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Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications – Public Comment Requested

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public and agency comments on applications for permits to conduct endangered species recovery activities under the Endangered Species Act. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - Key offices: Pacific Regional Office (Portland, OR), Policy and Regulations Branch (Falls Church, VA), Denver Federal Center (Denver, CO) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center) - Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife - Woodland Park Zoological Gardens - U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa Training Area - Products/Services Requested: - Permits for activities supporting endangered species recovery, including: - Surveying, monitoring, capturing, handling, collecting eggs, captive rearing, biosampling, tagging, deploying data loggers, attaching biotelemetry devices, releasing, research, and salvage - Target species: sea turtles, snails, butterflies, and plants - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Activities must comply with the Endangered Species Act - Permits are for scientific purposes to promote recovery or enhance propagation/survival of listed species - Places of Performance: - Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, Pacific Remote Islands Areas, Washington - Federal offices in Portland, OR; Falls Church, VA; and Denver, CO

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received applications for permits to conduct activities aimed at enhancing the propagation and survival of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The notice invites public and agency comments on these applications before permits are issued. The permits would authorize activities such as capture, handling, and research to promote recovery or survival of listed species. Comments are accepted until May 11, 2026.

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