Rule lifecycle · RIN:1018-BG24
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Florida Keys Mole Skink; Correction
Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service — observed across 2 documents over 8 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The government officially protects the Florida Keys mole skink as an endangered species, which means these small lizards cannot be harmed without a federal permit. If you own land or do development in the Florida Keys, check for mole skink habitat on your property before construction to make sure you are following federal law.
First seen
Jul 21, 2026
Last seen
Jul 29, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·Jul 21, 2026·91 FR 45683
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Florida Keys Mole Skink
effective Aug 20, 2026#2026-14636
Final·Jul 29, 2026·91 FR 47792
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Florida Keys Mole Skink; Correction
effective Aug 20, 2026#2026-15299