Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Public Hearings on Proposed Rule and Notice of Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule To Reclassify the Bald Eagle From Endangered to Threatened in Most of the Lower 48 States

Résumé

The Service gives notice of the agency's intent to hold public hearings and extend the comment period on the proposed rule to reclassify the bald eagle. The public hearings are being held in response to written requests. The comment period will be extended to accommodate the public hearings and to allow appropriate time for the public to provide further comments.