OIRA Clears Contentious Endangered Species Act Rule Change
After thorough review, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has given the green light to a contentious rule change concerning species listed as threatened under the 1973 Endangered Species Act. This approval, secured after three months of study and discussions with industry and think tank representatives, clears the path for the Fish and Wildlife Service to publish the proposal in the Federal Register.
The rule change, which has sparked debate, was approved by Martha Williams, the head of the Fish and Wildlife Service. The White House also gave its nod of approval on Tuesday. However, the timing of the proposal's publication remains uncertain due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, is a critical piece of legislation aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
With OIRA's clearance, the Fish and Wildlife Service is now poised to publish the proposed rule change in the Federal Register. This move brings the agency one step closer to implementing the contentious modifications to the Endangered Species Act, despite the current government shutdown causing some uncertainty about the publication's timeline.
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