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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application for a permit to conduct research on endangered or threatened species. This research aims to support conservation efforts under the Endangered Species Act. They are asking for public comments on this application by January 15, 2025. Comments can be sent via email or U.S. Mail, and all received comments will be part of the public record.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has received 25 scientific research permit applications focused on various fish species like salmon and sturgeon. These permits, which include renewals and new requests, aim to aid conservation efforts by enhancing understanding of fish under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed studies utilize methods such as electrofishing and tagging to gather data on fish habitats, population dynamics, and migration, with no intentional harm intended to the fish. Public comments on the applications are invited until March 18, 2021.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to classify the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. They aim to designate critical habitat areas, particularly in California, to protect these butterflies. Additionally, they plan to allow certain activities, like habitat restoration and conservation efforts, even if they might unintentionally harm some butterflies. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until March 12, 2025, and informational meetings are scheduled to discuss the details further.

The National Marine Fisheries Service is starting 5-year reviews of six foreign elasmobranch species, including some types of sharks and guitarfish. These reviews, required by the Endangered Species Act, aim to determine if a species should remain on the endangered list or be reclassified based on new data. Public input is requested, and people can provide relevant information electronically until September 15, 2025. The agency will use the best available scientific and commercial data to make their decisions.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has started a 5-year review of the endangered daggernose shark, as mandated by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This review will determine if the shark should remain listed as endangered, be reclassified, or be delisted, relying on the best scientific and commercial data available. The NMFS is asking for information on the shark's biology, habitat, threats, conservation efforts, and any new findings since the last review completed in 2015. Interested parties need to submit any relevant information electronically by March 3, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the big red sage, a plant species from central Texas, as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. This decision is based on threats including habitat changes, herbivory by deer and other animals, collection, inappropriate propagation, and climate change, which have all contributed to a decline in plant populations and genetic diversity. Although recognizing these threats, the Service has determined that designating critical habitat for the big red sage is imprudent, as it might increase the threat of collection. The proposal highlights the urgent need for conservation actions to protect and recover the species.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced they received permit applications for scientific research to help endangered species, inviting public comments on these applications. The permits allow activities like capturing or collecting endangered species for research to aid in their recovery and survival. Public comments are accepted until January 15, 2025, and important information may be made public as part of the process. After considering the public input, they will decide on issuing the permits and announce those decisions in a future Federal Register notice.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reviewed a petition to classify the Rio Grande cutthroat trout as endangered or threatened but found that it is not warranted at this time. This trout, which inhabits high-altitude streams in New Mexico and Colorado, faces threats such as hybridization with nonnative trout and habitat threats like wildfires and climate change. However, current conservation efforts, including a multi-agency agreement, have helped improve its population's resiliency. As a result, the Service concludes that the trout is not currently in danger of extinction throughout its range, nor is it likely to become endangered soon.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has begun a 5-year review of the island grouper, a species listed as threatened. This review is required by the Endangered Species Act to decide if the island grouper should remain on the list, be downgraded to a less critical status, or be upgraded to a more critical status. NMFS is seeking information from the public and various organizations on topics such as the biology, threats, and conservation efforts related to the species. The deadline for submitting information is March 3, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing Ute ladies'-tresses, a type of orchid, from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. The decision is based on a review of scientific data indicating that the species has recovered enough and is no longer threatened by extinction. The proposal explains that conservation efforts and regulatory protections, along with the species' natural resilience to threats such as urban development and climate change, ensure its survival. If the rule is finalized, the legal protections under the Endangered Species Act for this plant would no longer apply, but post-delisting monitoring will be conducted to ensure the species remains secure.