[Federal Register: September 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 171)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

RIN 1018-AE22

 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Endangered 
Status for 10 Plant Taxa From Maui Nui, HI

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 
(Act), as amended, we (the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)) 
determine endangered status for 10 plant taxa--Clermontia samuelii (oha 
wai), Cyanea copelandii ssp. haleakalaensis (haha), Cyanea glabra 
(haha), Cyanea hamatiflora ssp. hamatiflora (haha), Dubautia 
plantaginea ssp. humilis (na`ena`e), Hedyotis schlechtendahliana var. 
remyi (kopa), Kanaloa kahoolawensis (kohe malama malama o Kanaloa), 
Labordia tinifolia var. lanaiensis (kamakahala), Labordia triflora 
(kamakahala), and Melicope munroi (alani). All 10 taxa are endemic to 
the Maui Nui group of islands in the Hawaiian Islands. This group 
includes Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. Clermontia samuelii, 
Cyanea copelandii ssp. haleakalaensis, Cyanea glabra, Cyanea 
hamatiflora ssp. hamatiflora, and Dubautia plantaginea ssp. humilis are 
endemic to the island of Maui. Hedyotis schlechtendahliana var. remyi 
and Labordia tinifolia var. lanaiensis are endemic to the island of Lanai.
Kanaloa kahoolawensis is endemic to the island of Kahoolawe, although
pollen studies indicate it may have been a dominant species on Oahu
until 800 years ago. Labordia triflora is endemic to Molokai, and Melicope
munroi is found on Lanai but was also known historically from Molokai.
The 10 plant taxa and their habitats have been variously affected or are
currently threatened by one or more of the following--competition,
predation or habitat degradation from alien species, natural disasters,
and random environmental events (e.g., landslides, flooding, and
hurricanes). This final rule implements the Federal protection provisions
provided by the Act for these 10 plant taxa. Listing under the Act also
triggers protection for these taxa under State Law.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule takes effect October 4, 1999.

ADDRESSES: The complete file for this rule is available for inspection, 
by appointment, during normal business hours at the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands Ecoregion, Pacific Islands Fish and 
Wildlife Office, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 3-122, Box 50088, 
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Rosa, Assistant Field 
Supervisor--Endangered Species, Pacific Islands Ecoregion at the above 
address (telephone 808/541-3441; facsimile 808/541-3470).