Fish and Wildlife Service Initiates Review of the Striped Newt’s Status

Fish and Wildlife Service Initiates Review of the Striped Newt’s Status

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  • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R4-ES-2010-0007. Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203.
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    Please note that submissions merely stating support for or opposition to the action under consideration without providing supporting information, although noted, will not be considered in making a determination. Section 4(b)(1)(A) of the Act directs that determinations as to whether any species is threatened or endangered must be made “solely on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available.” Information must be received by May 24, 2010.

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