[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37178-37181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14952]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R4-ES-2021-N014; FXES11130900000C2-201-FF09E32000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Status Reviews for 37 Southeastern Species
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year
status reviews for 37 species under the Endangered Species Act, as
amended. A 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and
commercial data available at the time of the review. We are requesting
submission of any such information that has become available since the
previous status review for each species.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we must
receive your comments or information on or before September 13, 2021.
However, we will continue to accept new
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information about any listed species at any time.
ADDRESSES: For instructions on how and where to request or submit
information, see Request for New Information under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General Information: Aaron Valenta, (404) 679-4144, via email at
aaron_valenta@fws.gov, and via U.S. mail at U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30345.
Species-Specific Information and Submission of Comments: Please
refer to Request for New Information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call
the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are
initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), for 21 plant and 16
animal species. A 5-year status review is based on the best scientific
and commercial data available at the time of the review; therefore, we
are requesting submission of any such information that has become
available since the last review for the species, particularly
information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that
may have become available.
Why do we conduct 5-year reviews?
Under the ESA, we maintain Lists of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife and Plants (which we collectively refer to as the List) in
title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 50 CFR 17.11(h) (for
wildlife) and 50 CFR 17.12(h) (for plants). Listed wildlife and plants
can also be found at http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/pub/listedAnimals.jsp and http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/pub/listedPlants.jsp, respectively. Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires
us to review each listed species' status at least once every 5 years.
Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a notice in
the Federal Register announcing species under active review; however,
we may review the status of any species at any time based upon a
petition or other information available to us. For additional
information about 5-year reviews, refer to our fact sheet at http://www.fws.gov/endangered/what-we-do/recovery-overview.html.
Which species are under review?
This notice announces our active 5-year status reviews of the
species in the following table.
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States where the Final listing rule (Federal
Common name/ scientific Contact person, email, Status (endangered species is known Register citation and Contact's mailing address
name phone or threatened) to occur publication date)
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ANIMALS
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Amphibians
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Guaj[oacute]n Jan Zegarra, Threatened........ Puerto Rico...... 62 FR 31757; 6/11/1997........ USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
(Eleutherodactylus caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 491,
cooki). 510-5206. Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
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Birds
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Parrot, Puerto Rican Marisel Lopez, Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 32 FR 4001; 3/11/1967......... USFWS, Road 191, Km 4.3,
(Amazona vittata). caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 1600, Rio Grande,
240-8895. PR 00745.
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Fishes
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Darter, Kentucky arrow Michael Floyd, Threatened........ Kentucky......... 81 FR 68963; 10/5/2016........ USFWS, 330 W. Broadway,
(Etheostoma spilotum). kentuckyes@fws.gov, 502- Ste. 265, Frankfort, KY
695-0468. 40601.
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Shiner, Cape Fear Emily Wells, Endangered........ North Carolina... 52 FR 36034; 9/25/1987........ USFWS, P.O. Box 33726,
(Notropis Raleigh_ES@fws.gov, 919- Raleigh, NC 27636-3726.
mekistocholas). 856-4520.
Cavefish, Alabama Jennifer Grunewald, Endangered........ Alabama.......... 53 FR 37968; 9/28/1988........ USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
(Speoplatyrhinus alabama@fws.gov, 251-441- Daphne, AL 36526.
poulsoni). 5181.
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Mammals
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Deer, Key (Odocoileus Lourdes Mena, key_deer_5- Endangered........ Florida.......... 32 FR 4001; 3/11/1967......... USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
virginianus clavium) year_review@fws.gov, 904- Beach, FL 32960.
731-3134.
Manatee, West Indian Lourdes Mena, Threatened........ Alabama, 82 FR 16668; 4/5/2017......... USFWS, 7915 Baymeadows Way,
(Trichechus manatus). manatee@fws.gov, 904-731- Delaware, Suite 200, Jacksonville,
3134. Florida, FL 32256.
Georgia,
Louisiana,
Maryland,
Mississippi, New
Jersey, North
Carolina, Puerto
Rico, South
Carolina, Texas,
Virginia.
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Clams
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Elktoe, Appalachian Jason Mays, Endangered........ North Carolina, 59 FR 60324; 11/23/1994....... USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
(Alasmidonta fw4esasheville@fws.gov, Tennessee. Asheville, NC 28801.
raveneliana). 828-258-3939.
