🦋Business Impacts of Endangered Species Act Conservation Regulations
Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 10(a) Program Implementation; Development of Conservation Benefit Agreements and Habitat Conservation Plans, and Issuance of Associated Enhancement of Survival and Incidental Take Permits
Summary
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, issue enhancement of survival permits associated with conservation benefit agreements and issue incidental take permits associated with habitat conservation plans under section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended (ESA). We are soliciting information that would improve the development and implementation of these voluntary agreements, plans, and permits to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our section 10(a) program.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Fish and Wildlife Service
Business Impact
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The text outlines the implementation of the Endangered Species Act, which includes regulatory requirements impacting businesses engaged in land development. Specifically, it discusses permits related to conservation agreements that may provide legal protections against future regulatory burdens, influencing project planning and risk assessment for business owners.