Notice2022-03614
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Draft Recovery Plan for 50 Hawaiian Archipelago Species
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February 24, 2022
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of a draft recovery plan for 50 Hawaiian archipelago species. We request review and comment from the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 37 (Thursday, February 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10378-10381]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03614]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
FWS-R1-ES-2021-N202; FXES11130100000-223-FF01E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Draft Recovery
Plan for 50 Hawaiian Archipelago Species
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request for review and public comment.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the
availability of a draft recovery plan for 50 Hawaiian archipelago
species. We request review and comment from the public and local,
State, Tribal, and Federal agencies.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments on the draft recovery plan
must be received on or before April 25, 2022. However, we will accept
information about any species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Document availability: Obtain the recovery plan by any of
the following methods.
<bullet> Internet: <a href="http://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/recovery-plans.html">http://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/recovery-plans.html</a> or <a href="http://www.fws.gov/pacific/ecoservices/endangered/recovery/plans.html">http://www.fws.gov/pacific/ecoservices/endangered/recovery/plans.html</a>.
<bullet> U.S. mail: Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, 300 Ala Moana
Boulevard, Room 3122, Honolulu, HI 96850.
<bullet> Telephone: (808) 792-9400.
Comment submission: You may submit written comments and materials
by one of the following methods:
<bullet> U.S. mail: Gregory Koob, Deputy Field Supervisor, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, at
the above U.S. mail address.
<bullet> Fax: 808-792-9581.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2d5c0d7d5ddc0cbedd9ddddd0f2d4c5c19cd5ddc4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="25425740424a575c7a4e4a4a47654352560b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Koob, Deputy Field Supervisor,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife
Office, at the above U.S. mail address, or via telephone at 808-792-
9400. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf, call the
Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service), announce the availability of the draft recovery plan for 50
Hawaiian archipelago species. The 50 endangered or threatened species
addressed in this draft recovery plan are all endemic to the Hawaiian
Islands, and include 35 plants, 13 invertebrates, and 2 birds. The
draft recovery plan includes specific goals, objectives, and criteria
that should be met to enable us to consider removing any of the species
from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.
We request review and comment on this draft recovery plan from the
public and local, State, and Federal agencies.
Background
Recovery of endangered or threatened animals and plants to the
point where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their
ecosystems is a primary goal of our endangered species program and the
Endangered Species Act (Act; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) Recovery means
improvement of the status of listed species to the point at which
listing is no longer appropriate under the criteria set out in section
4(a)(1) of the Act. The Act requires the development of recovery plans
for listed species, unless such a plan would not promote the
conservation of a particular species.
The objective of a recovery plan is to provide a framework for the
recovery of a listed species so that protection under the Act is no
longer necessary. A recovery plan includes scientific information about
the species and provides criteria and actions necessary for us to be
able to reclassify the species or remove it from the Federal List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. Recovery plans help
guide our recovery efforts by describing actions we consider necessary
for the species' conservation and for estimating time and costs for
implementing needed recovery measures.
Species Addressed in Recovery Plan
This draft recovery plan addresses 50 species, as described in the
table below.
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Scientific name Common name Listing rule Status Distribution
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Plants
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Asplenium diellaciniatum......... No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
Calamagrostis expansa............ Maui reedgrass...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui, Hawaii Island
(September 30, (likely
2016). extirpated).
Canavalia pubescens.............. Awikiwiki........... 78 FR 32013 (May 28, Endangered Maui, Lanai.
2013).
Christella boydiae (listed as Kupukupu makalii.... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu, Maui, Hawaii
Cyclosorus boydiae). (September 30, Island (likely
2016). extirpated).
Deparia kaalaana................. No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai (likely
(September 30, extirpated), Maui,
2016). Hawaii Island
(likely
extirpated).
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Dryopteris glabra var. pusilla... Hohiu............... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
Exocarpos menziesii.............. Heau................ 81 FR 67786 Endangered Lanai (likely
(September 30, extirpated), Hawaii
2016). Island.
Festuca hawaiiensis.............. No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui (likely
(September 30, extirpated), Hawaii
2016). Island.
Gardenia remyi................... Nanu................ 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai, Molokai,
(September 30, Maui, Hawaii
2016). Island.
Haplostachys haplostachya........ Honohono (listed as 44 FR 62468 (October Endangered Hawaii Island.
having no common 30, 1979).
name).
Huperzia stemmermanniae.......... No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui (likely
(September 30, extirpated), Hawaii
2016). Island.
Joinvillea ascendens ssp. Ohe................. 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai, Oahu,
ascendens. (September 30, Molokai, Maui,
2016). Hawaii Island.
