Endangered Species Act Issues Regarding Columbia Basin Salmon and Steelhead

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Contributor:

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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Actions and defenses.

Biology.

Chronology.

Construction industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2012

Summary:

Reviews impact of construction and operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) upon salmon and steelhead trout populations in the Columbia Basin, and resulting Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulation of FCRPS Columbia Basin activity. Discusses National Marine Fisheries Service biological opinions (BiOps) as to whether FCRPS action jeopardizes continued existence of a species, and court findings regarding BiOps noncompliance with ESA. Provides chronology of major ESA actions and litigation

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Endangered Species Act Issues Regarding Columbia Basin Salmon and Steelhead

Publisher Number:

CRS-2013-AML-0001

Access Restriction:

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