 17.12. We amend the List by
publishing final rules in the Federal
Register. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act
requires that we conduct a review of
listed species at least once every 5 years.
Section 4(c)(2)(B) requires that we
determine: (1) Whether a species no
longer meets the definition of
threatened or endangered and should be
removed from the List (delisted); (2)
Whether a species more properly meets
the definition of threatened and should
be reclassified from endangered to
threatened; or (3) Whether a species
more properly meets the definition of
endangered and should be reclassified
from threatened to endangered. Using
the best scientific and commercial data
available, a species will be considered
for delisting if the data substantiate that
the species is neither endangered nor
threatened for one or more of the
following reasons: (1) The species is
considered extinct; (2) The species is
considered to be recovered; and/or (3)
The original data available when the
species was listed, or the interpretation
of such data, were in error. Any change
in Federal classification requires a
separate rulemaking process. Therefore,
we are requesting submission of any
such information that has become
available since either the original listing
or the most recent status review for
these species. Based on the results of
these 5-year reviews, we will make the
requisite findings under section
4(c)(2)(B) of the Act.
Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21
require that we publish a notice in the
Federal Register announcing those
species currently under review. This
notice announces initiation of our active
review of the species in Table 1.
TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF LISTING INFORMATION, 4 WILDLIFE SPECIES AND 3 PLANT SPECIES IN THE NORTHEAST REGION
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Common name
Scientific name
Status
Where listed
ANIMALS
Appalachian monkeyface
Appalachian monkeyface
Quadrula sparsa ...........
Quadrula sparsa ...........
VA .................................
TN .................................
41 FR 24062; 06/14/1976
72 FR 52433; 09/13/2007
Plethodon nettingi .........
Endangered ..................
Experimental Population, Non-Essential.
Threatened ....................
Entire Range .................
54 FR 34464; 08/18/1989
Antrolana lira .................
Threatened ....................
Entire Range .................
47 FR 43699; 10/04/1982
Cheat Mountain salamander.
Madison cave isopod .....
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TABLE 1—SUMMARY OF LISTING INFORMATION, 4 WILDLIFE SPECIES AND 3 PLANT SPECIES IN THE NORTHEAST REGION—
Continued
Common name
Scientific name
Status
Where listed
Roseate tern ..................
Sterna dougallii dougallii
Endangered ..................
Northeast population
(CT, ME, MA, NJ, NY,
NC, RI, VA).
52 FR 42064; 11/02/1987
PLANTS
Sensitive joint-vetch .......
Shale barren rock-cress
Virginia sneezeweed ......
Aeschynomene virginica
Arabis serotina ..............
Helenium viginicum .......
Threatened ....................
Endangered ..................
Threatened ....................
Entire Range .................
Entire Range .................
Entire Range .................
57 FR 21569; 05/20/1992
54 FR 29655; 07/13/1989
63 FR 59239; 11/03/1998
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What Information Do We Consider in
Our Review?
In our 5-year review, we consider 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
original 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
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 the wildlife
species Appalachian monkeyface, Cheat
Mountain salamander, Madison cave
isopod, and roseate tern, and of the
plant species sensitive joint-vetch, shale
barren rock-cress, and Virginia
sneezeweed. See ‘‘What Information Do
We Consider in Our Review?’’ for
specific criteria. Information should be
supported 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. 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
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current condition of habitat; 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 Act) and the 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 information,
including names and home addresses of
respondents, available for public
review. Before including your address,
phone number, e-mail 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.
You may submit information on the
following species by U.S. mail, e-mail,
or hand-delivery, to the corresponding
addresses below. You may also view
information we receive in response to
this notice, as well as other public
documentations in our files, at the
following locations by appointment,
during normal business hours.
Appalachian monkeyface: U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Southwest
Virginia Field Office, 330 Cummings
Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, Attention:
Shane Hanlon. Direct inquiries to Mr.
Hanlon at 276–623–1233, extension 25,
or shane_hanlon@fws.gov.
Cheat mountain salamander: U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, West Virginia
Field Office, 694 Beverly Pike, Elkins,
WV 26241, Attention: Barbara Douglas.
Direct inquiries to Ms. Douglas at 304–
636–6586, extension 19, or
barbara_douglas@fws.gov.
