Determination of endangered status and prudency determination for designation of critical habitat for two plant species from the commonwealth of the northern marianas islands; final rule

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine endangered status and critical habitat prudency pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for two plant species: Nesogenes rotensis (no common name) and Osmoxylon mariannense (no common name). Nesogenes rotensis and Osmoxylon mariannense are found only on the island of Rota in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Based on a public comment, we have re- examined the basis of recognition of Tabernaemontana rotensis as a distinct endemic species on Rota and the U.S. Territory of Guam, and are not listing this species as endangered. This rule implements the protection and recovery provisions afforded by the Act for these species.