[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28850-28853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13155]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R4-ES-2019-N037; FXES11130900000C2-190-FF09E32000]


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-
Year Status Reviews for 53 Southeastern Species

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year 
status reviews of 53 species under the Endangered Species Act, as 
amended. A 5-year review is an assessment of the best scientific and 
commercial data available at the time of the review. We are requesting 
submission of information that has become available since the last 
reviews of these species.

DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct these reviews, we must 
receive your comments or information on or before August 19, 2019. 
However, we will continue to accept new information about any listed 
species at any time.

ADDRESSES: For instructions on how to submit information and review 
information that we receive on these species, see Request for New 
Information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For species-specific information, see 
Request for New Information under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 
Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call the 
Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Why do we conduct 5-year reviews?

    Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we maintain lists of endangered and threatened 
wildlife and plant species in title 50 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11 (for wildlife) and 17.12 (for plants: 
List). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires us to review each listed 
species' status at least once every 5 years. Our regulations at 50 CFR 
424.21 require that we publish a notice in the Federal Register 
announcing those species under active review. For additional 
information about 5-year reviews, go to http://www.fws.gov/endangered/what-we-do/recovery-overview.html.

Which species are under review?

    This notice announces our active 5-year reviews of the species in 
the following table.

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                                                         Status        States where the    Final listing rule (Federal
  Common name/scientific name    Contact person,     (endangered or    species is known       Register citation and         Contact's mailing address
                                   email, phone       threatened)          to occur             publication date)
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                                                                         ANIMALS
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                                                                         Mammals
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Squirrel, Carolina northern     Sue Cameron,       Endangered.......  North Carolina,    50 FR 26999; 7/1/1985.........  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
 flying (Glaucomys sabrinus      fw4esasheville@f                      Tennessee,                                         Asheville, NC 28801.
 coloratus).                     ws.gov, 828-258-                      Virginia.
                                 3939.
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                                                                          Birds
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Scrub-jay, Florida (Aphelocoma  Todd Mecklenborg,  Threatened.......  Florida..........  52 FR 20715; 6/3/1987.........  USFWS, 7915 Baymeadows Way,
 coerulescens).                  northflorida@fws                                                                         Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL
                                 .gov, 904-731-                                                                           32256.
                                 3045.
Sparrow, Florida grasshopper    Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  51 FR 27492; 7/31/1986........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 (Ammodramus savannarum          FLgrasshopperspa                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
 floridanus).                    rrow_5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4310.
Stork, wood (Mycteria           Bill Brooks,       Threatened.......  Florida..........  49 FR 7332; 2/28/1984, 79 FR    USFWS, 7915 Baymeadows Way,
 americana) U.S.breeding         northflorida@fws                                         37077; 6/30/14.                 Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL
 population.                     .gov, 904-731-                                                                           32256.
                                 3136.
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                                                                        Reptiles
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Boa, Mona (Epicrates monensis   Felix Lopez,       Threatened.......  Puerto Rico......  43 FR 4618; 2/3/1978..........  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 monensis).                      caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Tortoise, gopher (Gopherus      Matthew            Threatened.......  Alabama,           52 FR 25376; 7/7/1987.........  USFWS, 6578 Dogwood View Pkwy.,
 polyphemus) western             Hinderliter,                          Louisiana,                                         Jackson, MS 39213.
 population.                     mississippi_fiel                      Mississippi.
                                 [email protected]
                                 , 601-321-1132.
Turtle, flattened musk          Daniel Drennen,    Threatened.......  Alabama..........  52 FR 22418; 6/11/1987........  USFWS, 6578 Dogwood View Pkwy.,
 (Sternotherus depressus).       mississippi_fiel                                                                         Jackson, MS 39213.
                                 [email protected]
                                 , 601-321-1127.
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                                                                       Amphibians
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Salamander, Red Hills           Matt Laschet,      Threatened.......  Alabama..........  41 FR 53032; 12/3/1976........  USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
 (Phaeognathus hubrichti).       [email protected],                                                                         Daphne, AL 36526.
                                 251-441-5184.
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                                                                         Fishes
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Chub, slender (Erimystax        Warren Stiles,     Threatened.......  Tennessee........  42 FR 45526; 9/9/1977.........  USFWS, 446 Neal Street,
 cahni).                         [email protected]                                                                         Cookeville, TN 38501.
                                 ov, 931-528-6481.
Shiner, palezone (Notropis      Mike Floyd,        Endangered.......  Alabama, Kentucky  58 FR 25758; 4/27/1993........  USFWS, 330 W Broadway, Ste.
 albizonatus).                   [email protected]                                                                         265, Frankfort, KY 40601.
                                 ov, 502-695-0468.
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                                                                          Clams
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Monkeyface, Cumberland          Andrew Henderson,  Endangered.......  Alabama, Georgia,  41 FR 24062; 6/14/1976........  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
 (Quadrula intermedia).          fw4esasheville@f                      North Carolina,                                    Asheville, NC 28801.
