To prevent the inappropriate distribution of data on threatened or endangered species, or data generated by a study or investigation of species that may be listed as threatened or endangered; to clarify which data in possession of the Department are confidential, and to specify procedures and conditions for the dissemination of confidential data.

[1-31-96; 19.33.4.6 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 33.4.6, 4/14/00]