Invasive Species : Major Laws and the Role of Selected Federal Agencies.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animals.

Business cycles.

Pollution.

Environmental law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (58 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background on invasive species, which refers to animals or plants that are introduced into an environment where they are not native. Estimates economic costs of these species, provides overview of Federal laws and directives that govern invasive species, and describes role of selected Federal agencies. Includes appendix summarizing selected laws and agency responsibilities.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Invasive Species

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.