Kadua fluviatilis................ Kamapuaa............ 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai, Oahu.
(September 30,
2016).
Kadua haupuensis................. No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
Labordia lorenciana.............. No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
Lepidium orbiculare.............. Anaunau............. 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
Microlepia strigosa var. Palapalai (listed as 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu, Maui, Hawaii
mauiensis. having no common (September 30, Island (likely
name). 2016). extirpated).
Myrsine fosbergii................ Kolea............... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai, Oahu.
(September 30,
2016).
Nothocestrum latifolium.......... Aiea................ 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai (likely
(September 30, extirpated), Oahu
2016). (likely
extirpated),
Molokai, Maui,
Lanai (likely
extirpated).
Ochrosia haleakalae.............. Holei............... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui, Hawaii Island.
(September 30,
2016).
Panicum fauriei var. carteri..... Carter's panicgrass. 46 FR 9976 (January Endangered Oahu, Molokai, Maui.
30, 1981); 48 FR
46328 (October 12,
1983).
Phyllostegia brevidens........... No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui, Hawaii Island.
(September 30,
2016).
Phyllostegia helleri............. No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
Phyllostegia stachyoides......... No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Molokai, Maui,
(September 30, Hawaii Island.
2016).
Portulaca villosa................ Ihi................. 81 FR 67786 Endangered Niihau, Oahu (likely
(September 30, extirpated),
2016). Molokai, Maui,
Lanai (likely
extirpated),
Kahoolawe (likely
extirpated), Hawaii
Island.
Pseudognaphalium sandwicensium Enaena.............. 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu (likely
var. molokaiense. (September 30, extirpated),
2016). Molokai, Maui,
Lanai (likely
extirpated).
Ranunculus hawaiensis............ Makou............... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Molokai, Maui,
(September 30, Hawaii Island
2016). (likely
extirpated).
Ranunculus mauiensis............. Makou............... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai, Oahu (likely
(September 30, extirpated),
2016). Molokai (likely
extirpated), Maui,
Hawaii Island.
Sanicula sandwicensis............ No common name...... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui, Hawaii Island.
(September 30,
2016).
Santalum involutum............... Iliahi.............. 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
Sicyos lanceoloideus............. Anunu............... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai, Oahu.
(September 30,
2016).
Sicyos macrophyllus.............. Anunu............... 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui (likely
(September 30, extirpated), Hawaii
2016). Island.
Solanum nelsonii................. Popolo.............. 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kure, Midway, Pearl
(September 30, and Hermes, Laysan
2016). (likely
extirpated), Nihoa
(likely
extirpated),
Niihau, Oahu,
Molokai, Maui
(likely
extirpated), Hawaii
Island (likely
extirpated).
Stenogyne angustifolia (listed as No common name...... 44 FR 62468 (October Endangered Molokai (likely
Stenogyne angustifolia var. 30, 1979). extirpated), Maui
angustifolia). (likely
extirpated), Hawaii
Island.
Wikstroemia skottsbergiana....... Akia................ 81 FR 67786 Endangered Kauai.
(September 30,
2016).
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Invertebrates
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Drosophila differens............. Hawaiian picture- 71 FR 26835 (May 9, Endangered Molokai.
wing fly. 2006).
Drosophila heteroneura........... Hawaiian picture- 71 FR 26835 (May 9, Endangered Hawaii Island.
wing fly. 2006).
Drosophila mulli................. Hawaiian picture- 71 FR 26835 (May 9, Threatened Hawaii Island.
wing fly. 2006).
Drosophila neoclavisetae......... Hawaiian picture- 71 FR 26835 (May 9, Endangered Maui (possibly
wing fly. 2006). extirpated).
Drosophila ochrobasis............ Hawaiian picture- 71 FR 26835 (May 9, Endangered Hawaii Island.
wing fly. 2006).
Hylaeus anthracinus.............. Anthracinan yellow- 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu, Molokai, Maui,
faced bee (listed (September 30, Lanai (likely
as Bee, yellow- 2016). extirpated),
faced). Kahoolawe, Hawaii
Island.
Hylaeus assimulans............... Assimulans yellow- 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu (likely
faced bee (listed (September 30, extirpated), Maui,
as Bee, yellow- 2016). Lanai, Kahoolawe.
faced).
Hylaeus facilis.................. Easy yellow-faced 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu, Molokai, Maui
bee (listed as Bee, (September 30, (possibly
yellow-faced). 2016). extirpated), Lanai
(likely
extirpated).
Hylaeus longiceps................ Longiceps yellow- 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu, Molokai, Maui,
faced bee (listed (September 30, Lanai.
as Bee, yellow- 2016).
faced).
