Zasoby i środowisko · 17.10.1994

Availability of Revised Recovery Action Plan for the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin

The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability of the revised Recovery Implementation Program Recovery Action Plan (RIPRAP) dated September 8, 1994. The RIPRAP identifies specific actions and timeframes currently believed to be necessary to recover the endangered fish in the most expeditious manner possible in the Upper Colorado River Basin (Upper Basin). The REPRAP serves as a measure of accomplishment so that the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin (Recovery Program) can continue to serve as the reasonable and prudent alternative to avoid the likelihood of jeopardy to the continued existence of the endangered fish for projects undergoing section 7 consultations. A final rule designating critical habitat for the endangered fish was published on March 24, 1994 (59 FR 13374). The Recovery Program also is intended to serve as the reasonable and prudent alternative to avoid the likely destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. Modifications were made to the RIPRAP so that the Recovery Program can fulfill that intent. A notice of availability of the draft modifications to the RIPRAP was publishe