Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Comments on Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
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The notice opens a public comment period on applications for permits to carry out scientific research or conservation activities involving endangered species. These permits can allow activities that would otherwise be restricted under the Endangered Species Act when they support species recovery or survival. Researchers, conservation groups, affected land managers, businesses, and the public can comment before the agency decides whether to issue the permits. Comments must be submitted by July 1, 2026, through regulations.gov or by mail using docket number FWS-R2-ES-2026-1387.
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Key Changes
- Opens public comment on endangered species recovery permit applications
- Sets July 1, 2026 as the deadline for comments
- Requires comments to be submitted only through regulations.gov or the listed mailing address
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on the permit applications by the close of the public comment period to ensure the Fish and Wildlife Service considers them.
Include docket number FWS-R2-ES-2026-1387 in all comment submissions on this notice.
Submit comments only through an authorized method identified in the notice, either through regulations.gov using docket number FWS-R2-ES-2026-1387 or by U.S. mail to the listed Fish and Wildlife Service address; comments sent by other methods or to other addresses will not be considered.
Persons seeking to conduct scientific research, conservation, or other recovery activities that may otherwise be prohibited for endangered species must obtain a Federal permit before carrying out those activities.