22 Rare Critters Score Massive Habitat in Pacific Outposts

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.

2026-04916 — Agency Information Collection Activities; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Preliminary Land Acquisition Process

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for public feedback as they plan to keep collecting info the same way for their land buying process. This affects folks involved in land deals with the agency and helps keep paperwork simple and clear. You’ve got until May 12, 2026, to share your thoughts—no new costs or changes, just a smooth renewal!

Previous: 2026-05637 — Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; West Virginia; Control of Emissions From Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

The EPA is set to approve West Virginia’s updated plan to control pollution from existing trash landfills. This means landfill operators in West Virginia will follow new rules to reduce harmful gas emissions, helping keep the air cleaner. Comments on this plan are open until April 22, 2026, and the changes could affect how landfills manage their emissions and possibly their costs.

Next: 2026-05679 — Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is officially pulling back a 2008 plan to update its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) rules because the world has changed a lot since then. They’ll cook up fresh, modern updates soon to make it easier for everyone to request government info. No new costs or deadlines now, but stay tuned for smarter, faster FOIA rules coming your way!