Megalagrion nesiotes............. Flying earwig 75 FR 35990 (June Endangered Maui, Hawaii Island
Hawaiian damselfly. 24, 2010). (likely
extirpated).
Megalagrion pacificum............ Pacific Hawaiian 75 FR 35990 (June Endangered Kauai (likely
damselfly. 24, 2010). extirpated), Oahu
(likely
extirpated),
Molokai (likely
extirpated), Lanai
(likely
extirpated), Maui,
Hawaii Island.
Megalagrion xanthomelas.......... Orangeblack Hawaiian 81 FR 67786 Endangered Oahu, Molokai, Lanai
damselfly. (September 30, (extirpated), Maui,
2016). Hawaii Island.
Procaris hawaiana................ Anchialine pool 81 FR 67786 Endangered Maui, Hawaii Island.
shrimp. (September 30,
2016).
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Birds
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Drepanis coccinea................ Iiwi (honeycreeper). 82 FR 43873 Threatened Kauai, Oahu (likely
(September 20, extirpated),
2017). Molokai (possibly
extirpated), Lanai
(extirpated), Maui,
Hawaii Island.
Hydrobates castro (listed as Band-rumped storm- 81 FR 67786 Endangered Lehua, Kauai, Oahu
Oceanodroma castro). petrel, Hawaii DPS (September 30, (extirpated),
(distinct 2016). Molokai
population (extirpated), Maui
segment); also (possibly
known as akeake. extirpated), Lanai,
Kahoolawe (possibly
extirpated), Hawaii
Island.
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Recovery Planning Process
The Service is now using a process termed recovery planning and
implementation (RPI) (see <a href="https://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/RPI.pdf">https://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/RPI.pdf</a>). The RPI approach is intended to reduce the time needed to
develop and implement recovery plans, increase recovery plan relevancy
over a longer timeframe, and add flexibility to recovery plans so they
can be adjusted for new information or circumstances. Under RPI, a
recovery plan includes the statutorily required elements under section
4(f) of the Act (objective and measurable recovery criteria, site-
specific management actions, and estimates of time and costs), along
with a concise introduction and our strategy to achieve species
recovery. The RPI recovery plan is supported by two supplementary
documents: A species status assessment or species report, which
describes the best available scientific information related to the
biological needs of the species and assessment of threats; and the
recovery implementation strategy, which details the particular near-
term activities needed to implement the recovery actions identified in
the recovery plan. Under this approach, we can incorporate new
information on species biology or details of recovery implementation by
updating these supplementary documents, without concurrent revision of
the entire recovery plan, unless changes to statutorily required
elements are necessary.
Recovery Plan Components
The draft recovery plan for 50 Hawaiian archipelago species is
supported by species reports that describe the best available
scientific information on species biology, status, and threats for each
of the 50 species addressed in the draft recovery plan. These species
reports are available within the species profiles for each of the
species at <a href="https://ecos.fws.gov">https://ecos.fws.gov</a>. We are in the process of coordinating
with conservation partners at the State of Hawaii's Department of Land
and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife; the Counties
of Kauai, Honolulu, Maui, and Hawaii; interagency Plant Extinction
Prevention Program; research institutions; watershed partnerships;
public and private stakeholders; and national parks to identify the
highest-priority actions for recovery of these species that will be
part of a recovery implementation strategy.
Major threats to the various Hawaiian archipelago species addressed
in this draft recovery plan include habitat degradation, predation and
herbivory by nonnative mammals and invertebrates; disease spread by
nonnative species;
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and competition with invasive nonnative plant species. Achieving
recovery for the 50 species will require assessments of populations and
their habitats; selection of sites for long-term conservation; control
of threats; development of regulatory protections; species-specific
research; and translocation of species in order to maximize resiliency,
redundancy, and representation. A detailed recovery strategy for each
species group or species is presented in the main body of the recovery
plan.
Request for Public Comments
Section 4(f) of the Act requires us to provide public notice and an
opportunity for public review and comment during recovery plan
development. By policy we also request peer review of recovery plans
(59 FR 34270; July 1, 1994). In an appendix to the approved final
recovery plan, we will summarize and respond to the issues raised
during public comment and peer review. Substantive comments may or may
not result in changes to the recovery plan. Comments regarding recovery
plan implementation will be forwarded as appropriate to Federal or
other entities so that they can be taken into account during the course
of implementing recovery actions.
We will consider all comments we receive by the date specified in
DATES prior to final approval of the plan.
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. 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
The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Robyn Thorson,
Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-03614 Filed 2-23-22; 8:45 am]
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