FWS revised the regulations for the nonessential experimental population of the black-footed ferret in Arizona.

FWS determined endangered species status for the Lassics lupine under the ESA, and designated approximately 512 acres in Humboldt and Trinity Counties, California, as critical habitat for the species.

FWS proposed to list the northwestern pond turtle and the southwestern pond turtle as threatened species under the ESA, with rules issued under §4(d) of the Act.

FWS proposed to list the short-tailed snake as a threatened species under the ESA, with a rule issued under §4(d) of the Act.

The president issued a memorandum to the heads of executive departments and agencies regarding the restoration of healthy and abundant salmon, steelhead, and other native fish populations in the Columbia River Basin.

FWS proposed to establish a nonessential experimental population of the grizzly bear within the U.S. portion of the North Cascades Ecosystem in the state of Washington under §10(j) of the ESA.

FWS withdrew the proposed rule to reclassify the Virgin Islands tree boa from endangered to threatened under the ESA, based on new information received during the rule’s public comment periods.

FWS reclassified the relict darter from endangered to threatened under the ESA, and finalized a rule under §4(d) of the Act to provide for conservation of the species.

NMFS announced its 12-month finding on a petition to revise the critical habitat designation for the North Pacific right whale under the ESA.

The National Park Service announced its decision to request that the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia prepare a draft nomination for inclusion on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage List.