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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. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) have expressed concerns over the total price tag of the budget reconciliation bill. . million for mapping and restoring wildlife corridors. Executive Branch.

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