[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 2, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-18770]
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[Federal Register: August 2, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Opportunity for Review and Comment on Draft Recovery Plan for the
Endangered and Threatened Fishes of the Rio Yaqui is Extended
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of document availability and public comment period.
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SUMMARY: The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the
extention of a public review and comment period on a draft recovery
plan for endangered and threatened fishes of the Rio Yaqui. Four
species are included in the recovery plan: Yaqui catfish (Ictalurus
pricei), and beautiful shiner (Cyprinella formosa), both listed by the
Service as threatened species on August 31, 1984 (49 FR 34494); Yaqui
chub (Gila purpurea) listed by the Service as endangered on August 31,
1984 (49 FR 34494); and Yaqui topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis
sonoriensis), listed by the Service as endangered on March 11, 1967,
(32 FR 4001). The Notice of Availability for review and comment was
published on June 7, 1994. The 60-day period was scheduled to close on
August 8, 1994. Via this notice, the comment period is extended until
October 7, 1994. All comments received during the entire period, June
7, 1994, through October 7, 1994, will be considered prior to
finalization of the recovery plan.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the draft recovery plan may obtain
a copy by contacting the Refuge Manager, San Bernardino National
Wildlife Refuge 1408 10th Street, Douglas, Arizona 85607. Written
comments and materials regarding the plan should be addressed to the
Refuge Manager. Comments and materials received are available on
request for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business
hours at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Cobble, U. S. Fish and
Wildlife Refuge Manager, telephone (602) 823-4251 or at the above
address.
Authority: The Authority for this action is section 4(f) of the
Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f).
Dated: July 25, 1994.
James A. Young,
Regional Director.
[FR Doc. 94-18770 Filed 8-1-94; 8:45 am]
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