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REGULATORY: FWS

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Proposed rule announcing that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) seeks comments to assist us in developing a proposed rule establishing objectives, measurable performance standards, and criteria for use, consistent with the Endangered Species Act, for species conservation banking. Info here.

Notice announcing that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on applications to conduct certain activities with foreign species that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Info here.

Notice announcing that the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce receipt of an application from DR Horton (applicant) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act. The applicant requests the ITP to take the federally listed sand skink and blue-tailed mole skink incidental to the construction and operation of a residential development in Osceola County, Florida. Info here.