Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for the San Francisco Estuary Distinct Population Segment of White Sturgeon
Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service — observed across 4 documents over 85 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The federal government is proposing to officially protect a population of white sturgeon that live in the San Francisco Estuary as an endangered species. If your business involves fishing, dredging, shipping, or water development near the bay, watch for new rules that could limit where you operate and what you can harvest from the water.
First seen
Apr 27, 2026
Last seen
Jul 21, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Final·Apr 27, 2026·91 FR 22590
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rayed Bean, Sheepnose, Snuffbox, and Spectaclecase Mussels
effective May 27, 2026#2026-08146
Proposed·May 4, 2026·91 FR 23934
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Not-Warranted Finding for the Temblor Legless Lizard
#2026-08665
Proposed·Jul 14, 2026·91 FR 43069
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Findings for 10 Species
#2026-14098
Proposed·Jul 21, 2026·91 FR 45750
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for the San Francisco Estuary Distinct Population Segment of White Sturgeon
#2026-14638