[Federal Register: December 10, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 237)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 69195-69203]
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

RIN 1018-AE75

 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Endangered 
Status for the Plant Fritillaria gentneri (Gentner's fritillary)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine 
endangered status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 
(Act), for Fritillaria gentneri (Gentner's fritillary) ( = Mission-
bells). This plant is found only in two counties, Jackson and 
Josephine, in southwestern Oregon. This taxon is threatened by 
residential development, agricultural activities, logging, road and 
trail improvement, off-road vehicle use, collection for gardens, and 
problems associated with small population size. This rule implements 
the Federal protection and recovery provisions afforded by the Act for 
Fritillaria gentneri.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This final rule is effective January 10, 2000.

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, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office, 2600 S.E. 98th Ave., Suite 
100, Portland, Oregon 97266.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Robinson, botanist, at the 
above address or by telephone 503/231-6179.