90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Golden-Winged Warbler as Endangered or Threatened

90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Golden-Winged Warbler as Endangered or Threatened

Action Option
Substantial
Publication Type
90 day petition finding
Action Type
Listing
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list the golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Based on our review, we find that the petition presents substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that listing the golden-winged warbler may be warranted. Therefore, with the publication of this notice, we are initiating a review of the status of the species to determine if listing the golden- winged warbler is warranted. To ensure that this status review is comprehensive, we are requesting scientific and commercial data and other information regarding this species. Based on the status review, we will issue a 12-month finding on the petition, which will address whether the petitioned action is warranted, as provided in the Act.
Full Title
90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Golden-Winged Warbler as Endangered or Threatened
Document Type
Proposed Rule
Document Number
2011-13731
Document Citation
76 FR 31920
Action
Notice of petition finding and initiation of status review.
Publication Date