[Federal Register: April 1, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 62)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 15691-15704]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr01ap99-28]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

RIN 1018-AE38

 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule To List 
the Flatwoods Salamander as a Threatened Species

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, determine the flatwoods 
salamander (Ambystoma cingulatum) to be a threatened species under the 
authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This 
salamander occurs in isolated populations scattered across the lower 
southeastern Coastal Plain in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. 
Habitat loss and degradation from agriculture, urbanization, and 
silvicultural practices have resulted in the loss of more than 80 
percent of its pine flatwoods habitat. Surviving populations are 
currently threatened by the continued destruction and degradation of 
their habitat. This action extends the protection of the Act for the 
flatwoods salamander.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 3, 1999.

ADDRESSES: The complete administrative file for this rule is available 
for inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jackson Field Office, 6578 Dogwood View 
Parkway, Jackson, Mississippi 39213.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda LaClaire at the above 
address, or telephone 601/965-4900, extension 26; facsimile 601/965-
4340.