[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 25, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16951-16953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [http://www.gpo.gov/]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06223]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R4-ES-2019-N172; FXES11130900000C2-201-FF09E32000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Status Reviews for 25 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 of 25 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 information that has become available since the last
reviews of these species.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we must
receive your comments or information on or before May 26, 2020.
However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information and review
information that we receive on these species, see Request for New
Information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For species-specific information, see
Request for New Information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the
Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Why do we conduct 5-year reviews?
Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we maintain lists of endangered and threatened
wildlife and plant species in title 50 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11 (for wildlife) and 17.12 (for plants)
(List). 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.
Which species are under review?
This notice announces our active 5-year reviews of the species in
the following table.
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Final listing rule
Contact person, email, Status (endangered or States where the (Federal Register Contact's mailing
Common name/ scientific name phone threatened) species is known to citation and address
occur publication date)
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ANIMALS
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Reptiles
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Sea turtle, hawksbill (Eretmochelys Ann Marie Lauritsen, Endangered............ Alabama, American 35 FR 8491; 6/2/1970. USFWS, 7915
imbricata). [email protected], Samoa, Connecticut, Baymeadows Way,
904-731-3032. Delaware, Florida, Suite 200,
Georgia, Guam, Jacksonville, FL
Hawaii, Louisiana, 32256.
Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Mississippi, New
Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York,
North Carolina,
Northern Mariana
Islands, Palau,
Puerto Rico, Rhode
Island, Texas,
Virginia, Virgin
Islands.
Snake, black pine (Pituophis Matthew Hinderliter, Threatened............ Alabama, Mississippi. 80 FR 60468; 10/6/ USFWS, 6578 Dogwood
melanoleucus lodingi). mississippi_field_off 2015. View Pkwy., Jackson,
[email protected], 601-321- MS 39213.
1132.
Turtle, Alabama red-bellied Linda LaClaire, Endangered............ Alabama, Mississippi. 52 FR 22939; 6/16/ USFWS, 6578 Dogwood
(Pseudemys alabamensis). mississippi_field_off 1987. View Pkwy., Jackson,
[email protected], 601-321- MS 39213.
1126.
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Amphibians
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Frog, dusky gopher (Rana sevosa)... Linda LaClaire, Endangered............ Alabama, Louisiana, 66 FR 62993; 12/4/ USFWS, 6578 Dogwood
mississippi_field_off Mississippi. 2001. View Pkwy., Jackson,
[email protected], 601-321- MS 39213.
1126.
Coqui, golden (Eleutherodactylus Felix Lopez, Threatened............ Puerto Rico.......... 42 FR 58756; 11/11/ USFWS, Road 301, Km
jasperi). [email protected], 1977. 5.1, P.O. Box 491,
787-851-7297. Boquer[oacute]n, PR
00622.
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Fishes
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Darter, amber (Percina antesella).. Robin Goodloe, Endangered............ Georgia/Tennessee.... 50 FR 31597; 8/5/1985 USFWS, 355 East
[email protected], Hancock Ave., Room
706-613-9493. 320, Athens, GA
30601.
Darter, Cherokee (Etheostoma Robin Goodloe, Threatened............ Georgia.............. 59 FR 65505; 12/20/ USFWS, 355 East
scotti). [email protected], 1994. Hancock Ave., Room
706-613-9493. 320, Athens, GA
30601.
Darter, Etowah (Etheostoma Robin Goodloe, Endangered............ Georgia/Tennessee.... 59 FR 65505; 12/20/ USFWS, 355 East
etowahae). [email protected], 1994. Hancock Ave., Room
706-613-9493. 320, Athens, GA
30601.
Darter, goldline (Percina Robin Goodloe, Threatened............ Alabama, Georgia, 57 FR 14786; 4/22/ USFWS, 355 East
aurolineata). [email protected], Tennessee. 1992. Hancock Ave., Room
706-613-9493. 320, Athens, GA
30601.
Shiner, blue (Cyprinella caerulea). Robin Goodloe, Threatened............ Alabama, Georgia, 57 FR 14786; 4/22/ USFWS, 355 East
[email protected], Tennessee. 1992. Hancock Ave., Room
706-613-9493. 320, Athens, GA
30601.
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Clams
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Clubshell, black (Pleurobema Paul Hartfield, Endangered............ Alabama, Mississippi. 52 FR 11162; 4/7/1987 USFWS, 6578 Dogwood
curtum). mississippi_field_off View Pkwy., Jackson,
[email protected], 601-321- MS 39213.
1125.
Combshell, southern (Epioblasma Paul Hartfield, Endangered............ Alabama, Mississippi. 52 FR 11162; 4/7/1987 USFWS, 6578 Dogwood
penita). mississippi_field_off View Pkwy., Jackson,
[email protected], 601-321- MS 39213.
1125.
Kidneyshell, fluted (Ptychobranchus Anthony Ford, Endangered............ Kentucky, Tennessee, 78 FR 59269; 9/26/ USFWS, 446 Neal
subtentum). [email protected], Virginia. 2013. Street, Cookeville,
931-528-6481. TN 38501.
Pearlymussel, slabside (Pleuronaia Anthony Ford, Endangered............ Alabama, Kentucky, 78 FR 59269; 9/26/ USFWS, 446 Neal
dolabelloides). [email protected], Misissippi, North 2013. Street, Cookeville,
931-528-6481. Carolina, Tennessee, TN 38501.
Virginia.
