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The following language is proposed to DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Information regarding gypsum wild-
be negotiated as part of the 2006 Title buckwheat, Mesa verde cactus, and
I and Title IV funding agreements Fish and Wildlife Service Zuni fleabane should be sent to the
regarding fiduciary trust records Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year
management: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
and Plants; 5-Year Review of Lesser New Mexico Ecological Services Field
The Tribe/Consortium and Secretary agree Long-nosed Bat, Black-capped Vireo,
to implement the Policy on Fiduciary Trust Office, 2105 Osuna Road NE,
Records Management for Title I and Title IV
Yuma Clapper Rail, Pima Pineapple Albuquerque, NM 87113.
Tribes/Consortia by working cooperatively in Cactus, Gypsum Wild-Buckwheat, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
records creation, maintenance and Mesa Verde Cactus, and Zuni Fleabane the lesser long-nosed bat, contact Scott
disposition and training activities. Richardson at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
The Tribe/Consortium agrees to: Interior. Service Arizona Ecological Services
(a) Preserve, protect and manage all Tucson Sub-Office, 201 North Bonita,
ACTION: Notice of review.
fiduciary trust records, as defined in the Suite 141, Tucson, AZ 84745, 520–670–
Secretary of Interior’s Policy on SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
6150 x 242, scott_richardson@fws.gov.
Fiduciary Trust Records Management Service (Service) announces a 5-year For the Pima pineapple cactus, contact
for Title I and Title IV Tribes/Consortia review of the lesser long-nosed bat Mima Falk at Tucson Sub-Office address
created and maintained by Tribes/ (Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae), above, 520–670–6150 x 225,
Consortia during their management of the black-capped vireo (Vireo mima_falk@fws.gov. For the black-
trust programs in their Title I/Title IV atricapilla), the Yuma clapper rail capped vireo, contact Omar Bocanegra
agreements; (Rallus longirostris yumanensis), Pima at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
(b) Make available to the Secretary all pineapple cactus (Coryphantha sheeri Ecological Services Field Office, 711
fiduciary trust records maintained by var. robustispina), gypsum wild- Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX 76011,
the Tribe/Consortium, provided that the buckwheat (Erigonum gypsophilum), 817–277–1100,
Secretary gives reasonable oral or Mesa Verde cactus (Sclerocactus mesae- omar_bocanegra@fws.gov. For the Yuma
written advance request to the Tribe/ verde), and Zuni fleabane (Erigeron clapper rail, contact Lesley Fitzpatrick
Consortium. Access shall include visual rhizomatus) under the Endangered at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
inspection and the production of copies Species Act of 1973 (Act). The purpose Arizona Ecological Services Field
as necessary and shall not include the of reviews conducted under this section Office, 2321 West Royal Palm Road,
involuntary removal of the records; and of the Act is to ensure that the Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ, 85021, 602–
(c) Store and permanently retain all classification of species as threatened or 242–0210 x 236,
inactive fiduciary trust records at the endangered on the List of Endangered lesley_fitzpatrick@fws.gov. For the
Tribe/Consortium or allow such records and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 gypsum wild-buckwheat, Mesa Verde
to be removed and stored at the CFR 17.12) is accurate. The 5-year cactus, and Zuni fleabane, contact
American Indian Records Repository review is an assessment of the best Nancy Baczek at the New Mexico
(AIRR) in Lenexa, Kansas at no cost to scientific and commercial data available Ecological Services Field Office, 2105
the Tribe/Consortium. at the time of the review. Osuna Road, NE, Albuquerque, NM
The Secretary agrees to: 87113, 505–761–4711,
DATES: To allow adequate time to nancy_baczek@fws.gov.
(a) Allow the Tribe/Consortium to conduct this review, information
determine what records it maintains to submitted for our consideration must be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
implement the trust program assumed received on or before May 3, 2005. Why Is a 5-Year Review Conducted?
under a Title I or Title IV agreement However, we will continue to accept
except it must maintain the information Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act (16
new information about any listed U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) requires that we
required by statute and regulation; species at any time.
