# Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations Pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-21 |
| Effective | 2026-08-20 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 17 |
| Summary | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or the Service), revise our regulations concerning protections of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (Act). We are removing the "blanket rule" option for protecting newly listed threatened species pursuant to section 4(d) of the Act. |
| Document number | 2026-14633 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/21/2026-14633/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-regulations-pertaining-to-endangered-and-threatened). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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