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RIN: 1018-BG79

Publication ID: Fall 2023

Title: Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of the Gray Wolf in the State of Colorado, Final Rule
Abstract: FWS will make a final determination on the proposal to establish a nonessential experimental population (NEP) of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) in Colorado, under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Establishment of this NEP will facilitate the State of Colorado’s reintroduction of gray wolves and provide for allowable legal incidental taking of the gray wolf within the NEP area. The best available data indicate that reintroduction of the gray wolf into Colorado is biologically feasible and will promote the conservation of the species. We held four public information meetings during a 60-day public comment period. This final determination is based on consideration of public comments and peer review received in response to our proposed rule.
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: 50 CFR 17
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need:

FWS will make a final determination on the proposal to establish a nonessential experimental population (NEP) of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) in Colorado, under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Establishment of this NEP will facilitate the State of Colorado’s reintroduction of gray wolves and provide for allowable legal incidental taking of the gray wolf within the NEP area. The best available data indicate that reintroduction of the gray wolf into Colorado is biologically feasible and will promote the conservation of the species.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Notification of Intent to Prepare an EIS	07/21/2022	87 FR 43489
Comment Period End	08/22/2022
NPRM	02/17/2023	88 FR 10258
NPRM Comment Period End	04/18/2023
Notification of Availability of FEIS and ROD	09/19/2023	88 FR 64399
Final Action	11/00/2023

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Maclin Division of Restoration and Recovery Department of the Interior United States Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Phone:703 358-2646 Fax:703 358-1735 Email: elizabeth_maclin@fws.gov