Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Four Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species
Key claim: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has concluded that the Blueridge springfly, lobed roachfly, Mojave poppy bee, and streamside salamander do not currently qualify for endangered or threatened status under the Endangered Species Act.
Abstract
(Proposed Rule · Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service) We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce findings that four species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA or Act). After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that it is not warranted at this time to list the Blueridge springfly (Remenus kirchneri), lobed roachfly (Tallaperla lobata), Mojave poppy bee (Perdita meconis), and streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri). However, we ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information relevant to the status of any of the species mentioned above or their habitats.
Why this matters
Not-warranted findings keep species outside ESA Section 7 consultation and Section 9 take prohibitions, meaning no new federal permitting friction for projects in their ranges (including Mojave solar/mining areas for the poppy bee and Appalachian stream habitats for the stoneflies and salamander). The determinations also set the baseline FWS will revisit if population or habitat conditions deteriorate.