# 2026-00581: Olympic Steelhead Fish Dodges Endangered List for Now

2026-00581, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Distinct Population Segment Under the Endangered Species Act, is a Federal Register rule from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-01-14, effective 2026-01-14 (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00581
- Title: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Distinct Population Segment Under the Endangered Species Act
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 1449
- Published: 2026-01-14
- Effective: 2026-01-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Olympic Steelhead Fish Dodges Endangered List for Now

## Summary

The Olympic Peninsula steelhead, a special kind of fish, was reviewed to see if it needs protection as endangered or threatened. After a careful check, the government decided it doesn’t need that status right now but will keep a close eye on it with local tribes and state partners. This decision was announced on January 14, 2026, and means no new rules or costs will happen immediately.

## Abstract

We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review for the Olympic Peninsula (OP) Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of steelhead, Oncorhynchus mykiss, in response to a petition to list this species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have determined that OP steelhead is a DPS under the ESA and that listing is not warranted at this time. Accordingly, NMFS will continue to monitor the OP steelhead DPS status, including working closely with Tribal and State co-managers.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-00581 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/14/2026-00581/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-12-month-finding-on-a-petition-to-list-the-olympic)
- [2026-00581 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-14/pdf/2026-00581.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00581 (as of 2026-06-11).