Initiation of a 5-Year Review of the Northern Distinct Population Segment of the Copperbelly Water Snake

Entire Federal Register Notice (PDF) June2, 2006

SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service, we), announces a 5- year review of the northern distinct population segment (DPS) (i.e., in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana north of 40 degrees north latitude) of the copperbelly water snake (Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta) under section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We request any information on the snake that has become available since its original listing in 1997 (62 FR 4183) that has a bearing on its classification as threatened.

A 5-year review is a periodic process conducted to ensure that the classification of a listed species is appropriate. It is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. Based on the results of this 5-year review, we will make a finding of whether this species is properly classified under section 4(c)(2)(B) of the Act.

DATES: Information must be received no later than August 1, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit information to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Field Supervisor, 2651 Coolidge Road, Suite 101, East Lansing, Michigan 48823–6316, or electronic information to: fw3copper bellywatersnake5year@fws.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carrie Tansy, East Lansing Ecological
Services Field Office (see ADDRESSES); telephone (517) 351–6289; facsimile (517) 351–1443. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8337 for TTY assistance.

June 2, 2006

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