Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Alameda Whipsnake
endangered-species · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2006-10-02 · Effective 2006-11-01 · 71 FR 58176
Document
Document number
06-8367
Federal Register citation
71 FR 58176
CFR reference
50 CFR 17
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
endangered-species
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2006-10-02
Effective date
2006-11-01
Abstract
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for the Alameda whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 154,834 acres (ac) (62,659 hectares (ha)) critical habitat are being designated for the taxon. The critical habitat is located in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and San Joaquin Counties, California.