Federal Register #FWSR5ES20261321

Endangered Species Research and Conservation Services Permit Applications

This opportunity involves the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking public input on permit applications for scientific research and conservation services targeting endangered and threatened species: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - Applicants/Entities Involved: - Fort Drum Military Reservation (U.S. Army, Fort Drum, NY) - Hillary Mower (Crab Orchard, WV) - Downeast Salmon Federation (Columbia Falls, ME) - Jacob Miller (Hurricane, WV) - Walter Veselka (Reedsville, WV) - Products/Services Requested: - Scientific research and conservation services (no physical products) - Activities include: - Capture, banding, telemetry, release, electrofishing, trapping, marking, propagation, and photography - Target species: - Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, tricolored bat, gray bat, Virginia big-eared bat - Atlantic salmon - Endangered mussels and bumble bees - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Endangered Species Act and relevant federal regulations - Activities must promote recovery and survival of listed species - Opportunity is for specialized scientific and conservation services, not product procurement

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received applications for permits to conduct scientific research aimed at promoting conservation or enhancing the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The notice invites local, State, and Federal agencies, Tribes, and the public to comment on these applications. Comments will be considered before issuing the requested permits. The public comment period ends on July 1, 2026.

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