[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 22, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-15123]
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[Federal Register: June 22, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
Availability of a Draft Recovery Plan for the Railroad Valley
Springfish (Crenichthys nevadae) for Review and Comment
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of document availability.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the
availability for public review of a draft recovery plan for the
threatened Railroad Valley springfish, Crenichthys nevadae. This
species is endemic to six thermal springs in Railroad Valley, Nye
County, Nevada, and has been introduced into four other springs in
Nevada. The Service solicits review and comment from the public on this
draft plan.
DATES: Comments on the draft recovery plan must be received on or
before August 22, 1994 to receive consideration by the Service.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the draft recovery plan may obtain
a copy by contacting the State Supervisor, Nevada Ecological Services
State Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4600 Kietzke Lane,
Building C-125, Reno, Nevada, 89502 (telephone: 702-784-5227), or the
Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Eastside Federal Complex, 911 NE 11th Avenue,
Portland, Oregon, 97232-4181 (telephone: 503-231-6131). Written
comments and materials regarding the plan should be addressed to Mr.
David L. Harlow, State Supervisor, at the above Reno, Nevada address.
Comments and materials received are available on request for public
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the above
Reno, Nevada address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Donna Withers at the above Reno, Nevada address (telephone: 702-
784-5227).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Restoring endangered or threatened animals and plants to the point
where they are again secure, self-sustaining members of their
ecosystems is a primary goal of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
(Service) endangered species program. To help guide the recovery
effort, the Service is working to prepare recovery plans for most of
the listed species native to the United States. Recovery plans describe
actions considered necessary for the conservation of the species,
establish criteria for reclassification or delisting, and estimate time
and cost for implementing the recovery measures needed.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) requires the development of recovery plans for listed
species unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a
particular species. Section 4(f) of the Act, as amended in 1988,
requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and
comment be provided during recovery plan development. The Service will
consider all information presented during a public comment period prior
to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. The Service and other
Federal agencies will also take these comments into account in the
course of implementing approved recovery plans.
Railroad Valley springfish are endemic to two springs at Duckwater
and four springs at Lockes, Railroad Valley, Nye County, Nevada. The
species has been introduced into four additional springs in Nevada
outside the species' historical range. Railroad Valley springfish are
extant in all historical habitats and three introduction habitats.
Populations vary from fewer than one hundred to several thousand
individuals. The principle causes of decline for this species are
habitat modification and nonnative fish introductions. All historical
habitats are designated critical habitat for this species. Railroad
Valley springfish occupy habitats on private, Federal, and Indian
Reservation lands. Recovery of this species will require removal and/or
control of nonnative fishes, restoration and protection of occupied
habitats, and protection of ground water sources.
Public Comments Solicited
The Service solicits written comments on the recovery plan
described. All comments received by the date specified will be
considered prior to approval of the plan.
Author
The author of this notice is Donna Withers (see the Reno, Nevada
address above).
Authority
The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered
Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f).
Dated: June 15, 1994.
Don Weathers,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 94-15123 Filed 6-21-94; 8:45 am]
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