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21 Nov 2011, 5:18 pm by Steve Davies
For this and other reasons, the National Marine Fisheries Service granted a petition to list the species as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”), 16 U.S.C. [read post]
14 Nov 2011, 1:49 pm by David Miller
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recently reopened  the public comment period for its proposal to designate additional critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals (Monachus schauinslandi). [read post]
13 Nov 2011, 8:27 am by Steve Davies
Defelice Marine Center Louisiana Universities Marine Corsortium Chauvin Christopher M. [read post]
9 Nov 2011, 2:37 pm by Pace Law School Library
The role of non-utility service providers in smart grid development: should they be regulated, and if so, who can regulate them? [read post]
7 Nov 2011, 2:33 pm by Paul Weiland
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland recently decided (pdf) cross motions for summary judgment in a challenge to a biological opinion (BiOp) and reasonable and prudent alternative (RPA) in favor of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). [read post]
14 Oct 2011, 11:35 am by Michael Markarian
But a new report issued this week by scientists appointed by the National Marine Fisheries Service should give pause to even the people most antagonistic to sea lions and compel them to see that their claims are wildly exaggerated. [read post]
9 Oct 2011, 5:06 pm
The Center for Biological Diversity, EPA and Intervenors filed a joint status report on September 30 0n settlement negotiations in the Endangered Species Act mega-lawsuit.In January, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Pesticide Action Network filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against EPA, alleging that EPA had failed to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the effects… [read post]
3 Oct 2011, 10:06 am by Paul Weiland
On September 30, 2011, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California upheld (pdf) a decision of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to approve management measures developed by the Pacific Fisheries Management Council in conjunction with the Council's decision to open the commercial and recreational fishery for Fall-run Chinook salmon in the Central Valley for the 2011 season. [read post]
21 Sep 2011, 8:55 am by Paul Weiland
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California issued a 279-page memorandum decision (pdf) on cross-motions for summary judgment in consolidated cases involving challenges to the June 4, 2009 biological opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the effects of continued operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project in California on five listed fish species. [read post]
20 Sep 2011, 6:35 pm by Jonathan H. Adler
National Marine Fisheries Service’s so-called biological opinion, calling the plan “arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful. [read post]
24 Aug 2011, 2:31 pm by Ashley J. Remillard
On August 15, 2011, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published a Federal Register notice (pdf) announcing the five-year review reports for six species of salmon and steelhead listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). [read post]
15 Aug 2011, 2:59 am
Departments of Agriculture (Food Safety and Inspection Service), Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Commerce (National Marine Fisheries Service), and Defense (Veterinary Service Activity).The NACMCF meets twice annually with subcommittees meeting as often as necessary. [read post]
5 Aug 2011, 9:27 am by Paul Weiland
The United States District Court for the District of Oregon issued a decision (pdf) invalidating the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) 2008 and 2010 biological opinions for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) by the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation after the parties to the litigation challenging those decisions filed cross-motions for summary judgment. [read post]
5 Aug 2011, 9:18 am by Simon Lester
In a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service, Oceana identified 15 countries that; 1) catch sharks in international waters; 2) exported shark products to the U.S. in 2011; and 3) have weaker shark protection measures than the U.S. [read post]
3 Aug 2011, 5:14 pm by Holly Doremus
District Judge James Redden has once again found the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Biological Opinion for operations of the Columbia River hydropower system inadequate to satisfy the Endangered Species Act. [read post]
29 Jul 2011, 9:54 am by David Miller
Prioritizing funds for recovery activities, while limiting those available for listings, was an attempt to curb the growing number of lawsuits against the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service. [read post]
27 Jul 2011, 5:16 pm by Lauren Valk
The National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) has suspended its letter of authorization (“LOA”) under Section 120 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (“MMPA”) allowing the States of Oregon and Washington to lethally remove California sea lions caught eating endangered salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River. [read post]
26 Jul 2011, 7:03 pm by Mark Murakami
The National Marine Fisheries Service is holding a series of public meetings to discuss its proposed rule regarding Hawaiian Monk Seal critical habitat. [read post]