Federal Register #2026-22682

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service technical corrections to endangered and threatened species listings

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued technical corrections to Endangered Species Act listings; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. - Government agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. - The rule addresses listings for 43 wildlife and plant species. - Updates taxonomy and nomenclature for 7 wildlife species and 30 plant species, with related critical habitat references. - Corrects prior publication errors affecting six additional wildlife species in the United States and territories. - These editorial corrections do not change species protections, status, or applicable regulations. - No products, services, quantities, part numbers, vendors, or OEMs are identified.

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces technical corrections for 43 wildlife and plant species under the Endangered Species Act. The rule updates taxonomy and nomenclature for 7 wildlife species and 30 plant species, with corresponding revisions to applicable critical habitat sections, and corrects previous publication errors for six wildlife species. The changes are editorial and do not substantively alter species listings, protections, or applicable regulations. The direct final rule is effective February 4, 2027, unless significant adverse comment is received by December 7, 2026.

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