Rule2024-20314
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Technical Corrections for Seven Species on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Six Species on the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants
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September 10, 2024
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September 10, 2024
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Abstract
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the correction of errors in the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (Lists) made in previous publications. These corrections of publication errors are editorial in nature and involve no substantive changes to the Lists or any applicable regulations.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 73308-73311]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20314]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2021-0149; FXES1113090FEDR-245-FF09E21000]
RIN 1018-BG02
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Technical
Corrections for Seven Species on the List of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife and Six Species on the List of Endangered and Threatened
Plants
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendments.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the
correction of errors in the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants (Lists) made in previous publications. These corrections of
publication errors are editorial in nature and involve no substantive
changes to the Lists or any applicable regulations.
DATES: This rule is effective September 10, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel London, Manager, Branch of
Delisting and Foreign Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: ES,
5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; telephone 703-358-
2491. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of
hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or
TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in
the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and the List of
Endangered and Threatened Plants (``Lists''), which are set forth in
title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at Sec. Sec. 17.11
and 17.12, respectively, contain certain information on the endangered
species and threatened species federally listed pursuant to the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.). The information in the Lists includes each listed species'
common name and scientific name, the geographic area where the species
is listed for purposes of the ESA, its listing status (e.g.,
endangered), and nonregulatory information providing citations to
applicable Federal Register publications and regulations.
The regulations at 50 CFR 17.11(c) and 17.12(b) direct us to use
the most recently accepted scientific name of any wildlife or plant
species, respectively, that we have determined to be an endangered or
threatened species.
Purpose of Final Rule
This final rule revises the Lists at 50 CFR 17.11(h) and 17.12(h)
to correct the editorial errors identified below under Summary Table of
Editorial Corrections. These corrections are purely administrative and
are based on previously published rulemaking documents.
We are publishing this rule without a prior proposal because we
previously provided a public comment period on the proposed rules for
these taxa and because this is a noncontroversial action that is in the
best interest of the public and that should be undertaken in as timely
a manner as possible. None of these changes are regulatory in nature;
they are for accuracy and clarity. These revisions do not alter
species' protections or status in any way. Any actions altering a
species' protection or status would require a separate rulemaking
action following the procedures of 50 CFR part 424.
Summary Table of Editorial Corrections
The table below identifies the editorial corrections we are making
in this rule. The table provides the current listing information for
each species to be corrected, the type of error and a description of
the correction we are making, and the correction itself.
Where the table refers to the ``2016 Reformatting'' that means an
August 4, 2016, final rule (81 FR 51550) that we published to update
the format of the Lists. The purpose of the 2016 Reformatting was to
make the Lists easier to understand by changing the format to reflect
current practices and standards, to correct identified errors in
entries such as footnotes and spelling, and to update common names,
among other changes. Following the 2016 Reformatting's publication,
however, we identified editorial errors in the updated Lists.
Where the table refers to the ``1983 Republication'' that means a
July 27, 1983, final rule (48 FR 34182) in which
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we republished the Lists. At that time we republished the Lists
annually to incorporate all changes (i.e., additions,
reclassifications, and deletions) published as final rules in the
Federal Register to date. We have identified an error in the 1983
Republication of the List.
Where the table refers to the ``2003 Rule'' that means an August 6,
2003, final rule (68 FR 46684) in which we designated critical habitat
for 15 previously listed species in California and southern Oregon. The
2003 Rule revised the Lists to add references for each species' newly
designated critical habitat. However, this rule also introduced several
errors to the Lists.
In the table below, ``E'' means ``endangered,'' and ``T'' means
``threatened.'' These refer to the listing status of a species. The ESA
defines an ``endangered species'' at 16 U.S.C. 1532(6), and a
``threatened species'' at 16 U.S.C. 1532(20).
All corrections described in the table are editorial in nature;
that is, the correct species' scientific name or listing status were
already set forth in a previous rulemaking published in the Federal
Register (FR), which we cite in the table. We also correct erroneous FR
citations in the Lists, as described in the table below.
Table 1--Editorial Corrections to the Lists
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Current listed name Error: Action Correction
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WILDLIFE
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Kangaroo rat, San Bernadino Error in 2016 63 FR 3835, 1/27/
Merriam's (Dipodomys merriami Reformatting: 1998; 63 FR
parvus). Correcting year of 51005, 9/24/
publication in two FR 1998.
citations.
