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Change Is in the Air: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Endangered Species Act and the Biden Administration

Arnold Porter

The Biden Administration has signaled that it will be rolling out significant changes related to the interpretation and enforcement of key provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Endangered Species Act. Apollo Energies, Inc. , 3d 679 (10th Cir.

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Pulling the Teeth Out of the Endangered Species Act

Vermont Law

Endangered Species Act. is “the most comprehensive legislation for the preservation of endangered species ever enacted by any nation” according to the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case. Pulling the Teeth Out of the Endangered Species Act. Tennessee Valley Authority v.

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CBD Lawsuit Challenges Service’s Failure to Prevent Toxic Pesticides from Harming Endangered Species

Endangered Species Law

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) failed to timely analyze the harmful effects of six pesticides on species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and their habitats.

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Appeals court upholds Ontario town’s convictions for damaging piping plover habitat

Enviromental Defense

Ontario Court of Appeals decision upholds vital habitat protection provision under province’s Endangered Species Act. Ecojustice, acting on behalf of Environmental Defence and Ontario Nature, intervened in the case. Piping plovers are listed as endangered under the ESA. Toronto, Ont./ Ecojustice?uses

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FWS to Assess Revisions to Mount Graham Red Squirrel’s Critical Habitat Designation

Endangered Species Law

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a 12-month finding on a petition to revise the critical habitat designation for the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel ( Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis ) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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Service Proposes Critical Habitat Designation for Pearl Darter

Endangered Species Law

Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a proposed rule to designate critical habitat for the pearl darter ( Percina aurora ) under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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Environmental groups heading to court to protect endangered piping plover population at Ontario beach

Enviromental Defense

Case challenges habitat protection provision under province’s Endangered Species Act. The charges related to mechanical raking and grade work the Town performed at Sauble Beach in April and August of 2017. Piping plovers are listed as endangered species under the ESA.