Pearlshell, Louisiana Monica Sikes, Threatened........ Arkansas, 58 FR 49935; 9/24/1993........ USFWS, 200 Dulles Drive,
(Margaritifera lafayette@fws.gov, 337-291- Louisiana. Lafayette, LA 70506.
hembeli). 3118.
Moccasinshell, Suwannee Lourdes Mena, Threatened........ Florida, Georgia. 81 FR 69417; 10/6/2016........ USFWS, 1601 Balboa Ave.,
(Medionidus walkeri). panamacity@fws.gov, 904- Panama City, FL 32405.
731-3134.
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Wartyback, white Evan Collins, Endangered........ Alabama, 41 FR 24062; 6/14/1976........ USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
(pearlymussel) alabama@fws.gov, 251-441- Tennessee. Daphne, AL 36526.
(Plethobasus 5181.
cicatricosus).
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Crustaceans
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Shrimp, Squirrel Lourdes Mena, Threatened........ Florida.......... 55 FR 25588; 6/21/1990........ USFWS, 7915 Baymeadows Way,
Chimney Cave northflorida@fws.gov, 904- Suite 200, Jacksonville,
(Palaemonetes 731-3134. FL 32256.
cummingi).
Shrimp, Alabama cave Jennifer Grunewald, Endangered........ Alabama.......... 53 FR 34696; 9/7/1988......... USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
(Palaemonias alabama@fws.gov, 251-441- Daphne, AL 36526.
alabamae). 5181.
Shrimp, Kentucky cave Michael Floyd, Endangered........ Kentucky......... 48 FR 46337; 10/12/1983....... USFWS, 330 W Broadway, Ste.
(Palaemonias ganteri). kentuckyes@fws.gov, 502- 265, Frankfort, KY 40601.
695-0468.
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Insects
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Beetle, Miami tiger Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 81 FR 68985; 10/5/2016........ USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
(Cicindelidia Miamitigerbeetle_5- Beach, FL 32960.
floridana). yearreview@fws.gov, 904-
731-3134.
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Snails
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Snail, painted snake Geoff Call, Threatened........ Tennessee........ 43 FR 28932; 7/3/1978......... USFWS, 446 Neal Street,
coiled forest cookeville@fws.gov, 931- Cookeville, TN 38501.
(Anguispira picta). 528-6481.
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PLANTS
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Flowering Plants
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Argythamnia blodgettii Lourdes Mena, Threatened........ Florida.......... 81 FR 66842; 9/29/2016........ USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
(Blodgett's pinerocklandplants_5- Beach, FL 32960.
silverbush) yearreview@fws.gov, 904-
731-3134.
Auerodendron Jos[eacute] G. Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 59 FR 9935; 3/2/1994.......... USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
pauciflorum (no common Mart[iacute]nez, P.O. Box 491,
name) caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
851-7297.
Cardamine micranthera Karla Quast, Endangered........ North Carolina, 54 FR 38947; 9/21/1989........ USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
(small-anthered fw4esasheville@fws.gov, Virginia. Asheville, NC 28801.
bittercress) 828-258-3939.
Chamaecrista lineata Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 81 FR 66842; 9/29/2016........ USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
keyensis (Big Pine pinerocklandplants_5- Beach, FL 32960.
partridge pea) yearreview@fws.gov, 904-
731-3134.
Chamaesyce deltoidea Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 81 FR 66842; 9/29/2016........ USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
serpyllum (wedge pinerocklandplants_5- Beach, FL 32960.
spurge) yearreview@fws.gov, 904-
731-3134.
Clematis socialis Scott Wiggers, Endangered........ Alabama, Georgia. 51 FR 34420; 9/26/1986........ USFWS, 6578 Dogwood View
(Alabama leather mississippi_field_office@f Pkwy., Jackson, MS 39213.
flower) ws.gov, 228-475-0765.
Conradina glabra Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 58 FR 37432; 7/12/1993........ USFWS, 1601 Balboa Ave.,
(Apalachicola panamacity@fws.gov, 904- Panama City, FL 32405.
rosemary) 731-3134.
Cordia bellonis (no Omar Monsegur, Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 62 FR 1644; 1/10/1997......... USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
common name) caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 491,
510-5206. Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
Crescentia Omar Monsegur, Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 52 FR 46085; 12/4/1987........ USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
portoricensis caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 491,
(hig[uuml]ero de 510-5206. Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
sierra)
Geocarpon minimum (no Jason Phillips, arkansas- Threatened........ Arkansas, 52 FR 22930; 6/16/1987........ USFWS, 110 South Amity
common name) es_recovery@fws.gov, 870- Louisiana, Road, Suite 300, Conway,
503-1101. Missouri, Texas. Arkansas 72032.
