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PROPOSED RULES: Gray wolf; nonessential experimental populations of western distinct population segment,
Published: 2004-03-09
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) propose
regulations for the nonessential experimental populations of the
western distinct population segment (DPS) of the gray wolf (Canis
lupus). In addition, we propose regulations so that States with wolf
management plans approved by the Service can apply for additional
authorities to manage
PROPOSED RULES: Mariana fruit bat,
Published: 2004-05-27
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), pursuant to
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), provide notice of
the reopening of the comment period on the proposed threatened status
for the Mariana fruit bat (Pteropus mariannus mariannus) throughout its
range, to allow peer reviewers and all interested parties to submit
PROPOSED RULES: Findings on petitions, etc.—; Western gray squirrel,
Published: 2004-09-29
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a
90day finding for a petition to list the western gray squirrel
(Sciurus griseus) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended. We find the petition does not present substantial
scientific or commercial information indicating that listing this
species may be
PROPOSED RULES: Findings on petitions, etc.—; Kern brook lamprey,
Published: 2004-12-27
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a
90day finding on a petition to list the Kern brook lamprey (Lampetra
hubbsi) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. We find
the petition and other information available did not present
substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that
listing the Kern brook
PROPOSED RULES: Gray wolf,
Published: 2004-04-06
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are conducting
public hearings on a proposed special rule for nonessential
experimental populations of the western distinct population segment of
the gray wolf (Canis lupis) in Idaho and Montana. Comments previously
submitted need not be resubmitted as they will be incorporated into the
public
RULES: Florida manatee; withdrawal of two areas designated as Federal protection areas,
Published: 2004-07-07
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), take action to
withdraw two areas in Florida from those designated as federally
established manatee protection areas. We are taking this action under
the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and the Marine Mammal
Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972. The areas we are withdrawing from
designation are manatee
PROPOSED RULES: Critical habitat designations—; Riverside fairy shrimp,
Published: 2004-10-19
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
availability of a draft economic analysis of the proposed designation
of critical habitat for the Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus
woottoni), and the reopening of the public comment period on the
proposed rule to designate critical habitat for the Riverside fairy
shrimp.
PROPOSED RULES: Critical habitat designations—; Desert yellowhead,
Published: 2004-01-27
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
availability of the draft economic analysis and draft environmental
assessment for the proposed designation of critical habitat for Yermo
xanthocephalus (desert yellowhead) under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended. We also are reopening the public comment period for
the
Part II: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service,
Published: 2004-04-28
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to
designate critical habitat for the federally endangered arroyo toad
(Bufo californicus) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act). We propose to designate a total of approximately 138,713
acres (ac) (56,133 hectares (ha)) of critical habitat in Monterey,
Santa
Part II: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service,
Published: 2004-08-10
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to
designate critical habitat for the California tiger salamander
(Ambystoma californiense) (referred to hereafter as the CTS) pursuant
to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This rule
contains the proposal for the Central California population of the CTS
(hereafter
RULES: Florida manatee; protection areas—; Additions,
Published: 2004-12-06
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), as required by
regulation, hereby provide notice of the termination of the emergency [[Page 70383]]
establishment of the Pine IslandEstero Bay Refuge, which was effective
upon publication of a rule in the Federal Register on August 6, 2004,
until December 6, 2004. We also published a proposed rule to
RULES: Critical habitat designations—; Desert yellowhead,
Published: 2004-03-16
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), designate
critical habitat for Yermo xanthocephalus (desert yellowhead) pursuant
to the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973. Approximately 146 hectares
(360 acres) in Fremont County, Wyoming, are designated as critical
habitat for Y. xanthocephalus, which was federally listed as threatened
throughout
PROPOSED RULES: Critical habitat designations—; Mammal and bird species in Guam and from Northern Mariana Islands,
Published: 2004-06-02
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announce the
reopening of the public comment period for the proposed rule to
designate critical habitat for the Mariana fruit bat and the Guam
Micronesian kingfisher on Guam, and the Mariana crow on Guam and Rota.
