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Fish and Wildlife Service

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Proposed rule Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Four Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce findings that four species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA or Act). After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that it is not warranted at this time to list the Blueridge springfly (Remenus kirchneri), lobed roachfly (Tallaperla lobata), Mojave poppy bee (Perdita meconis), and streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri). However, we ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nine Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce findings that nine species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA or Act). After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that it is not warranted at this time to list the Big Bar hesperian (Vespericola pressleyi), Chesapeake logperch (Percina bimaculate), Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii), orangefin madtom (Noturus gilberti), Shasta chaparral (Trilobopsis roperi), Shasta hesperian (Vespericola shasta)…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Sep 1, 2026

National Wildlife Refuge System; 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or Service), open or expand hunting opportunities on 111 field stations, including 107 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System (Refuge System or NWRS) and 4 units of the National Fish Hatchery System (Hatchery System or NFHS). This includes opening hunting or sport fishing opportunities for the first time on 14 National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and 3 National Fish Hatcheries (NFH). These actions will open or expand more than 1,450 opportunities for hunting and fishing across the NWRS and NFHS in order to increase access for the American public…

Effective Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is changing the administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting in the United States. Migratory game bird hunting regulations are currently promulgated annually to provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and allow harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions. The Service is adopting a more efficient administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird…

Effective Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Jul 21, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Florida Keys Mole Skink

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), list the Florida Keys mole skink (Plestiodon egregius egregius), a lizard subspecies from the Florida Keys, Florida, as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended. This rule extends the protections of the Act to this species.

Effective Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary This direct final rule changes the administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting in the United States. Migratory game bird hunting regulations are currently promulgated annually to provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and allow harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is adopting a more efficient administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game…

Effective Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Proposed rule Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is proposing changes to the administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting in the United States. Migratory game bird hunting regulations are currently promulgated annually to provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and allow harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions.The Service proposes a more efficient administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), designate critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis), a bumble bee historically known to occur broadly across the eastern United States and portions of Canada, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, we are designating approximately 1,534,951 acres (621,172 hectares) of occupied critical habitat in 14 units across 33 counties in 6 States.

Effective Wed, Jul 1, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Endangered Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite local, State, and Federal agencies; Tribes; and the public to comment on these applications. Before issuing the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Fri, May 29, 2026

Endangered Species; Recovery Permit Applications

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (Act). We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to provide written data, views, or arguments with respect to any application noticed within 30 days following the publication of this notice. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration all information that we receive…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Proposed rule Wed, May 27, 2026

National Wildlife Refuge System; 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to open or expand hunting opportunities on 111 field stations, including 107 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System (Refuge System or NWRS) and 4 units of the National Fish Hatchery System (Hatchery System or NFHS). This includes opening hunting or sport fishing opportunities for the first time on 14 National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and 3 National Fish Hatcheries (NFH). The proposed actions will open or expand more than 1,450 opportunities for hunting and fishing across the NWRS and NFHS. In accordance with Secretary's Order…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Mon, May 4, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rayed Bean, Sheepnose, Snuffbox, and Spectaclecase Mussels

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for the rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta), all species of freshwater mussel, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Specifically, we designate approximately 599 river miles (rmi) (964 river kilometers (rkm)) in 15 units as critical habitat for rayed bean; approximately 801 rmi (1,289 rkm) in 11 units as critical habitat for sheepnose; approximately 2,425 rmi (3,902 rkm) in 38 units as…

Effective Wed, May 27, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Notice Fri, Feb 13, 2026

Endangered Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite local, State and Federal agencies, Tribes, and the public to comment on these applications. Before issuing the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Proposed rule Mon, Jan 26, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Findings for 10 Species

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce 90- day findings on 10 petitions to add species to the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Based on our review, we find that the petitions to list the Alvord chub (Siphateles alvordensis), Donner und Blitzen pebblesnail (Fluminicola insolitus), gray cat's-eye (Oreocarya leucophaea), Mount Pinos sooty grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus howardi), mysterious lantern firefly (Photuris mysticalampas), Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus), San Joaquin tiger beetle…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Endangered Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications for a permit to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to recover and enhance endangered species survival. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits certain activities that may impact endangered species, unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The ESA also requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Tue, Jan 20, 2026

Endangered Species; Recovery Permit Applications

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Endangered and Threatened Species; Issuance of Enhancement of Survival and Incidental Take Permits for Safe Harbor Agreements, Candidate Conservation Agreements, Conservation Plans, and Recovery Activities; January 1, 2024, Through December 31, 2024

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), in accordance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), provide a list to the public of permits issued under the ESA. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits take of listed species unless a Federal permit is issued that authorizes or exempts the taking under the ESA. We provide this list to the public as a summary of our permit issuances for candidate conservation agreements with assurances, safe harbor agreements, conservation benefit agreements, habitat conservation plans, and recovery activities for calendar year 2024.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov