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| | FR Doc 03-14143 |
 | | In the May 28 proposal, we proposed that critical habitat was not prudent for two [[Page 39628]] species of the native palm, Pritchardia affinis and Pritchardia schattaueri, because it would increase the threat of vandalism or collection of those species on the island of Hawaii. |
 | | Critical habitat was not proposed for seven species (Cenchrus agrimonioides, Ctenitis squamigera, Hedyotis cookiana, Mariscus pennatiformis, Phlegmariurus mannii, Phyllostegia parviflora, and Plantago princeps), which no longer occur on the island of Hawaii, because we were unable to identify any habitat essential to their conservation on the island. |
 | | However, no additional information was provided during the comment periods that demonstrates that the threats to Pritchardia affinis and Pritchardia schattaueri from vandalism or collection would not increase if critical habitat were designated for these species on the island of Hawaii. |
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