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Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications

Fish and Wildlife ServiceFederal Register 2026-02824 ↗

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received permit applications from researchers and others seeking to conduct scientific work aimed at helping endangered and threatened species recover. These permits, issued under the Endangered Species Act, cover activities like captive breeding, field research, and other conservation efforts. The public, along with state, tribal, and federal agencies, can submit comments before the Service decides whether to approve the permits.

In the agency’s own words

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.

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