Latest scientific and commercial information sought for update
The Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it is initiating 5-year reviews of 70 species protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. The species are found in Hawaii, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Guam.
To assist in its reviews, the Service is opening a 60-day public comment period for the submission of scientific and commercial information produced since the original listing of each of these species. The public, government agencies, tribes, industry and the scientific and conservation communities are asked to submit information by June 11, 2006.
The species to be reviewed include 4 fish, 3 snails, 6 birds, 56 plants and 1 mammal. A list of the species, their current listing classifications and more information about them may be found in the April 11, 2006 http://www.fws.gov/endangered/wildlife.html
