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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON PRIORITY HABITAT MAP FOR THE 15TH EDITION NATURAL HERITAGE ATLAS 321 CMR 10.12(6) In accordance with the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act, M.G.L. c. 131A (MESA) and its implementing regulations (321 CMR 10.00), the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife will commence a 60- day comment period beginning on May 3, 2021, for the public to review and submit comments on the proposed updated version of the Priority Habitat map. Specifically, the Division is requesting public comment on the status of areas proposed for delineation or removal as Priority Habitat regarding the physical or biological features of the habitat or the current scope of existing development in the area. This comment period will end at the close of business on July 3, 2021. See www.mass.gov/nhesp /mapcomment for more information, including the draft maps. AD# 56234 04/29/2021