Notice of Availability: Predecisional Environmental Assessment—Mammal Damage Management in Mississippi

Notice of Availability – Mississippi: Wildlife Services, a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS-WS), has prepared a Predecisional Environmental Assessment (EA) entitled “Mammal Damage Management in Mississippi”.  The EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts of alternatives for APHIS-WS involvement in mammal damage management in Mississippi.  The EA is available for public review and comment prior to issuing a decision.  The proposed action is to implement an integrated approach using a variety of methods to reduce mammal damage to human health and safety, agricultural resources, property, and natural resources.  APHIS-WS is requesting that the public review and provide their comments on the EA by September 1, 2025.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Interested parties may view and provide comments on the EA by clicking on the following link: 

https://www.regulations.gov/document/APHIS-2025-0274-0001

You may also request a copy of the EA and send written comments to:

USDA/APHIS/WS, 
P.O. Drawer FW, 
Mississippi State, MS 39762

When submitting a request by mail, please include a return mailing address.  To receive full consideration prior to the decision, comments on the EA must be provided on the Regulations.gov link above or received in writing at the address indicated by September 1, 2025.

All comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record and will be released for public review as required and allowed by law.  Comments, information, and analyses provided should be as specific as possible and an explanation of why the information is important to the analysis should be included.