[Federal Register: August 16, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 157)]
[Proposed Rules]               
[Page 44470-44475]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

RIN 1018-AF68

 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed 
Endangered Status for Carex lutea (Golden Sedge)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to 
determine endangered status for Carex lutea (golden sedge) under the 
authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This 
rare plant is presently known from only eight populations in Pender and 
Onslow counties, North Carolina. C. lutea is endangered throughout its 
range because of habitat alteration; conversion of its limited habitat 
for residential, commercial, or industrial development; mining; 
drainage activities associated with silviculture and agriculture; and 
suppression of fire. In addition, herbicide use, particularly along 
utility or road rights-of-way, may also be a threat. This proposal, if 
made final, will extend the protection of the Act to C. lutea. We are 
seeking data and comments from the public.

DATES: Send your comments to reach us on or before October 15, 1999. We 
will not consider comments received after the above date in making our 
decision on the proposed rule. We must receive public hearing requests 
by September 30, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send comments, materials, and requests for a public hearing 
concerning this proposal to the State Supervisor, Asheville Field 
Office, US Fish and Wildlife Service, 160 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, 
North Carolina 28801. Comments and materials received will be available 
for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at 
the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Nora A. Murdock at the above 
address (828/258-3939, extension 231).