81 FR 59650 - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Status Reviews of 22 Southeastern Species
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 168 (August 30, 2016)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 168 (August 30, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-20670 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 168 (Tuesday, August 30, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 59650-59652] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20670] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R4-ES-2016- N119; FXES11130900000C2-167-FF09E32000] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Status Reviews of 22 Southeastern Species AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are initiating 5-year status reviews of 22 species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). A 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. Therefore, we are requesting submission of information that has become available since the last review of each of these species. DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we must receive your comments or information on or before October 31, 2016. 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 we receive on these species, see ``Request for New Information.'' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For species-specific information, see ``Request for New Information.'' SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Why do we conduct A 5-Year review? Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we maintain lists of endangered and threatened wildlife and plant species in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11 (for wildlife) and 17.12 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act 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. Species Under Review This notice announces our active review of 15 species that are currently listed as endangered: Fish and Wildlife Alabama beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus ammobates) Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus allophrys) Key Largo woodrat (Neotoma floridana smalli) Boulder darter (Etheostoma wapiti) Oyster mussel (Epioblasma capsaeformis) Turgid blossom (Epioblasma turgidula) Georgia pigtoe (Pleurobema hanleyianum) Interrupted rocksnail (Leptoxis foremani) Rough hornsnail (Pleurocera foremani) Plants Clematis socialis (Alabama leather flower) Conradina glabra (Apalachicola rosemary) Amorpha crenulata (Crenulate lead-plant) Isoetes melanospora (Black spored quillwort) Isoetes tegetiformans (Mat forming quillwort) Spigelia gentianoides (Gentian pinkroot) This notice also announces our active review of 7 species that are currently listed as threatened: Fish and Wildlife Louisiana pearlshell (Margaritifera hembeli) Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica) Plants Amaranthus pumilus (Seabeach amaranth) Amphianthus pusilus (Little amphianthus) Lesquerella lyrata (Lyrate bladderpod) Pinguicula ionantha (Godfrey's butterwort) Chamaesyce garberi (Garber's spurge) 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; [[Page 59651]] 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 five factors under heading ``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 List, and improved analytical methods. New information will be considered in the 5-year review and ongoing recovery programs for the species. Definitions A. Species means any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate 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 Act establishes 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 below: 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. MammalsAlabama beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus ammobates): Alabama Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1208-B Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526; fax 251-441-6222. For information on this species, contact Bill Lynn at the ES Field Office by phone at 251-441-5181 or by email at [email protected]. Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus allophyrs): Panama City Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1601 Balboa Ave., Panama City, FL 32405; fax 850-763- 2717. For information on these species, contact Kristi Yanchis at the ES Field Office by phone at 850-769-0552 or by email at [email protected]. Key Largo woodrat (Neotoma floridana smalli): South Florida Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1339 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960; fax 772-469-4265. For information on these species, contact Sandra Sneckenberger at the ES Field Office by phone at 772-469-4321 or by email at [email protected]. Fishes, Clams, and Snails Boulder darter (Etheostoma wapiti), Oyster mussel (Epioblasma capsaeformis), and Turgid blossom (Epioblasma turgidula): Tennessee Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 446 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501; fax 931-528-7075. For information on these species, contact Stephanie Chance at the ES Field Office by phone at 931-528-6481 ext. 211 or by email at [email protected] Louisiana pearlshell (Margaritifera hembeli): Louisiana Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 646 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 400, Lafayette, LA 70506; fax 337-291-3139. For information on this species, contact Monica Sikes at the ES Field Office by phone at 337-291-3118 or by email at [email protected]. Georgia pigtoe (Pleurobema hanleyianum), Interrupted rocksnail (Leptoxis foremani), Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica), and Rough hornsnail (Pleurocera foreman): Alabama Ecological Services Field Office (see contact information above). For information on these species, contact Jennifer Grunewald at the ES Field Office by phone at 251-441-6633 or by email at [email protected]. Plants Clematis socialis (Alabama leatherflower): Mississippi Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 6578 Dogwood View Parkway, Jackson, MS 39213; fax 601-965-4340. For information on these species, contact Scott Wiggers at the ES Field Office by phone at 601-965-4900 or by email at [email protected]. Conradina glabra (Appalachicola rosemary), Pinguicula ionantha (Godfrey's butterwort), and Spigelia gentianoides (Gentian pinkroot): Panama City Ecological Services Field Office, (see contact information above). For information on these species, contact Vivian Negron-Ortiz at the ES Field Office by phone at 850-769-0552 or by email at [email protected]. Amorpha crenulata (Crenulate lead-plant) and Chamaesyce garberi (Garber's spurge): South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (see