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New “Habitat” Rule for the Endangered Species Act Finalized

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Fish and Wildlife Service ("FWS") and the National Marine Fisheries Service ("NMFS") (collectively, the "Services") finalized a rule defining the term "habitat" as used for designating "critical habitat" under the Endangered Species Act (the "ESA"). Last week the U.S.

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SCOTUS Further Defines Deliberative Process Documents Exempt From FOIA

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.” On March 4, 2021, in United States Fish and Wildlife Service et al. Fish and Wildlife service (“FWS”) and National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) (collectively, the “Services”) fall within this deliberative process privilege exemption.

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. Countries pledge to combat deforestation, cut methane emissions, transition away from coal and more. House Releases New Reconciliation Bill Text, Includes Funding for Climate Science. Ruling allows the EPA to protect Bristol Bay.

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