Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Status Reviews of Seven Listed Species, 44564-44566 [2011-18893]

Download as PDF 44564 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 143 / Tuesday, July 26, 2011 / Proposed Rules wreier-aviles on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with PROPOSALS combination of exposure and some corroborating evidence of how the species is likely impacted could suffice. The mere identification of factors that could impact a species negatively is not sufficient to compel a finding that listing is appropriate; we require evidence that these factors are operative threats that act on the species to the point that the species meets the definition of endangered or threatened under the Act. The analysis of threats (the five factors) to determine if the status of GPE meets the definition of endangered or threatened was particularly challenging, because the range of the species appears to be greater than it was originally thought to be. In addition to the Palouse area prairie, the species has been documented in dry forest habitat on the east slope of the Cascades. Survey effort for this species has been low, especially outside of the Palouse grasslands, and appropriate survey methods remain to be developed. In addition, the life history of the GPE is not completely understood. There is still some scientific debate regarding whether the GPE is an anecic or endogeic species, although the most recent field observations and prevailing scientific evidence indicates it is a deepburrowing anecic species (JohnsonMaynard 2010, p. 2), which would result in a different exposure to threats than if it were an endogeic species. There is no scientific basis to conclude that any of the activities identified as threats by the petitioners are, in fact, threats to the GPE. Based on our review of the best available scientific and commercial information pertaining to the five factors, we find that the threats are not of sufficient imminence, intensity, or magnitude to indicate that the GPE is in danger of extinction (endangered), or likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future (threatened), throughout all of its range. Therefore, we find that the GPE does not meet the definition of an endangered or threatened species throughout its range. Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment and Significant Portion of the Range Analysis After assessing whether the species is endangered or threatened throughout its range, we next consider whether a distinct vertebrate population segment (DPS) or whether any significant portion of the GPE range meets the definition of endangered or is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future (threatened), in accordance with the Service’s Policy Regarding the Recognition of Distinct Vertebrate VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:37 Jul 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 Population Segments under the Endangered Species Act (61 FR 4722, February 7, 1996). Because the GPE is not a vertebrate species, the Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment policy is not applicable to this finding. Significant Portion of the Range Having determined that the GPE does not meet the definition of an endangered or threatened species, we must next consider whether there are any significant portions of the range where the GPE is in danger of extinction or is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. Because of significant uncertainties regarding the range of the GPE, the limited survey efforts, and the paucity of information regarding its life history, there is nothing to suggest that threats are disproportionately acting on any portion of the species’ range, such that the species is at risk of extinction now or in the foreseeable future. Therefore, we find that listing the GPE as an endangered or threatened species is not warranted throughout all or a significant portion of its range. The designation of critical habitat for this species as requested by the petitioner is not appropriate, based on our determination that the species does not warrant listing under the Act. The Service continues to be interested in the status of this unique species. We request that you submit any new information concerning the status of, or threats to, the GPE to our Washington Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES) whenever it becomes available. New information will help us monitor the GPE and encourage its conservation. References Cited A complete list of references cited is available on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov and upon request from the Washington Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES). Author(s) The primary authors of this notice are the staff members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Office. Authority The authority for this section is section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: July 12, 2011. David Cottingham, Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2011–18645 Filed 7–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 17 [FWS–R3–ES–2011–N107; 30120–1113– 0000–C4] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Status Reviews of Seven Listed Species Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), of seven animal and plant species. We conduct these reviews to ensure that our classification of each species on the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants as threatened or endangered is accurate. A 5-year review assesses the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We are requesting the public to send us any information that has become available since the most recent status reviews on each of these species. Based on review results, we will determine whether we should change the listing status of any of these species. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written information by September 26, 2011. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: For how and where to send comments or information, see ‘‘VIII. Contacts’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: To request information, see ‘‘VIII. Contacts’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8337 for TTY (telephone typewriter or teletypewriter) assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Why do we conduct a 5-year review? 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 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act requires us to review each listed species’ status at least once every 5 years. Then, under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether to remove any species from the List (delist), to E:\FR\FM\26JYP1.SGM 26JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 143 / Tuesday, July 26, 2011 / Proposed Rules reclassify it from endangered to threatened, or to reclassify it from threatened to endangered. Any change in Federal classification requires a separate rulemaking process. In classifying, we use the following definitions, from 50 CFR 424.02: (A) Species includes any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate, that interbreeds when mature; (B) Endangered species means any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range; and (C) 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. We must support delisting by the best scientific and commercial data available, and only consider delisting if data substantiate that the species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the following reasons (50 CFR 424.11(d)): 44565 (A) The species is considered extinct; (B) The species is considered to be recovered; or (C) The original data available when the species was listed, or the interpretation of data, were in error. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the species we are reviewing. II. What species are under review? This notice announces our active 5year status reviews of the species. CURRENT LISTING STATUS OF SPECIES UNDER 5-YEAR STATUS REVIEW Common name Scientific name Status Where listed Final listing rule publication date and citation ANIMALS Bat, gray ................................ Myotis grisescens ................. Endangered ...... Bat, Indiana ............................ Myotis sodalis ....................... Endangered ...... Snake, copperbelly water ...... Threatened ....... Mussel, scaleshell .................. Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta. Leptodea leptodon ................ Endangered ...... Pearlymussel, Curtis’ ............. Epioblasma florentina curtisii Endangered ...... Central and Southeastern U.S.A. Eastern and Midwestern U.S.A. IN north of 40° N. Lat., MI, OH. U.S.A. (AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, OH, OK, SD, TN, WI). U.S.A. (AR, MO) ................... April 28, 1976 (41 FR 17736). March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). January 29, 1997 (62 FR 4183). October 9, 2001 (66 FR 51322). June 14, 1976 (41 FR 24062). PLANTS Boltonia decurrens ................ Threatened ....... U.S.A. (IL, MO). .................... Fassett’s locoweed ................ wreier-aviles on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with PROPOSALS Decurrent false aster ............. Oxytropis campestris var. chartacea. Threatened ....... U.S.A. (WI) ............................ III. What do we consider in our review? We consider all new information available at the time we conduct a 5year status review. We consider the best scientific and commercial data that have become available since our current listing determination, or most recent status review that is accessible from our Web site https://www.fws.gov/midwest/ Endangered/recovery/5yr_rev/ completed5yrs.html, 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 (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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:37 Jul 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 contained in the List, and improved analytical methods. For the copperbelly water snake, we specifically request information that pertains only to the northern distinct population segment (DPS). The copperbelly watersnake was listed as a DPS of a vertebrate taxon. The listed DPS occurs in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana north of 40 degrees north latitude (approximately Indianapolis, Indiana). A DPS is defined in the February 7, 1996, Policy Regarding the Recognition of Distinct Vertebrate Population Segments (61 FR 4722). Three elements are considered to list a population under the Act as a DPS: (1) The discreteness of the population segment in relation to the remainder of the species to which it belongs; (2) The significance of the population segment to the species to which it belongs; and (3) The population segment’s conservation status in relation to the Act’s standards for listing (i.e., is the population segment endangered or threatened?). Distinct population segments of vertebrate species, as well as subspecies of all listed species, may PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 November 14, 1988 (53 FR 45858). September 28, 1988 (53 FR 37972). be proposed for separate reclassification or for removal from the List. As required by the DPS policy, we will assess the validity of the current DPS designation during the 5-year review. The southern population (i.e., in Illinois, Kentucky, and Indiana south of 40 degrees north latitude) is not listed as a threatened species at this time and is not part of this 5-year review. IV. How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened? Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires 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. E:\FR\FM\26JYP1.SGM 26JYP1 44566 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 143 / Tuesday, July 26, 2011 / Proposed Rules Under section 4(b)(1) of the Act, we must base our assessment of these factors solely on the best scientific and commercial data available. V. 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 remains on the List under its current status. VI. Request for New 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 criteria. If you submit information, 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. Submit your comments and materials to the appropriate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office listed under ‘‘VIII. Contacts.’’ Submit all electronic information in Text or Rich Text format to FW3Midwest Region_5YearReview@fws.gov. Please send information for each species in a separate e-mail. Provide your name and return address in the body of your message, and include the following identifier in your e-mail subject line: Information on 5-year review for [NAME OF SPECIES]. VII. Public Availability of Comments 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. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices where the comments are submitted. VIII. Contacts Send your comments and information on the following species, as well as requests for information, to the corresponding contacts. You may view information we receive in response to this notice, as well as other documentation in our files, at the following locations by appointment, during normal business hours. Species Contact person, phone, e-mail Contact address Gray bat ............................... Dr. Paul McKenzie, (573) 234–2132, extension 107, paul_mckenzie@fws.gov. Indiana bat ........................... Mr. Andrew King, (812) 334–4261, extension 1216, andrew_king@fws.gov. Copperbelly water snake ..... Ms. Barbara Hosler, (517) 351–6326, barbara_hosler@fws.gov. Scaleshell mussel and Curtis pearlymussel. Mr. Andy Roberts, (573) 234–2132, extension 110, andy_roberts@fws.gov. Boltonia decurrens ............... Ms. Jody Millar, (309) 757–5800, extension 202, jody_millar@fws.gov. Ms. Catherine Carnes, (920) 866–1732, cathy_carnes@fws.gov. Columbia Missouri Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A, Columbia, MO 65203–0007. Bloomington Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 620 S. Walker Street, Bloomington, IN 47403– 2121. East Lansing Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2651 Coolidge Road, Suite 101, East Lansing, MI 48823–6316. Columbia Missouri Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A, Columbia, MO 65203–0007. Rock Island Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1511 47th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265. Green Bay Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2661 Scott Tower Drive, WI 54229–9565. Oxytropis campestris var. chartacea. IX. Authority DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR We publish this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Fish and Wildlife Service Dated: June 14, 2011. Lynn M. Lewis, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region. wreier-aviles on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with PROPOSALS [FR Doc. 2011–18893 Filed 7–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P 50 CFR Part 17 [FWS–R3–ES–2011–0025; MO 92210–0– 0008–B2] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Frigid Ambersnail as Endangered Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of 12-month petition finding. AGENCY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list the frigid ambersnail (Catinella gelida) under the SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:11 Jul 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). After reviewing all available scientific and commercial information, we find that listing the frigid ambersnail is not warranted because currently living individuals that were identified as frigid ambersnails do not constitute a unique and valid, currently living taxon; therefore, it is not considered to be a listable entity under the Act. DATES: The finding announced in this document was made July 26, 2011. ADDRESSES: This finding is available on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov at Docket Number FWS–R3–ES–2011–0025. The complete file for this finding is available for inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Rock Island E:\FR\FM\26JYP1.SGM 26JYP1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

