What: On November 29, 2024, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register revising critical habitat for the Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis).
Why: Approximately 19,112 square miles (49,500 square kilometers) in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming fall within the boundaries of the proposed revisions to the critical habitat designation.
FWS has certified that the proposed critical habitat designation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
FWS also released an economic analysis of the proposed critical habitat designation and will schedule a public hearing if one is requested.
Action: Comments on the proposed rule and requests for a public hearing are due January 28, 2025.
Read the proposed rule, submit comments, and request a public hearing.
Advocacy contact: Send an email to Nick Goldstein at nick.goldstein@sba.gov.