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Bill106th CongressFiled May 20, 1999Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1100

A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that the designation of critical habitat for endangered and threatened species be required as part of the development of recovery plans for those species.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jul 28, 1999)

Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that development of recovery plans for the conservation and survival of species that are not indigenous to the United States or waters with respect to which the United States exercises sovereign rights or jurisdiction shall not be required under the Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior or Commerce, as appropriate, after a final determination that a species is threatened or endangered, to: (1) appoint a recovery team to develop a recovery plan for the species; or (2) determine that such a team shall not be appointed after public notice and comment. Requires the Secretary to perform such duties if a recovery team is not appointed. Establishes a timetable for the publication of final recovery plans.

Directs the Secretary to designate any habitat considered to be critical habitat of an endangered or threatened species that is indigenous to the United States or waters with respect to which the United States exercises sovereign rights or jurisdiction. Provides for designation of critical habitat as part of a recovery plan. Requires designation by regulation within three years of a determination that a species is endangered or threatened if the Secretary determines that a recovery plan will not promote species conservation. Requires such designation concurrently with the determination that a species is endangered or threatened if such designation at the time of listing is essential to avoid imminent species extinction.

Bases the designation of critical habitat on the best scientific and commercial data available and after consideration of economic impact, impacts to military training and operations, and any other relevant impact.

Authorizes civil actions against the Secretary with respect to the designation of critical habitat.

Requires the Secretary to develop or revise final recovery plans for species listed as endangered or threatened before this Act's enactment.

Provides for a priority ranking system for the development and revision of recovery plans. Establishes a schedule for the revision of plans developed before this Act's enactment, requiring plans for all affected species no later than ten years after this Act's enactment.

Prohibits the filing of civil actions alleging failures to develop recovery plans or designate critical habitat before specified time periods have elapsed.

Requires the Secretary to review and revise, as necessary, any critical habitat designation made before this Act's enactment date.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

What just happenedJul 28, 1999

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI](R-RI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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  1. Jul 28, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.

  2. Jul 28, 1999Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-126. Additional views filed.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Jul 28, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-126. Additional views filed.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  4. Jun 29, 1999Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. May 27, 1999Committee

    Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Drinking Water. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-437.

    Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Subcommittee
  6. May 20, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. May 20, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5761)

  8. May 20, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 28, 199901

Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that development of recovery plans for the conservation and survival of species that are not indigenous to the United States or waters with respect to which the United States exercises sovereign rights or jurisdiction shall not be required under the Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior or Commerce, as appropriate, after a final determination that a species is threatened or endangered, to: (1) appoint a recovery team to develop a recovery plan for the species; or (2) determine that such a team shall not be appointed after public notice and comment. Requires the Secretary to perform such duties if a recovery team is not appointed. Establishes a timetable for the publication of final recovery plans.

Directs the Secretary to designate any habitat considered to be critical habitat of an endangered or threatened species that is indigenous to the United States or waters with respect to which the United States exercises sovereign rights or jurisdiction. Provides for designation of critical habitat as part of a recovery plan. Requires designation by regulation within three years of a determination that a species is endangered or threatened if the Secretary determines that a recovery plan will not promote species conservation. Requires such designation concurrently with the determination that a species is endangered or threatened if such designation at the time of listing is essential to avoid imminent species extinction.

Bases the designation of critical habitat on the best scientific and commercial data available and after consideration of economic impact, impacts to military training and operations, and any other relevant impact.

Authorizes civil actions against the Secretary with respect to the designation of critical habitat.

Requires the Secretary to develop or revise final recovery plans for species listed as endangered or threatened before this Act's enactment.

Provides for a priority ranking system for the development and revision of recovery plans. Establishes a schedule for the revision of plans developed before this Act's enactment, requiring plans for all affected species no later than ten years after this Act's enactment.

Prohibits the filing of civil actions alleging failures to develop recovery plans or designate critical habitat before specified time periods have elapsed.

Requires the Secretary to review and revise, as necessary, any critical habitat designation made before this Act's enactment date.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Introduced in SenateMay 20, 199900

Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Secretary of the Interior or Commerce, as appropriate, after a final determination that a species is threatened or endangered, to: (1) appoint a recovery team to develop a recovery plan for the species; or (2) determine that such a team shall not be appointed after public notice and comment. Establishes a timetable for the publication of final recovery plans.

Directs a recovery team, after the publication of a final regulation containing a listing determination for a species, to provide the Secretary with a description of species habitat that is recommended for designation as critical habitat and any recommendations for special management considerations or protection specific to the habitat. Requires the Secretary to perform such duties if a recovery team is not appointed. Directs the Secretary to designate any habitat considered to be critical habitat of an endangered or threatened species that is indigenous to the United States or waters with respect to which the United States exercises sovereign rights or jurisdiction. Provides for designation of critical habitat concurrently with publication of a recovery plan. Requires such designation within three years of a determination that a species is endangered or threatened if a recovery plan is not developed. Authorizes such designation concurrently with the determination that a species is endangered or threatened if such designation at the time of listing is essential to avoid imminent species extinction.

Bases the designation of critical habitat on the best scientific and commercial data available and after consideration of economic impact, impacts to military training and operations, and any other relevant impact.

Requires the Secretary to develop final recovery plans and review or revise critical habitat designations for species listed as endangered or threatened before this Act's enactment.

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