Harperocallis flava Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 44 FR 56862; 10/2/1979........ USFWS, 1601 Balboa Ave.,
(Harper's beauty) panamacity@fws.gov, 904- Panama City, FL 32405.
731-3134.
Houstonia (=Hedyotis) Karla Quast, Endangered........ North Carolina, 55 FR 12793; 4/5/1990......... USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
purpurea var. montana fw4esasheville@fws.gov, Tennessee, Asheville, NC 28801.
(Roan Mountain bluet) 828-258-3939. Virginia.
Linum arenicola (sand Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 81 FR 66842; 9/29/2016........ USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
flax) pinerocklandplants_5- Beach, FL 32960.
yearreview@fws.gov, 904-
731-3134.
Lupinus aridorum (scrub Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 52 FR 11172; 4/7/1987......... USFWS, 7915 Baymeadows Way,
lupine) northflorida@fws.gov, 904- Suite 200, Jacksonville,
731-3134. FL 32256.
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Myrcia paganii (no Jos[eacute] G. Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 59 FR 8138; 2/18/1994......... USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
common name) Mart[iacute]nez, P.O. Box 491,
caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
510-5206.
Trichilia triacantha Omar Monsegur, Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 53 FR 3565; 2/5/1988.......... USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
(Bariaco) caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 491,
510-5206. Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
Warea amplexifolia Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 52 FR 15501; 4/29/1987........ USFWS, 7915 Baymeadows Way,
(wide-leaf warea) northflorida@fws.gov, 904- Suite 200, Jacksonville,
731-3134. FL 32256.
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Non-Flowering Plants
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Elaphoglossum serpens Marielle Peschiera, Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 58 FR 32308; 6/9/1993......... USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
(no common name) caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 491,
510-5206. Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
Polystichum Marielle Peschiera, Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 58 FR 32308; 6/9/1993......... USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
calderonense (no caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 491,
common name) 510-5206. Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
Tectaria estremerana Marielle Peschiera, Endangered........ Puerto Rico...... 58 FR 32308; 6/9/1993......... USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1,
(no common name) caribbean_es@fws.gov, 787- P.O. Box 491,
510-5206. Boquer[oacute]n, PR 00622.
Trichomanes punctatum Lourdes Mena, Endangered........ Florida.......... 80 FR 60439; 10/6/2015........ USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
ssp. floridanum Floridabristlefern_5- Beach, FL 32960.
(Florida bristle fern) yearreview@fws.gov, 904-
731-3134.
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What information do we consider in our 5-year reviews?
A 5-year review considers all new information available at the time
of the review. In conducting the review, we consider the best
scientific and commercial data that have become available since the
most recent status review. Specifically, we are seeking new information
regarding:
(1) Species biology, including but not limited to life history and
habitat requirements and impact tolerance thresholds;
(2) Historical and current population conditions, including but not
limited to population abundance, trends, distribution, demographics,
and genetics;
(3) Historical and current habitat conditions, including but not
limited to amount, distribution, and suitability;
(4) Historical and current threats, threat trends, and threat
projections in relation to the five listing factors (as defined in
section 4(a)(1) of the ESA);
(5) Conservation measures for the species that have been
implemented or are planned; and
(6) Other new information, data, or corrections, including but not
limited to taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of
erroneous information contained in the List, and improved analytical
methods.
Any new information received will be considered during the 5-year
review and may be useful in evaluating ongoing recovery programs for
the species.
Request for New Information
To ensure that 5-year reviews are based on the best available
scientific and commercial information, we request new information from
all sources. Please use the contact information listed in the table
above that is associated with the species for which you are submitting
information. If you submit information, please support it with
documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, methods used to
gather and analyze the data, and/or copies of any pertinent
publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources.
How do I ask questions or provide information?
If you wish to provide information for any species listed above,
please submit your comments and materials to the appropriate contact in
the table above. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech
impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY
assistance.
Public Availability of Comments
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your submission, you should
be aware that your entire submission--including your personal
identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time.
Although you can request that personal information be withheld from
public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Authority
This document is published under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Leopoldo Miranda-Castro,
Regional Director, South Atlantic-Gulf and Mississippi Basin Regions.
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