🐻Regulatory Finding on Grizzly Bear Status and Business Implications
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem of the Grizzly Bear in the Lower-48 States
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 12-month finding on a petition to establish and delist a Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) distinct population segment (DPS) of the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in the lower-48 States. After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that grizzly bears in the petitioned DPS do not, on their own, represent a valid DPS. Thus, we find that the petitioned action to establish and delist an NCDE DPS is not warranted at this time.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
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The content details a finding related to the Endangered Species Act which can impact business operations in the affected ecosystems, notably regarding land use, environmental compliance, and potential restrictions. It indicates ongoing regulatory scrutiny that may necessitate adjustments for businesses in agriculture, forestry, and development sectors in the lower-48 States.