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Madison cave isopod: U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office,
6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061,
Attention: Sumalee Hoskin. Direct
inquiries to Ms. Hoskin at 804–693–
6694, extension 136, or
sumalee_hoskin@fws.gov.
Roseate tern: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, New England Field Office, 70
Commercial Street, Suite 300, Concord,
NH 03301, Attention: Michael Amaral.
Direct inquiries to Mr. Amaral at 603–
223–2541, extension 23, or
michael_amaral@fws.gov.
Sensitive joint-vetch: U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office,
6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061,
Attention: Tylan Dean. Direct inquiries
to Mr. Dean at 804–693–6694, extension
104, or tylan_dean@fws.gov.
Shale barren rock-cress: U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office,
6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061,
Attention: Kimberly Smith. Direct
inquiries to Ms. Smith at 804–693–6694,
extension 126, or
kimberly_smith@fws.gov.
Virginia sneezeweed: U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Virginia Field Office,
6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061,
Attention: Tylan Dean. Direct inquiries
to Mr. Dean at 804–693–6694, extension
104, or tylan_dean@fws.gov.
All electronic information must be
submitted in text format or rich text
format. Include the following identifier
in the subject line of the e-mail:
Information on 5-year review for [name
of species], and include your name and
return address in the body of your
message.
How Are These Species Currently
Listed?
Table 1 provides current listing
information. Also, the full List of
endangered and threatened species is
available on our Internet site at https://
endangered.fws.gov/
wildlife.html#Species.
Definitions Related to This Notice?
To help you submit information about
the species we are reviewing, we
provide the following definitions:
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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;
Endangered species means any
species that is in danger of extinction
throughout all or a significant portion of
its range; and
Threatened species means any species
that is likely to become an endangered
species within the foreseeable future
throughout all or a significant portion of
its range.
How Do We Determine Whether a
Species Is Endangered or Threatened?
Section 4(a)(1) of the Act 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 Act requires that
our determination be made on the basis
of the best scientific and commercial
data available.
What Could Happen as a Result of Our
Review?
For each species under review, if we
find new information that indicates 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 threatened
to endangered (uplist); (b) Reclassify the
species from endangered to threatened
(downlist); or (c) Remove the species
from the List (delist). If we determine
that a change in classification is not
warranted, then the species will remain
on the List under its current status.
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Authority: This document is published
under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531).
Dated: November 24, 2008.
Wendi Weber,
Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region,
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–R8–ES–2008–N0338; 80221–1113–
0000–F5]
Endangered Species Recovery Permit
Applications
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit
applications; request for comment.
SUMMARY: We invite the public to
comment on the following applications
to conduct certain activities with
endangered species.
DATES: Comments on these permit
applications must be received on or
before January 15, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Written data or comments
should be submitted to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Endangered
Species Program Manager, Region 8,
2800 Cottage Way, Room W–2606,
Sacramento, CA, 95825 (telephone: 916–
414–6464; fax: 916–414–6486). Please
refer to the respective permit number for
each application when submitting
comments. All comments received,
including names and addresses, will
become part of the official
administrative record and may be made
available to the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel Marquez, Fish and Wildlife
Biologist, see ADDRESSES, (telephone:
760–431–9440; fax: 760–431–9624).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
following applicants have applied for
scientific research permits to conduct
certain activities with endangered
species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A)
of the Endangered Species Act (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (‘‘we’’) solicits review
and comment from local, State, and
Federal agencies, and the public on the
following permit requests. Before
including your address, phone number,
e-mail 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.
Permit No. TE–054011
Applicant: John F. Green, Riverside,
California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (capture and release) the San
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Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys
merriami parvus) in conjunction with
surveys throughout the range of the
species in California for the purpose of
enhancing their survival.
Permit No. TE–198929
Applicant: James T. Smith, Carlsbad,
California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (capture, collect, and kill) the
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta longiantenna), the
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
wootoni), the San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi) in conjunction with surveys
throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing
their survival.
