[PCA] FR Notice: Penstemon grahamii (Graham's beardtongue)

Megan_Haidet at fws.gov Megan_Haidet at fws.gov
Wed Dec 20 14:34:47 CST 2006


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of
Proposed Rule to List Penstemon grahamii (Graham's beardtongue) as
Threatened With Critical Habitat

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), withdraw the
proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2006
(71 FR 3158), to list Penstemon grahamii (Graham's beardtongue) as a
threatened species with critical habitat under the Endangered Species
Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. We have determined that listing is not
warranted because threats to the species as identified in the January
19, 2006, proposed rule are not significant, and available data do not
indicate that the threats to the species and its habitat, as analyzed
under the five listing factors described in section 4(a)(1) of the Act,
are likely to threaten or endanger the species in the foreseeable
future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Our
decision to withdraw the proposed rule to list Penstemon grahamii also
removes the species from candidate status under the Act.

DATES: The proposed rule published at 71 FR 3158, January 19, 2006
concerning Graham's beardtongue is withdrawn effective December 19, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Supporting documentation for this rulemaking is available
for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Field Office, 2369 W. Orton
Circle, West Valley City, Utah 84119.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry England, Botanist, at the above
address (telephone 801-975-3330, extension 138; fax 801-975-3331; or e-
mail <A HREF="mailto:larry_england at fws.gov">larry_england at fws.gov</A>).

For additional information visit: 
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-SPECIES/2006/December/Day-19/e21260.htm
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