Removal of Geocarpon Minimum From the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants (Draft)
Mar. 2, 2026
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove Geocarpon minimum from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. Their review indicates that the threats to Geocarpon minimum have been eliminated or reduced to the point that the species no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the ESA. Accordingly, they propose to delist Geocarpon minimum. This proposed rule completes the 5-year status review for the species. If finalized the prohibitions and conservation measures provided by the Act, particularly through sections 4 and 7, would no longer apply to Geocarpon minimum. They will accept comments received or postmarked on or before 27 April 2026. POC is Jason Hight, Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office; 501-513-4470; jason_hight@fws.gov. (Federal Register 26 February 2026 [Proposed Rule] Pages 9532-9547)