(b) Store all inactive fiduciary trust conduct a review of listed species at
ADDRESSES: Information submitted on least once every 5 years. We are then,
records at AIRR at no cost to the Tribe/
these species should be sent to the U.S. under section 4(c)(2)(B) and the
Consortium when the Tribe/Consortium
Fish and Wildlife Service at the provisions of subsections (a) and (b), to
no longer wishes to keep the records.
following addresses. Information determine, on the basis of such a
Further, the Tribe/Consortium will
received in response to this notice of review, whether or not any species
retain legal custody and determine
review will be available for public should be removed from the List of
access to these records;
inspection by appointment, during Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
(c) Work with the Tribe/Consortium
normal business hours, at the same and Plants (delisted), or reclassified
on a tribal storage and retrieval system
addresses. from endangered to threatened
for fiduciary trust records stored at
AIRR; and Information regarding the lesser long- (downlisted) , or from threatened to
nosed bat, Yuma clapper rail, and Pima endangered (uplisted). The 5-year
(d) Provide technical and financial
pineapple cactus should be sent to the review is an assessment of the best
assistance for Tribes/Consortia in
Field Supervisor, Attention 5-year scientific and commercial data available
preserving, protecting and managing
Review, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at the time of the review. Therefore, we
their fiduciary trust records from
Arizona Ecological Services Field are requesting submission of any new
available funds appropriated for this
Office, 2321 West Royal Palm Road, information (best scientific and
purpose.
Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021. commercial data) on the following
Dated: January 26, 2005. Information regarding the black- species since their original listings as
Abraham E. Haspel, capped vireo should be sent to the Field either endangered (lesser long-nosed
Assistant Deputy Secretary—Office of the Supervisor, Attention 5-year Review, bat, black-capped vireo, Yuma clapper
Secretary. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, rail, and Pima pineapple cactus) or
[FR Doc. 05–1869 Filed 2–1–05; 8:45 am] Ecological Services, 711 Stadium Drive, threatened (gypsum wild-buckwheat,
BILLING CODE 4310–W8–P Suite 252, Arlington, TX 76011. Mesa Verde cactus, and Zuni fleabane).

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If the present classification of any of Specific Information Requested for the between the populations of C.
these species is not consistent with the Black-Capped Vireo robustispina.
best scientific and commercial The term ‘‘clinal’’ comes from
We are especially interested in the
information available, the Service will ‘‘cline,’’ which is a gradation in
following information: (1) Distribution
recommend whether or not a change is measurable characters (Huxley 1938).
of populations and suitable habitat
warranted in the Federal classification The existence of clinal patterns in
across the breeding range and the degree
of that species. Any change in Federal characters within a species can be
of protection afforded these populations
classification would require a separate compatible with recognition of taxa
and habitat; (2) evaluation of the (named units) below the level of species
final rule-making process. viability of breeding populations; (3) the (infra-specific taxa). Julian Huxley
Our regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 distribution of wintering populations (1938) first proposed the term ‘‘cline’’ as
require that we publish a notice in the and evaluation of the extent and ‘‘an auxiliary taxonomic principle,’’ and
Federal Register announcing those security of wintering habitat in Mexico; observed that clines could be
species currently under active review. and (4) short- and long-term effects of intragroup, or within a population, or
This notice announces our active review various management activities on vireo intergroup, as in ‘‘connecting the mean
of the lesser long-nosed bat, black- populations and breeding habitat, values of the subspecies of a polytypic
capped vireo, Yuma clapper rail, Pima including brown-headed cowbird species.’’ The plant varieties recognized
pineapple cactus, gypsum wild- control, brush management, prescribed as valid for listing under the ESA are
buckwheat, Mesa Verde cactus, and fire, and livestock grazing. biologically equivalent to subspecies
Zuni fleabane. (USFWS 1978). We seek comment and
Specific Information Requested for the
What Information Is Considered in the Yuma Clapper Rail additional information regarding the
Review? conclusions of Schmalzel et al. (2004)
We specifically request information with regard to clinal variation in C.
A 5-year review considers all new regarding the distribution of listed robustispina.
information available at the time of the populations and evaluation of the Regarding overlap in characters,
review. These reviews will consider the degree of habitat protection for each Schmalzel et al. interpret their principle
best scientific and commercial data that population, and information regarding components analysis as demonstrating
has become available since the current management plans and techniques for overlap in geographic groups of C.
listing determination or most recent maintaining clapper rail habitat. We robustispina, and suggest this overlap is
status review of each species, such as: also are particularly interested in recent further evidence that the varieties are
information regarding the effects of not distinct. The morphometric analysis
A. Species biology, including but not
selenium on clapper rail reproductive provided by Schmalzel et al. (2004) did
limited to population trends,
success. not include four of the characters (stem
distribution, abundance, demographics,
and genetics; Special Consideration of a Taxonomic branching and three floral characters)
Question Regarding the Pima Pineapple identified by Benson (1982) for
B. Habitat conditions, including but distinguishing varieties of C.
not limited to amount, distribution, and Cactus
robustispina, although a general
suitability; Two studies of character variation narrative discussion of those characters
C. Conservation measures that have within the species Coryphantha was provided. We seek comment on
been implemented to benefit the robustispina have recently become their conclusions with regard to
species; available to us: One was recently character overlap and the implications
published by Schmalzel et al. (2004), of not including the characters
D. Threat status and trends (see five
and the other is a report by Baker (2004) identified by Benson (1982) in the
factors under heading ‘‘How do we
of Arizona State University regarding a analysis.
