"The Biden administration rolled out a package Wednesday to fortify protections for plants and animals at risk of going extinct, restoring Endangered Species Act provisions that were curtailed during the Trump administration.

The long-awaited proposals from the Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries would prohibit the killing or injuring of threatened species, providing them the same level of protection as for species listed as endangered. They also would guide critical habitat designations, shape how federal agencies conduct ESA consultations and rebuild a firewall separating ESA listings from economic considerations.

They also open up a can of worms, sure to draw fire from a diverse set of critics."

Michael Doyle reports for E&E News June 21, 2023. [2]

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"Biden Administration Moves To Restore Endangered Species Protections Dropped By Trump" (AP) [3]

"Biden Administration Moves to Restore Endangered Species Protections" (New York Times) [4]