Endangered Species Act : The Exemption Process.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Privileges and immunities.

Water-supply.

California.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (31 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Outlines the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which requires Federal agencies to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service to determine whether a Federal action may jeopardize the continued existence of a species or harm its critical habitat. Explains process by which agencies may apply for exemption from ESA in order to proceed with a project, despite effects on an endangered species or their critical habitat. Uses current California water projects case as an illustration.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Endangered Species Act

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.