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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 105 (Thursday, May 31, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 25034-25038] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11675] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R2-ES-2018-N006; FXES11130100000C4-189-FF02ENEH00] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5- Year Status Reviews of 38 Species in the Southwest Region (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are conducting 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), of 38 animal and plant species. A 5-year status review is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review; therefore, we are requesting submission of any such information that has become available since the last review for the species. DATES: To ensure consideration, we are requesting submission of new information no later than July 2, 2018. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: For how to submit information, see Request for Information and ``How Do I Ask Questions or Provide Information?'' in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on a particular species, contact the appropriate person or office listed in the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. 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 Plants (which we collectively refer to as the List) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11 (for animals) 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, refer to our factsheet at http://www.fws.gov/endangered/what-we-do/recovery-overview.html. What information do we consider in our review? A 5-year review considers all new information available at the time of the review. In conducting these reviews, we consider the best scientific and commercial data that have become available since the listing determination or most recent status review, 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 that benefit the species; (D) Threat status and trends in relation to the five listing factors (as defined in section 4(a)(1) of the Act); 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. Any new information will be considered during the 5-year review and will also be useful in evaluating the ongoing recovery programs for the species. Which species are under review? This notice announces our active review of the species listed in the table below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final listing rule (Federal Register Contact person, Contact person's Common name Scientific name Listing status Current range citation and phone, email U.S. mail address publication date) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANIMALS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alamosa springsnail............. Tyronia alamosae.. Endangered........ New Mexico--U.S.A. 56 FR 49646; 09/30/ Susan Millsap, U.S. Fish and 1991. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, New Mexico 2105 Osuna Road Ecological NE, Albuquerque, Services Field NM 87113-1001. Office, 505-761- 4781; [email protected]. Beautiful shiner................ Cyprinella formosa Threatened........ Arizona--U.S.A. 49 FR 34490; 08/31/ Bill Radke, Refuge U.S. Fish and Mexico. 1984. Manager, San Wildlife Service, Bernardino Attention 5-year National Wildlife Review, San Refuge, 520/364- Bernardino 2104; National Wildlife [email protected] Refuge, P.O. Box v. 3509, Douglas, Arizona 85607. Bee Creek Cave harvestman....... Texella reddelli.. Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 53 FR 33 29; 09/16/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Coffin Cave mold beetle......... Batrisodes texanus Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 53 FR 36029; 09/16/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. [[Page 25035]] Gila topminnow.................. Poeciliopsis Endangered........ Arizona, New 32 FR 4001; 03/11/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and occidentalis. Mexico--U.S.A., 1967. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Mexico. Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Gila trout...................... Oncorhynchus gilae Threatened with Arizona, New 32 FR 4001; 03/11/ Susan Millsap, U.S. Fish and 4(d) rule. Mexico-- U.S.A. 1967. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, New Mexico 2105 Osuna Road Ecological NE, Albuquerque, Services Field NM 87113-1001. Office, 505-761- 4781; [email protected]. Gulf Coast Jaguarundi........... Herpailurus Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A., 41 FR 24062; 06/14/ Chuck Ardizzone, U.S. Fish & (=Felis) Mexico. 1976. Project Leader, Wildlife Service, yagouaroundi Texas Coastal 17629 El Camino cacomitli. Ecological Real, Ste 211, Services, 281-286- Houston, TX 8282; 77058. [email protected]. Houston toad.................... Bufo houstonensis. Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 35 FR 16047; 10/13/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and 1970. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, 512-490- Office, 10711 0057; Burnet Road, [email protected] Suite 200, s.gov. Austin, Texas 78758. Jaguar.......................... Panthera onca..... Endangered........ Arizona, New 37 FR 6476; 03/28/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and Mexico--U.S.A., 1972. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Mexico. Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Kretschmarr Cave mold beetle.... Texamaurops Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 53 FR 36029; 09/16/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and reddelli. 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological 9828 North 31st Services Field Avenue, #C3, Office, 512-490- Phoenix, Arizona 0057; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Little Colorado spinedace....... Lepidomeda vittata Threatened........ Arizona--U.S.A.... 32 FR 4001; 03/11/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and 1967. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Mexican long-nosed bat.......... Leptonycteris Endangered........ New Mexico, Texas-- 53 FR 38456; 09/30/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and nivalis. U.S.A., Mexico. 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Mexican wolf.................... Canis lupus Endangered........ Entire in 80 FR 2488; 01/16/ Sherry Barrett, U.S. Fish and baileyi. southwestern 2015. Mexican Wolf Wildlife Service, United States and Recovery 2105 Osuna Road northwest Mexico, Coordinator, 505- NE, Albuquerque, except where 761-4748; NM 87113-1001. included in an [email protected] experimental s.gov. population as set forth in 17.84(k). Experimental Arizona, New 80 FR 2512; 01/16/ population, Mexico--U.S.A. as 2015. nonessential. set forth in 17.84(k). New Mexico meadow jumping mouse. Zapus hudsonius Endangered........ Arizona, Colorado, 79 FR 33119; 06/10/ Susan Millsap, U.S. Fish and luteus. New Mexico--U.S.A. 2014. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, New Mexico 2105 Osuna Road Ecological NE, Albuquerque, Services Field NM 87113-1001. Office, 505-761- 4781; [email protected]. New Mexico ridge-nosed Crotalus willardi Threatened........ Arizona, New 43 FR 34476; 08/21/ Susan Millsap, U.S. Fish and rattlesnake. obscurus. Mexico--U.S.A., 1978. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Mexico. New Mexico 2105 Osuna Road Ecological NE, Albuquerque, Services Field NM 87113-1001. Office, 505-761- 4781; [email protected]. ocelot.......................... Leopardus (=Felis) Endangered........ Arizona, Texas-- 37 FR 6476; 03/30/ Chuck Ardizzone, U.S. Fish & pardalis. U.S.A., Mexico. 1972. Project Leader, Wildlife Service, Texas Coastal 17629 El Camino Ecological Real, Ste 211, Services, 281-286- Houston, TX 8282; 77058. [email protected]. Ouachita rock-pocketbook........ Arkansia wheeleri. Endangered........ Arkansas, 56 FR 54950; 10/23/ Jonna Polk, Field U.S. Fish and Oklahoma--U.S.A. 1991. Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Oklahoma 9014 East 21st Ecological Street, Tulsa, OK Services Field 74129. Office, 918-382- 4504; [email protected]. [[Page 25036]] Pecos gambusia.................. Gambusia nobilis.. Endangered........ New Mexico, Texas-- 35 FR 16047; 10/13/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and U.S.A. 1970. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Rio Grande silvery minnow....... Hybognathus amarus Endangered........ New Mexico, Texas-- 59 FR 36988; 07/20/ Susan Millsap, U.S. Fish and U.S.A., Mexico. 1994. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, New Mexico 2105 Osuna Road Ecological NE, Albuquerque, Services Field NM 87113-1001. Office, 505-761- 4781; [email protected]. Experimental Texas--U.S.A...... 59 FR 74357; 12/08/ population, 2008. nonessential. San Marcos gambusia............. Gambusia georgei.. Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 45 FR 47355; 07/14/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and 1980. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Endangered........ Arizona--U.S.A., 32 FR 4001; 03/11/ Mexico. 1967. Sonoran pronghorn............... Antilocarpa Experimental Arizona--U.S.A.... 76 FR 25593; 05/05/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and Americana population, 2011; 03/11/1967. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, sonoriensis. nonessential. Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Tooth Cave ground beetle........ Rhadine persephone Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 53 FR 36029; 09/16/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Tooth Cave pseudoscorpion....... Tartarocreagris Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 53 FR 36029; 09/16/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and texana. 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Tooth Cave spider............... Neoleptoneta Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 53 FR 36029; 09/16/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and myopica. 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Yaqui catfish................... Ictalurus pricei.. Threatened........ Arizona--U.S.A. 49 FR 34490; 08/31/ Bill Radke, Refuge U.S. Fish and Mexico. 1984. Manager, San Wildlife Service, Bernardino Attention 5-year National Wildlife Review, San Refuge, 520/364- Bernardino 2104; National Wildlife [email protected] Refuge, P.O. Box v. 3509, Douglas, Arizona 85607. Yaqui chub...................... Gila purpurea..... Endangered........ Arizona--U.S.A. 49 FR 34490; 08/31/ Bill Radke, Refuge U.S. Fish and Mexico. 1984. Manager, San Wildlife Service, Bernardino Attention 5-year National Wildlife Review, San Refuge, 520/364- Bernardino 2104; National Wildlife [email protected] Refuge, P.O. Box v. 3509, Douglas, Arizona 85607. Yaqui topminnow (included in Poeciliopsis Endangered........ Arizona, New 32 FR 4001; 03/11/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and Gila topminnow). occidentalis. Mexico--U.S.A., 1967. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Mexico. Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLANTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Astragalus cremnophylax var. sentry milk vetch. Endangered........ Arizona--U.S.A.... 55 FR 50184; 12/05/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and cremnophylax. 1990. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25037]] Callirohoe scabriuscula......... Texas poppy mallow Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 46 FR 3184; 01/13/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and 1981; deferred to Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, 46 FR 40025; 08/ Austin Ecological Austin Ecological 06/1981. Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Coryphantha ramillosa........... bunched Cory Threatened........ Texas--U.S.A., 44 FR 64247; 11/06/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and cactus. Mexico. 1979. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Coryphantha scheeri var. Pima pineapple Endangered........ Arizona--U.S.A., 58 FR 49875; 09/23/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and robustispina. cactus. Mexico. 1993. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Echinocereus chisoensis var. Chisos Mountain Threatened........ Texas--U.S.A...... 53 FR 38453; 09/30/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and chisoensis. hedgehog cactus. 1988. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Echinocereus triglochidiatus Arizona hedgehog Endangered........ Arizona--U.S.A.... 44 FR 61556; 10/25/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and var. arizonicus. cactus. 1979. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Echinomastus mariposensis....... Lloyd's Mariposa Threatened........ Texas--U.S.A., 44 FR 64247; 11/06/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and cactus. Mexico. 1979. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200,Austin, Line: 512-577- Texas 78758. 6594; [email protected]. Lilaeopsis schaffneriana var. Huachuca water Endangered........ Arizona--U.S.A., 62 FR 665; 01/06/ Steve Spangle, U.S. Fish and recurva. umbel. Mexico. 1997. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Arizona 9828 North 31st Ecological Avenue, #C3, Services Office, Phoenix, Arizona 602-242-0210; 85051-2517. [email protected]. Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis..... Texas trailing Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 56 FR 49636, 09/30/ Chuck Ardizzone, U.S. Fish & phlox. 1991. Project Leader, Wildlife Service, Texas Coastal 17629 El Camino Ecological Real, Ste 211, Services, 281-286- Houston, TX 8282; 77058. [email protected]. Potamogeton clystocarpus........ Little aguja Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 56 FR 57844; 11/14/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and pondweed. 1991. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. Styrax texanus.................. Texas snowbells... Endangered........ Texas--U.S.A...... 49 FR 40036; 10/12/ Adam Zerrenner, U.S. Fish and 1984. Field Supervisor, Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Austin Ecological Services Field Services Field Office, General Office, 10711 Office: 512-490- Burnet Road, 0057, Direct Suite 200, Line: 512-577- Austin, Texas 6594; 78758. [email protected]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Request for Information To ensure that a 5-year review is complete and based on the best available scientific and commercial information, we request new information from all sources. See ``What Information Do We Consider in Our Review?'' for specific criteria. If you submit information, please support it with 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. How do I ask questions or provide information? If you wish to provide information for any species listed above, please submit your comments and materials to the appropriate contact in the table above. You may also direct questions to those contacts. Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance. Public Availability of Comments 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. [[Page 25038]] 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. Comments and materials received will be available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices where the comments are submitted. Completed and Active Reviews A list of all completed and currently active 5-year reviews addressing species for which the Southwest Region of the Service has lead responsibility is available at http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/ElectronicLibrary_Main.cfm (under ``Select a Document Category,'' select ``5-Year Review''). 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: April 2, 2018. Amy L. Lueders, Regional Director, Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2018-11675 Filed 5-30-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information. | |
| Dates | To ensure consideration, we are requesting submission of new information no later than July 2, 2018. However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any time. | |
| Contact | For information on a particular species, contact the appropriate person or office listed in the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 25034 |