Permit No. TE–198925
Applicant: Genevieve K. Walden, San
Francisco, California
The applicant requests a permit to
remove/remove to possession the
Phacelia argillacea (Clay phacelia),
Phacelia formosula (North Park
phacelia), Phacelia insularis subsp
insularis (island phacelia), Eriodictyon
altissimum (Indian Knob mountain
balm), and Eriodictyon capitatum
(Lompoc yerba santa) from federal lands
in conjunction with genetic research
sampling for the purpose of enhancing
their survival.
Permit No. TE–198922
Applicant: Latisha M. Burnaugh,
Sacramento, California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (capture, collect, and kill) the
Conservancy fairy shrimp (Branchinecta
conservatio), the longhorn fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta longiantenna), the
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
wootoni), the San Diego fairy shrimp
(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the
vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus
packardi) in conjunction with surveys
throughout the range of each species in
California for the purpose of enhancing
their survival.
Permit No. TE–198917
Applicant: Dirk T. Pedersen,
McKinleyville, California
The applicant requests a permit to
take (survey, capture, and release) the
tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius
newberryi), in conjunction with surveys
and population monitoring throughout
the range of the species in California, for
the purpose of enhancing its survival.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R5-ES-2008-N0312; 50120-1113-0000-D2]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Reviews of 7 Listed Species
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of review; request for information.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, initiate 5-year
reviews of the endangered Appalachian monkeyface (Quadrula sparsa), the
northeast population of the roseate tern (Sterna dougalii dougalli),
and the shale barren rock-cress (Arabis serotina), and the threatened
Cheat Mountain salamander (Plethodon nettingi), the Madison cave isopod
(Antrolana lira), the sensitive joint-vetch (Aeschynomene virginica),
and the Virginia sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum), under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We request any new information
on these species that may have a bearing on their classification as
endangered or threatened. Based on the results of these 5-year reviews,
we will make a finding on whether these species are properly classified
under the Act.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we are
requesting submission of new information by February 17, 2009. However,
we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at
any time.
ADDRESSES: For instructions on where to submit information and review
the information that we receive on these species, see ``Public
Solicitation of New Information.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mary Parkin, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Northeast Region, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley,
MA 01035, 413-253-8617 or 617-876-6173, or via e-mail at mary_
parkin@fws.gov. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired
may call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8337 for TTY assistance.
For species-specific information, contact the appropriate person under
``Public Solicitation of New Information.''
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Why Do We Conduct a 5-Year Review?
Under the Act we maintain the List of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife and Plant Species (List) at 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12. We amend
the List by publishing final rules in the Federal Register. Section
4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires that we conduct a review of listed
species at least once every 5 years. Section 4(c)(2)(B) requires that
we determine: (1) Whether a species no longer meets the definition of
threatened or endangered and should be removed from the List
(delisted); (2) Whether a species more properly meets the definition of
threatened and should be reclassified from endangered to threatened; or
(3) Whether a species more properly meets the definition of endangered
and should be reclassified from threatened to endangered. Using the
best scientific and commercial data available, a species will be
considered for delisting if the data substantiate that the species is
neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the following
reasons: (1) The species is considered extinct; (2) The species is
considered to be recovered; and/or (3) The original data available when
the species was listed, or the interpretation of such data, were in
error. Any change in Federal classification requires a separate
rulemaking process. Therefore, we are requesting submission of any such
information that has become available since either the original listing
or the most recent status review for these species. Based on the
results of these 5-year reviews, we will make the requisite findings
under section 4(c)(2)(B) of the Act.
Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice
in the Federal Register announcing those species currently under
review. This notice announces initiation of our active review of the
species in Table 1.
Table 1--Summary of Listing Information, 4 Wildlife Species and 3 Plant Species in the Northeast Region
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Common name Scientific name Status Where listed Final listing rule
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ANIMALS
Appalachian monkeyface.......... Quadrula sparsa... Endangered........ VA................ 41 FR 24062; 06/14/
1976
Appalachian monkeyface.......... Quadrula sparsa... Experimental TN................ 72 FR 52433; 09/13/
Population, Non- 2007
Essential.
