14 Jul 2025
🦅5-Year Status Reviews of Endangered Species
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for the Short-Tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) and the Wood Bison (Bison bison athabascae)
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act for the short-tailed albatross and the wood bison. A 5-year status review is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review; therefore, we are requesting submission of any new information on these species that has become available since the last reviews.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
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The initiation of 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act has direct compliance implications for businesses, particularly those in sectors that impact endangered species or rely on resources from affected habitats. Companies may need to adapt and align their operations to new regulations or recovery plans once reviewed.