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Draft Revision of the Recovery Plan for the Puerto Rican parrotPeer Review Plan About the Document
Purpose: The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA), requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop and implement recovery plans for listed species. The Puerto Rican parrot was listed as endangered throughout its range in 1967 (32 FR 4061) and received federal protection with the passage of the ESA in 1973. The initial recovery plan for the parrot was finalized on November 30, 1982. In 1998, the Service revised the plan for the Puerto Rican parrot. Since approval of the first revised plan, significant research has been accomplished and important recovery activities have been undertaken. As a result, we have a greater knowledge of the species and its status. This draft revision of the recovery plan addresses current threats and needs; includes a detailed threats assessment; highlights conservation accomplishments that have been undertaken since the species was listed; provides objective, measurable recovery criteria; and specifically addresses the planning requirements of the ESA.
About the Peer Review ProcessThe Services will solicit comments from independent scientific reviewers. The scientific peer review will overlap with public review which is anticipated to also begin in May 2008. Peer reviewers include (Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, US Forest Service, Parrot International, and University of Puerto Rico). About Public Participation The public will
be reviewing
and providing
comments on the
draft recovery
plan concurrent
with the peer
review process. Public
review and receipt
of comments will
take place for
60 days in accordance
with a notice
of availability
published in
the Federal Register.
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