The current Congress ends in early January, and the bill is unlikely to garner a vote before then. Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming spoke in favor of the bill. Additionally, the Service is tackling the backlog of recovery plans, five year status reviews, and delisting and downlisting actions. The workplan identifies candidate species and species petitioned for listing and undergoing a 12-month finding. The bill… The Department welcomes the opportunity to work with the Committee to improve the ESA's effectiveness at its primary goals—preventing extinction and recovery—while reducing and avoiding unnecessary burdens. "I believe the Endangered Species Act is broken," Gov. IntroductionGood afternoon Chairman Bishop, Ranking Member Grijalva, and Members of the Committee. 6345, H.R. It requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress and make public any expenditures related to litigatioa   Additionally, the bill would cap attorney's fees to prevailing parties in ESA citizen suites at $125 per hour, consistent with current Federal law governing other actions against the United States. For wide ranging species, the requirement to provide advance notification and treat information from county governments as the best available science will be procedurally burdensome and problematic. BackgroundThe ESA is one of our nation's most important wildlife conservation laws. 6354,"Stop Takings on Reserves Antithetical to Germane Encapsulation (STORAGE) Act of2018"; and H.R. 6364, "Localizing Authority of ManagementPlans (LAMP) Act of 2018"; H.R. The Department supports the PREDICTS Act, which would codify several important tools we use to incentivize voluntary conservation and provide regulatory predictability to non-federal entities. [ Approved by Governor September 28, 2020. The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 ( S. 4589 ), introduced on Sept. 16, is the final version of a discussion draft released by the bill’s sponsor, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo. The Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act would require that data used in species listings be made publicly available and that all data used shall be provided to States in advance of listing determinatioa It broadens the definition of "best scientific and commercial information available" to include data provided by State, county, and tribal governments. We would, however, welcome the opportunity to work with the Committee to clarify the approval standard for CCAAs and SHAs to ensure that these plans continue to contribute to species recovery. The result is a single document that delivers foundational science for informing all ESA decisions, including listing determinations, consultations, grant allocations, permitting, and recovery planning. These proposed revisions are based on public input, the best available science, and best practices and are intended to improve conservation results and reduce the regulatory burden on the American people. ConclusionThe Department recognizes our shared interest in modernizing the ESA and making it work for wildlife and the American people. An Act providing for the conservation and management of species [Assented to 21 December 1992] The Parliament of Australia enacts: PART 1 —PRELIMINARY. 6344, H.R. “At a time when we should be redoubling our commitment to protect biodiversity and stop extinction, Senator Barrasso’s bill would undermine key provisions of the ESA and result in significant harm to at-risk species and their habitats, further exacerbating the environmental challenges we are facing today.”. We welcome the opportunity to discuss these issues with the Committee. H.R. 16 U.S.C. Fish and Wildlife Service, testified in opposition to the bill. Also as stated in previous testimony by this Administration, this legislation would in effect limit attorneys' fees for successful citizen plaintiffs in ESA cases against the federal government. Governors and tribal leaders would have the opportunity to weigh in on listing decisions before they are made. “Six of the nine states [where gray wolves primarily live] have no wolf management plan at all. 6345 - Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act of 2018The EMPOWERS Act would require petitioners to notify affected States and counties prior to submitting petitions to the Secretary. AB-202 Endangered species: conservation: California State Safe Harbor Agreement Program Act. U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. feedback@ios.doi.gov, Stewarding Conservation and Powering Our Future, Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Toggle Dyslexia-friendly black-on-creme color scheme, Integrity of Scientific & Scholarly Activities, Policy Library: Departmental Manual, HR, Secretary's Orders, Wildland Fire Management. Read TWS’ position statement and technical review on the Endangered Species Act.