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We are seeking information, data, and comments from the public on the proposed rule to remove the Colorado butterfly plant from the List (i.e., \"delist\" the species). In addition, we are also seeking input on considerations for post- delisting monitoring of the Colorado butterfly plant.","action":"Proposed rule.","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/2018/06/08/2018-12409.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":17,"title":50}],"citation":"83 FR 26623","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2018-08-07","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"We will accept comments received or postmarked on or before August 7, 2018. Comments submitted electronically using the Federal eRulemaking Portal (see ADDRESSES, below), must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. 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