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Insects
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Butterfly, Miami blue (Cyclargus Roxanna Hinzman, Endangered............ Florida.............. 77 FR 20948; 4/6/2012 USFWS, 1339 20th St.,
(=Hemiargus) thomasi Miamiblue_5- Vero Beach, FL
bethunebakeri). [email protected], 32960.
772-469-4322.
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PLANTS
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Flowering Plants
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Callicarpa ampla (capa rosa)....... Jose Cruz Burgos, Endangered............ Puerto Rico.......... 57 FR 14782; 4/22/ USFWS, Road 301, Km
[email protected], 1992. 5.1, P.O. Box 491,
787-851-7297. Boquer[oacute]n, PR
00622.
Euphorbia telephioides (telephus Vivian Negron-Ortiz, Threatened............ Florida.............. 51 FR 34415; 9/26/ USFWS, 1601 Balboa
spurge). [email protected], 1986. Ave., Panama City,
850-769-0552. FL 32405.
Ilex sintenisii (no common name)... Jose Cruz Burgos, Endangered............ Puerto Rico.......... 57 FR 14782; 4/22/ USFWS, Road 301, Km
[email protected], 1992. 5.1, P.O. Box 491,
787-851-7297. Boquer[oacute]n, PR
00622.
Lysimachia asperulaefolia (rough Dale Suiter, Endangered............ North Carolina, South 52 FR 22585; 6/12/ USFWS, 551 Pylon
leaved loosestrife). [email protected], Carolina. 1987. Drive, #F, Raleigh,
919-856-4520. NC 27606.
Silene polypetala (fringed campion) Michele Elmore, Endangered............ Florida, Georgia..... 56 FR 1932; 1/18/1991 USFWS, 355 East
[email protected], Hancock Ave., Room
706-613-9493. 320, Athens, GA
30601.
Scutellaria montana (large-flowered Geoff Call, Threatened............ Georgia, Tennessee... 67 FR 1662; 1/14/2002 USFWS, 446 Neal
skullcap). [email protected], Street, Cookeville,
931-528-6481. TN 38501.
Styrax portoricensis (palo de Jose Cruz Burgos, Endangered............ Puerto Rico.......... 57 FR 14782; 4/22/ USFWS, Road 301, Km
jazmin). [email protected], 1992. 5.1, P.O. Box 491,
787-851-7297. Boquer[oacute]n, PR
00622.
Ternstroemia luquillensis (palo Jose Cruz Burgos, Endangered............ Puerto Rico.......... 57 FR 14782; 4/22/ USFWS, Road 301, Km
colorado). [email protected], 1992. 5.1, P.O. Box 491,
787-851-7297. Boquer[oacute]n, PR
00622.
Ternstroemia subsesselis (no common Jose Cruz Burgos, Endangered............ Puerto Rico.......... 57 FR 14782; 4/22/ USFWS, Road 301, Km
name). [email protected], 1992. 5.1, P.O. Box 491,
787-851-7297. Boquer[oacute]n, PR
00622.
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Trillium reliquum (relict trillium) Peter Maholland, Endangered............ Alabama, Georgia, 53 FR 10789; 4/4/1988 USFWS, 355 East
[email protected], South Carolina. Hancock Ave., Room
706-613-9493. 320, Athens, GA
30601.
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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 to benefit the
species;
D. Threat status and trends (see the five factors under How do we
determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?); and
E. Other new information, data, or corrections, including, but not
limited to, taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of
erroneous information contained in the Lists of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants, and improved analytical methods.
We request any new information concerning the status of any of
these 25 species. Information submitted should be supported by
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.
We may conduct a species status assessment (SSA) for some of these
species. An SSA is a biological risk assessment to aid decision makers
who must use the best available scientific information to make policy
decisions or recommendations under the ESA. The SSA provides decision
makers with a scientifically rigorous characterization of a species'
status, and of the likelihood that the species will sustain
populations, along with key uncertainties in that characterization. It
presents a compilation of the best available information on a species,
as well as its ecological needs, based on environmental factors. An SSA
also describes the current condition of the species' habitat and
demographics, and probable explanations for past and ongoing changes in
abundance and distribution within the species' range. Finally, it
forecasts the species' response to probable future scenarios of
environmental conditions and conservation efforts. Overall, an SSA uses
the conservation biology principles of resiliency, redundancy, and
representation (collectively known as the ``3 Rs'') to evaluate the
current and future condition of the species. As a result, the SSA
characterizes a species' ability to sustain populations in the wild
over time based on the best scientific understanding of current and
future abundance and distribution within the species' ecological
settings.
Definitions
A. Species means any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or
plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate
fish or wildlife which interbreeds when mature.
B. Endangered means any species that is in danger of extinction
throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
C. Threatened means any species that is likely to become an
endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range.
How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?
Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA requires that we determine whether a
species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the
following five factors:
A. The present or threatened destruction, modification, or
curtailment of its habitat or range;
B. Overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or
educational purposes;
C. Disease or predation;
D. The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or
E. Other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued
existence.
Request for New Information
To do any of the following, contact the person associated with the
species you are interested in under the table in Which species are
under review?, above:
A. To get more information on a species;
B. To submit information on a species; or
C. To review information we receive, which will be available for
public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at the
listed addresses.
Public Availability of Comments
Comments and materials received will be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices
where the comments are submitted. Comments we receive become part of
the administrative record associated with this action. 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 request in your
comment that we withhold your personal identifying information from
public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All
submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals
identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations
or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their
entirety.
Availability of Status Reviews
All completed status reviews under the ESA are available via the
Service website, at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/us-species.html.
Authority
This document is published under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Dated: December 18, 2019.
Mike Oetker,
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
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