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Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) works to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats.

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Official name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Display name: Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Short name: FWS
Branch: Executive
Agency type: service
Main address: 1849 C St., NW Washington, DC 20240

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Notice

Published April 13, 2026

91 FR 18874

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Approval Procedures for Incidental Harassment Authorizations of Marine Mammals

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection without change.

Comment by May 13, 2026

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Notice

Published April 13, 2026

91 FR 18869

Agency Information Collection Activities; Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an existing information collection without change.

Comment by June 12, 2026

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Notice

Published April 10, 2026

91 FR 18477

Wild Bird Conservation Act; Receipt of Permit Application

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the public to comment on an application for the approval of a cooperative breeding program under the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA). With some exceptions, the WBCA prohibits the importation of exotic birds unless Federal authorization is issued that allows the activity. The regulations implementing WBCA also require that we invite public comment on each application received requesting the approval of a cooperative breeding program.

Comment by May 11, 2026

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Notice

Published April 9, 2026

91 FR 17981

Endangered Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation and survival of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies 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.

Comment by May 11, 2026

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Notice

Published April 8, 2026

91 FR 17810

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for the Eskimo Curlew, Spectacled Eider, and Southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act for the Eskimo curlew, spectacled eider, and Southwest Alaska distinct population segment of the northern sea otter. A 5-year status review is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review; therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information on these species that has become available since the last reviews.

Comment by June 8, 2026

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Notice

Published April 6, 2026

91 FR 17297

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Request for Information on Implementation of the Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests information regarding the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 10(j) nonessential experimental population rule (10(j) Rule) for gray wolves (Canis lupus) in the State of Colorado, 88 FR 77014 (Nov. 8, 2023). Over the past few years, many wolf-livestock depredation events have been verified in Colorado and the total number of verified depredations and associated claims has vastly exceeded the funds currently available under Colorado's existing livestock compensation scheme. The Service is seeking information on how the State of Colorado (State), including Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and partner agencies, is implementing the 10(j) Rule and addressing conflicts between wolves and livestock. Specifically, the Service seeks information on the State's implementation of the 10(j) Rule, as published. On December 12, 2023, the Service signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with CPW in order to "facilitate and enable active participation in wolf conservation and management by CPW personnel." Of the several listed objectives, CPW committed to ". . . share timely information, as appropriate and necessary, with partners and stakeholders (including the public) regarding the Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration Program to foster transparent and effective communications regarding the goals and commitments under the MOA." Moreover, the MOA stated that the CPW would "conduct public outreach and provide information about gray wolves and gray wolf management in Colorado" and "implement proactive strategies and conduct or direct non-lethal and lethal control actions to reduce and/or resolve gray wolf-livestock conflict and human safety concerns . . ." The MOA also states that CPW will "communicate regularly (at a minimum, quarterly) with the Service's Wolf Coordinator or appropriate Service representative" as well as "Assist the Service by providing data as needed to allow the Service to carry out its responsibilities under the ESA and to facilitate coordination of management responses to wolf conflicts in Colorado . . ." The Service seeks comment on implementation of the aspects of this MOA, including but not limited to: conflict prevention and response, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations for improving outcomes. The Service also seeks information regarding the impact, if any, that the experimental wolf population is having on wild ungulate herds or populations, including on Tribal lands, as discussed in the final rule, as well as implementation of associated procedures to allow nonlethal and lethal management of gray wolves that are having an unacceptable impact. The Service also solicits feedback on CPWs tracking of wolf conflict risk, activities taken to minimize wolf conflict risk, and the allowable forms of take for gray wolves as outlined in the 10(j) rule, including: "the taking of wolves in the act of attacking livestock" on both private and public land as well as the "agency take of wolves that depredate livestock." Finally, the Service seeks information regarding implementation of the State's livestock loss compensation program as a means to achieve minimization of conflict risk as outlined in the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan incorporated by reference in the MOA.

Comment by June 5, 2026

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