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Impacts of the Endangered Species Act Roundtable U.S. Chamber of Commerce Energy, Clean Air & Natural Resources Committee W. Parker Moore Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. (202) / May 15, 2014

Species Listing/CH Designation Listing: ESA’s protections apply to “listed” species Endangered – “in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range” 16 U.S.C. § 1532(6) Threatened – “likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range” – 16 U.S.C. § 1532(20) Critical Habitat: “specific areas within the geographical area occupied by the species... essential to the conservation of the species and... which may require special management considerations or protection.” – 16 U.S.C. § 1532(5)

“Take” Prohibition No “take” of threatened/endangered wildlife species –Take - to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or attempt to engage in any such activity Harm - act “which actually kills or injures wildlife,” including “significant habitat modification or degradation” that actually kills/injures wildlife by “significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns including breeding, feeding or sheltering” – 50 C.F.R. § 17.3 Harass - “intentional or negligent act or omission which creates the likelihood of injury to wildlife by annoying it to such an extent as to significantly impair normal behavioral patterns including breeding, feeding or sheltering.” – 50 C.F.R. § 17.3

“Take” Prohibition Civil and criminal penalties for unlawful take –Criminal - endangered species / threatened species $100,000 / $25,000 per individual $200,000 / $25,000 per organization Up to 1 year / 6 months imprisonment –Civil - endangered species / threatened species Knowingly - $25,000 / $12,000 Strict liability - $500 Permit/license, property forfeitures Injunctions

So What?? CBD/WildEarth Guardians Settlement –Many lawsuits vs. FWS demanding species listing –Resolved in comprehensive settlement of suits –Listing decisions for 757!!! species by 2018

Will This Affect Me? If your project is located here, YES

What Are The Implications? Nationwide impacts –At least 3 species / state –50+ in some states (e.g., FL – 115, TN – 103, VA – 75, KY – 55, NV – 54, CA – 52) –81 new species listed in FY2013 – just the beginning! Take prohibition – applies to everyone ESA § 7 consultation for any activity with federal nexus that “may affect” listed species or CH –Any federal permit/authorization/approval –Federal funds –Federal lands

What Can You Do? Track proposed listings in Fed. Reg. Comment on proposed listing decisions –Support “not warranted” determinations Prepare (develop protocols to avoid take if species listed) Candidate conservation agreements Incidental take permit/habitat conservation plan Establish/maintain excellent agency relationships!