[PCA] Designation of Critical habitat for Kincaid's lupine and Willamette daisy

[Megan_Haidet at fws.gov]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
RIN 1018-AT91

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of
Critical Habitat for the Fender's blue butterfly (Icaricia icarioides
fenderi), Lupinus sulphureus ssp. kincaidii (Kincaid's lupine), and
Erigeron decumbens var. decumbens (Willamette daisy)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are
designating critical habitat for the Fender's blue butterfly (Icaricia
icarioides fenderi), Lupinus sulphureus ssp. kincaidii (Kincaid's
lupine), and Erigeron decumbens var. decumbens (Willamette daisy)
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).
Approximately 3,010 acres (ac) (1,218 hectares (ha)) for Fender's blue
butterfly in Benton, Lane, Polk, and Yamhill Counties, Oregon; 585 ac
(237 ha) for L. sulphureus ssp. kincaidii in Benton, Lane, Polk, and
Yamhill Counties, Oregon, and Lewis County, Washington; and 718 ac (291
ha) for E. decumbens var. decumbens in Benton, Lane, Linn, Marion, and
Polk Counties, Oregon, fall within the boundaries of the critical
habitat designation.

DATES: This rule becomes effective on November 30, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments and materials received, as well as supporting
documentation used in the preparation of this final rule, will be
available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business
hours, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland Fish and
Wildlife Office, 2600 SE 98th Ave., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97266
(telephone (503) 231-6179). The final rule, economic analysis, and map
will also be available via the Internet at  <A 
HREF="http://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/Species/ESA-Actions/WillValleyPage.asp">
http://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/Species/ESA-Actions/WillValleyPage.asp</A>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kemper McMaster, Field Supervisor,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland Fish and Wildlife Office, 2600
SE 98th Ave., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97266 (telephone 503/231-6179;
facsimile 503/231-6195).

or visit 
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-SPECIES/2006/October/Day-31/e8809.htm
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