Rare Tiny Plant Geocarpon Minimum Comes Off Endangered List
Published Date: 2/26/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to take Geocarpon minimum, a tiny plant, off the endangered list because it’s doing much better now. This means the special protections and rules for this plant would end if the change is approved. People have until April 27, 2026, to share their thoughts or ask for a public hearing by April 13.
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Proposed delisting of Geocarpon minimum
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove Geocarpon minimum from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. If finalized, the prohibitions and conservation measures under the Endangered Species Act—particularly sections 4 and 7—would no longer apply to this species. The Service is accepting comments through April 27, 2026, and will accept requests for a public hearing through April 13, 2026.
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