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Notice2025-172892025-09-09

Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications

Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service

Abstract

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain activities with foreign species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such activities. The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before issuing permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
Dates
We must receive comments by October 9, 2025.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2025-10-09

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2025-0145; FXIA16710900000-256-FF09A30000] AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain activities with foreign species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such activities. The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before issuing permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species. DATES: We must receive comments by October 9, 2025. ADDRESSES:   Obtaining Documents: The applications, supporting materials, and any comments and other materials that we receive will be available for public inspection at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2025-0145. Submitting Comments: When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. You may submit comments by one of the following methods: Internet: https://www.regulations.gov . Search for and submit comments on Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2025-0145. U.S. Mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2025-0145; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: PRB/3W; 5275 Leesburg Pi

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Citation: 90 FR 43469

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