[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 48 (Monday, March 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15448-15451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05064]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R6-ES-2022-N063 FXES11130600000-234-FF06E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Status Reviews of 27 Listed Species in the Mountain-Prairie Region
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 of 27 species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended. 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 new information on these species that has
become available since the last review of the species.
DATES: To ensure consideration in our reviews, we are requesting
submission of new information no later than May 12, 2023. However, we
will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any
time.
ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information for each
species, see the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request information, contact the
appropriate person in the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section. For general information, contact Karen Newlon, Regional
Recovery Project Manager, by phone at 406-430-9010 or by email at
karen_newlon@fws.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf,
deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711
(TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
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telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United
States should use the relay services offered within their country to
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are initiating 5-year status reviews
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act; 16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) for 15 plants and 12 animals in the Mountain-Prairie
Region. 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.
Why do we conduct 5-year status reviews?
Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we maintain Lists of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (which we collectively
refer to as the List) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50
CFR 17.11 (for animals) and 17.12 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of
the Act 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 those species under active
review. For additional information about 5-year status reviews, go to
https://www.fws.gov/project/five-year-status-reviews.
What information do we consider in our review?
A 5-year status review considers all new information available at
the time of the review. In conducting these reviews, we consider the
best scientific and commercial data that have become available since
the listing determination or most recent status review, such as:
(A) Species biology, including but not limited to population
trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics;
(B) Habitat conditions, including but not limited to amount,
distribution, and suitability;
(C) Conservation measures that have been implemented that benefit
the species;
(D) Threat status and trends in relation to the five listing
factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of the Act); and
(E) 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 will be considered during the 5-year status
review and will also be useful in evaluating the ongoing recovery
programs for the species.
Which species are under review?
This notice announces our active review of the 27 species listed in
the table below.
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Final listing rule
(Federal Register Contact person, Contact person's
Common name Scientific name Listing status Historical range citation and phone, email U.S. mail address
publication date)
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Pawnee montane skipper.......... Hesperia leonardus Threatened........ Colorado.......... 52 FR 36176; 9/25/ Liisa Niva, Ecological
montana. 1987. Eastern Colorado Services,
Supervisor, 303- Colorado Field
236-4779; Office, 134 Union
liisa_niva@fws.go Blvd., Suite 670,
v. Lakewood, CO
80228.
Preble's meadow jumping mouse... Zapus hudsonius Threatened........ Colorado, Wyoming. 63 FR 26517; 5/13/ Liisa Niva Ecological
preblei. 1998. (information Services,
above). Colorado Field
Office
(information
above).
Dudley Bluffs bladderpod........ Lesquerella Threatened........ Colorado.......... 55 FR 4152; 2/6/ Creed Clayton, Ecological
congesta. 1990. Acting Western Services,
Colorado Colorado Field
Supervisor, 970- Office, 445 W
628-7187; Gunnison Ave.,
creed_clayton@fws #240, Grand
.gov. Junction, CO
81501-5711.
Dudley Bluffs twinpod........... Physaria obcordata Threatened........ Colorado.......... 55 FR 4152; 2/6/ Creed Clayton Ecological
1990. (information Services,
above).. Colorado Field
Office
(information
above).
Parachute beardtongue........... Penstemon debilis. Threatened........ Colorado.......... 76 FR 45054; 8/26/ Creed Clayton Ecological
2011. (information Services,
above). Colorado Field
Office
(information
above).
Gunnison sage-grouse............ Centrocercus Threatened........ Colorado, Utah.... 79 FR 69191; 11/20/ Creed Clayton Ecological
minimus. 2014. (information Services,
above). Colorado Field
Office
(information
above).
Penland beardtongue............. Penstemon Endangered........ Colorado.......... 54 FR 29658; 7/13/ Creed Clayton Ecological
penlandii. 1989. (information Services,
above). Colorado Field
Office
(information
above).
Osterhout milkvetch............. Astragalus Endangered........ Colorado.......... 54 FR 29658; 7/13/ Creed Clayton Ecological
osterhoutii. 1989. (information Services,
above). Colorado Field
Office
(information
above).
Colorado pikeminnow............. Ptychocheilus Endangered........ Arizona, 32 FR 4001; 3/11/ Julie Stahli, Upper Colorado
lucius. California, 1967. Director, Upper Endangered Fish
Colorado, New Colorado River River Recovery
Mexico, Utah, Recovery Program, Program, 44 Union
Wyoming. 303-236-4573, Blvd., #120,
julie_stahli@fws. Lakewood, CO
gov. 80228-1807.
Bonytail........................ Gila elegans...... Endangered........ Arizona, 45 FR 27710; 4/23/ Julie Stahli Upper Colorado
California, 1980. (information Endangered Fish
Colorado, Nevada, above). River Recovery
Utah. Program
(information
above).
