Search Results for keywords:"National Wildlife Refuge"

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  • 2025-01089 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; National Wildlife Refuge Special Use Permit Applications and Reports
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5978
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes to its existing information collection process related to special use permits for activities on national wildlife refuges. They plan to introduce a new, simplified application form (Form 3-1383-EZ) to reduce the burden on applicants involved in non-economic activities. In addition, they are updating other forms to include more relevant activity options and improve the wording for clarity. Public comments on these changes are invited until February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to make it easier for people to ask for permission to do things in wildlife refuges by creating a simpler form, but they also want to know if people think this change is helpful. They are asking people to share their thoughts about these changes by February 18, 2025.

  • 2025-03359 — Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for Rocket Cargo Test and Demonstration at Johnston Atoll, United States (EAXX-007-57-USF-1728497279)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11045
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for constructing and operating two landing pads on Johnston Atoll. This is for testing the DAF's Rocket Cargo Vanguard program, aiming to transport materials globally through space quickly. The plan involves up to 10 landings per year for four years, with cooperation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This remote and secure location was selected based on its ability to meet safety and operational requirements, and the assessment will evaluate potential impacts on local wildlife and environment.

    Simple Explanation

    The Air Force wants to make two big landing spots on Johnston Atoll to test landing rocket ships about 10 times a year for four years, and they'll check if this affects the animals and plants there. They're working with different agencies to make sure everything goes smoothly.

  • 2024-28367 — Permitting of Rights-of-Way Across National Wildlife Refuges and Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Administered Lands
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99732
    Reading Time:about 98 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is revising the process for granting rights-of-way across National Wildlife Refuge System lands and other lands they manage. The changes are aimed at making the permitting process quicker and more efficient by aligning it with other Department of the Interior procedures. Key updates include requiring a preapplication meeting, allowing electronic submission of applications, and ensuring flexibility in determining the value of rights-of-way. The rule also introduces new terms and conditions for permits to ensure use is compatible with the conservation goals of the Refuge System, effective January 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has made new rules to make it faster and easier for people to get permission to build on protected lands like wildlife refuges. They want to have meetings before you apply, let you send your papers online, and be fair about how much it costs, starting in January 2025.