Government Issues Mystery Permits for Secret Endangered Species Activities
Published Date: 1/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just gave out special permits to people and groups who want to work with endangered animals and plants. These permits make sure the species stay safe while allowing important activities like research or conservation. If you’re involved, check the details online—some permits were issued as recently as July 2024, and there’s no extra cost for the public to review the info.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Permits Issued for Endangered Species Work
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued permits under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act allowing listed organizations and individuals to conduct activities with endangered and threatened species. The notice lists specific ePermit numbers and issuance dates ranging from May 1, 2024 (e.g., PER2919227) through December 4, 2024 (e.g., PER12575644).
Public Can Review Permit Applications Online
You can view the permit applications and the public comments at no cost on regulations.gov by searching the ePermit number (for example, PER4417242). The notice gives application and comment materials for permits issued on dates between May 1, 2024 and December 4, 2024.
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