We have received a proposed natural resource management plan from Guam
since the close
PROPOSED RULES: Gray wolf; eastern distinct population; withdrawn; public hearings,
Published: 2004-09-29
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that we
will hold one additional public hearing on the proposed rule to remove
the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of the gray wolf (Canis lupus)
from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife established under
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. In a notice made in the
PROPOSED RULES: Pacific lamprey, etc.,
Published: 2004-12-27
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a
90day finding on a petition to list three species of lampreys: Pacific
lamprey (Lampetra tridentata), western brook lamprey (Lampetra
richardsoni), and river lamprey (Lampetra ayresii), as threatened or
endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).
We find that the
RULES: Florida manatee; protection areas—; Additions,
Published: 2004-04-07
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), take emergency
action to establish an additional manatee protection area in Lee
County, Florida. This action is authorized under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (ESA), and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of
1972, as amended (MMPA), based on our determination that there is
substantial
PROPOSED RULES: Findings on petitions, etc.—; Greater sage-grouse,
Published: 2004-07-09
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
reopening of the public comment period for submitting information that
is pertinent to our status review of the greater sagegrouse
(Centrocercus urophasianus). This status review is to be completed by
December 29, 2004, and will provide the basis for a decision on whether
the greater
PROPOSED RULES: Boulder darter and spotfin chub; reintroduction to Shoal Creek, AL and TN,
Published: 2004-10-21
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), in
cooperation with the States of Tennessee and Alabama and with
Conservation Fisheries, Inc., a nonprofit organization, propose to
reintroduce one federally listed endangered fish, the boulder darter
(Etheostoma wapiti), and one federally listed threatened fish, the
spotfin chub (Cyprinella
PROPOSED RULES: Critical habitat designations—; Braun's Rock-cress,
Published: 2004-01-29
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, give notice of a proposed
extension of Units 18 (Scales Mountain), 19 (Sophie Hill), and 20
(Indian Mountain) and the addition of two new units in Rutherford and
Wilson Counties, Tennessee (Unit 21Grandfather Knob and Unit 22
Versailles Knob) to the proposed critical habitat for Arabis
perstellata (Braun's
Part III: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service,
Published: 2004-05-04
In this 2003 Candidate Notice of Review (CNOR), we, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), present an updated list of plant
and animal species native to the United States that we regard as
candidates or have proposed for addition to the Lists of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as
PROPOSED RULES: Gray wolf; eastern distinct population; withdrawn; public hearings,
Published: 2004-08-13
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) announces
that we will hold nine public hearings on our proposed rule to remove
the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of the gray wolf (Canis lupus)
from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife established under
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. This action carries out
our
PROPOSED RULES: Florida manatee; protection areas—; Additions,
Published: 2004-12-06
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), provide notice
that the public comment period for the proposed rule to establish the
Pine IslandEstero Bay Manatee Refuge in Lee County, Florida, is
reopened to allow all interested parties to submit written comments on
the proposed rule. We are reopening the public comment period to
accommodate those
RULES: Critical habitat designations—; La Graciosa thistle,
Published: 2004-03-17
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), designate
critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act), for Cirsium loncholepis (La Graciosa thistle).
Approximately 41,089 acres (ac) (16,628 hectares (ha)) are within the
boundaries of the critical habitat designation. The designated critical
habitat is in San Luis
Part II: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service,
Published: 2004-06-03
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), designate
critical habitat for Arabis perstellata (Braun's rockcress) pursuant
to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This
endangered species is restricted to two counties (Rutherford and
Wilson) in Tennessee and three counties (Franklin, Owen, and Henry) in
Kentucky. We are
PROPOSED RULES: Critical habitat designations—; Santa Ana sucker,
Published: 2004-10-01
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
availability of a draft economic analysis on the proposed designation
of critical habitat for the Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae),
and the reopening of the public comment period on the proposed rule to
designate critical habitat for the Santa Ana sucker. The comment period
will