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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.

2026-06274 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Eagle Take Permits and Fees

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is renewing its paperwork for eagle take permits and fees without any changes. This affects anyone who needs permission to handle eagles, keeping the process smooth and fees steady. You’ve got until May 1, 2026, to share your thoughts before the renewal is finalized.

2026-06243 — Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Application

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service got an application to do special activities with endangered animals from other countries and wants your thoughts before deciding. If you care about protecting these rare species, now’s your chance to speak up by May 1, 2026. This process affects anyone interested in wildlife conservation and ensures permits follow the law without surprise costs or delays.

2026-06273 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Depredation and Control Orders

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is renewing a paperwork process about controlling animals that cause damage, without making any changes. This affects farmers, landowners, and wildlife managers who deal with animal depredation. You’ve got until June 1, 2026, to share your thoughts, and there’s no new cost or extra hassle involved.

2026-05976 — Marine Mammals; Incidental Take of Northern Sea Otters During Specified Activities; Seward, Sitka, and Kodiak, Alaska

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has set new rules to protect northern sea otters in Seward, Sitka, and Kodiak, Alaska, during marine construction and pile driving. These rules allow some accidental, non-harmful disturbance to sea otters caused by noise, lasting for five years starting March 27, 2026. People involved in these activities should note the new guidelines and can comment on information collection by April 27, 2026.

2026-05451 — General Conservation Plan for the Alabama Beach Mouse; Categorical Exclusion; Baldwin County, AL

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing three requests from local builders in Baldwin County, Alabama, who want to build decks, a house, and a pool near the Alabama beach mouse’s home. These projects follow a special conservation plan that helps protect this endangered mouse while allowing construction. People have until April 20, 2026, to share their thoughts before permits are approved.

Previous: 2025-12384 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company

Some folks want to buy big chunks of banks or bank companies, and the Federal Reserve is checking their plans to keep things safe and fair. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 17, 2025, to speak up! This process helps make sure money moves smoothly and no one sneaks in without a proper look.

Next: 2025-12387 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Kansas

Kansas just got hit hard by storms, heavy rain, and flooding, and the government has officially declared it a disaster. This means people and communities affected can get extra help and money to recover faster. The support starts right away to help Kansas bounce back stronger and safer.