contact information above). For information on this species, contact David Bender at the ES Field Office by phone at 772- 469-4294 or by email at [email protected]. Lesquerella lyrata (Lyrate bladderpod): Alabama Ecological Services Field Office (see contact information above). For information on this species, contact Shannon Holbrook at the ES Field Office by phone at 251-441-5181 or by email at [email protected]. Amphianthus pusilus (Little amphianthus), Isoetes melanospora (black spored quillwort), Isoetes tegetiformans (mat forming quillwort): Georgia Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite D, Athens, GA 30606; fax 706-613-6059. For information on these species, contact Deborah Harris at the ES Field Office by phone at 706-613-9493 ext 224 or by email at [email protected]. Amaranthus pumilus (Seabeach amaranth): Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 33726, Raleigh, NC 33726; fax 919-856-4558. For information on these species, contact Dale Suiter at the ES Field Office by phone at 919-856-4520 ext 18 or by email at [email protected]. We request any new information concerning the status of any of these 22 species. See ``What Information Do We Consider In Our Review?'' for specific criteria. 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. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your [[Page 59652]] comment, you should be aware that the entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time. 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. Authority: We publish this document under the authority of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Dated: August 19, 2016. Mike Oetker, Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 2016-20670 Filed 8-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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Note: Preparer of this notice may substitute
the chart for everything beginning with
estimated number of respondents above:
Number of Frequency of Responses Burden hour Annual burden Hourly cost
Information collection Annual cost
respondents response per annum per response hours per response
Application .................... 52 1 52 100 5200 $0 $0
Work Plans ................... 23 10 230 18 4140 40 165,600
Reports ......................... 23 4 92 6 552 40 22,080
Recordkeeping ............. 23 12 276 6 1656 40 66,240
Total ...................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ 11548 ........................ 253,920
B. Solicitation of Public Comment 5-year status reviews of 22 species Key Largo woodrat (Neotoma floridana
This notice is soliciting comments under the Endangered Species Act of smalli)
from members of the public and affected 1973, as amended (Act). A 5-year review Boulder darter (Etheostoma wapiti)
parties concerning the collection of is an assessment of the best scientific Oyster mussel (Epioblasma
information described in Section A on and commercial data available at the capsaeformis)
the following: time of the review. Therefore, we are Turgid blossom (Epioblasma turgidula)
(1) Whether the proposed collection requesting submission of information Georgia pigtoe (Pleurobema
of information is necessary for the that has become available since the last hanleyianum)
proper performance of the functions of review of each of these species. Interrupted rocksnail (Leptoxis
the agency, including whether the DATES: To allow us adequate time to foremani)
information will have practical utility; conduct these reviews, we must receive Rough hornsnail (Pleurocera foremani)
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s your comments or information on or
before October 31, 2016. However, we Plants
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information; will continue to accept new information Clematis socialis (Alabama leather
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, about any listed species at any time. flower)
utility, and clarity of the information to ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to Conradina glabra (Apalachicola
be collected; and submit information and review rosemary)
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of information we receive on these species, Amorpha crenulata (Crenulate lead-
the collection of information on those see ‘‘Request for New Information.’’ plant)
who are to respond; including through FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Isoetes melanospora (Black spored
the use of appropriate automated species-specific information, see quillwort)
collection techniques or other forms of ‘‘Request for New Information.’’ Isoetes tegetiformans (Mat forming
information technology, e.g., permitting quillwort)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
electronic submission of responses. Spigelia gentianoides (Gentian pinkroot)
HUD encourages interested parties to Why do we conduct A 5-Year review? This notice also announces our active
submit comment in response to these review of 7 species that are currently
Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
questions. listed as threatened:
we maintain lists of endangered and
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork threatened wildlife and plant species in
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
Fish and Wildlife
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at
Dated: August 23, 2016. 50 CFR 17.11 (for wildlife) and 17.12 Louisiana pearlshell (Margaritifera
Anna P. Guido, (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act hembeli)
requires us to review each listed Tulotoma snail (Tulotoma magnifica)
Department Reports Management Officer,
Office of the Chief Information Officer. species’ status at least once every 5 Plants
[FR Doc. 2016–20797 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am] years. Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21
require that we publish a notice in the Amaranthus pumilus (Seabeach
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Federal Register announcing those amaranth)
species under active review. For Amphianthus pusilus (Little
additional information about 5-year amphianthus)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Lesquerella lyrata (Lyrate bladderpod)
reviews, go to http://www.fws.gov/
Fish and Wildlife Service endangered/what-we-do/recovery- Pinguicula ionantha (Godfrey’s
overview.html, scroll down to ‘‘Learn butterwort)
[FWS–R4–ES–2016– N119; More about 5-Year Reviews,’’ and click Chamaesyce garberi (Garber’s spurge)
FXES11130900000C2–167–FF09E32000]
on our factsheet. What information do we consider in
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Species Under Review our review?
