Combating the Invaders: Research on Non-native Species : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, Committee on Science, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, First Session, July 26, 2001, Volume 4 |
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Page 32 - If there is no objection, the record will remain open for additional statements from the Members and for answers to any follow-up questions the Subcommittee may ask the panelists.
Page 2 - An alien species whose introduction does, or is likely to, cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health [9].
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Page 75 - ... availability of appropriations, and within Administration budgetary limits, use relevant programs and authorities to: (i) prevent the introduction of invasive species; (ii) detect and respond rapidly to and control populations of such species in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner; (iii) monitor invasive species populations accurately and reliably; (iv) provide for restoration of native species and habitat conditions in ecosystems that have been invaded; (v) conduct research on...
Page 75 - ... (a) Each Federal agency whose actions may affect the status of invasive species shall, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, (1) identify such actions; (2) subject to the availability of appropriations, and within Administration budgetary limits, use relevant programs and authorities to: (i) prevent the introduction of invasive species; (ii) detect and respond rapidly to and control populations of such species in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner; (iii) monitor invasive...
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