Neosho madtom................... Noturus placidus.. Threatened........ Kansas, Missouri, 55 FR 21148; 5/22/ Jason Luginbill, Ecological
Oklahoma. 1990. Project Leader, Services, Kansas
785-539-3474, Field Office,
jason_luginbill@f 2609 Anderson
ws.gov. Ave., Manhattan,
KS 66502.
Meltwater lednian stonefly...... Lednia tumana..... Threatened........ Montana........... 84 FR 64210; 11/21/ Adam Zerrenner, Ecological
2019. Project Leader, Services, Montana
406-430-9003; Field Office, 585
adam_zerrenner@fw Shephard Way,
s.gov. Suite 1, Helena,
MT 59601.
Western glacier stonefly........ Zapada glacier.... Threatened........ Montana, Wyoming.. 84 FR 64210; 11/21/ Adam Zerrenner Ecological
2019. (information Services, Montana
above). Field Office
(information
above).
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Black-footed ferret............. Mustela nigripes.. Endangered........ Arizona, Colorado, 32 FR 4001; 03/11/ Pete Gober, National Black-
Kansas, Montana, 1967. Project Leader, footed Ferret
Nebraska, New 720-626-5260; Conservation
Mexico, North pete_gober@fws.go Center, P.O. Box
Dakota, South v. 190, Wellington,
Dakota, Texas, CO 80459.
Utah, Wyoming.
Desert yellowhead............... Yermo Threatened........ Wyoming........... 67 FR 11442; 3/14/ Tyler Abbott, Ecological
xanthocephalus. 2002. Project Leader, Services, Wyoming
307-757-3707; Field Office, 334
tyler_abbott@fws. Parsley Blvd.,
gov. Cheyenne, WY
82007.
Wyoming toad.................... Anaxyrus baxteri.. Endangered........ Wyoming........... 49 FR 1992; 1/17/ Tyler Abbott Ecological
1984. (information Services, Wyoming
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Pariette cactus................. Sclerocactus Threatened........ Utah.............. 74 FR 47112; 9/15/ George Weekley, Ecological
brevispinus. 2009. Acting Project Services, Utah
Leader, 385-285- Field Office,
7929; 2369 West Orton
george_weekley@fw Circle, Suite 50,
s.gov. West Valley City,
UT 84119.
Uinta Basin hookless cactus..... Sclerocactus Threatened........ Utah.............. 74 FR 47112; 9/15/ George Weekley Ecological
wetlandicus. 2009. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
San Rafael cactus............... Pediocactus Endangered........ Utah.............. 52 FR 34914; 9/16/ George Weekley Ecological
despainii. 1987. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Winkler cactus.................. Pediocactus Threatened........ Utah.............. 63 FR 44587; 8/20/ George Weekley Ecological
winkleri. 1998. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Last Chance townsendia.......... Townsendia aprica. Threatened........ Utah.............. 50 FR 33734; 8/21/ George Weekley Ecological
1985. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Clay reed-mustard............... Schoenocrambe Threatened........ Utah.............. 57 FR 1398; 1/14/ George Weekley Ecological
argillacea. 1992. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Shrubby reed-mustard............ Schoenocrambe Endangered........ Utah.............. 52 FR 37416; 10/6/ George Weekley Ecological
suffrutescens. 1987. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Clay phacelia................... Phacelia Endangered........ Utah.............. 43 FR 44810; 9/28/ George Weekley Ecological
argillacea. 1978. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Autumn buttercup................ Ranunculus Endangered........ Utah.............. 54 FR 30550; 7/21/ George Weekley Ecological
aestivalis 1989. (information Services, Utah
(=acriformis). above). Field Office
(information
above).
Virgin River chub............... Gila seminuda Endangered........ Arizona, Nevada, 54 FR 35305; 8/24/ George Weekley Ecological
(=robusta). Utah. 1989. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
Woundfin........................ Plagopterus Endangered........ Arizona, Nevada, 35 FR 16047; 10/13/ George Weekley Ecological
argentissimus. Utah. 1970. (information Services, Utah
above). Field Office
(information
above).
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Request for New Information
To ensure that a 5-year status review is complete and based on the
best available scientific and commercial information, we request new
information from all sources. See What Information Do We Consider in
Our Review? for specific criteria. 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. You may also direct questions to those contacts.
Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of
hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or
TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in
the United States.
Public Availability of Submissions
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
Contents of Submissions
Please make your comments as specific as possible. Please confine
your comments to issues for which we seek comments in this notice and
explain the basis for your comments. Include sufficient information
with your comments to allow us to authenticate any scientific or
commercial data you include.
The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and
likely to be relevant to agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by
quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include
citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations.
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Authority
We publish this notice under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Anna Mu[ntilde]oz,
Deputy Regional Director, Lakewood, Colorado.
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