[Federal Register: January 26, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 16)]
[Proposed Rules]               
[Page 3915-3923]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr26ja99-52]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

RIN 1018-AF34

 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed 
Threatened Status for the Santa Ana Sucker

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, propose threatened status 
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for 
the Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae). The species is threatened 
by potential habitat destruction, natural and human-induced changes in 
streamflows, urban development and related land-use practices, 
intensive recreation, the introduction of non-native competitors and 
predators, and demographics associated with small populations. This 
proposed rule, if made final, would invoke the Federal protection and 
recovery provisions of the Act for this fish species within the Los 
Angeles, San Gabriel, and Santa Ana River drainages.

DATES: We must receive comments from all interested parties by March 
29, 1999. We must receive public hearing requests by March 12, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send comments and materials concerning this proposal to the 
Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carlsbad Field 
Office, 2730 Loker Avenue West, Carlsbad, California 92008. Comments 
and materials received will be available for public inspection, by 
appointment, during normal business hours at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Barrett, biologist, U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, at the above address (or telephone 760-431-9440; 
facsimile 760-431-9624).