Federal Register #FWSR1ES20240194

This opportunity concerns a proposed rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate critical habitat for 22 species in the Mariana Islands and Guam. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are mentioned; only government agencies are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services are being procured - The notice references scientific and environmental consulting as relevant NAICS codes, but does not request any line items or quantities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Regulatory action under the Endangered Species Act - Designation covers approximately 59,886 acres across Aguiguan, Alamagan, Asuncion, Guam (including Cocos Island), Pagan, Rota, Saipan, Sarigan, and Tinian - Includes an economic analysis and public comment period - Affects land use and conservation in the Mariana Islands and Guam - No procurement action is being solicited; this is a regulatory notice, not a request for goods or services.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to designate critical habitat for 22 species, including 9 animal and 13 plant species, in the Mariana Islands (Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands). The designation covers approximately 59,886 acres across multiple islands such as Aguiguan, Alamagan, Asuncion, Guam (including Cocos Island), Pagan, Rota, Saipan, Sarigan, and Tinian. The proposal includes an economic analysis and invites public comments until June 22, 2026. The designation aims to protect essential physical and biological features necessary for the conservation of these endangered and threatened species.