[Federal Register: December 27, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 247)]
[Proposed Rules]               
[Page 72300-72302]
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 and 
Commencement of Status Review for a Petition to List the Sacramento 
Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly as Endangered

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of 90-day petition finding.

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SUMMARY: We, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 
90-day finding for a petition to list the Sacramento Mountains 
checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas anicia cloudcrofti) as an endangered 
species and designate critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We find the petition provides 
substantial scientific and commercial information to indicate that 
listing of this animal may be warranted. Therefore, we are initiating a 
status review to determine if the petitioned action is warranted. To 
ensure that the review is comprehensive, we are soliciting information 
and data regarding this action.

DATES: The finding in this document was made on December 7, 1999. To be 
considered in the status review and subsequent 12-month finding for the 
petition, your information and comments must be received by February 
25, 2000.

ADDRESSES: You may submit data, information, comments, or questions 
relevant to this finding to the Field Supervisor, U. S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 2105 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113. 
The petition finding, supporting data, and comments are available for 
public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the 
above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Hein, Endangered Species 
Biologist (see ADDRESSESS section) (telephone 505/346-2525, extension 
135).