Shapo (Ovis vignei vignei).... Error in 1983 Ovis vignei; 41
Republication: FR 24062, 6/14/
Correcting scientific 1976; 41 FR
name and adding 26019, 6/24/
relevant listing 1976.
citation based on 41
FR 24062 (June 14,
1976).
Squirrel, northern Idaho Error in 2016 Urocitellus
ground (Spermophilus brunneus Reformatting: brunneus; 65 FR
brunneus). Correcting scientific 17779, 4/5/
name based on 80 FR 2000.
35860 (June 23, 2015)
and correcting page
number in one FR
citation.
Gallinule, Hawaiian common Error in 2016 Gallinula
(Alae ula) (Gallinula Reformatting: galeata
chloropus (=galeata) Correcting scientific sandvicensis.
sandvicensis). name based on 80 FR
35860 (June 23, 2015).
Plover, western snowy [Pacific Error in 2016 Charadrius
Coast population DPS] Reformatting: nivosus
(Charadrius alexandrinus Correcting scientific nivosus.
nivosus). name based on 77 FR
36728 (June 19, 2012).
Beetle, Ohlone tiger Error in 2016 66 FR 50340, 10/
(Cicindela ohlone). Reformatting: 3/2001.
Correcting month of
publication in one FR
citation.
Fairy shrimp, vernal pool Error in 2003 Rule: Status: T.
(Branchinecta lynchi). Correcting status
based on 59 FR 48136
(September 19, 1994).
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PLANTS
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Florida Brickell-bush Error in 2016 Status: E.
(Brickellia mosieri). Reformatting: Adding
missing status based
on 79 FR 52567
(September 4, 2014).
Hairy Orcutt grass (Orcuttia Error in 2003 Rule: Status: E.
pilosa). Correcting status
based on 62 FR 14338
(March 26, 1997).
Sacramento Orcutt grass Error in 2003 Rule: Status: E.
(Orcuttia viscida). Correcting status
based on 62 FR 14338
(March 26, 1997).
Loulu (Pritchardia affinis)... Error in 2016 Remove entry for
Reformatting: Pritchardia
Removing erroneous affinis, as it
entry based on 80 FR is the same
35860 (June 23, 2015). taxon as P.
maideniana.
Greene's tuctoria (Tuctoria Error in 2003 Rule: Status: E.
greenei). Correcting status
based on 62 FR 14338
(March 26, 1997).
Solano grass (Tuctoria Error in 2003 Rule: Status: E.
mucronata). Correcting status
based on 43 FR 44810
(September 28, 1978).
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The corrections described in the table above are not regulatory in
nature; they are administrative and for the purposes of accuracy and
clarity. The corrections do not alter a species' protections or status;
an action changing a species' protection or status would require a
separate rulemaking following the procedures set forth at 50 CFR part
424.
Administrative Procedure Act
Because we provided a public comment period on the proposed rules
for these taxa, and because this action to correct the Lists is
administrative in nature, we find good cause that the notice and public
comment procedures of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary for this action.
We also find good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make this rule
effective immediately. This rule is an administrative action to provide
accurate information for the subject species on the Lists of Endangered
and Threatened Wildlife and Plants at 50 CFR 17.11(h) and 17.12(h),
respectively; it does not alter a species' protections or status. The
public would not be served by delaying the effective date of this
rulemaking action.
Required Determinations
National Environmental Policy Act
We have determined that environmental assessments and environmental
impact statements, as defined under the authority of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), need not be
prepared in connection with regulations issued pursuant to section 4(a)
of the ESA. We published a notice outlining our reasons for this
determination in the Federal Register on October 25, 1983 (48 FR
49244).
Government-to-Government Relationship With Tribes
In accordance with the President's memorandum of April 29, 1994,
``Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal
Governments'' (59 FR 22951), Executive Order 13175, and the Department
of the Interior's manual at 512 DM 2, we readily acknowledge our
responsibility to communicate meaningfully with recognized Federal
Tribes on a government-to-government basis. In accordance with
Secretary's Order 3206 of June 5, 1997 (American Indian Tribal Rights,
Federal-Tribal Trust Responsibilities, and the Endangered Species Act),
we readily acknowledge our responsibilities to work directly with
Tribes in developing programs for healthy ecosystems, to acknowledge
that Tribal lands are not subject to the same controls as Federal
public lands, to
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remain sensitive to Indian culture, and to make information available
to Tribes. We have determined that this rule will not affect Tribes or
Tribal lands.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species, Exports, Imports, Plants,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation, Wildlife.