determine whether a species is
study carried out under our cooperative Baker (2004) assessed character
endangered or threatened?’’); and
agreement with the Arizona Department variation in C. robustispina with respect
E. Other new information, data, or of Agriculture under section 6 of the to the three recognized varieties,
corrections, including but not limited to Endangered Species Act. These two including the Pima pineapple cactus.
taxonomic or nomenclatural changes, studies reach different conclusions Baker (2004) included stem branching
identification of erroneous information concerning the taxonomic validity of the in his study, but did not include floral
contained in the List of Endangered and Pima pineapple cactus (Coryphantha characters. Baker’s ongoing research
Threatened Wildlife and Plants, and scheeri var. robustispina)). will address floral characters, to be
improved analytical methods. We have carefully reviewed both completed in 2005. To date, Baker has
Specific Information Requested for the reports and have identified several found statistically significant
Lesser Long-Nosed Bat technical issues on which we are differences among the named varieties
particularly soliciting review and for most characters, although Pima
We are especially interested in the comment by knowledgeable experts pineapple cactus did not significantly
results of survey and monitoring efforts during this status review of the Pima differ from the variety that was closest
that provide a better understanding of pineapple cactus. geographically in two of the characters
current population numbers and the Schmalzel et al. (2004) concluded that (radial spine length and central spine
status, security, and location of roost their data suggest that the Pima curvature) used by Benson (1982) to
sites in the U.S. and Mexico. We also pineapple cactus, a listed variety of C. distinguish varieties of C. robustispina.
specifically request any recent robustispina (based on Taylor (1998) The plots of Baker’s (2004) principal
information regarding the impacts of nomenclature), is not a valid taxonomic components analysis show points
agave plant harvest and/or livestock entity, and therefore does not meet the corresponding to the Pima pineapple
grazing on the numbers and distribution definition of ‘‘species’’ under the Act. cactus to be largely separate from, but
of agaves and associated impacts on They based this conclusion on (1) clinal having some overlap with, points
forage availability for lesser long-nosed variation in certain characters from west representing Coryphantha robustispina
bats. to east, and (2) overlap in characters uncinata, the variety geographically

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nearest to the Pima pineapple cactus. cactus as a valid taxon. It appears to us Literature Cited
The amount of overlap appears to be at that the two studies summarized in this Baker, Marc. 2004. Phenetic analysis of
least grossly comparable to the notice generally agree in the gross Coryphantha, section Robustispina
corresponding amount in Fig. 10 of amount of overlap (although it was not (Cactaceae), part 1: stem characters.
Schmalzel et al. (2004). Baker’s (2004) quantified by Schmalzel et al. 2004) but Section 6 Grant Report, 4 May 2004.
discriminant function analysis showed disagree in the taxonomic significance Benson, L. 1982. The Cacti of the United
that the character data correctly of that overlap. States and Canada. Stanford University
Press, Stanford, California.
identified individuals of C. robustispina We are soliciting review and comment
Huxley, J. 1938. Clines: an auxiliary
from Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, on any issue related to the listed status taxonomic principle. Nature 3587:219–
Arizona, as Pima pineapple cactus 92.3 of the Pima pineapple cactus in order to 220.
percent of the time. Baker (2004) determine whether its continued listing Schmalzel, R. J., R. T. Nixon, A. L. Best, J.
concluded that, based on the allopatry under the Act is justified. If the best A. Tress, Jr. 2004. Morphometric
(disjunct geographic distributions) and available scientific and commercial variation in Coryphantha robustispina
observed morphological separation of information indicates that the Pima (Cactaceae). Systematic Botany
the varieties, all three varieties of C. pineapple cactus is not a valid taxon, 29(3):553–568.
robustispina are taxonomically valid. we will develop a proposal to remove it Stebbins, G. L. 1950. Variation and Evolution
Stebbins (1950 provided the following from the List of Endangered and in Plants. Columbia University Press,
NY. 643 pp.