[FWS-R3-ES-2011-N107; 30120-1113-0000-C4]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Status 
Reviews of Seven Listed 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), of seven animal and plant species. We conduct these reviews to 
ensure that our classification of each species on the Lists of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants as threatened or 
endangered is accurate. A 5-year review assesses the best scientific 
and commercial data available at the time of the review. We are 
requesting the public to send us any information that has become 
available since the most recent status reviews on each of these 
species. Based on review results, we will determine whether we should 
change the listing status of any of these species.

DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written information by 
September 26, 2011. However, we will continue to accept new information 
about any listed species at any time.

ADDRESSES: For how and where to send comments or information, see 
``VIII. Contacts'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request information, see ``VIII. 
Contacts'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Individuals who are hearing 
impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 800-
877-8337 for TTY (telephone typewriter or teletypewriter) assistance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Why do we conduct a 5-year review?

    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 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of 
the Act requires us to review each listed species' status at least once 
every 5 years. Then, under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether to 
remove any species from the List (delist), to

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reclassify it from endangered to threatened, or to reclassify it from 
threatened to endangered. Any change in Federal classification requires 
a separate rulemaking process.
    In classifying, we use the following definitions, from 50 CFR 
424.02:
    (A) Species includes any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, 
or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of 
vertebrate, that interbreeds when mature;
    (B) Endangered species means any species that is in danger of 
extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range; and
    (C) 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.
    We must support delisting by the best scientific and commercial 
data available, and only consider delisting if data substantiate that 
the species is neither endangered nor threatened for one or more of the 
following reasons (50 CFR 424.11(d)):
    (A) The species is considered extinct;
    (B) The species is considered to be recovered; or
    (C) The original data available when the species was listed, or the 
interpretation of data, were in error.
    Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice 
in the Federal Register announcing the species we are reviewing.

II. What species are under review?

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

                          Current Listing Status of Species Under 5-Year Status Review
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                                                                                                 Final listing
          Common name             Scientific name           Status             Where listed     rule publication
                                                                                               date and citation
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                                                     ANIMALS
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Bat, gray......................  Myotis grisescens  Endangered............  Central and        April 28, 1976
                                                                             Southeastern       (41 FR 17736).
                                                                             U.S.A.
Bat, Indiana...................  Myotis sodalis...  Endangered............  Eastern and        March 11, 1967
                                                                             Midwestern U.S.A.  (32 FR 4001).
Snake, copperbelly water.......  Nerodia            Threatened............  IN north of        January 29, 1997
                                  erythrogaster                              40[deg] N. Lat.,   (62 FR 4183).
                                  neglecta.                                  MI, OH.
Mussel, scaleshell.............  Leptodea leptodon  Endangered............  U.S.A. (AL, AR,    October 9, 2001
                                                                             IA, IL, IN, KY,    (66 FR 51322).
                                                                             MN, MO, OH, OK,
                                                                             SD, TN, WI).
Pearlymussel, Curtis'..........  Epioblasma         Endangered............  U.S.A. (AR, MO)..  June 14, 1976 (41
                                  florentina                                                    FR 24062).
                                  curtisii.
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                                                     PLANTS
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Decurrent false aster..........  Boltonia           Threatened............  U.S.A. (IL, MO)..  November 14, 1988
                                  decurrens.                                                    (53 FR 45858).
Fassett's locoweed.............  Oxytropis          Threatened............  U.S.A. (WI)......  September 28,
                                  campestris var.                                               1988 (53 FR
                                  chartacea.                                                    37972).
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III. What do we consider in our review?

