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2025-20551 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Interagency Cooperation Regulations

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service want to update how they work with other agencies to protect endangered plants and animals. These changes clarify rules to keep teamwork smooth and species safe, without adding big costs or delays. If you have thoughts, speak up by December 22, 2025!

2025-20549 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service want to update the rules for how animals and plants get listed as endangered or threatened and how their important habitats are protected. These changes will make the process clearer and easier to understand for everyone involved. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until December 22, 2025, to share them—so don’t miss out!

2025-06746 — Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service are scrapping the current definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act because it doesn’t match the law’s true meaning. This change affects anyone involved in protecting endangered species and their habitats, making rules clearer and more straightforward. No new costs or deadlines are expected, but this update helps everyone understand the law better.

2026-02975 — Program Review-Subsistence Management for Public Lands in Alaska

The government is giving folks more time to share their thoughts on how subsistence hunting and fishing are managed on Alaska’s public lands. This affects Alaska residents who rely on these resources for their way of life. You now have until March 30, 2026, to send in your comments—no extra costs, just extra time to speak up!

2026-02853 — Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska-2027-28 and 2028-29 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations

This proposed rule updates the rules for fishing and shellfish gathering on Alaska’s public lands for 2027-28 and 2028-29. It affects subsistence users by setting new seasons, limits, and methods to keep things fair and sustainable. Public meetings and comment periods are open in 2026, so folks have a chance to weigh in before final decisions are made in early 2027.

2026-01810 — Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Meetings for 2026

The Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils will hold public meetings twice in 2026—once in winter and once in fall—to discuss hunting and fishing on federal lands. These meetings affect Alaskans who rely on subsistence resources and may switch to teleconference if needed. Everyone’s invited to join, learn, and share their voice without any cost involved.

Previous: 2026-06457 — Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Eareckson Air Station Fuel Pier Repair in Alcan Harbor on Shemya Island, Alaska

The U.S. Air Force got the green light to continue fixing the fuel pier at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island, Alaska, from April 21, 2026, to April 20, 2027. This work might accidentally bother some local marine mammals, but the government says it won’t harm their populations. The project keeps things safe for both the animals and the people relying on them, with no big costs or delays expected.

Next: 2026-06460 — South Atlantic Fishery Management Council-Public Meeting

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a meeting April 21-23, 2026, to talk about important changes to fishing rules for snapper, grouper, and other fish. Fishermen, businesses, and ocean lovers in the South Atlantic region will hear updates, suggest new rules, and review how fish stocks like black grouper and black sea bass are doing. This meeting could lead to new fishing seasons, permit changes, and better fish management that might affect fishing costs and opportunities.