                                 ws.gov, 828-258-                      Tennessee,
                                 3939.                                 Virginia.
Pigtoe, rough (Pleurobema       Stephanie Chance,  Endangered.......  Alabama, Indiana,  41 FR 24062; 6/14/1976........  USFWS, 446 Neal Street,
 plenum).                        [email protected]                      Kentucky,                                          Cookeville, TN 38501.
                                 ov, 931-528-6481.                     Tennessee,
                                                                       Virginia.
Pigtoe, shiny (Fusconaia cor).  Andrew Henderson,  Endangered.......  Alabama,           41 FR 24062; 6/14/1976........  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
                                 fw4esasheville@f                      Tennessee,                                         Asheville, NC 28801.
                                 ws.gov, 828-258-                      Virginia.
                                 3939.
Riffleshell, tan (Epioblasma    Andrew Henderson,  Endangered.......  Alabama,           42 FR 42351; 8/23/1977........  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
 florentina walkeri).            fw4esasheville@f                      Kentucky,                                          Asheville, NC 28801.
                                 ws.gov, 828-258-                      Louisiana,
                                 3939.                                 Mississippi,
                                                                       North Carolina,
                                                                       Tennessee,
                                                                       Virginia.
Spinymussel, Tar River          Sarah McRae,       Endangered.......  North Carolina...  50 FR 26572; 6/27/1985........  USFWS, 551 Pylon Drive, #F,
 (Elliptio steinstansana).       raleigh_admin@fw                                                                         Raleigh, NC 27606.
                                 s.gov, 919-856-
                                 4520.
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                                                                         Insects
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Butterfly, Bartram's scrub-     Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  79 FR 47221; 8/12/2014........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 hairstreak, (Strymon acis       Bartrams_5-                                                                              Beach, FL 32960.
 bartrami).                      [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4316.
Butterfly, Florida leafwing     Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  79 FR 47221; 8/12/2014........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 (Anaea troglodyta floridalis).  FLleafwing_5-                                                                            Beach, FL 32960.
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4311.
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                                                                        Arachnids
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Spider, spruce-fir moss         Sue Cameron,       Endangered.......  North Carolina,    60 FR 6968; 2/6/1995..........  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
 (Microhexura montivaga).        fw4esasheville@f                      Tennessee,                                         Asheville, NC 28801.
                                 ws.gov, 828-258-                      Virginia.
                                 3939.
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                                                                         PLANTS
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                                                                    Flowering Plants
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Agave eggersiana (no common     Jaime Yrigoyen,    Endangered.......  Virgin Islands...  79 FR 53303; 9/9/2014.........  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 name).                          caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Asimina tetramera (four-petal   Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  51 FR 34415; 9/26/1986........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 pawpaw).                        Fourpetalpawpaw_                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
                                 5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Brickellia mosieri (Florida     Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  79 FR 52567; 9/4/2014.........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 brickell-bush).                 FLbrickellbush_5-                                                                        Beach, FL 32960.
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Cereus eriophorus var.          Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  50 FR 45618; 11/1/1985........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 fragrans (fragrant prickly-     fragrantprickly_                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
 apple).                         5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Conradina brevifolia (short-    Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  58 FR 37432; 7/12/1993........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 leaved rosemary).               Shortleavedrosem                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
                                 ary_5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Consolea corallicola (Florida   Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  78 FR 63795; 10/24/2013.......  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 semaphore cactus).              Floridasemaphore                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
                                 _5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Cornutia obovata (palo de       Angel Colon,       Endangered.......  Puerto Rico......  53 FR 11610; 4/7/1988.........  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 nigua).                         caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Cucurbita okeechobeensis ssp.   Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  58 FR 37432; 7/12/1993........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 okeechobeensis (Okeechobee      Okeechobeegourd_                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
 gourd).                         5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Deeringothamnus pulchellus      Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  51 FR 34415; 9/26/1986........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 (Beautiful pawpaw).             beautifulpawpaw_                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
                                 5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Eryngium cuneifolium            Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  52 FR 2227; 1/21/1987.........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 (snakeroot).                    snakeroot_5-                                                                             Beach, FL 32960.
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Eugenia haematocarpa (uvillo).  Omar Monsegur,     Endangered.......  Florida..........  59 FR 60565; 11/25/1994.......  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
                                 caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Gonocalyx concolor (no common   Carlos Pacheco,    Endangered.......  Puerto Rico......  79 FR 53303; 9/9/2014.........  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 name).                          caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.

