U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Slickspot peppergrass (Lepidium papilliferum)

Slickspot Peppergrass by Ian Robertson

Slickspot Peppergrass Draft Economic Analysis

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has released a draft analysis of the economic impacts of proposed critical habitat designation for slickspot peppergrass (Lepidium papilliferum). With the release of the draft economic analysis, a 45-day comment period opens for public review and input. At the same time, the public is also provided an additional opportunity to comment on the proposed critical habitat designation. Comments previously submitted on the proposed critical habitat rule do not need to be resubmitted. The comment period for the economic analysis and the proposed critical habitat designation for slickpot peppergrass closes December 12, 2011.

Written comments concerning the draft economic analysis and proposed critical habitat can be submitted by one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. In the box that reads “Enter Keyword or ID,” enter this Docket Number: FWS-R1-ES-2010-0071. Then, click the “Search” button. An icon will appear that reads “Submit a Comment.” Please ensure that the correct rulemaking document number is found before submitting your comments.

• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R1-ES-2010-0071; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 2042–PDM; Arlington, VA 22203.

News Release (PDF 143 KB)

Draft Economic Analysis (PDF 2.2 MB)

Comment Period Extended for Slickspot Peppergrass Proposed Critical Habitat

Comments will be accepted until September 9, 2011

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has extended the public comment period on the proposed designation of critical habitat for slickspot peppergrass for an additional 60 days so that the State of Idaho can coordinate comments between the state agencies that may be affected by critical habitat, and to allow adequate time for citizens to provide input on the proposed critical habitat designation. All comments received or postmarked on or before September 9, 2011 will be considered by the Service. There is no need to re-submit comments that have already been submitted, as comments previously submitted have been incorporated into the public record. The Service will fully consider all comments in its final decision.

Written comments and information concerning this proposal can be submitted by one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . In the box that reads “Enter Keyword or ID,” enter the docket number for this proposed rule, which is FWS-R1-ES-2010-0071. Check the box that reads “Open for Comment/Submission,” and then click the Search button. You should then see an icon that reads “Submit a Comment.” Please ensure that you have found the correct rulemaking before submitting your comment.

Comments must be received on or before September 9, 2011. Note that if you are using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, the deadline for submitting an electronic comment is Eastern Standard Time on this date. The Service will post all comments on http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that the agency will post any personal information that is provided. If you have already submitted comment, there is no need to resubmit them.

Critical Habitat Proposal News Release (PDF 42 KB)

Federal Register Notice (PDF 4.4 MB)