[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18075-18077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08630]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R3-ES-2018-N003; FXES11130300000-189-FF03E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Status Reviews of Five Listed Animal 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 under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended,
for five 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.
DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written information by
June 25, 2018. However, we will continue to accept new information
about any listed species at any time.
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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. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may
call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are initiating 5-year status reviews
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.; ESA), for the Dakota skipper (Hesperia dacotae), Higgin's eye
pearlymussel (Lampsilis higginsii), Hine's emerald dragonfly
(Somatochlora hineana), Niangua darter (Etheostoma nianguae), and
Poweshiek skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek).
Why do we conduct 5-year reviews?
Under the ESA (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 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 those species under active
review. For additional information about 5-year reviews, go to http://www.fws.gov/endangered/what-we-do/recovery-overview.html, scroll down
to ``Learn More about 5-Year Reviews,'' and click on our factsheet.
What information do we consider in our review?
A 5-year review considers the best scientific and commercial data
that have become available since the current listing determination or
most recent status review of each species, 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 ESA); 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.
New information will be considered in the 5-year review and ongoing
recovery programs for the species.
What species are under review?
This notice announces our active 5-year status reviews of the
species in the following table.
Animals
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Final listing
rule (Federal
Listing Register Contact person, Contact person's
Common name Scientific name Taxonomic group status Where listed citation and email, phone U.S. mail address
publication
date)
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Dakota skipper............... Hesperia dacotae Butterfly....... T IA, IL, MN, ND, 80 FR 59248; Andrew Horton; USFWS, 4101
SD. October 1, 2015. Andrew_Horton@fw American
s.gov; 952-252- Boulevard East,
0092. Bloomington, MN
55425.
Higgins' eye pearlymussel.... Lampsilis Mussel.......... E IL, MN, MO, WI.. 41 FR 21062; Tamara Smith; USFWS, 4101
higginsii. June 14, 1976. Tamara_Smith@fws American
.gov; 952-252- Boulevard East,
0092. Bloomington, MN
55425.
Hine's emerald dragonfly..... Somatochlora Insect.......... E IL, IN, OH, WI.. 60 FR 5267, Kristopher Lah; USFWS, 230 South
hineana. January 26, Kristopher_Lah@f Dearborn, Suite
1995. ws.gov; 312-216- 2398, Chicago,
4720. IL 60604.
Niangua darter............... Etheostoma Fish............ T MO.............. 50 FR 24649; Bryan Simmons; USFWS, 101 Park
nianguae. June 12, 1985. Bryan_Simmons@fw DeVille Drive,
s.gov; 417-836- Suite A,
5302. Columbia, MO
65203.
Poweshiek skipperling........ Oarisma Butterfly....... E IA, IL, IN, MI, 80 FR 59248; Nick Utrup; USFWS, 4101
poweshiek. MN, ND, SD, WI. October 1, 2015. Nick_Utrup@fws.g American
ov; 952-252-0092. Boulevard East,
Bloomington, MN
55425.
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Request for Information
To ensure that a 5-year 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 who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the
Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.
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.
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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.
Comments and materials received will be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices
where the comments are submitted.
Authority
We publish this notice under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Dated: February 12, 2018.
Lori H. Nordstrom,
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, Midwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2018-08630 Filed 4-24-18; 8:45 am]
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