🦜Final Explanation on the Northern Scarlet Macaw's Status
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Similarity of Appearance Explanation for the Northern Distinct Population Segment of the Southern Subspecies of Scarlet Macaw
Summary
In response to an order by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are providing our final explanation related to a specific issue regarding our listing determination under the Endangered Species Act (ESA or Act) for the northern distinct population segment (DPS) of the southern subspecies of the scarlet macaw (Ara macao macao). We explain why we did not conduct an analysis under section 4(e) of the Act pertaining to the DPS.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
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The regulatory text involves compliance with the Endangered Species Act regarding the listing of the scarlet macaw, impacting businesses with potential interactions with the species or its habitat, including environmental regulations that could affect operations.