Notice of Availability of Draft Conservation Agreement for the Least Chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis) for Review and Comment

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The Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability for public review of a Draft Conservation Agreement for the least chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis). This species is proposed for Federal listing as endangered with critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. The Conservation Agreement was developed by the Utah Department of Natural Resources, with participation from the following parties--Bureau of Land Management; Utah Reclamation, Mitigation and Conservation Commission; Bureau of Reclamation; Central Utah Water Conservancy District; Army Corps of Engineers; and the Service. The agreement focuses on eliminating or minimizing threats to the least chub and its habitat to the greatest extent possible and on restoring and maintaining populations of least chub throughout its historical range. The Service solicits review and comment from the public on the draft agreement.