Fish and Wildlife Service Refines Electronic Duck Stamp Data Collection

2026-12951 — Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

The Fish and Wildlife Service is changing how it approves seasonal migratory game bird hunting. Instead of yearly rules, they’ll issue a hunting plan every three years but still decide harvest levels annually. This new process saves time and money, helps States and Tribes, and kicks in August 25, 2026—unless big objections come in by July 27.

2026-12955 — Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

The Fish and Wildlife Service is changing how it approves seasonal migratory game bird hunting. Instead of making new rules every year, they’ll issue a hunting plan every three years, updating it sooner if needed. This will save time and money, help States, Tribes, and hunters, and keep bird populations safe.

2026-10846 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is officially protecting over 1.5 million acres of land across six states to save the rusty patched bumble bee, a once-common pollinator now endangered. Starting July 1, 2026, this critical habitat designation will help keep these bees buzzing by limiting harmful activities in these areas. Landowners and communities in 33 counties should get ready for new rules that support bee recovery without heavy costs.

2026-08146 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rayed Bean, Sheepnose, Snuffbox, and Spectaclecase Mussels

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is officially protecting over 3,800 river miles across 17 states as critical habitat for four endangered freshwater mussels: rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This means these rivers will get special care to help these mussels survive and thrive. The new protections start May 27, 2026, and could affect activities near these waters, encouraging conservation efforts without heavy costs.

2026-05678 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 22 Species in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Territory of Guam

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to protect 22 special plants and animals in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands by marking nearly 60,000 acres as critical habitat. This means these areas will get extra care to help these species survive and thrive. People can share their thoughts by June 22, 2026, and an economic report is ready to show how this might affect local communities.

2026-13852 — Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Sand Skink; Orange County, FL; Categorical Exclusion

Sutton Grande, LLC wants to build homes in Orange County, Florida, where the threatened sand skink lives. They’ve asked for a special permit that lets them affect the skinks a little while protecting their habitat through a plan. The Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for public comments by August 10, 2026, before deciding if the project can move forward without a big environmental review.

Previous: 2025-07831 — Ceramic Tile From India; Termination of Investigation

The government has stopped its investigation into ceramic tile imports from India after deciding no unfair pricing was found. This means no extra taxes or duties will be added to these tiles, helping importers and buyers keep costs steady. The decision took effect on April 23, 2025, so the market can move forward without new trade restrictions.

Next: 2025-07836 — Proposed Information Collection Activity; Plan for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance-Title IV-E

The Administration for Children and Families wants to extend and update the plan that helps support foster care, adoption, guardianship, and family support programs for three more years. This affects states and agencies that manage these programs, making sure they keep helping kids and families smoothly. The update keeps things on track until 2028 without extra costs right now.