Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule to List Two Plants From Southwestern California as Endangered and Threatened

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The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposes to list Downingia concolor var. brevior (Cuyamaca Lake downingia) as endangered and Limnanthes gracilis ssp. parishii (Parish's meadowfoam) as threatened throughout their respective ranges in southwestern California pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). These species occur in vernally moist soils of montane wet meadows, near springs and seeps, or vernal pools within the Peninsular Ranges of southwestern California. These plants are imperiled by a variety of factors including alteration of wetland hydrology, cattle grazing, recreational activities, recreational development, off-road vehicle activity, and competition from exotic plant species. This proposed rule, if made final, would extend protection under the Act to these two plants. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time. Additional data and information, which may assist the Service in making a final decision on this proposed action, is solicited on the status of these species. DATES: Comments from all interested parties must be received by October 3, 1994. Public hearing requests must be received by September 19, 1994.