Federal Register #FWSHQIA20262212

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Requests Public Comment on Endangered Species Permit Applications

This opportunity involves the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) seeking public comments on permit applications for activities involving foreign endangered species. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Bramble Park Zoo - James Badman - Nicholas Austin Hardin - Mathew Olsen - Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (Drexel) - David Asal - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Department of Neuroscience) - Matson's Laboratory - Metro Richmond Zoo - Peoria Zoo at Glen Oak - Additional zoos, universities, and research institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Permits for importation of live animals (e.g., four captive-born cheetahs from Canada) - Captive-bred wildlife registrations for endangered species (e.g., Chinese alligator, Panamanian golden frog, Grevy's zebra, ring-tailed lemur, mandrill, Siberian tiger, African lion, cotton-top tamarin, Galapagos tortoise, Madagascar radiated tortoise, spotted pond turtle, Bolson tortoise, aquatic box turtle, Cuban rock iguana, Cayman Brac ground iguana, San Esteban chuckwalla, Rothchilds starling, Cuban or Bahaman parrot, vinaceous-breasted parrot, blue-throated macaw, military macaw) - Permits for importation of biological samples (grey mouse lemur, Przewalski's horse) - Permits for export and re-import of museum specimens - Permits for importation of sport-hunted trophies (male bontebok from South Africa) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All activities must comply with Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations - Public comment is required before permit issuance - Permits are for scientific research, captive breeding, or enhancement of species propagation/survival - Some permits cover activities over a five-year period

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 covers permit applications for scientific research, captive-bred wildlife registrations, and import of sport-hunted trophies to enhance propagation or survival of endangered species. Comments are accepted until August 21, 2026, and will be considered before permit issuance decisions.

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