Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species Rule Changes and Public Comments

Proposed Permanent Rule Change

15A NCAC 10I .0103 Endangered Species Listed
15A NCAC 10I .0104 Threatened Species Listed
15A NCAC 10I .0105 Special Concern Species Listed

Reason for Proposed Action:

The proposed amendments to the state listings include 19 changes due to additions, removals, shifting of species between lists, technical corrections, and name changes. The goal of these changes is to provide active and appropriate conservation for these species including research, land conservation, monitoring, and habitat restoration.

Proposed Rule Text
Fiscal Note
Species Recommendations
 

Public Hearing Information:

Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom Online Webinar

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Public Comment Period Ends:  November 2, 2026