[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 26713]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12203]



[[Page 26713]]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

50 CFR Part 17

RIN 1018-AC96


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening and 
Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Endangered Status for Four 
Plants From Vernal Pools and Mesic Areas in Northern California

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening and extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), pursuant to the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), announces a reopening 
and extension of the comment period on the proposed determination of 
endangered status for Lasthenia conjugens (Contra Costa goldfields), 
Navarretia leucocephala ssp. pauciflora (few-flowered navarretia), 
Navarretia leucocephala ssp. plieantha (many-flowered navarretia), and 
Parvisedum leiocarpum (Lake County stonecrop). Written comments on the 
proposed rule will be accepted until June 19, 1995.

DATES: The comment period, which originally closed on February 17, 
1995, was extended by request to April 28, 1995. By additional request, 
the comment period, which closed on April 28, 1995, is reopened and now 
closes June 19, 1995. Any comments received by the closing date will be 
considered in the final decision on this proposal.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and materials concerning this proposal 
should be sent to Field Supervisor, Sacramento Field Office, 2800 
Cottage Way, Room E-1803, Sacramento, California 95825-1846. Comments 
and materials received will be available for public inspection, by 
appointment, during normal business hours at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Betty Warne (see ADDRESSES section) or at 916/979-2120.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    These four plant species grow in vernal pools and mesic grasslands 
and are found variously in Lake, Napa, and Solano Counties. The three 
remaining populations of Parvisedum leiocarpum occur on private lands 
in Lake County. The Five remaining populations of Lasthenia conjugens 
occur in Napa and Solano Counties. The three remaining populations of 
Navarretia leucocephala ssp. pauciflora occur in Napa and Lake 
Counties. The four remaining populations of Navarretia leucocephala 
ssp. plieantha occur in Lake County. The four species proposed for 
listing are imperiled by one or more of the following: Commercial, 
residential, and agricultural development; hydrological changes in 
vernal pool and swale habitats; trampling by livestock; road widening; 
inadequate regulatory protection mechanisms; random stochastic events; 
off-highway vehicle use; feral pigs; and horseback riding.
    On December 19, 1994, (59 FR 65311) the Service published a 
proposed rule to list Lasthenia conjugens, Navarretia leucocephala ssp. 
pauciflora, Navarretia leucocephala ssp. plieantha, and Parvisedum 
leiocarpum as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as 
amended. The comment period on the proposal originally closed on 
February 17, 1995. To accommodate the public hearing, held on April 6, 
1995, the Service extended the public comment period until April 28, 
1995 (60 FR 14253, March 16, 1995). In response to an oral request made 
by Mr. Michael Delbar, Lake County Farm Bureau, on March 27, 1995, the 
Service reopens and further extends the comment period. This extension 
allows for the collection of additional data during the 1995 field 
season on the status and distribution of the proposed plants. Written 
comments may now be submitted until June 19, 1995, to the Service 
office in the ADDRESSES section.

Author

    The primary author of this notice is Betty Warne (see ADDRESSES 
section).

Authority

    The authority for this action is the Endangered Species Act of 1973 
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

    Dated: May 12, 1995.
Thomas Dwyer,
Acting Regional Director, Region 1, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 95-12203 Filed 5-17-95; 8:45 am]
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