    We consider all new information available at the time we conduct a 
5-year status review. We consider the best scientific and commercial 
data that have become available since our current listing 
determination, or most recent status review that is accessible from our 
Web site https://www.fws.gov/midwest/Endangered/recovery/5yr_rev/completed5yrs.html, 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 (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, and improved analytical 
methods.
    For the copperbelly water snake, we specifically request 
information that pertains only to the northern distinct population 
segment (DPS). The copperbelly watersnake was listed as a DPS of a 
vertebrate taxon. The listed DPS occurs in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana 
north of 40 degrees north latitude (approximately Indianapolis, 
Indiana). A DPS is defined in the February 7, 1996, Policy Regarding 
the Recognition of Distinct Vertebrate Population Segments (61 FR 
4722). Three elements are considered to list a population under the Act 
as a DPS: (1) The discreteness of the population segment in relation to 
the remainder of the species to which it belongs; (2) The significance 
of the population segment to the species to which it belongs; and (3) 
The population segment's conservation status in relation to the Act's 
standards for listing (i.e., is the population segment endangered or 
threatened?). Distinct population segments of vertebrate species, as 
well as subspecies of all listed species, may be proposed for separate 
reclassification or for removal from the List. As required by the DPS 
policy, we will assess the validity of the current DPS designation 
during the 5-year review. The southern population (i.e., in Illinois, 
Kentucky, and Indiana south of 40 degrees north latitude) is not listed 
as a threatened species at this time and is not part of this 5-year 
review.

IV. How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?

    Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires 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.

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    Under section 4(b)(1) of the Act, we must base our assessment of 
these factors solely on the best scientific and commercial data 
available.

V. 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 remains on the List under its current status.

VI. Request for New 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 criteria. If you submit information, 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.
    Submit your comments and materials to the appropriate U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service office listed under ``VIII. Contacts.''
    Submit all electronic information in Text or Rich Text format to 
FW3MidwestRegion_5YearReview@fws.gov. Please send information for each 
species in a separate e-mail. Provide your name and return address in 
the body of your message, and include the following identifier in your 
e-mail subject line: Information on 5-year review for [NAME OF 
SPECIES].

VII. Public Availability of Comments

    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. Comments and materials received will be available for 
public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the 
offices where the comments are submitted.

VIII. Contacts

    Send your comments and information on the following species, as 
well as requests for information, to the corresponding contacts. You 
may view information we receive in response to this notice, as well as 
other documentation in our files, at the following locations by 
appointment, during normal business hours.

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               Species                        Contact person, phone, e-mail               Contact address
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Gray bat.............................  Dr. Paul McKenzie, (573) 234-2132,          Columbia Missouri Field
                                        extension 107, paul_mckenzie@fws.gov.      Office, U.S. Fish and
                                                                                    Wildlife Service, 101 Park
                                                                                    DeVille Drive, Suite A,
                                                                                    Columbia, MO 65203-0007.
Indiana bat..........................  Mr. Andrew King, (812) 334-4261, extension  Bloomington Field Office,
                                        1216,                                       U.S. Fish and Wildlife
                                       andrew_king@fws.gov.                        Service, 620 S. Walker
                                                                                    Street, Bloomington, IN
                                                                                    47403-2121.
Copperbelly water snake..............  Ms. Barbara Hosler, (517) 351-6326,         East Lansing Field Office,
                                       barbara_hosler@fws.gov.                     U.S. Fish and Wildlife
                                                                                    Service, 2651 Coolidge Road,
                                                                                    Suite 101, East Lansing, MI
                                                                                    48823-6316.
Scaleshell mussel and Curtis           Mr. Andy Roberts, (573) 234-2132,           Columbia Missouri Field
 pearlymussel.                          extension 110, andy_roberts@fws.gov.       Office, U.S. Fish and
                                                                                    Wildlife Service, 101 Park
                                                                                    DeVille Drive, Suite A,
                                                                                    Columbia, MO 65203-0007.
Boltonia decurrens...................  Ms. Jody Millar, (309) 757-5800, extension  Rock Island Field Office,
                                        202, jody_millar@fws.gov.                  U.S. Fish and Wildlife
                                                                                    Service, 1511 47th Avenue,
                                                                                    Moline, IL 61265.
Oxytropis campestris var. chartacea..  Ms. Catherine Carnes, (920) 866-1732,       Green Bay Field Office, U.S.
                                        cathy_carnes@fws.gov.                      Fish and Wildlife Service,
                                                                                    2661 Scott Tower Drive, WI
                                                                                    54229-9565.
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IX. 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: June 14, 2011.
Lynn M. Lewis,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region.
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