Stay Ahead with Endangered & Threatened Species Monitoring
The Endangered Species Act is designed to protect critically imperiled species from extinction as a consequence of economic growth and development. The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have primary responsibility to regulate in this area. This search may also include related documents from other agencies.
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The protection of endangered and threatened species is vital to maintaining biodiversity, which is why laws and regulations related to these species are crucial. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) exists to protect critically imperiled species from extinction due to the effects of economic development and habitat destruction. This conservation statute is enforced mainly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). However, numerous other federal agencies may issue regulations impacting these species, making careful monitoring essential for businesses and organizations operating in ecosystems affected by such regulations.
Why Monitoring the Federal Register Matters for Endangered & Threatened Species
The Federal Register publishes a wide array of documents related to endangered and threatened species—from proposed rules and notices to responses to public comments that may impact conservation practices across industries. Awareness and proactive compliance are critical, especially for:
- Environmental NGOs and Advocacy Groups: These organizations need to keep abreast of regulatory changes to advocate for species protection effectively and to ensure their conservation projects align with current laws.
- Wildlife Conservationists: Real-time notifications about potential policy changes enable these professionals to adjust strategies quickly, ensuring that conservation efforts are coherent with new legislative landscapes.
- Agriculture and Fisheries: Industries reliant on natural resources must navigate a complex regulatory environment involving biodiversity preservation while maintaining operational viability.
- Urban Planners and Developers: Non-compliance with ESA regulations can lead to project delays or fines, so professionals in land development benefit from immediate updates on impending changes to plan accordingly.
- Legal Experts in Environmental Law: Attorneys specializing in environmental law interpret and respond to the implications of new rules, assisting clients in navigating these complex regulatory frameworks.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts
The rapid changes in global biodiversity and climate scenarios have led to an increase in regulatory submissions to the Federal Register concerning endangered and threatened species. There are more public comment periods and updates now than ever, offering stakeholders amplified opportunities to influence and adapt to regulations. For instance, recent discussions have focused on critical habitat designations and revising the criteria for listing endangered species, which can profoundly affect biodiversity management efforts.
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- Description: The Endangered Species Act is designed to protect critically imperiled species from extinction as a consequence of economic growth and development. The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have primary responsibility to regulate in this area. This search may also include related documents from other agencies.
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or FWS), announce that we are extending the comment period on our January 15, 2025, proposed rule to revise the listing of the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in the lower-48 States under the End...
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Proposed Rule | Mar 17, 2025 |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the City of Hoonah (Hoonah) to incidentally harass m...
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Notice | Mar 14, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to 2 years of construction activities associated with the Base Kodiak Homeporting Facility project in Womens Bay, Kodiak Alaska. Pursuant...
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Notice | Mar 14, 2025 |
NMFS is proposing to issue a permit to authorize the incidental, but not intentional, take of specific Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed marine mammal species or stocks under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), in the Category II California (C...
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Notice | Mar 14, 2025 |
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) intends to prepare an environmental document for the purchase of electricity generated by the proposed Hope Solar and Storage Project in Clay County, Mississippi. The environmental review will assess the potential...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the re-issuance of a previously issued incidental harassment authorization (IHA) with the only change being effective dates. The initial IHA authorized take of fou...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on behalf of the United States Air Force Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (USAF) for an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) that is nearly identical to an IHA p...
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Notice | Mar 13, 2025 |
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list the spinytail crayfish (Procambarus fitzpatricki) as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). T...
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Proposed Rule | Mar 11, 2025 |
In response to an order by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are opening a public comment period related to a specific issue regarding our listing determination under the Endangered...
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Rule | Mar 11, 2025 |
Notice | Mar 07, 2025 | |
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to prepare a programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) to consider the potential environmental impacts associated with the research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of counter-unmanned a...
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Notice | Mar 07, 2025 |
Presidential Document | Mar 06, 2025 | |
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a renewal incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administrati...
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Notice | Mar 06, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from Maine Department of Transportation (ME DOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Lubec Harbor Project in Lubec, Maine. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments...
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Notice | Mar 05, 2025 |
NMFS has received a request from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to geotechnical drilling in St. George, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is reques...
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Notice | Mar 05, 2025 |
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has decided to adopt the Preferred Alternative identified in its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS; Document ID EISX-455-00-000-1734008442) for the construction of the New Caledonia Gas (NCG) Plant. TVA's Pref...
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Notice | Mar 04, 2025 |
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this notice of intent (NOI) to advise the public of the pending preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the impacts of construction and operation of two landing pads at Johnston Ato...
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Notice | Mar 03, 2025 |
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tonopah Field Office, Tonopah, Nevada, intends to pre...
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Notice | Feb 28, 2025 |
Notice | Feb 28, 2025 | |
Notice | Feb 28, 2025 |