H.R. 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005: Legislative Hearing Before the Committee on Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, Wednesday, September 21, 2005, Volume 4

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Page 65 - conserve", "conserving", and "conservation" mean to use and the use of all methods and procedures which are necessary to bring any endangered species or threatened species to the point at which the measures provided pursuant to this Act are no longer necessary.
Page 11 - Chairman, for your leadership on this issue, and I look forward to continuing to work with you and the members of the Committee to improve this law.
Page 51 - In carrying out the program authorized by this Act, the Secretary shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with the States. Such cooperation shall include consultation with the States concerned before acquiring any land or water, or interest therein, for the purpose of conserving any endangered species or threatened species.
Page 6 - Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like expecting the bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian.
Page 13 - DOE's operations into compliance with environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The...
Page 56 - A more comprehensive integration of the relevant statutes at all levels would enhance their utility for conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, ensure sustainability of ecological communities, restoration of species at risk, and preclude the need to list other species. Further, there needs to be a major thrust to adequately fund endangered species recovery efforts and (distinct from ESA reauthorization) to fund broader State/Federal programs for conservation of the vast majority of...
Page 1 - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, Washington, DC. The Committee met, pursuant to call, at 11 am in Room 1324, Longworth House Office Building, Hon.
Page 22 - Secretary, to insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out, in the United States or upon the high seas, is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or results in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat.
Page 14 - ... requirements for public drinking water does not make the full cost of providing water to city residents an unfunded federal mandate. Minimum national standards in these areas are essential to ensure all Americans equal access to city services and a safe and healthy environment.

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