29 Aug 2025
🐅Emergency Permit Issued for Import of Endangered Species
Emergency Exemption: Issuance of Emergency Permit To Import Endangered Species
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have waived the 30-day public notice period and have issued an endangered species permit for import of five tigers (Panthera tigris). We issue this permit under the Endangered Species Act and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice involves the issuance of an emergency permit affecting the importation of endangered species, with financial and compliance implications for businesses involved in wildlife services or conservation. Compliance with the Endangered Species Act is imperative for related businesses, and the rapid decision underscores the need for readiness in regulatory adherence.