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We also propose to remove from the List the American black bear, which is listed within the historic range of the Louisiana black bear due to similarity of appearance. Finally, we announce the availability of a draft post-delisting monitoring (PDM) plan for the Louisiana black bear. We seek information, data, and comments from the public regarding this proposal to delist this subspecies and on the draft PDM plan.","action":"Proposed rule; availability of draft post-delisting monitoring plan.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2015/05/21/2015-11748.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":17,"title":50}],"citation":"80 FR 29394","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2015-07-20","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"To allow us adequate time to consider your comments on this proposed rule, we must receive your comments on or before July 20, 2015. 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