Notice of Availability of Draft Modifications to the Recovery Action Plan for the Recovery Implementation Program for the Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability for public review of draft modifications to the Recovery Implementation Program Recovery Action Plan (RIPRAP) dated October 15, 1993. 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 Upper Basin is defined as the Colorado River drainage upstream of Lake Powell, with the exception of the San Juan River drainage. The RIPRAP will serve as a measure of accomplishment so the 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. Critical habitat for the endangered fish was formally designated on April 20, 1994. The Recovery Program is also intended to serve as the reasonable and prudent alternative to avoid the likely destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. Therefore, modifications to the RIPRAP are being proposed so the Recovery Program can serve as the reasonable and prudent alt