Cheat Mountain salamander....... Plethodon nettingi Threatened........ Entire Range...... 54 FR 34464; 08/18/
1989
Madison cave isopod............. Antrolana lira.... Threatened........ Entire Range...... 47 FR 43699; 10/04/
1982
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Roseate tern.................... Sterna dougallii Endangered........ Northeast 52 FR 42064; 11/02/
dougallii. population (CT, 1987
ME, MA, NJ, NY,
NC, RI, VA).
PLANTS
Sensitive joint-vetch........... Aeschynomene Threatened........ Entire Range...... 57 FR 21569; 05/20/
virginica. 1992
Shale barren rock-cress......... Arabis serotina... Endangered........ Entire Range...... 54 FR 29655; 07/13/
1989
Virginia sneezeweed............. Helenium viginicum Threatened........ Entire Range...... 63 FR 59239; 11/03/
1998
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What Information Do We Consider in Our Review?
In our 5-year review, we consider 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 original
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 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 the
wildlife species Appalachian monkeyface, Cheat Mountain salamander,
Madison cave isopod, and roseate tern, and of the plant species
sensitive joint-vetch, shale barren rock-cress, and Virginia
sneezeweed. See ``What Information Do We Consider in Our Review?'' for
specific criteria. Information should be supported 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. 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 habitat; 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 Act) and the 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 information, including names and home
addresses of respondents, available for public review. Before including
your address, phone number, e-mail 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.
You may submit information on the following species by U.S. mail,
e-mail, or hand-delivery, to the corresponding addresses below. You may
also view information we receive in response to this notice, as well as
other public documentations in our files, at the following locations by
appointment, during normal business hours.
Appalachian monkeyface: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southwest
Virginia Field Office, 330 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210,
Attention: Shane Hanlon. Direct inquiries to Mr. Hanlon at 276-623-
1233, extension 25, or shane_hanlon@fws.gov.
Cheat mountain salamander: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, West
Virginia Field Office, 694 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241, Attention:
Barbara Douglas. Direct inquiries to Ms. Douglas at 304-636-6586,
extension 19, or barbara_douglas@fws.gov.
Madison cave isopod: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Field
Office, 6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061, Attention: Sumalee
Hoskin. Direct inquiries to Ms. Hoskin at 804-693-6694, extension 136,
or sumalee_hoskin@fws.gov.
Roseate tern: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New England Field
Office, 70 Commercial Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301, Attention:
Michael Amaral. Direct inquiries to Mr. Amaral at 603-223-2541,
extension 23, or michael_amaral@fws.gov.
Sensitive joint-vetch: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia
Field Office, 6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061, Attention: Tylan
Dean. Direct inquiries to Mr. Dean at 804-693-6694, extension 104, or
tylan_dean@fws.gov.
Shale barren rock-cress: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia
Field Office, 6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061, Attention:
Kimberly Smith. Direct inquiries to Ms. Smith at 804-693-6694,
extension 126, or kimberly_smith@fws.gov.
Virginia sneezeweed: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Field
Office, 6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061, Attention: Tylan Dean.
Direct inquiries to Mr. Dean at 804-693-6694, extension 104, or tylan_
dean@fws.gov.
All electronic information must be submitted in text format or rich
text format. Include the following identifier in the subject line of
the e-mail: Information on 5-year review for [name of species], and
include your name and return address in the body of your message.
How Are These Species Currently Listed?
Table 1 provides current listing information. Also, the full List
of endangered and threatened species is available on our Internet site
at https://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html#Species.
Definitions Related to This Notice?
To help you submit information about the species we are reviewing,
we provide the following definitions:
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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;
Endangered species means any species that is in danger of
extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range; and
Threatened species means any species that is likely to become an
endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range.
How Do We Determine Whether a Species Is Endangered or Threatened?
Section 4(a)(1) of the Act 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 Act requires
that our determination be made on the basis of the best scientific and
commercial data available.
What Could Happen as a Result of Our Review?
For each species under review, if we find new information that
indicates 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 threatened to endangered (uplist); (b) Reclassify the species from
endangered to threatened (downlist); or (c) Remove the species from the
List (delist). If we determine that a change in classification is not
warranted, then the species will remain on the List under its current
status.
Authority: This document is published under the authority of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531).
Dated: November 24, 2008.
Wendi Weber,
Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. E8-29720 Filed 12-15-08; 8:45 am]
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