Critical Habitat Designated for Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep
Aug 5, 2008

[Federal Register: August 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 151)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 45533-45604]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 17

[FWS-R8-ES-2008-0014; 92210-1117-0000-B4]
RIN 1018-AV05

 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis sierrae) and Taxonomic Revision

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis sierrae) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 417,577 acres (ac) (168,992 hectares (ha)) fall within the boundaries of the critical habitat designation. The critical habitat is located in Tuolumne, Mono, Fresno, Inyo, and Tulare Counties, California. We also are finalizing the revision of taxonomy of the listed entity from a distinct population segment (DPS) of California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana) to subspecies, Ovis canadensis sierrae, based on recent published information.

DATES: This rule becomes effective on September 4, 2008.

ADDRESSES: The final rule, economic analysis, and maps are available at http://www.regulations.gov and at http://www.fws.gov/nevada. Supporting documentation we used in the preparation of this final rule is available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours, at the Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office, 1340 Financial Boulevard, Suite 234, Reno, NV 89523; telephone 775-861-6300; facsimile 775-861-6301.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert D. Williams, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES section). If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800-877-8339.

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((Read the entire Federal Register notice at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-16813.htm))

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    Dated: July 16, 2008.
David M. Verhey,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. E8-16813 Filed 8-4-08; 8:45 am]

Links

Designation of Critical Habitat for the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep - FR notice [details]

Organizations

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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