definition for the term subspecies: ‘‘The Threatened Wildlife and Plants. It is
Stuessy, T. F. 1990. Plant Taxonomy; The
subspecies or geographic variety is a therefore important that we have a full Systematic Evaluation of Comparative
series of populations having certain understanding of current concepts and Data. Columbia University Press, New
morphological and physiological standards of plant taxonomy as they York. 514 pp.
characteristics in common, inhabiting a apply to the taxonomic standing of the USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
geographic subdivision of the range of Pima pineapple cactus to ensure that 1978. Determination that 11 plant taxa
the species or a series of similar our decision is based on the best are endangered species and 2 plant taxa
ecological habitats, and differing in available information. Other issues on are threatened species. Federal Register
several characteristics from typical which we would like comment are the 43(81):17910–17916; April 26, 1978.
members of other subspecies, although use of herbarium specimens for this How Are Lesser Long-Nosed Bat, Black-
connected with one or more of them by type of work, and the appropriate Capped Vireo, Yuma Clapper Rail,
series of intergrading forms.’’ Stuessy’s sample size for evaluating differences Pima Pineapple Cactus, Gypsum Wild-
(1990) general standards for recognition within populations and between Buckwheat, Mesa Verde Cactus, and
of plant subspecies or varieties are varieties. Given the different taxonomic Zuni Fleabane Currently Listed?
consistent with Stebbins’ definition. conclusions of the two recent studies,
Stuessy states that plant subspecies are we are particularly soliciting review and The List of Endangered and
largely allopatric (occupying comment by knowledgeable experts in Threatened Wildlife and Plants (List) is
geographically different areas), but multivariate methods and plant found in 50 CFR 17.11 (wildlife) and
allows for some degree of contact, taxonomy on the two studies 17.12 (plants). Amendments to the List
hybridization, and overlap. summarized in this notice and through final rules are published in the
The taxonomic question that we must identification of the taxonomic issues Federal Register. The List is also
evaluate in the present status review is that we have provided. available on our Internet site at http://
whether the observed amount of overlap A copy of Baker’s study is available endangered.fws.gov/
in characters between Pima pineapple on our Web site at: http:// wildlife.html#Species. In Table 1 below,
cactus and other varieties of C. southwest.fws.gov/. The citation for the we provide a summary of the listing
robustispina is acceptable for continued study by Schmalzel et al. (2004) is information for the species under active
recognition of the Pima pineapple provided below. review.

TABLE 1.—SUMMARY OF THE LISTING INFORMATION FOR LESSER LONG-NOSED BAT, YUMA CLAPPER RAIL, PIMA
PINEAPPLE CACTUS, GYPSUM WILD-BUCKWHEAT, MESA VERDE CACTUS, AND ZUNI FLEABANE
Common name Scientific name Status Where listed Final listing rule

Lesser long-nosed bat ....... Leptonycteris curasoae Endangered ....................... Across species range 53 FR 38456, (30–SEP–
yerbabuenae 1. (U.S.A., Mexico, Central 1988).
America).
Black-capped vireo ............ Vireo atricapilla 2 ............... Endangered ....................... U.S.A. (Kansas, Okla- 52 FR 37420, (6–OCT–
homa, Texas, Mexico) 3. 1987).
Yuma clapper rail .............. Rallus longirostris Endangered ....................... U.S.A (Arizona, California) 32 FR 4001, (11–MAR–
yumanensis. 67).
Pima pineapple cactus ...... Coryphantha scheeri var Endangered ....................... Across species range 58 FR 49875, (25–OCT–
robustispina. (southern Arizona and 93).
northern Sonora, Mex-
ico).
Gypsum wild-buckwheat ... Erigonum gypsphilum ....... Threatened with Critical Across species range 46 FR 5730, (19–JAN–81).
Habitat. (Eddy County, New
Mexico).
Mesa Verde cactus ........... Sclerocactus mesae- Threatened ........................ Across species range 44 FR 62471, (30–OCT–
verdae. (southwest Colorado, 79).
northwest New Mexico,
northeast Arizona).

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TABLE 1.—SUMMARY OF THE LISTING INFORMATION FOR LESSER LONG-NOSED BAT, YUMA CLAPPER RAIL, PIMA
PINEAPPLE CACTUS, GYPSUM WILD-BUCKWHEAT, MESA VERDE CACTUS, AND ZUNI FLEABANE—Continued
Common name Scientific name Status Where listed Final listing rule

Zuni fleabane ..................... Erigeron rhizomatus .......... Threatened ........................ Across species range (Ari- 50 FR 16680, (26–APR–
zona and New Mexico). 85).
