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  • 2024-29125 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Puerto Rican Skink, Lesser Virgin Islands Skink, and Virgin Islands Bronze Skink and Designation of Critical Habitat; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Culebra Skink and Designation of Critical Habitat; Not Warranted Species Status for Mona Skink, Greater Virgin Islands Skink, Greater Saint Croix Skink, and Lesser Saint Croix Skink
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103938
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a rule to list several Caribbean skink species as endangered or threatened. The Puerto Rican skink, Lesser Virgin Islands skink, and Virgin Islands bronze skink are proposed as endangered, while the Culebra skink is proposed as threatened. The proposal also includes designating critical habitats for these species to aid in their conservation. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Some lizards living in Puerto Rico and nearby islands are in danger of disappearing, so special rules and safe areas are being made to protect them. The plan is for these lizards to have a better chance to survive!

  • 2024-29018 — Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99897
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering applications for permits to conduct scientific research and other activities to support the conservation of endangered and threatened species, as part of the Endangered Species Act. They are seeking comments from the public and various governmental agencies by January 10, 2025. These permits would allow activities that help the recovery and protection of such species, but before any permits are granted, public input will be taken into account. All comments submitted will become part of the public record, and there is a possibility of personal information becoming publicly accessible.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to let scientists study and help endangered animals, but they need special permission to do so. They're asking people to share their thoughts on these plans by January 10, 2025, and all opinions will be made public.

  • 2024-31552 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of 14 Listed Animal and Plant Species
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 327
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is starting 5-year status reviews for 14 species, including 4 plant and 10 animal species, under the Endangered Species Act. They are asking for public input by March 4, 2025, to help update the reviews with the latest scientific and commercial information about these species, such as their population trends and habitat conditions. Interested parties can submit their contributions and consult with the specified contacts for more guidance. The process ensures that the conservation measures remain effective and relevant.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of taking care of animals and plants in the United States want to make sure 14 kinds of endangered species are still being protected properly. They are asking everyone, including other parts of the government and the public, to help by sharing any new information they have about these animals and plants by March 4, 2025.

  • 2025-01342 — Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7150
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced they have received permit applications for scientific research aimed at helping endangered or threatened species. These permits are necessary under the Endangered Species Act, which controls activities involving such species. The public, as well as local, state, tribal, and federal agencies, are encouraged to comment on these applications by February 20, 2025. All comments received will be publicly available, although personal information may be disclosed.

    Simple Explanation

    The document says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service got requests from people who want to study and help animals that might disappear, and they are asking everyone to share their thoughts about it by February 20, 2025.