Federal Register #2026-09234

USFWS Solicits Public Comment on Endangered Species Permit Applications (Import, Captive-Bred Registration, Culling)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on permit applications for activities involving foreign endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits - OEMs and Vendors: - Tanganyika Wildlife Preserve (Tanganyika Wildlife Park) - Phoenix Herpetological Society (Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary) - Ox Ranch Investments, LLC - Zoological Subdistrict of the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District (Saint Louis Zoo) - Acacia Ranch, LLC - Project Banteng, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Federal permits for import, captive-bred wildlife registration, and culling of endangered species - Import of two live, captive-bred male siamangs (Symphalangus syndactylus) - Import of two Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) - Captive-bred wildlife registration for species including Arabian oryx, swamp deer, Eld's brow-antlered deer, red lechwe, African lion, African wild ass, African wild dog, Amur leopard, tiger, Asian elephant, babirusa, banteng, black rhinoceros, Cabot's tragopan, cheetah, Grevy's zebra, Hartmann's mountain zebra, Humboldt penguin, Palawan peacock pheasant, Przewalski's horse, Rothschild's starling, snow leopard, southern rockhopper penguin, southern white rhinoceros, Vietnam pheasant, and white-naped crane - Permits for culling excess Arabian oryx, swamp deer, Eld's brow-antlered deer, red lechwe, and Arabian oryx from captive herds - Permits to import sport-hunted trophies of male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) from South Africa - Notable Requirements: - All activities must comply with ESA regulations - Permits are intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered species - Most permits and registrations are valid for a 5-year period - Place of Performance/Delivery: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA (contracting office)

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites public comments on applications to conduct activities with foreign species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA prohibits activities with listed species unless authorized by Federal permits. This notice requests comments before issuing permits for activities otherwise prohibited by the ESA involving endangered species. Comments are due by June 10, 2026. The notice includes details on multiple applicants requesting permits for import, captive-bred wildlife registration, and culling of various endangered species to enhance propagation or survival.

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