FWSProposed Rule
Endangered and Threatened Species: 12-Month Not-Warranted Finding for the Spinytail Crayfish
EnvironmentAgriculture
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Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to add the spinytail crayfish to the list of federally protected endangered or threatened species. This means the crayfish will not receive special legal protections, even though a petition was filed requesting that protection.
Key Points
- 1The Fish and Wildlife Service completed a one-year review and determined the spinytail crayfish does not meet the requirements for federal endangered species protection
- 2Without this protection, the crayfish will not have federal laws preventing harm to its habitat or populations
- 3This decision is based on a scientific evaluation of whether the species faces enough threats to warrant federal intervention
- 4States and local conservation groups can still protect the crayfish through their own rules and programs
- 5The decision is a 'proposed rule,' meaning there may be a public comment period before it becomes final
Key Dates
Published
March 11, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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