🌱Dwarf-Flowered Heartleaf Removed from Endangered Species List
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf From the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are removing the dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. After a review of the best available scientific and commercial information, we find that delisting the species is warranted. Our review indicates that the threats to the dwarf-flowered heartleaf have been eliminated or reduced to the point that the species no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Accordingly, the prohibitions and conservation measures provided by the Act, particularly through sections 4 and 7, will no longer apply to the dwarf-flowered heartleaf.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The removal of the dwarf-flowered heartleaf from the endangered species list affects regulatory requirements surrounding land development and habitat management, providing businesses involved in construction and development projects greater freedom to operate in areas previously restricted. The effective date of this rule allows businesses to plan accordingly.