Public Comment Opens on Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
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The notice opens a public comment period on applications for permits to carry out activities involving endangered species. These permits are needed because the Endangered Species Act generally bars work with listed species unless federal authorization is granted. Researchers, conservation groups, agencies, and other applicants seeking recovery permits may be affected. Members of the public and local, state, Tribal, and federal agencies can submit comments by July 29, 2026, using the listed docket number.
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Key Changes
- Opens public comments on endangered species recovery permit applications
- Requires comments to use docket number FWS-R3-ES-2026-2113 and approved submission methods
- Sets July 29, 2026 as the comment deadline
Obligations
What this law requires
Applicants seeking to conduct otherwise prohibited activities involving endangered species must obtain federal authorization under the Endangered Species Act before carrying out those activities.
Anyone submitting comments on the recovery permit applications must include docket number FWS-R3-ES-2026-2113 with the submission.
Electronic comments submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal must be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on July 29, 2026.
Comments must be submitted only through one of the methods identified in the notice; comments submitted through unauthorized methods or to unlisted addresses will not be considered.