Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16291
Issuance of Endangered Species Activity Permits by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Buyer
U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Posted
August 11, 2026
Identifier
2026-16291
This notice announces the issuance of permits by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for activities involving endangered species: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - Permit Recipients: - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - University of Cincinnati - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Saint Louis Zoo - Fresno Chaffee Zoo - Los Angeles Zoo - Memphis Zoo - Pinola Conservancy - Carolina Tiger Rescue - Additional organizations and individuals as listed in the notice - Nature of Award: - Regulatory permits authorizing specific activities with endangered species - No procurement of goods or services; no products, part numbers, or quantities involved - Unique Requirements: - All activities must comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its implementing regulations - Permits are subject to conditions ensuring no disadvantage to the species and consistency with ESA policies - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved in this action
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued permits to conduct activities involving endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This notice announces the issuance of these permits following consideration of applications and public comments. The permits are issued under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA and are subject to conditions to ensure they do not disadvantage the species and are consistent with ESA policies. Information about the applications and public comments is available online. The notice pertains to multiple permits issued to various applicants for activities with endangered species.