Examining impacts of the Endangered Species Act on Southern California's inland empire: oversight field hearing before the Committee on Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, second session, Friday, September 10, 2004, in Fontana, California |
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Page 64 - areas occupied by the species "on which are found those physical or biological features (I) essential to the conservation of the species and (II) which may require special management considerations or protection.
Page 61 - I am Julie MacDonald, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks in the Department of the Interior (Department). I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss the Endangered Species Act (ESA or Act).
Page 61 - In closing, I would like to reiterate our commitment to working with Congress to find a solution to the problems associated with critical habitat designation and other related issues. At the same time, the Department will continue to strengthen our partnerships and expand the use of cooperative conservation tools. It is our goal to
Page 58 - I am Julie MacDonald, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior. I am
Page 6 - [The prepared statement of Mr. Baca follows:] Statement of The Honorable Joe Baca, a Representative in Congress from the State of California Good morning. I would like to welcome
Page 32 - Thank you. Let the record show that they all answered in the affirmative. I want to welcome all of you to the
Page 63 - court orders for the designation of critical habitat for already listed species. In this regard, I would note that as of August
Page 49 - you again for the opportunity to testify. [The prepared statement of Dr. Silver follows:] Statement of Dan Silver, MD,
Page 59 - the Secretary is caught in a quandary" in trying to "fulfill the myriad of mandatory ESA duties." The judge opined that "more lawsuits will inevitably follow" unless, among other things, the Service regains its discretion to prioritize.
Page 32 - to thank you for allowing me to speak to you today. I am