Proposed Endangered Status for Jamaican Kite Swallowtail
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The proposed rule aims to list the Jamaican kite swallowtail butterfly as an endangered species in the U.S., granting it protections under the Endangered Species Act. This move addresses the decline caused by habitat destruction and environmental threats in Jamaica.
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Key Changes
- Jamaican kite swallowtail may be listed as endangered
- Protections under the Endangered Species Act proposed
- Call for public comments on proposed rule
Obligations
What this law requires
Individuals and organizations must submit comments regarding the proposed listing of the Jamaican kite swallowtail butterfly by one of the specified methods detailed in the document.
Comments on the proposal to list the Jamaican kite swallowtail as an endangered species must be submitted by interested parties.
Requests for a public hearing regarding the endangered species listing must be submitted in writing by June 1, 2026.
Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing by June 1, 2026 to the addresses specified in the document.
Submit comments electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by hard copy to the specified address, including the docket number FWS-HQ-ES-2026-0397.