Friday, January 19, 2007

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

"The 110th Congress is likely to oversee implementation and funding of the Endangered Species Act (ESA; P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. ??1531-1543) and to consider proposals to amend the act. Major issues in recent years have included the role of science in decision-making, critical habitat (CH) designation and procedures, protection by and incentives for property owners, and appropriate protection of listed species, among others. In addition, many have advocated enacting as law some ESA regulations promulgated during the Clinton Administration. ESA has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. " Source: Congressional Research Service

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