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Helianthus verticillatus        Scott Wiggers,     Endangered.......  Alabama, Georgia,  79 FR 44712; 8/1/2014.........  USFWS, 6578 Dogwood View Pkwy.,
 (whorled sunflower).            mississippi_fiel                      Mississippi,                                       Jackson, MS 39213.
                                 [email protected]                      Tennessee.
                                 , 228-475-0765.
Leavenworthia crassa (fleshy-   Shannon Holbrook,  Endangered.......  Alabama..........  79 FR 44712; 8/1/2014.........  USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
 fruit gladecress).              [email protected],                                                                         Daphne, AL 36526.
                                 251-441-5184.
Leavenworthia exigua var.       Mike Floyd,        Threatened.......  Kentucky.........  79 FR 25683; 5/6/2014.........  USFWS, 330 W Broadway, Ste.
 laciniata (Kentucky glade       [email protected]                                                                         265, Frankfort, KY 40601.
 cress).                         ov, 502-695-0468.
Liatris helleri (Heller's       Rebekah Reid,      Threatened.......  North Carolina...  52 FR 44397; 11/19/1987.......  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
 blazingstar).                   fw4esasheville@f                                                                         Asheville, NC 28801.
                                 ws.gov, 828-258-
                                 3939.
Liatris ohlingerae (scrub       Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  54 FR 31190; 7/27/1989........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 blazingstar).                   Scrubblazingstar                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
                                 _5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Lindera melissifolia            Scott Wiggers,     Endangered.......  Alabama,           51 FR 27495; 7/31/1986........  USFWS, 6578 Dogwood View Pkwy.,
 (pondberry).                    mississippi_fiel                      Arkansas,                                          Jackson, MS 39213.
                                 [email protected]                      Georgia,
                                 , 228-475-0765.                       Mississippi,
                                                                       Missouri, North
                                                                       Carolina, South
                                                                       Carolina.
Linum carteri carteri           Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  79 FR 52567; 9/4/2014.........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 (Carter's small-flowered        cartersflax_5-                                                                           Beach, FL 32960.
 flax).                          [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Peperomia wheeleri (Wheeler's   Carlos Pacheco,    Endangered.......  Puerto Rico......  52 FR 1459; 1/14/1987.........  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 peperomia).                     caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Physaria globosa (Short's       Geoff Call,        Endangered.......  Indiana,           79 FR 44712; 8/1/2014.........  USFWS, 446 Neal Street,
 bladderpod).                    [email protected]                      Kentucky,                                          Cookeville, TN 38501.
                                 ov, 931-528-6481.                     Tennessee.
Pilosocereus robinii (Key tree- Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  49 FR 29234; 7/19/1984........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 cactus).                        keytreecactus_5-                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Pleodendron macranthum          Angel Colon,       Endangered.......  Puerto Rico......  59 FR 60565; 11/25/1994.......  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 (Chupacallos).                  caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Polygala lewtonii (Lewton's     Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  58 FR 25746; 4/27/1993........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 polygala).                      Lewtonspolygala_                                                                         Beach, FL 32960.
                                 5-
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Polygonella basiramia           Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  52 FR 2227; 1/21/1987.........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 (wireweed).                     wireweed_5-                                                                              Beach, FL 32960.
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Polygonella myriophylla         Roxanna Hinzman,   Endangered.......  Florida..........  58 FR 25746; 4/27/1993........  USFWS, 1339 20th St., Vero
 (sandlace).                     sandlace_5-                                                                              Beach, FL 32960.
                                 [email protected]
                                 ov, 772-469-4307.
Rhus michauxii (Michaux's       Dale Suiter,       Endangered.......  Georgia, North     54 FR 39850; 9/28/1989........  USFWS, 551 Pylon Drive, #F,
 sumac).                         raleigh_admin@fw                      Carolina, South                                    Raleigh, NC 27606.
                                 s.gov, 919-856-                       Carolina,
                                 4520.                                 Virginia.
Sagittaria fasciculata          Rebekah Reid,      Endangered.......  North Carolina,    44 FR 43700; 7/25/1979........  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
 (bunched arrowhead).            fw4esasheville@f                      South Carolina.                                    Asheville, NC 28801.
                                 ws.gov, 828-258-
                                 3939.
Sagittaria secundifolia         Shannon Holbrook,  Threatened.......  Alabama, Georgia.  55 FR 13907; 4/13/1990........  USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
 (Kral's water-plantain).        [email protected],                                                                         Daphne, AL 36526.
                                 251-441-5184.
Sarracenia oreophila (green     Scott Wiggers,     Endangered.......  Alabama, Georgia,  44 FR 54922; 9/21/1979........  USFWS, 6578 Dogwood View Pkwy.,
 pitcher-plant).                 mississippi_fiel                      North Carolina.                                    Jackson, MS 39213.
                                 [email protected]
                                 , 228-475-0765.
Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii   Rebekah Reid,      Endangered.......  North Carolina,    53 FR 38470; 9/30/1988........  USFWS, 160 Zillicoa St.,
 (mountain sweet pitcher-        fw4esasheville@f                      South Carolina.                                    Asheville, NC 28801.
 plant).                         ws.gov, 828-258-
                                 3939.
Stahlia monosperma (cobana      Jose G. Martinez,  Threatened.......  Puerto Rico......  55 FR 12790; 4/5/1990.........  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 negra).                         caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Varronia rupicola (no common    Omar Monsegur,     Threatened.......  Puerto Rico......  79 FR 53303; 9/9/2014.........  USFWS, Road 301, Km 5.1, P.O.
 name).                          caribbean_es@fws                                                                         Box 491, Boquer[oacute]n, PR
                                 .gov, 787-851-                                                                           00622.
                                 7297.
Xyris tennesseensis (Tennessee  Shannon Holbrook,  Endangered.......  Alabama, Georgia,  56 FR 34151; 7/26/1991........  USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
 yellow-eyed grass).             [email protected],                      Tennessee.                                         Daphne, AL 36526.
                                 251-441-5184.
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                                                                          Ferns
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Thelypteris pilosa var.         Shannon Holbrook,  Threatened.......  Alabama..........  57 FR 30164; 7/8/1992.........  USFWS, 1208B Main Street,
 alabamensis (Alabama streak-    [email protected],                                                                         Daphne, AL 36526.
 sorus fern).                    251-441-5184.
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What information do we consider in our review?

