USFWS announce the revised taxonomy of 16 wildlife species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). They are revising the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and/or other applicable regulations to reflect the scientifically accepted taxonomy and nomenclature of these species. This rule is effective 18 May 2022 without further action, unless significant adverse comment is received by 21 March 2022. POC is Nicole Rankin, Chief, Division of Conservation and Classification, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior Regions 2 and 4, 1875 Century Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30345; telephone 404-679-7089.

(Federal Register 17 February 2022 [Rule] Pages 8960-8967).