Notice2024-23830
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for 59 Pacific Southwest Species
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October 16, 2024
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Interior DepartmentFish and Wildlife Service
Abstract
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act for 59 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 new information on these species that has become available since the last reviews.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83510-83514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23830]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-R8-ES-2024-N041; FXES11130800000-245-FF08E00000]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Status Reviews for 59 Pacific Southwest Species
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year
status reviews under the Endangered Species Act for 59 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 new information on these species that has become
available since the last reviews.
DATES: To ensure consideration of your information in our reviews, we
must receive your comments or information on or before December 16,
2024. However, we will continue to accept new information about any
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information for a species,
see table 1 in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request information on specific
species, contact the appropriate person in the table in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section or, for general information, contact
Bjorn Erickson, via phone at (916) 414-6741, via email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84f4e1f0e1f6dbe1f6ede7eff7ebeac4e2f3f7aae3ebf2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6010051405123f051209030b130f0e200617134e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>, or via U.S. mail at U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825.
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: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are
initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), for 32 animal species
and 27 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
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of any such information that has become available since the last review
for the species, particularly information on the status, threats, and
recovery of the species.
Why do we conduct a 5-year review?
Under the ESA, we maintain Lists of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife and Plants (which we collectively refer to as the List) in
title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11 (for
wildlife) and 50 CFR 17.12 (for plants). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA
requires us to review each listed species' status at least once every 5
years. Our regulation at 50 CFR 424.21 requires that we publish a
notice in the Federal Register announcing that a species is under
active review. For additional information about 5-year reviews, refer
to our fact sheet at <a href="https://www.fws.gov/project/five-year-status-reviews">https://www.fws.gov/project/five-year-status-reviews</a>.
What information do we consider in our review?
A 5-year status 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 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;
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 ESA); 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 status
review and will also be useful in evaluating the ongoing recovery
programs for the species.
Which species are under review?
This notice announces 5-year status reviews for the species listed
in table 1.
Table 1--Species Under Review
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Locations where Contact's
Common name Scientific name Listing the species is Contact person, mailing address
status known to occur email, phone (U.S. mail)
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ANIMALS
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Mammals
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Fisher, Southern Sierra Pekania pennanti E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
Nevada DPS. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Fox, San Joaquin kit......... Vulpes macrotis E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
mutica. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Kangaroo rat, Fresno......... Dipodomys E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
nitratoides fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
exilis. @fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Kangaroo rat, giant.......... Dipodomys ingens E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Kangaroo rat, Morro Bay...... Dipodomys E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
heermanni samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
morroensis. fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Kangaroo rat, Stephens'...... Dipodomys Th CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
stephensii. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Kangaroo rat, Tipton......... Dipodomys E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
nitratoides fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
nitratoides. @fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Marten, Pacific.............. Martes caurina.. T CA, OR........... Nora Papian, USFWS, 1655
fw8_afwo_commen Heindon Road,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a4d0d7e4c2d3d78ac3cbd2">[email protected]</a>, 707- Arcata, CA
822-7201. 95521.
Mouse, Pacific pocket........ Perognathus E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
longimembris bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
pacificus. ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Rabbit, riparian brush....... Sylvilagus E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
bachmani fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
riparius. @fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Shrew, Buena Vista Lake...... Sorex ornatus E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
relictus. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Woodrat, riparian (=San Neotoma fuscipes E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
Joaquin Valley). riparia. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
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Birds
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Rail, California Ridgway's... Rallus E CA............... Steven Detwiler, USFWS, 650
longirostris steven_detwiler Capitol Mall,
obsoletus. @fws.gov, 916- Suite 8-300,
930-2640. Sacramento, CA
95814.
Rail, light-footed Ridgway's. Rallus E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
longirostris bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
levipes. ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Shrike, San Clemente Lanius E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
loggerhead. ludovicianus bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
mearnsi. ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
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Tern, California least....... Sterna E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
antillarum bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
browni. ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
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Reptiles
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Lizard, blunt-nosed leopard.. Gambelia silus.. E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov; 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Snake, giant garter.......... Thamnophis gigas T CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Snake, San Francisco garter.. Thamnophis E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
sirtalis fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
tetrataenia. @fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Whipsnake (=striped racer), Masticophis T CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
Alameda. lateralis fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
euryxanthus. @fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
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Fishes
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Chub, Mohave tui............. Gila bicolor E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
mohavensis. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Pupfish, Ash Meadows Amargosa Cyprinodon E NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
nevadensis kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
mionectes. s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
Trout, Paiute cutthroat...... Oncorhynchus T CA............... Anne Mankowski, USFWS, 1340
clarkii <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e6b4a0b1a98b878f8aa6809195c88189">[email protected]</a> Financial
seleniris. v, 775-861-6300. Boulevard,
Suite 234,
Reno, NV
89502.
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Amphibians
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Salamander, desert slender... Batrachoseps E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
aridus. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Salamander, Santa Cruz long- Ambystoma E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
toed. macrodactylum samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
croceum. fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
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Insects
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Butterfly, Behren's Speyeria zerene E CA, OR........... Nora Papian, USFWS, 1655
silverspot. behrensii. fw8_afwo_commen Heindon Road,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9bdba89afbebae7aea6bf">[email protected]</a>, 707- Arcata, CA
822-7201. 95521.
