Removing the Oregon Chub From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Final Rule

Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are removing the Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. This determination is based on a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, which indicates that the Oregon chub has recovered and no longer meets the definition of an endangered species or a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Our review of the status of this species shows that the threats to this species have been eliminated or reduced and populations are stable so that the species is not currently, and is not likely to again become, a threatened species within the foreseeable future in all or a significant portion of its range. This rule also removes the currently designated critical habitat for the Oregon chub throughout its range.
Full Title
Removing the Oregon Chub From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Final Rule
Document Type
Rule
Document Number
2015-02951
Document Citation
80 FR 9125
Action
Final rule.
Publication Date
Effective Date