FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; STATUS REVIEW FOR THE LESSER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a proposed rule called: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Status Review for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 26 by Brian R. Nesvik, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Summary: In response to a court order, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are initiating a new 12-month petition finding process for the lesser prairie-chicken ( Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We ask the public to submit to us any information relevant to the status of the lesser prairie-chicken or its habitat.

For more information, contact Clay Nichols, Biologist, Sou...