[Federal Register: October 26, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 206)]
[Proposed Rules]               
[Page 57620-57623]
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

 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-day Finding on 
a Petition to List the Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse as Threatened

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of 90-day petition finding.

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SUMMARY: The Service announces a 90-day finding for a petition to list 
the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus 
columbianus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. We 
find that the petition presents substantial scientific and commercial 
information indicating that listing the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse 
may be warranted.

DATES: The finding announced in this document was made on October 14, 
1999. Send comments and information to us on or before December 27, 
1999, concerning this petition finding. We may not consider comments 
received after the above date in making a decision for the 12-month 
finding.

ADDRESSES: You may submit data, information, comments, or questions 
concerning this petition to the Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 11103 East Montgomery Drive, Spokane, Washington 
99206. The petition, administrative finding, supporting information, and
comments received are available for public inspection, by appointment, 
during normal business hours at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher D. Warren, at the above 
address or call 509-891-6839.