View a complete PDF version of the 52-page Final Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly. Below is the summary of the Final Rule from the Federal Register.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
RIN 1018–AU74

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for the Hine’s emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 13,221 acres (ac) (5,350 hectares (ha)) in 22 units fall within the boundaries of our critical habitat designation. The critical habitat units are located in Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties in Illinois; Alpena, Mackinac, and Presque Isle Counties in Michigan; and Door and Ozaukee Counties in
Wisconsin.

DATES: This rule becomes effective on October 5, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Rogner, Chicago Ecological Services Field Office, 1250 S. Grove, Suite 103, Barrington, IL 60010 (telephone: 847– 381–2253, extension 11; facsimile: 847– 381–2285).

Published in the Federal Register on Sept. 5, 2007

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