1 Synonyms for this species include L. sanborni, L. nivalis sanborni, L. yerbabunae, and L. curasoae.
2 The scientific name of this species has recently been changed from V. atricapillus to V. atricapilla (Dave, N. and M. Gosselin. 2002. Gender
agreement of the avian species names. Bull. Brit. Orn. Club 122: 14–49).
3 We believe the table concluding the Final Rule for the black-capped vireo erroneously included Nebraska and Louisiana as part of the historic
range of the species.

Definitions Related to This Notice endangered (uplist); or (c) remove the DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The following definitions are species from the List. If we determine
that a change in classification is not Bureau of Indian Affairs
provided to assist those persons who
contemplate submitting information warranted, then these species will
remain on the List under their current Submission of Information Collection
regarding the species being reviewed: to the Office of Management and
A. Species includes any species or status.
Budget (OMB) for Review Under the
subspecies of fish, wildlife, or plant, Public Solicitation of New Information Paperwork Reduction Act
and any distinct population segment of
any species of vertebrate, which We request any new information AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs,
interbreeds when mature. concerning the status of lesser long- Interior.
B. Endangered means any species that nosed bat, black-capped vireo, Yuma ACTION: Notice.
is in danger of extinction throughout all clapper rail, Pima pineapple cactus,
or a significant portion of its range. gypsum wild-buckwheat, Mesa Verde SUMMARY: This notice announces that
C. Threatened means any species that cactus, and Zuni fleabane. See ‘‘What the Information Collection Request for
is likely to become an endangered information is considered in the Adult Education Annual Report Form,
species within the foreseeable future review?’’ heading for specific criteria. OMB Control No. 1076–0120, requires
throughout all or a significant portion of Information submitted should be renewal. The information collection
its range. supported by documentation such as requirement, with no appreciable
How Do We Determine Whether a maps, bibliographic references, methods changes, is submitted to the Office of
Species Is Endangered or Threatened? used to gather and analyze the data, Management and Budget (OMB) for
and/or copies of any pertinent review, as required by the Paperwork
Section 4(a)(1) of the Act establishes publications, reports, or letters by Reduction Act of 1995.
that we determine whether a species is knowledgeable sources. Our practice is DATES: Written comments must be
endangered or threatened based on one to make comments, including names
or more of the five following factors: submitted on or before March 4, 2005.
and home addresses of respondents,
A. The present or threatened ADDRESSES: Comments are to be sent to
available for public review. Individual
destruction, modification, or Office of Information and Regulatory
respondents may request that we
curtailment of its habitat or range; Affairs, Office of Management and
withhold their home addresses from the
B. Overutilization for commercial, Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the
supporting record, which we will honor
recreational, scientific, or educational Department of the Interior. Comments
to the extent allowable by law. There may be sent via facsimile to (202) 395–
purposes; also may be circumstances in which we
C. Disease or predation; 6566 or you may send e-mail to:
may withhold from the supporting OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov. Copies of
D. The inadequacy of existing
record a respondent’s identity, as comments should be sent to Edward
regulatory mechanisms; or
allowable by law. If you wish us to Parisian, Acting Director, Office of
E. Other natural or manmade factors
withhold your name and/or address, Indian Education Programs, Department
affecting its continued existence.
you must state this prominently at the of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Section 4(a)(1) of the Act requires that
beginning of your comment. We will not 1849 C St., NW., Mail Stop 3609–MIB,
our determination be made on the basis
of the best scientific and commercial consider anonymous comments, Washington, DC 20240, or hand
data available. however. We will make all submissions delivered to room 3609 at the above
from organizations or businesses, and address.
What Could Happen as a Result of This from individuals identifying themselves
Review? as representatives or officials of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
If we find that there is new organizations or businesses, available Garry Martin, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
information concerning lesser long- for public inspection in their entirety. Department of the Interior, 1849 C
nosed bat, black-capped vireo, Yuma Authority: This document is published Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240,
clapper rail, Pima pineapple cactus, under the authority of the Endangered 202–208–3478.
gypsum wild-buckwheat, Mesa Verde Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
cactus, or Zuni fleabane indicating a
Dated: December 16, 2004. I. Abstract
change in classification may be
warranted, we may propose a new rule Geoffrey L. Haskett, The information collection is
that could do one of the following: (a) Acting Regional Director, Region 2, Fish and necessary to assess the need for adult
Reclassify the species from endangered Wildlife Service. education programs in accordance with
to threatened (downlist); (b) reclassify [FR Doc. 05–1924 Filed 2–1–05; 8:45 am] 25 CFR 46, subpart A, sections 46.20
the species from threatened to BILLING CODE 4310–55–P Program Requirements and 46.30

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