    A 5-year review considers the best scientific and commercial data 
that have become available since the current listing determination or 
most recent status review of each species, such as:
    A. Species biology, including, but not limited to, population 
trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics;

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    B. Habitat conditions, including, but not limited to, amount, 
distribution, and suitability;
    C. Conservation measures that have been implemented to benefit the 
species;
    D. Threat status and trends (see the five factors under How Do We 
Determine Whether a Species is Endangered or Threatened?); and
    E. Other new information, data, or corrections, including, but not 
limited to, taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, identification of 
erroneous information contained in the Lists of Endangered and 
Threatened Wildlife and Plants, and improved analytical methods.
    We request any new information concerning the status of any of 
these 53 species. Information submitted should be supported by 
documentation such as maps; bibliographic references; methods used to 
gather and analyze the data; and/or copies of any pertinent 
publications, reports, or letters by knowledgeable sources.
    We may conduct a species status assessment (SSA) for some of these 
species. An SSA is a biological risk assessment to aid decision makers 
who must use the best available scientific information to make policy 
decisions or recommendations under the ESA. The SSA provides 
decisionmakers with a scientifically rigorous characterization of a 
species' status, and of the likelihood that the species will sustain 
populations, along with key uncertainties in that characterization. It 
presents a compilation of the best available information on a species, 
as well as its ecological needs, based on environmental factors. An SSA 
also describes the current condition of the species' habitat and 
demographics, and probable explanations for past and ongoing changes in 
abundance and distribution within the species' range. Finally, it 
forecasts the species' response to probable future scenarios of 
environmental conditions and conservation efforts. Overall, an SSA uses 
the conservation biology principles of resiliency, redundancy, and 
representation (collectively known as the ``3 Rs'') to evaluate the 
current and future condition of the species. As a result, the SSA 
characterizes a species' ability to sustain populations in the wild 
over time based on the best scientific understanding of current and 
future abundance and distribution within the species' ecological 
settings.

Definitions

    A. Species means any species or subspecies of fish, wildlife, or 
plant, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate 
fish or wildlife which interbreeds when mature.
    B. Endangered means any species that is in danger of extinction 
throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
    C. Threatened means any species that is likely to become an 
endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a 
significant portion of its range.

How do we determine whether a species is endangered or threatened?

    Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA requires that we determine whether a 
species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the 
following five factors:
    A. The present or threatened destruction, modification, or 
curtailment of its habitat or range;
    B. Overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or 
educational purposes;
    C. Disease or predation;
    D. The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or
    E. Other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued 
existence.

Request for New Information

    To do any of the following, contact the person associated with the 
species you are interested in under the table in Which species are 
under review?, above:
    A. To get more information on a species;
    B. To submit information on a species; or
    C. To review information we receive, which will be available for 
public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at the 
listed addresses.

Public Availability of Comments

    Comments and materials received will be available for public 
inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the offices 
where the comments are submitted. Comments we receive become part of 
the administrative record associated with this action. Before including 
your address, phone number, email address, or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your 
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can request in your 
comment that we withhold your personal identifying information from 
public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All 
submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals 
identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations 
or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their 
entirety.

Availability of Status Reviews

    All completed status reviews under the ESA are available via the 
Service website, at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/us-species.html.

Authority

    This document is published under the authority of the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

    Dated: April 18, 2019.
Mike Oetker,
Acting Regional Director, Southeast Region.
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