Butterfly, lotis blue........ Lycaeides E CA............... Nora Papian, USFWS, 1655
argyrognomon fw8_afwo_commen Heindon Road,
lotis. <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7c080f3c1a0b0f521b130a">[email protected]</a>, 707- Arcata, CA
822-7201. 95521.
Butterfly, callippe Speyeria E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
silverspot. callippe fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
callippe. @fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Moth, Kern primrose sphinx... Euproserpinus T CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
euterpe. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Butterfly, Lange's metalmark. Apodemia mormo E CA............... Steven Detwiler, USFWS, 650
langei. steven_detwiler Capitol Mall,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite 8-300,
930-2640. Sacramento, CA
95814.
Naucorid, Ash Meadows........ Ambrysus T NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
amargosus. kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
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Snails
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Snail, Morro shoulderband.... Helminthoglypta T CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
walkeriana. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
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PLANTS
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Flowering Plants
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Rock-cress, McDonald's....... Arabis E CA............... Nora Papian, USFWS, 1655
macdonaldiana. fw8_afwo_commen Heindon Road,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e5a5d6e48595d00494158">[email protected]</a>, 707- Arcata, CA
822-7201. 95521.
Wallflower, Menzies'......... Erysimum E CA............... Nora Papian, USFWS, 1655
menziesii. fw8_afwo_commen Heindon Road,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="047077446273772a636b72">[email protected]</a>, 707- Arcata, CA
822-7201. 95521.
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Bird's-beak, salt marsh...... Cordylanthus E CA, Mexico....... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
maritimus ssp. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
maritimus. ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Ceanothus, Vail Lake......... Ceanothus E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
ophiochilus. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Crownbeard, big-leaved....... Verbesina T CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
dissita. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Paintbrush, ash-grey Indian.. Castilleja T CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
cinerea. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Woodland-star, San Clemente Lithophragma E CA............... Bradd Bridges, USFWS, 2177
Island. maximum. bradd_bridges@f Salk Avenue,
ws.gov, 760-431- Suite 250,
9440. Carlsbad, CA
92008.
Cactus, Bakersfield.......... Opuntia E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
treleasei. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Checker-mallow, Keck's....... Sidalcea keckii. E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Jewelflower, California...... Caulanthus E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
californicus. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Mallow, Kern................. Eremalche E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
kernensis. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Wooly-threads, San Joaquin... Lembertia E CA............... Amber Aguilera, USFWS, 2800
congdonii. fw8sfwocomments Cottage Way,
@fws.gov, 916- Suite W-2605,
414-6626. Sacramento, CA
95825.
Evening-primrose, Antioch Oenothera E CA............... Steven Detwiler, USFWS, 650
Dunes. deltoides ssp. steven_detwiler Capitol Mall,
howellii. @fws.gov, 916- Suite 8-300,
930-2640. Sacramento, CA
95814.
Blazing-star, Ash Meadows.... Mentzelia T NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
leucophylla. kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
Centaury, spring-loving...... Centaurium T NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
namophilum. kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
Gumplant, Ash Meadows........ Grindelia T NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
fraxino- kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
pratensis. s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
Ivesia, Ash Meadows.......... Ivesia kingii T NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
var. eremica. kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
Milk-vetch, Ash meadows...... Astragalus T NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
phoenix. kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
Sunray, Ash Meadows.......... Enceliopsis T NV............... Kellie Berry, USFWS, 4701
nudicaulis var. kellie_berry@fw North Torrey
corrugata. s.gov, 702-515- Pines Drive,
5459. Las Vegas, NV
89130.
Clover, Monterey............. Trifolium E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
trichocalyx. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Gilia, Monterey.............. Gilia tenuiflora E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
ssp. arenaria. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Potentilla, Hickman's........ Potentilla E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
hickmanii. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Sandwort, Marsh.............. Arenaria E CA, WA........... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
paludicola. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Bushmallow, Santa Cruz Island Malacothamnus E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
fasciculatus samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
var. nesioticus. fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Liveforever, Santa Barbara Dudleya traskiae E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
Island. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Phacelia, island............. Phacelia E CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
insularis ssp. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
insularis. fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
Dudleya, Santa Monica Dudleya cymosa T CA............... Samantha Lantz, USFWS, 2493
Mountains. ssp. ovatifolia. samantha_lantz@ Portola Road,
fws.gov, 805- Suite B,
677-3314. Ventura CA
93003.
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Request for New Information
To ensure that a 5-year status 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, 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 in Table 1,
please submit your comments and materials to the appropriate contact in
the table. You may also direct questions to those contacts (also see
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
Public Availability of Comments
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your submission, you should
be aware that your entire submission--including your personal
identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time.
Although you can request that personal information be withheld from
public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Completed and Active Reviews
A list of all completed and currently active 5-year status reviews
can be found at <a href="https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/report/species-five-year-review">https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/report/species-five-year-review</a>.
Authority
This document is published under the authority of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Jill Russi,
Deputy Regional Director, Pacific Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-23830 Filed 10-15-24; 8:45 am]
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