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DOI/FWS RIN: 1018-AX77 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Mojave Population of the Desert Tortoise 
Abstract: In 1990, we listed the Mojave population of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) as a threatened species under the ESA. We plan to propose to issue special regulations for the Mojave population of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) If finalized, the proposed special regulations would provide an exemption from take provisions under the ESA for certain activities related to renewable energy projects on private lands. The regulations would also provide a mechanism to streamline the approval of renewable energy projects that would not result in substantial adverse effects to the desert tortoise on non-Federal lands. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  06/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Don R. Morgan
Chief, Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species, Ecological Services
Department of the Interior
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
ARLSQ-420, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: ES,
Falls Church, VA 22041-3808
Phone:703 358-2444
Fax:703 358-1735
Email: don_morgan@fws.gov