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DOI/FWS RIN: 1018-AX49 Publication ID: Fall 2013 
Title: Interim Policy on Interpretation of the Phrase "Significant Portion of its Range" in the ESA's Definitions of "Endangered Species" and "Threatened Species" 
Abstract: We are developing a proposed interim policy that will interpret the phrase "significant portion of its range" in the Endangered Species Act's definitions of "threatened species" and "endangered species." The phrase is ambiguous and is not defined in the Act, and its interpretation and application have been subject to litigation. The USFWS's current interpretation has been rejected by the court. We therefore need to propose an alternative interpretation and seek public review and comment. Because we must continue to make listing determinations in the meantime, we also intend to notify the public that we will apply the proposed policy as our interim policy until a final policy is adopted. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: None     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice--Draft Policy  12/09/2011  76 FR 76987   
Notice--Draft Policy Comment Period End  02/07/2012 
Notice--Draft Policy Comment Period Extended  02/07/2012  77 FR 6138   
Notice--Draft Policy Comment Period Extended End  03/08/2012 
Final Action  02/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
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