88 FR 70634
FWS announced two 90-day findings on petitions to reclassify the West Indian manatee, or populations thereof, under the ESA.
FWS announced two 90-day findings on petitions to reclassify the West Indian manatee, or populations thereof, under the ESA.
FWS revised the regulations for the nonessential experimental population of the black-footed ferret in Arizona.
FWS determined endangered species status for the Lassics lupine under the ESA, and designated approximately 512 acres in Humboldt and Trinity Counties, California, as critical habitat for the species.
FWS proposed to list the northwestern pond turtle and the southwestern pond turtle as threatened species under the ESA, with rules issued under §4(d) of the Act.
FWS proposed to list the short-tailed snake as a threatened species under the ESA, with a rule issued under §4(d) of the Act.
The president issued a memorandum to the heads of executive departments and agencies regarding the restoration of healthy and abundant salmon, steelhead, and other native fish populations in the Columbia River Basin.
Despite five decades of experience, there is a considerable gap in legal and empirical study on the impacts of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Proponents of reform often claim NEPA litigation is a major obstacle for federal actions; others have concluded litigation is not a major contributor of project cost escalation or delays. This Article studies the incidence and conditions of infrastructure project litigation under NEPA, using a data set of 355 major transportation and energy infrastructure projects that completed a federal environmental study between 2010 and 2018.
The Metals Company (TMC), sponsored by the Republic of Nauru, has made public its intention to be the first company to exploit polymetallic nodules, which contain minerals needed for electric batteries, from the deep ocean’s seabed. Nongovernmental organizations and national governments have objected to these proposed actions, with many calling for an outright ban. This Article offers a case study evaluating the parties’ respective claims in favor of, and in opposition to, permitting the proposed mining activities under the current legal framework.
FWS proposed to establish a nonessential experimental population of the grizzly bear within the U.S. portion of the North Cascades Ecosystem in the state of Washington under §10(j) of the ESA.
FWS withdrew the proposed rule to reclassify the Virgin Islands tree boa from endangered to threatened under the ESA, based on new information received during the rule’s public comment periods.