Delisting of dunes sagebrush lizard

(a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the dunes sagebrush lizard (Sceloporus arenicolus), is removed from the lists of threatened species and endangered species, as applicable, that are published pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533). (b) Exclusion of dunes sagebrush lizard from listing Section 4(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary shall by regulation and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (4), the Secretary shall by regulation; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Applicability to dunes sagebrush lizard The Secretary may not make a determination under this subsection that the dunes sagebrush lizard (Sceloporus arenicolus) is a threatened species or an endangered species..