The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued an emergency permit allowing the import of up to 1,875 blood and tissue samples from endangered radiated tortoises (Geochelone radiata) from Madagascar. This permit was granted to the Wildlife Conservation Society due to an urgent situation affecting the health of these tortoises, which are held in captivity after being confiscated. The decision to waive the usual 30-day public notice period was made to help ensure the survival of the species, following conditions outlined in the Endangered Species Act.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gave special permission to bring in parts of sick tortoises from Madagascar to help save them because there's a problem making them very sick. They didn't wait the usual 30 days to do this because it was an emergency.