Regulation Promulgation
For the reasons given in the preamble, we amend part 17, subchapter
B of chapter I, title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as set
forth below:
PART 17--ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
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1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407; 1531-1544; and 4201-4245, unless
otherwise noted.
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2. Amend Sec. 17.11, in paragraph (h), in the List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife, by:
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a. Under MAMMALS, revising the entries for ``Kangaroo rat, San
Bernadino Merriam's '', ``Shapo'', and ``Squirrel, northern Idaho
ground'';
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b. Under BIRDS, revising the entries for ``Gallinule, Hawaiian common
(Alae ula)'' and ``Plover, western snowy [Pacific Coast population
DPS]'';
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c. Under INSECTS, revising the entry for ``Beetle, Ohlone tiger''; and
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d. Under CRUSTACEANS, revising the entry for ``Fairy shrimp, vernal
pool''.
The revisions read as follows:
Sec. 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlife.
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(h) * * *
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Listing citations
Common name Scientific name Where listed Status and applicable
rules
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Mammals
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Kangaroo rat, San Bernadino Dipodomys merriami Wherever found..... E 63 FR 3835, 1/27/
Merriam's. paryus. 1998; 63 FR 51005,
9/24/1998; 50 CFR
17.95(a).\CH\
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Shapo............................ Ovis vignei........ Wherever found..... E 41 FR 24062, 6/14/
1976; 41 FR 26019,
6/24/1976.
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Squirrel, northern Idaho ground.. Urocitellus Wherever found..... T 65 FR 17779, 4/5/
brunneus. 2000.
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Birds
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Gallinule, Hawaiian common (Alae Gallinula galeata Wherever found..... E 32 FR 4001, 3/11/
ula). sandvicensis. 1967.
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Plover, western snowy [Pacific Charadrius nivosus Pacific Coast T 58 FR 12864, 3/5/
Coast population DPS]. nivosus. population DPS-- 1993; 50 CFR
U.S.A. (CA, OR, 17.95(b).\CH\
WA), Mexico
(within 50 miles
of Pacific coast).
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Insects
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Beetle, Ohlone tiger............. Cicindela ohlone... Wherever found..... E 66 FR 50340, 10/3/
2001.
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Crustaceans
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Fairy shrimp, vernal pool........ Branchinecta lynchi Wherever found..... T 59 FR 48136, 9/19/
1994; 50 CFR
17.95(h).\CH\
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3. Amend Sec. 17.12, in paragraph (h), in the List of Endangered and
Threatened Plants, under FLOWERING PLANTS, by:
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a. Revising the entries for ``Brickellia mosieri'', ``Orcuttia
pilosa'', and ``Orcuttia viscida'';
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b. Removing the entry for ``Pritchardia affinis''; and
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c. Revising the entries for ``Tuctoria greenei'' and ``Tuctoria
mucronata''.
The revisions read as follows:
Sec. 17.12 Endangered and threatened plants.
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(h) * * *
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Listing citations
Scientific name Common name Where listed Status and applicable
rules
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Flowering Plants
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Brickellia mosieri............... Florida Brickell- Wherever found..... E 79 FR 52567, 9/4/
bush. 2014; 50 CFR
17.96(a).\CH\
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Orcuttia pilosa.................. Hairy Orcutt grass. Wherever found..... E 62 FR 14338, 3/26/
1997; 50 CFR
17.96(a).\CH\
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Orcuttia viscida................. Sacramento Orcutt Wherever found..... E 62 FR 14338, 3/26/
grass. 1997; 50 CFR
17.96(a).\CH\
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Tuctoria greenei................. Greene's tuctoria.. Wherever found..... E 62 FR 14338, 3/26/
1997; 50 CFR
17.96(a).\CH\
Tuctoria mucronata............... Solano grass....... Wherever found..... E 43 FR 44810, 9/28/
1978; 50 CFR
17.96(a).\CH\
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Martha Williams,
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-20314 Filed 9-9-24; 8:45 am]
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