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National Wildlife Refuge System; Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health; Extension of Comment Period

The Fish and Wildlife Service published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on March 5, 2024. It took effect on February 2, 2024. Comments closed on May 6, 2024.

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What the agency says

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are extending the comment period on our February 2, 2024, proposed rule that proposes new regulations and updates to existing policy to ensure that the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health (BIDEH) of the National Wildlife Refuge System (Refuge System) are maintained, and where appropriate, restored and enhanced, in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. We are extending the comment period for 60 days to give all interested parties an additional opportunity to comment. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted as they are already incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in our final determination.

Key facts

Document number: 2024-04583
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Proposed rule; extension of comment period
Agency: Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service
Published: March 5, 2024
Takes effect: February 2, 2024
Comments due: May 6, 2024
Dates: The comment period on the proposed rule that published February 2, 2024, at 89 FR 7345, is extended. We will accept comments on the proposed rule and proposed revisions to the Service Manual chapter at 601 FW 3 that are received or postmarked on or before May 6, 2024.
Docket: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106; FXRS12610900000-212-FF09R20000
Regulation ID (RIN): 1018-BG78
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 29
Pages: 2

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