Federal Register #FWSR3ES20261222

FWS Seeks Public Comment on Permit Applications for Endangered Species Research and Conservation Services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking public comment on multiple permit applications for scientific research and conservation activities involving endangered and threatened species. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - U.S. Geological Survey - Sanders Environmental Inc. - Endangered Resource Services LLC - Stephanie Bien (individual applicant) - Requested Services: - Scientific research and conservation services for endangered and threatened species - Presence/absence surveys - Population monitoring - Habitat documentation - Capture, handling, banding, radiotelemetry, biosampling - Marking, tagging, relocation, captive rearing, and release - Target species include: - Multiple bat species (Indiana bat, gray bat, northern long-eared bat, tricolored bat, Ozark big-eared bat, Virginia big-eared bat) - Freshwater mussels (e.g., winged mapleleaf, snuffbox, spectaclecase, Higgins eye pearlymussel, sheepnose, rayed bean, northern riffleshell) - Rusty patched bumble bee - Hungerford's crawling water beetle - Blackside dace - Notable Requirements: - Activities span multiple states and may include permit amendments or renewals - Each permit specifies the species, locations, and types of research or conservation activities - No physical products or equipment are being procured; all requests are for specialized scientific and conservation services - Public and agency comments are solicited before any permits are issued

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received applications for permits to conduct scientific research aimed at promoting conservation or activities to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The agency invites public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any permits, the Service will consider information received during the public comment period. The permits authorize activities such as presence/absence surveys, population monitoring, capture, handling, and release of various endangered species.

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