Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for Lepidium papilliferum (Slickspot Peppergrass) Throughout Its Range; Reconsideration of final rule and request for comments

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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), amend and update, and provide and request further information in regard to, our October 8, 2009, final rule listing Lepidium papilliferum (slickspot peppergrass) as a threatened species throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA or Act). We are addressing the Idaho District Court’s remand of our rule because the Court asked us to reconsider the definition of the ‘‘foreseeable future’’ in regard to this particular species. We announce the opening of a public comment period seeking input on our interpretation of the foreseeable future as it pertains specifically to L. papilliferum. We will also consider any new information regarding population status, trends, or threats that has become available since our last review of the status of the species in 2009. DATES: We will consider comments received or postmarked on or before March 14, 2014. Please note that comments submitted electronically using the Federal eRulemaking Portal (see ADDRESSES) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. Any comments that we receive after the closing date may not be considered in the final decision.

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Reference Code: D14FWS02IDUS <br>

Full Citation: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2014. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for Lepidium papilliferum (Slickspot Peppergrass) Throughout Its Range; Reconsideration of final rule and request for comments. 79 FR 8416-8428. Federal Register Document 2014–03133 Filed 2–11–14. pp 8416-8428 <br>

Location: ELECTRONIC FILE - BOTANY: PLANT SPECIES: { Lepidium papilliferum } <br>