Federal Register #2026-10846

Critical Habitat Designation for Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (No Procurement)

This final rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved - Action: Designation of approximately 1,534,951 acres as critical habitat - Covers 14 units in 33 counties across 6 states - Implemented under the Endangered Species Act - Notable Requirements: - Areas selected based on scientific and peer-reviewed data as essential for the species' conservation - No exclusions for economic or national security reasons - May impact federal, state, and local activities in designated areas - No procurement, contract, or acquisition activity is associated with this rule

Description

This final rule designates approximately 1,534,951 acres of critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee across 14 units in 33 counties within 6 states. The designation is made under the Endangered Species Act to aid in the conservation of this species. The rule is effective July 1, 2026, and includes occupied critical habitat essential for the species' conservation. The designation considers economic impacts and national security but does not exclude any areas based on these factors.

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