the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), if the population numbers, impacts, and range described in the recovery plan described in section 3(a) are not maintained. (f) No further recovery plans After the date on which the Director publishes the recovery plan described in section 3(a), the Director shall not publish any recovery plan for the Mexican gray wolf, unless the Director makes a determination described in subsection (c) or (e)(2). 6. Reclassification of Mexican gray wolf This Act shall apply to the Mexican gray wolf notwithstanding any reclassification of the Mexican gray wolf as a subspecies, a distinct population segment, or a species other than the subspecies classified as the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) of the species gray wolf (Canis lupus) (as of the date of enactment of this Act).