and Plants; 5-Year Status Reviews of A 5-year review considers the best
This notice announces our active
22 Southeastern Species scientific and commercial data that have
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review of 15 species that are currently
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, listed as endangered: become available since the current
Interior. listing determination or most recent
Fish and Wildlife status review of each species, such as:
ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews;
request for information. Alabama beach mouse (Peromyscus A. Species biology, including but not
polionotus ammobates) limited to population trends,
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Choctawhatchee beach mouse distribution, abundance, demographics,
Wildlife Service (Service), are initiating (Peromyscus polionotus allophrys) and genetics;
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comment, you should be aware that the www.reginfo.gov. Follow the Before including your address, phone
entire comment—including your instructions to review Department of the number, email address or other personal
personal identifying information—may Interior collections under review by identifying information in your
be made publicly available at any time. OMB. comment, you should be aware that
While you can ask us in your comment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: your entire comment—including your
to withhold your personal identifying personal identifying information—may
information from public review, we I. Abstract be made publicly available at any time.
cannot guarantee that we will be able to Section 5 of the Indian Reorganization While you can ask us in your comment
do so. Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 465) and to withhold your personal identifying
Authority: We publish this document the Indian Land Consolidation Act of information from public review, we
under the authority of the Endangered January 12, 1983 (25 U.S.C. 2202) cannot guarantee that we will be able to
Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). authorize the Secretary of the Interior do so.
Dated: August 19, 2016. (Secretary), in his/her discretion, to
Mike Oetker, acquire lands through purchase, III. Data
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region. relinquishment, gift, exchange, or OMB Control Number: 1076–0100.
[FR Doc. 2016–20670 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am] assignment within or without existing
reservations for the purpose of Title: Acquisition of Trust Land, 25
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providing land for Indian Tribes. Other CFR 151.
specific laws also authorize the Brief Description of Collection:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Secretary to acquire lands for individual Submission of this information allows
Indians and Tribes. Regulations the BIA to review applications for the
Bureau of Indian Affairs implementing the acquisition authority acquisition of land into trust status by
[167 A2100DD/AAKC001030/ are at 25 CFR 151. In order for the the United States on behalf of
A0A501010.999900] Secretary to acquire land on behalf of individual Indians and Indian Tribes,
individual Indians and Tribes, the pursuant to 25 CFR 151. The
Renewal of Agency Information Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) must information also allows the Secretary to
Collection for Grazing Permits collect certain information to identify comply with the National
the party(ies) involved and to describe
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Environmental Policy Act and to
the land in question. The Secretary also
Interior. determine if title to the subject property
solicits additional information deemed
ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB. necessary to make a determination to is marketable and unencumbered.
accept or reject an application to take Respondents supply information and
SUMMARY: In compliance with the data in accordance with 25 CFR 151 as
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the land into trust for the individual Indian
or Tribe, as set out in 25 CFR 151. no specific forms are used for the BIA
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has to make an evaluation and
submitted to the Office of Management This information collection allows the
BIA to review applications for determination on the application.
and Budget (OMB) a request for renewal
of the collection of information for compliance with regulatory and Type of Review: Revision of a
Acquisition of Trust Land, 25 CFR 151 statutory requirements. No specific form currently approved collection.
authorized by OMB Control Number is used. The burden hours for this
Respondents: Individual Indians and
1076–0100. This information collection continued collection of information are
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
expires August 31, 2016. reflected in the Estimated Total Annual
seeking acquisition of land into trust
Hour Burden in this notice.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to status.
submit comments on or before II. Request for Comments Number of Respondents: 500.
September 29, 2016. The BIA requests your comments on
ADDRESSES: Please submit your Number of Responses: 500.
this collection concerning: (a) The
comments to the Desk Officer for the necessity of this information collection Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Department of the Interior at the Office for the proper performance of the Obligation to Respond: A response is
of Management and Budget, by facsimile functions of the agency, including required to obtain or maintain a benefit.
to (202) 395–5806 or you may send an whether the information will have
email to: OIRA_Submission@ Estimated Time per Response: Ranges
practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the from 100 to 150 hours.
omb.eop.gov. Also please send a copy of agency’s estimate of the burden (hours
your comments to Ms. Sharlene M. and cost) of the collection of Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:
Round Face, Bureau of Indian Affairs, information, including the validity of 55,000.
Division of Real Estate Services, 1849 C the methodology and assumptions used; Estimated Total Annual Non-Hour
Street NW., MS–4639–MIB, (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, Dollar Cost: $0.
Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: (202) utility, and clarity of the information to
219–1065; email: Sharlene.Roundface@ be collected; and (d) Ways we could Elizabeth K. Appel,
bia.gov. minimize the burden of the collection of Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. the information on the respondents. Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs.
Sharlene M. Round Face, Bureau of Please note that an agency may not [FR Doc. 2016–20811 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am]
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Indian Affairs, Division of Real Estate conduct or sponsor and an individual BILLING CODE 4337–15–P
Services, 1849 C Street NW., MS–4639– need not respond to, a collection of
MIB, Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: information unless it displays a valid
(202) 219–1065; email: OMB Control Number.
Sharlene.Roundface@bia.gov. You may It is our policy to make all comments
review the information collection available to the public for review at the
request online at http:// location listed in the ADDRESSES section.
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| Action | Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information. | |
| Dates | To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we must receive your comments or information on or before October 31, 2016. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. | |
| Contact | For species-specific information, see ``Request for New Information.'' | |
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