[PCA] FR NOTICE: Removal of Erigeron maguirei from Federal List

[megan haidet]

To view the entire FR Notice, visit: 
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-SPECIES/2008/May/Day-16/e9282.htm

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[FWS-R6-ES-2008-0001; 92220-1113-0000-C6]
RIN 1018-AU67

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants;
Proposed Removal of Erigeron maguirei From the Federal
List of Endangered and Threatened Plants; Availability
of Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service), under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), propose to
remove the plant Erigeron maguirei (commonly referred
to as Maguire daisy) from the List of Endangered and
Threatened Plants.  The best scientific and commercial
data available indicate that this
species has recovered and no longer meets the
definition of threatened or endangered under the Act.
Our review of the status of this species shows that
populations are stable, threats have been addressed,
and adequate regulatory mechanisms ensure the species
is not currently and is not likely to again become an
endangered species within the foreseeable future in
all or a significant portion of its range. We
seek information, data, and comments from the public
regarding E. maguirei, this proposal to delist, and
the Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan. This proposed rule
completes the 5-year status review initiated
on April 7, 2006 (71 FR 17900).

DATES: We will accept comments received or postmarked
on or before July 15, 2008. Public hearing requests
must be received by June 30, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the
following methods:
    • Federal eRulemaking Portal:
http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments
Processing,
Attn: RIN 1018-AU67; Division of Policy and Directives
Management; U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive,
Suite 222; Arlington,
VA 22203.
    We will not accept e-mail or faxes. We will post
all comments on http://www.regulations.gov. This
generally means that we will post any personal
information you provide us (see the Public Comments
section below for more information).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Crist, Field
Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Field
Office, 2369 West Orton Circle, West Valley City, UT
84119, or telephone (801) 975-3330. Individuals who
are hearing-impaired or speech-impaired may call the
Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8337 for TTY
assistance.